Customs General Administration data shows China’s H1 2026 export value of prefabricated buildings under HS Code 9406 hit 2.79 billion USD, jumping 45% from the 1.93 billion USD recorded in the same period last year. Exports of "mobile houses" alone reached 2.45 billion RMB through Shenzhen Port in the first half, with products shipped to over 160 countries and regions. High-end residential buildings and data centers form major incremental demand, marking an upgrade of "Made-in-China Construction" from basic building material exports to premium intelligent construction solution exports.
A batch of 150 construction modules was delivered to Australia from Guangzhou, with the first 40 units scheduled for production in compliance with Australian market access standards. A British client ordered 63 modular steel senior apartments manufactured in China; after shipping to UK ports, on-site hoisting and assembly only took two weeks. China State Construction Engineering Science and Industry Co., Ltd. has completed more than 40 landmark modular building projects globally, including apartments, hotels and schools in Australia, Canada, Honduras, Papua New Guinea and other territories.
Overseas buyers favor Chinese prefab steel buildings for balanced cost advantages and fast delivery. The Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia) remains the most active export market for Chinese steel structures, supported by low 5% import tariffs and massive infrastructure investments such as Saudi Vision 2030. The Southeast Asian market maintains rapid expansion: its prefabricated steel building market is projected to grow at a 12.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 to 2029, hitting 2.2 billion USD by 2029. Partnering with experienced, certified steel structure suppliers is key to successful overseas project execution.
