Global Prefabricated Buildings Market 2025

Prefabricated Buildings Market Size

The global prefabricated buildings market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Prefabricated Buildings Production

In value terms, prefabricated buildings production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prefabricated Buildings Exports

Exports

In 2022, global exports of prefabricated buildings rose slightly to X units, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which recorded 27% of total exports. Estonia (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X units). All these countries together held approx. 11% share of total exports. Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Poland (X units), Lithuania (X units), the United States (X units), Turkey (X units), Belgium (X units), Canada (X units), Italy (X units) and Croatia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to prefabricated buildings exports from China stood at +4.2%. At the same time, Croatia (+20.5%), Poland (+9.0%), Lithuania (+8.5%), Italy (+6.5%), Estonia (+5.7%), the Czech Republic (+4.8%), Canada (+4.1%), the Netherlands (+2.4%) and Belgium (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +20.5% from 2012-2022. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-3.5%) and the United States (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Poland, Croatia, Estonia and Lithuania increased by +4.7, +1.8, +1.7, +1.7 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest prefabricated buildings supplier worldwide, comprising 23% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6% share of global exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+6.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+8.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average prefabricated buildings export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prefabricated Buildings Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X units of prefabricated buildings were imported worldwide; rising by 18% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X units), followed by Germany (X units) and Indonesia (X units) represented the main importers of prefabricated buildings, together generating 31% of total imports. France (X units), the UK (X units), Norway (X units), Sweden (X units), the United States (X units), Canada (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Switzerland (X units), Italy (X units) and Austria (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prefabricated buildings importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Indonesia ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 22% share of global imports. The UK, Hong Kong SAR, Norway, France, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +48.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average prefabricated buildings import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+5.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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