Key Highlights

• The global mattress market is worth $30.81 billion and is expected to reach $64 billion by 2030.
• Approximately 36 million mattresses are sold each year in the U.S.
• Innerspring mattresses are purchased most often, but memory foam mattresses are preferred by consumers. 66% of people believe it is the best type of foam.
• More than 75,000 Americans work in the mattress industry.
• 54% of people now buy mattresses online instead of in stores.
• More than 50,000 mattresses are thrown away every day in the U.S.
• More than 75% of mattresses can be recycled, but in reality only 5% are recycled.

Global Mattress Market Data

These statistics show the current size of the global mattress industry, its key players, consumer demographics, and projected growth.

How big is the mattress industry?

The current global mattress market size is $30.81 billion. (Zion Market Research)

How did COVID-19 affect the mattress market?

It is estimated that the market declined by 13% in 2020 due to suppressed demand and supply chain problems caused by the COVID pandemic. (Fortune Business Insights)

However, the market has recovered since then, and analysts predict that the mattress market will grow significantly through 2030.

What is the growth forecast for the mattress industry?

The mattress industry is expected to achieve a CAGR of around 7% over the next ten years.

The global mattress market is projected to reach $64 billion by 2030.

Growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of sleep is one of the main factors driving these market trends.

(Research and Markets)

Which regions have the highest demand for mattresses?

Asia-Pacific is the region with the highest mattress demand worldwide, holding 39% of the global market share.

Demand is driven by the large populations of both China and India.

North America (24%) and South America (20%) also hold significant shares of the global market. (TechNavio)

Which demographic buys the most mattresses?

Consumers aged 18 to 35 replace their mattresses most often.

This is likely because they are more likely to experience major life events such as moving house, getting married, or starting a family, all of which can lead to buying a mattress.

(Grand View Research)

Is the mattress business profitable?

Yes, the mattress industry is definitely profitable, with profit margins generally around 40–50%.

This pricing means that a mattress sold for $1,000 may cost roughly $600–700 to manufacture and ship.

In addition, since many new mattresses are made to order, mattress stores keep very little stock, which helps keep overall costs low. Online mattress companies do not even need a showroom, which means their profit margins can be even higher.

(Psychology Today)

Who is the largest mattress manufacturer?

Tempur Sealy International is the world’s largest mattress and bedding manufacturer.

It is believed to hold 19% market share in the U.S.

Suibao Group (China) and Sheela Foam (India) are two other global brands with significant market shares in their regions.

(IMARC Group / Statista)

Who is the target market for mattresses?

Statistics show that the majority of decision-makers when purchasing a new mattress are women.

While 48% of mattresses are purchased by women alone, 34% of cases involve couples making the decision together.

(Traklin)

U.S. Mattress Industry Statistics

Now let’s focus on some important statistics related to the U.S. market.

How many mattresses are sold each year in the U.S.?

Recent mattress industry sales data shows that 35.9 million mattresses are sold each year in the United States. (Statista)

How many mattress companies are there in America?

As of 2024, there are approximately 600 mattress companies in the U.S. involved in design and manufacturing.

There are also an additional 16,000 mattress retailers and stores.

(Grand View Research)

Which mattresses are made in the U.S.?

PlushBeds, Avocado, Brentwood Home, Birch, Eco Terra, My Green Mattress, Spindle, Wink Beds, Ashley, Tempur-Pedic, and Sealy are among the brands that manufacture mattresses in the U.S.

Many of these are environmentally friendly mattress brands that use organic and sustainable materials and produce mattresses for all adult sizes as well as crib and toddler beds. These are better for both your health and the environment.

Buying a mattress made in the U.S. helps ensure that it meets stricter U.S. regulations and quality standards compared with many mattresses made in other countries such as China.

It is also more environmentally friendly because emissions from shipping are reduced, and it supports local employment and the U.S. economy.

(LeafScore)

What is the number one mattress type in America?

The most popular mattresses in the U.S. are innerspring mattresses, making up about 33% of total sales.

Globally, this figure is much higher, with 66% of mattress sales coming from spring/coil mattresses.

However, innerspring mattresses also have the lowest customer satisfaction rate at 65%. This is a negative comparison against memory foam mattresses, which have an average satisfaction rate of 80%.

(Consumer Reports / Fortune Business Insights)

Who sells the most mattresses in the U.S.?

The top 3 mattress sellers in the U.S. are:

1. Amazon
2. Mattress Firm
3. Walmart

These retailers account for approximately 35% of the total U.S. market.

(Traklin)

How much does the average American spend on a mattress?

The average American spends $754 on a new mattress.

The average price of a queen-size synthetic traditional innerspring mattress is $1,050.

Mattress prices can range from $300 to $5,000, depending on size, quality, and the materials used.

Higher-quality mattresses can last for many years, making them a better long-term investment and also better for the environment.

(LeafScore)

How many jobs are in the U.S. mattress industry?

