Mattress supports market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The mattress supports market in Romania grew from 3 813 thousand US dollars in 2019 to 5 352 thousand US dollars in 2022. This expansion was supported by a shift in consumer preferences, which since 2018 had increasingly favored mattresses with viscoelastic foam and latex, emphasizing comfort and ergonomic support. This trend raised demand for compatible, higher-quality supports that could accommodate these mattress types.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains and boosted demand for home furnishings as people spent more time indoors, contributing to increased imports of mattress supports. In 2021, growing consumer interest in orthopedic and hybrid mattresses further stimulated the need for specialized supports, helping to sustain market growth.

Market growth accelerated, reaching 7 314 thousand US dollars in 2023 and 8 632 thousand US dollars in 2024. Over the period, local production rose substantially from 527 thousand US dollars in 2019 to 2 580 thousand US dollars in 2024, reflecting both stronger domestic output and continued consumer focus on ergonomic and durable products.

Production mattress supports in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, the output of mattress supports in Romania was valued at 527 K $ US, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2019, production decreased by 76.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 38.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports mattress supports from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Mattress supports exports from Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 477 t, marking a slight decrease of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 12.5%, with an annualized rate of 4.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 607 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 19.8%. The most significant increase was seen in 2018, rising by 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and France consistently accounted for 87.6% of Romania's total mattress supports exports in kind, highlighting a high degree of market concentration alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Romania exported mattress supports worth 1 383 K $ US, representing a 1.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 357 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 1 735 K $ US. The largest decline took place in 2019 with a drop of 21.8%, and the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, France, and Belgium were the leading destinations for Romania's mattress supports exports in value terms, accounting for 62.4%, 16.7%, and 15.7% respectively. Together, these three countries represented 94.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020

Imports mattress supports to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of mattress supports into Romania showed notable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, with volumes peaking in 2019, resulting in a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.3 times. In 2020, Romania imported a total of 3 351 t, corresponding to a controlled drop of 5.4% relative to the prior year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 544 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 71.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for mattress supports imports in kind to Romania were Bulgaria, Poland, and Italy, accounting for 33.7%, 14.5%, and 11.3% respectively. Collectively, these three countries made up 59.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of mattress supports to Romania amounted to 6 011 K $ US, marking a 29.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 89.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a drop of 3.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, rising by 51.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2017-2020, Poland, Bulgaria, and Italy continued to lead as the top suppliers of mattress supports to Romania in value terms, accounting for 19.7%, 17.5%, and 16.2% respectively. Together, these three countries represented 53.4% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020