The third quarter edition of the Bedding Market Quarterly reflects continued stabilization in the U.S. bedding market, with signs of strengthening dollar performance despite ongoing softness in unit shipments. Compared to Q3 2024, total wholesale shipments of U.S.-produced mattresses and stationary foundations declined by 6.7% in unit volume and increased 4.8% in dollar value. These figures represent an improvement in the pace of dollar growth and a modest easing in unit declines compared to earlier quarters of 2025.
Although seasonal patterns typically lift Q3 sales above Q2, this year’s quarter-to-quarter comparisons also show meaningful shifts. Versus Q2 2025, the U.S. dollar value of mattresses improved from a 3.2% decline to a 5.3% increase, while unit shipments moderated from a 7.0% decline to a 5.9% decline. For stationary foundations, the dollar value moved from a 5.5% decline to a 1.9% decline, while unit volume improved from down 9.4% to down 8.9%.
Due to the 7-week interruption in operations from the government shutdown, import data from the International Trade Commission for Q3 is incomplete. ISPA is reporting Q3 import figures based on actual data for July and estimates for August and September. ISPA will update or revise these import figures once the full data set is released by the ITC. Imported units of mattresses, stationary foundations, and motion foundations decreased 8.3% while the customs value decreased 14%.
Year to date, the Total U.S. Market (U.S.-Produced + Imports) of mattresses decreased 4.3% and stationary foundations decreased 12.8% in unit shipments. Wholesale dollar value increased 4.8% for mattresses and decreased 15.3% for stationary foundations.
The BMQ tracks U.S. wholesales activity, including Puerto Rico, based on survey data from a significant portion of the total U.S. mattress industry. To ensure comprehensive coverage, wholesale figures are estimated for non-responsive U.S. producers, representing 21% of the market by value and 32% by units for Q3 2025. Imported shipment data is sourced from the International Trade Commission.
The experience of these participants as a group does not necessarily reflect those of the entire mattress manufacturing industry. Furthermore, comparisons of Bedding Market Quarterly results for different time periods can be affected by a number of factors, including differences in the number of workdays and holiday promotions in a given quarter, weather conditions, etc.
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