As the following three mattress industry statistics show, employment in the U.S. is growing quickly:

• U.S. mattress industry statistics show that 75,050 people were employed in this sector in 2024.
• The most common segment is mattress manufacturing, with 23,086 employees, 4.1% growth over the previous year, and an average annual growth of 1.7% over the last 5 years.
• Mattress manufacturing companies have an average of 53 employees.

(İbis Dünyası)

What are the U.S. laws regarding mattress sales?

Federal law in the United States requires that all mattresses sold in the country be flame resistant. (CPSC)

This is defined by the ability to withstand open flame test conditions without sustaining a charred area larger than 2 inches.

However, some people are concerned about the side effects of chemicals used in flame retardants added to synthetic mattresses. This is one factor increasing the popularity of organic mattress brands.

Online Mattress Sales Statistics

The COVID pandemic caused an increase in the number of consumers buying mattresses online, although the industry was already growing.

These statistics reveal the current online state of the global mattress industry and its future projections.

What percentage of consumers buy mattresses online?

These four statistics show that consumer behavior is beginning to shift toward online mattress sales rather than in-store purchases:

• 54% of consumers say they now buy mattresses online instead of in stores.
• This represents an increase from 45% in 2018.
• 61% say they would prefer to buy their next mattress this way.
• 66% say they shop from sleep brands they discover online.

(BSC / International Sleep Products Association)

How many online mattress companies are there?

According to recent estimates, there are around 175 “bed-in-a-box” online mattress companies. (CNBC)

However, they are not all the same, as some people claim.

Although many of them offer similar brands and products, there are major differences in both price and quality between online mattress companies that sell synthetic products and those that sell organic products.

See also: Is an organic mattress worth the money?

Mattress Recycling and Sustainability Statistics

When a consumer or business buys a new mattress, the question arises: what should be done with the old one?

Unfortunately, statistics show that while most mattresses can be recycled, the majority still end up in the trash.

• More than 50,000 mattresses are thrown away every day in the U.S.
• The average age of discarded mattresses is 11.2 years.
• More than 75% of mattress materials can be recycled.
• But in reality, only 5% of discarded mattresses are actually recycled.
• There are currently 59 mattress recycling facilities in the United States.
• To date, more than 10 million mattresses have been recycled in the U.S., but millions more have gone to landfills.

(Mattress Recycling Council / Product Stewardship Institute)

See also: How can you recycle your old mattress?

Mattresses in the Hospitality Industry

Hotels are major buyers in the international mattress market. But which mattresses do they use, and how often are they purchased and replaced? You will find the answers below.

How often do hotels replace mattresses?

It can vary depending on the type of hotel. On average, hotels replace mattresses as follows:

• Luxury, mid-range, and high-budget hotels — every 3–5 years
• New, lesser-known, or budget hotels — every 8–10 years

Mattresses may be replaced sooner if they are damaged or become too dirty to use.

(LeafScore)

What mattress brand do Marriott hotels use?

Marriott uses Marriott Mattresses, produced in the U.S. by Jamison Bedding.

This memory foam mattress comes in three versions: Supreme, Presidential, and Moxy.

(Marriott International)

What mattress brand does Hilton use?

Hilton hotels use mattresses produced by Serta.

Different Hilton brands such as Canopy and Hilton Garden Inn have their own mattresses, but most of the chain uses the Serenity mattress.

(Hilton International)

What mattress brand does Four Seasons use?

Four Seasons uses custom mattresses produced by the Simmons Bedding Company.

These synthetic memory foam mattresses are made in the U.S. and are available in standard, plush, or firm versions.

(Four Seasons)

Memory Foam Mattress Facts

• 66% of people think memory foam mattresses are the best type of foam. (BSC)
• Memory foam was first invented by NASA in 1966. (NASA)
• U.S. memory foam mattress sales will reach $17.69 billion by 2026. This is due to growing demand for eco-friendly foam mattresses. (Research and Markets)
• Side sleepers benefit the most from memory foam mattresses because there is no other sleep solution that supports their needs as well. (NCBI)

Lesser-Known Facts

We will wrap up with some random mattress facts not a lot of people know.

Can a mattress really last 20 years?

Yes, the best organic mattresses can last more than 20 years. In fact, retailers such as PlushBeds and Avocado offer 25-year warranties on their products.

However, unless they are rarely used, traditional innerspring mattresses are not very likely to last that long.

The quality and type of materials used in a mattress generally determine how long it will last, which is why cheaper mattresses usually offer lower long-term value.

(LeafScore)

Is it true that there are more mattress stores than Starbucks?

Yes, that is true. Current statistics show that there are approximately 16,000 mattress stores in the U.S.

Meanwhile, there are 15,444 Starbucks stores in the U.S.

(IBISWorld / Wikipedia)

Summary

If you came here looking for facts about the mattress industry, I hope you found what you were looking for here in the web’s largest free collection of mattress industry statistics.

Our statistics show that the mattress market has grown significantly in recent years and will likely continue to grow in the future, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

Consumer habits are changing, more people want to shop online, and factors such as health and sustainability are becoming more important.

We also learned that most mattresses can be recycled and should be recycled at the end of their lifespan, but in practice this still does not happen enough.

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