
Italy - Prefabricated Buildings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Prefabricated Buildings Market Size in Italy
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Italian prefabricated buildings market, when its value decreased by -7.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Prefabricated Buildings Production in Italy
In value terms, prefabricated buildings production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.
Prefabricated Buildings Exports
Exports from Italy
In 2022, shipments abroad of prefabricated buildings increased by 26% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +55.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +78.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
Russia (X units), France (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of prefabricated buildings exports from Italy, together accounting for 39% of total exports. The UK, Germany, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Romania, China, Mexico, Belgium, Bulgaria and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Sudan (with a CAGR of +121.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for prefabricated buildings exported from Italy were Russia ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, China, South Sudan, Romania, Central African Republic, Belgium, Croatia, Bulgaria and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of +135.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 South Sudan (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Prefabricated Buildings Imports
Imports into Italy
In 2022, approx. X units of prefabricated buildings were imported into Italy; growing by 38% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Slovenia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of prefabricated buildings to Italy, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, prefabricated buildings imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 10% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia totaled +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-6.9% per year) and Germany (+19.6% per year).
In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prefabricated buildings to Italy, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia amounted to +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.8% per year) and Austria (+1.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average prefabricated buildings import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -14.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 decreased by -19.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.4%), 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 Italy. 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:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- 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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