Recently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning shared a video on overseas social media platforms with the caption: "Unboxing a brand-new apartment shipped from China. Fully prefabricated in a factory and rapidly assembled on-site, it is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and ready to move into. Welcome to a home made in China."
The Chinese "prefabricated housing" mentioned by Mao Ning, also known as modular construction, has recently been winning growing popularity across international markets.
According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, the export value of China's prefabricated buildings increased from USD 1.472 billion in 2015 to approximately USD 4.339 billion in 2025, nearly tripling over the past decade. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, exports recorded a year-on-year growth rate of 45%. During the first four months of this year, companies exported RMB 1.68 billion worth of modular houses through Shenzhen ports, representing a 19.6% increase year-on-year, reaching more than 150 countries and regions worldwide.
What is modular construction? Think of it as building a house like assembling building blocks.
Modular construction is a building method in which a structure is divided into independent modules that are manufactured in a factory and then transported to the project site for final assembly.
Simply put, ceilings, floors, plumbing and electrical systems, and even bathroom waterproofing layers are completed on factory production lines before being shipped overseas and assembled on-site like building blocks. Unlike traditional construction, where scaffolding, masonry, plastering, and interior finishing are completed sequentially on-site, modular construction enables parallel manufacturing processes in a controlled factory environment. As a result, construction timelines can be reduced by more than 60%.
Every module comes with its own detailed "identity card." The location of every reinforcement bar is precisely positioned, with tolerances controlled down to the millimeter level to ensure accuracy and quality.
As China's Modular Housing Gains Global Popularity, GETO Has Already Delivered Modular Projects Worldwide
In Australia, GETO New Material has successfully delivered numerous modular housing projects, earning recognition from leading developers and government clients. To accelerate delivery while maintaining quality standards, Australian PCA certification agencies conduct factory inspections and quality acceptance throughout the production process, ensuring both product quality and efficient project delivery.
In Singapore, GETO has completed multiple modular residential developments, including projects with up to 2,444 prefabricated units and 91 structural types within a single development. Today, GETO's modular construction solutions have expanded beyond residential housing into diverse applications such as power infrastructure, tourism facilities, and other specialized building sectors.
GETO New Material (SZSE: 300986) is the first A-share listed company in China's green formwork and scaffolding industry and a leading enterprise in its specialized sector. It is also among the few companies in the prefabricated and modular construction industry capable of providing integrated R&D, manufacturing, sales, and solutions for both PC (Precast Concrete) and steel structure systems.
The company has participated in the development of numerous national and industry standards and currently holds more than 300 patents and intellectual property rights. GETO has received multiple domestic and international recognitions, including National Manufacturing Champion, Famous Brand Product, Green Building Materials Product, and Green Factory Certification. GETO has independently developed industrialized design software, a full-process ERP management system, high-end intelligent equipment, and automated production lines, establishing a digital factory operation system that integrates smart design, intelligent manufacturing, and big-data-driven decision-making. The company has obtained L8 Digital Transformation Certification and developed an AI + BI intelligent operations platform that supports integrated business and financial management, operational risk control, and data-driven decision-making.
The company actively supports the Belt and Road Initiative and follows a dual-engine growth strategy focused on both domestic and international markets. Since beginning its global expansion journey in 2013, GETO has established more than 10 production bases worldwide, with products exported to over 70 countries and regions. The company has registered the GETO® trademark in more than 30 countries, obtained international certifications such as Singapore BCA BAND 2 and Malaysia CIDB G7, and built a comprehensive overseas service network with strong localized operational capabilities.
Some industry background data cited in this article are sourced from the CCTV News report published in July 2026, "China's Fast-Rising Prefabricated Housing: How Is It Built?" We gratefully acknowledge the source.