U.S.: Prefabricated Metal Building Market 2025

Prefabricated Metal Building Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. prefabricated metal building market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Prefabricated metal building consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Prefabricated Metal Building Production in the U.S.

In value terms, prefabricated metal building production amounted to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2013 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Prefabricated metal building production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Prefabricated Metal Building Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of prefabricated metal building and components increased by 17% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prefabricated metal building exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for prefabricated metal building exports from the United States, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, prefabricated metal building exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), threefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+6.9% per year) and France (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for prefabricated metal building and components exports from the United States, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 3.1% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-2.8% per year) and Denmark (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average prefabricated metal building export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prefabricated Metal Building Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X units of prefabricated metal building and components were imported into the United States; jumping by 29% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prefabricated metal building imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Israel (X units) and Canada (X units) were the main suppliers of prefabricated metal building imports to the United States, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Australia, Italy, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2013 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +72.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prefabricated metal building suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), China ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising 74% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Australia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.4%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +57.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average prefabricated metal building import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood 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 Canada ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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