
Nigeria - Prefabricated Buildings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Prefabricated Buildings Market Size in Nigeria
The Nigerien prefabricated buildings market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 9.9% 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). Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Prefabricated Buildings Exports
Exports from Nigeria
In 2022, shipments abroad of prefabricated buildings was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 786% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 636% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Sudan (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Cameroon (X units) were the main destinations of prefabricated buildings exports from Nigeria, together accounting for 82% of total exports. The UK, South Africa, Congo and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) remains the key foreign market for prefabricated buildings exports from Nigeria, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.4% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Burkina Faso totaled +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (-46.1% per year) and the UK (-31.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average prefabricated buildings export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 64%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($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 Burkina Faso (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Prefabricated Buildings Imports
Imports into Nigeria
In 2022, approx. X units of prefabricated buildings were imported into Nigeria; approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 147%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest prefabricated buildings supplier to Nigeria, with a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, prefabricated buildings imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with an 8.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+12.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.6% per year).
In value terms, China ($X), Croatia ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest prefabricated buildings suppliers to Nigeria, with a combined 43% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Italy, Austria, Kuwait, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +20.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +89.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.1%), 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 Nigeria. 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:
- Nigeria
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
- 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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