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Hong Kong SAR, China: Prefabricated Buildings Market 2025

Prefabricated Buildings Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong prefabricated buildings market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 1,174% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prefabricated Buildings Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, shipments abroad of prefabricated buildings increased by 59% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 182% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 371%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for prefabricated buildings exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, prefabricated buildings exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Macao SAR (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +39.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (+0.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Macao SAR ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest markets for prefabricated buildings exported from Hong Kong SAR worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, which accounted for a further 2.3%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +36.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average prefabricated buildings export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Macao SAR (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Prefabricated Buildings Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, prefabricated buildings imports into Hong Kong SAR soared to X units, jumping by 1,181% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main prefabricated buildings supplier to Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +53.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prefabricated buildings to Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +52.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average prefabricated buildings import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 75%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for prefabricated buildings in the world?

China remains the largest prefabricated buildings consuming country worldwide, accounting for 20% of total volume. Moreover, prefabricated buildings consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.

What are the largest producers of prefabricated buildings in the world?

China remains the largest prefabricated buildings producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, prefabricated buildings production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of prefabricated buildings to Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of prefabricated buildings to Hong Kong SAR.

What are the leading importers of prefabricated buildings from Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for prefabricated buildings exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines, with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan Chinese), with a 7.5% share.

What is the average export price for prefabricated buildings in Hong Kong SAR, China?

In 2021, the average prefabricated buildings export price amounted to $4.8 per unit, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for prefabricated buildings in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average prefabricated buildings import price stood at $1 per unit in 2021, shrinking by -43.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the prefabricated buildings market in Hong Kong SAR, China. 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:

Hong Kong SAR

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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 Hong Kong SAR, China
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024