
Austria - Prefabricated Buildings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Prefabricated Buildings Market Size in Austria
The Austrian prefabricated buildings market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable slump. Prefabricated buildings consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prefabricated Buildings Production in Austria
In value terms, prefabricated buildings production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prefabricated Buildings Exports
Exports from Austria
In 2022, overseas shipments of prefabricated buildings increased by 15% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +35.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Exports by Country
Germany (X units) was the main destination for prefabricated buildings exports from Austria, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, prefabricated buildings exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), fourfold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-2.8% per year) and Italy (-12.8% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for prefabricated buildings exports from Austria, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-1.3% per year) and France (+14.8% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average prefabricated buildings export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, prefabricated buildings export price increased by +85.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Prefabricated Buildings Imports
Imports into Austria
In 2022, overseas purchases of prefabricated buildings decreased by -0.5% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
Imports by Country
Germany (X units), Slovenia (X units) and Croatia (X units) were the main suppliers of prefabricated buildings imports to Austria, together accounting for 56% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, China, Estonia, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Russia, Romania and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +76.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest prefabricated buildings suppliers to Austria, with a combined 53% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, China, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Slovakia, Estonia, Romania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +49.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average prefabricated buildings import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, prefabricated buildings import price increased by +96.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, leveling off in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while the price for Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the prefabricated buildings market in Austria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16232000 - Prefabricated buildings of wood
- Prodcom 25111030 - Prefabricated buildings, of iron or steel
- Prodcom 399900Z0 - Prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium
Country coverage:
- Austria
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Austria
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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