Analysis projects declines in units and shipment values in 2019, followed by modest growth in 2020 and 2021
The total U.S. mattress industry, including U.S.-produced units and imports, is expected to see declines in the dollar value and number of units shipped in 2019 before increases in 2020 and 2021, according to the most recent forecast from the Statistics Committee of the International Sleep Products Association.
The forecast, released in November, shows a 2% reduction in the value of mattress shipments and a 3.5% decrease in units shipped in 2019. For 2020, the forecast anticipates a 3.5% increase in the value of mattress shipments and a 2.5% increase in units shipped. For 2021, the anticipated increase in mattress value and units is 3% and 1.5%, respectively.
The consensus view for U.S.-produced mattresses and stationary foundations is for declines in both the quantity and value of mattress shipments in 2019 before growth picks back up in 2020 and 2021. For 2019, the forecast shows a 2.5% decrease in the value of mattress shipments and a 5.5% decrease in units shipped. For 2020, the forecast anticipates a 2% increase in the value of mattress shipments and no change in units shipped. For 2021, the anticipated increase in mattress value and units is 2.5% and 1.5%, respectively.
The forecast also contains timely economic and market analyses provided by Jerry Epperson of Mann, Armistead & Epperson Ltd., and Ashraf Abdul Mohsen of Association Research Inc.
For more information, contact Jane Oseth, ISPA member services manager, at [email protected] or 703-683-8371.
