Europe: Market for Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium 2024

Market Size for Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium in Europe

In 2021, the Europe market for prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium in Europe

In value terms, production of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16%. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium

Exports in Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium were exported in Europe; with an increase of 22% on 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) represented roughly 75% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Estonia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 29% of total exports. Germany, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Lithuania, Slovenia, Spain, Croatia, Latvia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +22.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prefabricated Buildings Of Plastics, Concrete Or Aluminium

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) represented the main importers of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium, together committing 61% of total imports. Ireland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ireland (+41.0%), Sweden (+23.3%), the Netherlands (+14.5%), Denmark (+13.2%), Poland (+11.2%), the UK (+10.0%), Italy (+2.3%) and France (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +41.0% from 2012-2021. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (-2.4%), Switzerland (-4.7%) and Russia (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (+5.2 p.p.), Ireland (+3.9 p.p.), the Netherlands (+3.5 p.p.), Germany (+3.2 p.p.) and the UK (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Austria (-3 p.p.), France (-3.6 p.p.), Norway (-4.5 p.p.), Russia (-5.1 p.p.) and Switzerland (-6.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium in Europe, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.9% share.

In Germany, imports of prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (+0.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform