Global Prefabricated Buildings Market Overview 2020

Prefabricated Buildings Market Size

In 2019, the global prefabricated buildings market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prefabricated Buildings Production

In value terms, prefabricated buildings production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country

China (X units) constituted the country with the largest volume of prefabricated buildings production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, prefabricated buildings production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (X units), twofold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, prefabricated buildings production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Prefabricated Buildings Exports

Exports

In 2019, overseas shipments of prefabricated buildings were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Global exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports amounted to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the key exporter of prefabricated buildings in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2019. Estonia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Germany (X units), Spain (X units), Lithuania (X units), Turkey (X units), Belgium (X units), Viet Nam (X units), Sweden (X units) and Poland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to prefabricated buildings exports from China stood at +X%. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Germany (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Viet Nam (+X%), Spain (+X%), Estonia (+X%), Lithuania (+X%), Sweden (+X%), Turkey (+X%) and the Czech Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Estonia (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), Lithuania (+X p.p.), Viet Nam (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.) and Poland (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Estonia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average prefabricated buildings export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Global export price peaked at $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Viet Nam, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Prefabricated Buildings Imports

Imports

Global prefabricated buildings imports totaled X units in 2019, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports expanded slightly to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of prefabricated buildings, namely Germany, Thailand, Norway, the U.S., Mongolia, France, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Sweden and the UK, represented more than third of total import.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), 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 ($X), Norway ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the Netherlands, France, Canada, the UK, Sweden, Thailand, Australia and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Indonesia recorded 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

In 2019, the average prefabricated buildings import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while Mongolia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for prefabricated buildings in the world?

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China (10B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of prefabricated buildings consumption, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, prefabricated buildings consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (4.9B units), twofold. Italy (2.6B units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of prefabricated buildings in the world?

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China (11B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of prefabricated buildings production, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, prefabricated buildings production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (4.8B units), twofold. Italy (2.6B units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading exporters of prefabricated buildings in the world?

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In value terms, China ($1.6B) remains the largest prefabricated buildings supplier worldwide, comprising 17% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($747M), with a 8% share of global exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 5.3% share.

What are the leading importers of prefabricated buildings in the world?

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In value terms, Germany ($682M), Norway ($510M) and the U.S. ($408M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together comprising 20% of global imports. Indonesia, the Netherlands, France, Canada, the UK, Sweden, Thailand, Australia and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

What is the average export price for prefabricated buildings in the world?

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In 2019, the average prefabricated buildings export price amounted to $3 per unit, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for prefabricated buildings in the world?

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In 2019, the average prefabricated buildings import price amounted to $2.3 per unit, stabilizing at the previous year.