Domestic Prefabricated Housing Market
The domestic prefabricated housing market, centered around modular construction, exhibits features such as technological integration, a complete industrial chain, policy-driven growth, export expansion, diverse application scenarios, cost-efficiency, and green sustainability.
1. High Technological Integration and Improved Construction Efficiency
Modular construction achieves over 90% of its processes—including wall, beam, column, plumbing, electrical, and interior finishing work—through factory prefabrication. On-site assembly requires only simple joining, reducing construction time by more than 50% compared to traditional methods. For example, the Shenzhen Longgang Intelligent Construction Industrial Park can produce a fully equipped building module every 20 minutes, with on-site installation taking just 30 minutes, significantly shortening project timelines. This technological integration not only enhances construction precision but also reduces quality risks through standardized acceptance criteria.
2. Complete Industrial Chain and Comprehensive System Capabilities
Leveraging China's globally most comprehensive building materials supply chain and intelligent manufacturing system, the prefabricated housing industry covers the entire chain from design, manufacturing, and supply chain management to project delivery. For instance, the China State Construction Hailong Intelligent Construction Industrial Park has an annual delivery capacity of 20,000 to 30,000 modular buildings and supports full-process services from R&D to overseas installation, demonstrating high industrial chain synergy and scalability.
3. Dual Drivers of Policy and Market Demand
Policies promoting urban renewal and green building development provide application scenarios for prefabricated housing, while the industry enhances production efficiency through AI and robotics. For example, China State Construction First Bureau's E-MIC prefabricated concrete box housing system is suitable for renovating old residential areas and energy-efficient buildings, aligning with low-carbon development needs by reducing construction waste and shortening project durations.
4. Significant Export Growth and Enhanced International Competitiveness
In the first quarter of 2026, prefabricated housing exports grew by 45%, with total exports reaching $2.79 billion in the first half of the year, a 45% year-on-year increase. Products have been exported to over 150 countries and regions. For example, Shenzhen Port's exports of portable housing reached 1.68 billion yuan in the first four months, a 19.6% year-on-year increase, reflecting global recognition of China's prefabricated housing.
5. Diverse Application Scenarios Meeting Global Demand
Prefabricated housing has expanded from emergency shelters and temporary site facilities to high-end cultural tourism homestays, schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings, adapting to various climates and construction conditions. For example, modular housing in remote mining areas of Australia reduced costs by 30%, while a 12-story fully furnished apartment in the Philippines was completed in just nine days, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
6. Outstanding Cost and Efficiency Advantages
Under equivalent standards, prefabricated housing costs less than on-site construction overseas, with stable quality and low error rates. For example, the Australian mining area project saved 30% in costs through modular construction, while the Philippine project showcased high efficiency with its extremely short construction time, leading the world in overall cost-effectiveness.
7. Green and Low-Carbon Features Align with Global Trends
Modular buildings support repeated disassembly, relocation, and minimal construction waste, meeting low-carbon development requirements. Their recyclability makes them a key solution for urban renewal and energy-efficient buildings, contributing to global carbon neutrality goals.
