🇺🇸 United States imports of prefabricated buildings: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $851.8 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (234.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $851.8M | 234.8K t |
| 2023 | $786.7M | 196.2K t |
| 2022 | $710.2M | 180.1K t |
| 2021 | $588.0M | 178.8K t |
| 2020 | $435.1M | 118.4K t |
| 2019 | $443.5M | 153.0K t |
| 2018 | $384.1M | 112.7K t |
| 2017 | $334.9M | 93.0K t |
Where the United States imports prefabricated buildings from
The largest suppliers were Canada (35%), China (24%), Mexico (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $295.3M | 35% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $200.9M | 24% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $67.0M | 7.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $32.8M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $30.8M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $30.6M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $26.9M | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $20.7M | 2.4% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $16.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $13.5M | 1.6% |
Types of prefabricated buildings under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 70% |
| 9406.10 | Buildings: prefabricated, of wood | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price of prefabricated buildings
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 22% 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 States also exports prefabricated buildings
In 2024, the United States exported prefabricated buildings worth $483.3 million (102.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 167 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $273.3M | 57% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $45.9M | 9.5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $19.8M | 4.1% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $14.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $13.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $9.4M | 2% |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | $6.5M | 1.4% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $5.8M | 1.2% |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | $5.2M | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.0M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States: questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by the United States?
The United States imported prefabricated buildings worth $851.8 million in 2024 (234.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import prefabricated buildings from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (35%), China (24%), Mexico (8%).
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.98 per kg.
Does the United States export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. The United States exported prefabricated buildings worth $483.3 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Thailand.
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 States?
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