Expandable container homes, as a revolutionary form of architecture, are rapidly emerging around the world. These homes use standardized containers as their basic modules, and utilize built-in sliding or folding panels to expand the space horizontally or vertically, perfectly balancing the dual demands of transport convenience and spatial flexibility.
According to the latest data from QYResearch, global market sales reached US$787 million in 2024 and are expected to exceed US$1.05 billion by 2031, with a stable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% (2025-2031). As the core of the global industrial chain, the Chinese market not only contributes an annual output value exceeding one million US dollars, but also takes a leading position in technological innovation and export scale.
This growth is driven by three core factors: the affordable housing gap caused by accelerating global urbanization (particularly in cities like Sydney and London, where housing prices exceed $1 million); the urgent need for low-carbon buildings amidst tightening environmental regulations; and the revolutionary construction efficiency driven by the maturation of modular technology (hotels can be built in as little as nine days). By 2025, large-scale application will have been achieved in the European, Australian, and American markets, while the Middle East and Southeast Asia will experience explosive growth. Saudi Arabia’s prefabricated housing market is projected to reach $6.02 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 8.59%.
