Steel structure buildings are a new type of building that uses steel components as the main load-bearing structure and is built through factory prefabrication and on-site assembly. These buildings feature shorter construction periods, flexible spatial arrangements, strong seismic and wind resistance, and are green, low-carbon, and recyclable. Metal enclosure systems are an essential part of steel structure buildings. Using metal sheets as core materials, they create exterior solutions such as roofs and walls, providing functions like waterproofing, thermal insulation, airtightness and watertightness, fire resistance, wind resistance, and long-term durability and maintenance. They are widely used in industrial plants, logistics warehouses, public buildings, data centers, and high-end manufacturing facilities.
In terms of market size, China’s steel structure building market has reached a significant scale, with a market value of approximately RMB450 billion in 2025 and expected to reach RMB490 billion by 2030. Industrial buildings represent the largest and fastest-growing segment. The market for metal enclosure systems in China also shows steady growth, with a market value of around RMB150 billion in 2025 and expected to exceed RMB180 billion by 2030. As downstream industries such as high-end manufacturing, artificial intelligence, new energy, and logistics warehousing continue to expand, demand for steel structure buildings and metal enclosure systems is expected to increase further. Additionally, overseas markets like Southeast Asia and North Africa offer new growth opportunities for related companies.
From a competitive perspective, both the steel structure building market and the metal enclosure systems market in China are relatively fragmented. There are large enterprises with nationwide operations and comprehensive service capabilities, as well as many small and medium-sized players that operate in regional markets and specific applications. Key players in the steel structure building market include Changjiang & Jinggong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd., Duowei Union Group Co., Ltd., Butler, USAS Building System (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Wiskind Architectural Steel. Key players in the metal enclosure systems market include Duowei Union Group Co., Ltd., Changjiang & Jinggong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd., Wiskind Architectural Steel, Center International Group Co., Ltd., Headstream, and Butler. In the future, as downstream customers require higher standards in product performance, delivery efficiency, system integration capabilities, and project experience, companies with robust product portfolios, detailed design capabilities, engineering delivery capabilities, and cross-regional service networks are likely to gain a stronger competitive edge.
Steel structure buildings are a new type of building that uses steel components as the main load-bearing structure and is constructed through factory prefabrication and on-site assembly. They are characterized by shorter construction periods, flexible spatial layouts, strong seismic and wind resistance, and are green, low-carbon, and recyclable. Metal enclosure systems are an important component of steel structure buildings. Using metal sheets as core materials, they form exterior solutions such as roofs and walls, and provide functions including waterproofing, thermal insulation, air-tightness and water-tightness, fire resistance, wind resistance, and long-term durability and maintenance. They are widely used in industrial plants, logistics warehouses, public buildings, data centers, and high-end manufacturing facilities.
In terms of market size, China’s steel structure building market has reached a substantial scale, with market size reaching around RMB450 billion in 2025 and expected to approach RMB490 billion by 2030. Industrial buildings represent the largest and relatively fast-growing segment. China’s industrial metal enclosure systems market also maintains steady growth, with market size reaching around RMB150 billion in 2025 and expected to exceed RMB180 billion by 2030. As downstream sectors such as high-end manufacturing, artificial intelligence, new energy, and logistics warehousing continue to expand, demand for steel structure buildings and metal enclosure systems is expected to be further released. Meanwhile, overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and North Africa also provide new growth opportunities for related companies.
In terms of competitive landscape, both China’s steel structure building market and the metal enclosure systems market remain relatively fragmented, with the participation of large companies with nationwide presence and integrated service capabilities, as well as numerous small and medium-sized players focusing on regional markets and specific application scenarios. Major participants in the steel structure building market include Changjiang & Jinggong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd., Duowei Union Group Co., Ltd., Butler, USAS Building System (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Wiskind Architectural Steel. Major participants in the metal enclosure systems market include Duowei Union Group Co., Ltd., Changjiang & Jinggong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd., Wiskind Architectural Steel, Center International Group Co., Ltd., Headstream, and Butler. Going forward, as downstream customers place higher requirements on product performance, delivery efficiency, system integration capabilities, and project experience, companies with stronger product portfolios, detailed design capabilities, engineering delivery capabilities, and cross-regional service networks are expected to gain a stronger competitive edge.
