🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of prefabricated buildings: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported prefabricated buildings worth $515.0 million (132.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of prefabricated buildings by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $515.0M | 132.0K t |
| 2023 | $467.9M | 119.1K t |
| 2022 | $552.7M | 147.7K t |
| 2021 | $469.7M | 127.8K t |
| 2020 | $359.0M | 119.1K t |
| 2019 | $286.7M | 101.3K t |
| 2018 | $329.8M | 101.5K t |
| 2017 | $302.3M | 105.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prefabricated buildings from
The largest suppliers were China (14%), Italy (10%), Israel (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 33%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $71.7M | 14% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $53.2M | 10% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $43.3M | 8.4% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $41.7M | 8.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $41.5M | 8.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $41.1M | 8% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $37.9M | 7.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $34.0M | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $22.6M | 4.4% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $21.2M | 4.1% |
Types of prefabricated buildings under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 75% |
| 9406.10 | Buildings: prefabricated, of wood | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price of prefabricated buildings
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 31% above the world average of $2.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports prefabricated buildings
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported prefabricated buildings worth $234.9 million (49.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ireland (42%), Netherlands (12%), France (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $99.8M | 43% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $27.3M | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.5M | 6.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12.8M | 5.4% |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $6.6M | 2.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $6.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $4.2M | 1.8% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $4.2M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Prefabricated buildings trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prefabricated buildings worth $515.0 million in 2024 (132.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import prefabricated buildings from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (14%), Italy (10%), Israel (8%).
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.98 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported prefabricated buildings worth $234.9 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, France.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
Prefabricated buildings falls under HS heading 9406 (Buildings; prefabricated). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading prefabricated buildings with the United Kingdom?
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