Latin America and the Caribbean: Prefabricated Building Market 2020

Prefabricated Building Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the prefabricated building market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of prefabricated building consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Prefabricated Building Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, prefabricated building production in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X units, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The prefabricated building production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the prefabricated building production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Prefabricated Building Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X units of prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; dropping by -X% against the previous year. The prefabricated building exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the prefabricated building exports attained its maximum volume of X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, prefabricated building exports totaled $X in 2017. The prefabricated building exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. Over the period under review, the prefabricated building exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Prefabricated Building Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico (X units) and Brazil (X units) prevails in prefabricated building exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Argentina (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Chile (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Colombia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mexico (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. Argentina and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Argentina (-X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Prefabricated Building Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The prefabricated building export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Brazil ($X per thousand units), while Argentina ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prefabricated Building Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The imports amounted to X units in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prefabricated building imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prefabricated Building Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico represented the major importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for X% of total imports. Chile (X units) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Panama (X%), Brazil (X%) and Uruguay (X%). Peru (X units), Argentina (X units), Bahamas (X units), Trinidad and Tobago (X units), Venezuela (X units), the Dominican Republic (X units) and Bolivia (X units) occupied the minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to prefabricated building imports into Mexico stood at -X%. At the same time, Uruguay (+X%), Panama (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Bolivia (+X%), Bahamas (+X%), Chile (+X%), Peru (+X%), Argentina (+X%) and the Dominican Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Trinidad and Tobago (-X%) and Venezuela (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Bolivia, Bahamas, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, Panama and Chile saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

In Mexico, prefabricated building imports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Prefabricated Building Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The prefabricated building import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The prefabricated building import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the import prices for prefabricated buildings of wood, iron or steel stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Brazil ($X per thousand units), while Uruguay ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Argentina (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform