U.S.: Market for Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes) 2025

Market Size for Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes) in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. manufactured home (mobile home) market increased by 5.9% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +81.3% against 2018 indices. Manufactured home (mobile home) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes) in the U.S.

In value terms, manufactured home (mobile home) production reached $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2013 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes)

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of manufactured homes (mobile homes) increased by 99% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,222%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manufactured home (mobile home) exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,454% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for manufactured home (mobile home) exports from the United States, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-20.6% per year) and Chile (-18.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for manufactured homes (mobile homes) exports from the United States, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +41.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+20.1% per year) and Chile (+23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average manufactured home (mobile home) export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 1,690%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+51.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes)

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of manufactured homes (mobile homes) imported into the United States skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 120% compared with 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 606% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, manufactured home (mobile home) imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 173%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main manufactured home (mobile home) supplier to the United States, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, manufactured home (mobile home) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.1% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +102.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+3.2% per year) and Mexico (-31.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of manufactured homes (mobile homes) to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 0.3% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +94.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+28.2% per year) and Australia (-16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average manufactured home (mobile home) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -21.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 619% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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