This article reviews the development history of my country's scaffolding industry, comparatively analyzes the development status of the scaffolding industry in various regions of my country, and predicts the development trend of supporting scaffolding in the Chinese market in the next few years based on my country's current policies for the scaffolding industry.(Sales forecast of the main supporting scaffolding types in the Chinese market from 2024 to 2029).
Definition and characteristics of supporting scaffolding
Support scaffolding refers to the scaffolding used to support or fix certain parts of the building structure. As a temporary structure in a building, it plays the role of providing stable support for the building, allowing it to withstand gravity and other external forces and prevent tilt, collapse or damage. Support scaffolding usually consists of steel pipes, bolts and connections that can be assembled and adapted to the specific needs of the building.
The supporting scaffolding industry can be divided into portal scaffolding, star scaffolding, quick-locking scaffolding, buckle-type scaffolding, steel pipe fastener systems, etc. according to the style. Depending on the end use, supporting scaffolding can be used in construction, electrical maintenance, shipbuilding and other fields.
Development history of China’s scaffolding industry
The development history of China's scaffolding industry has experienced rapid evolution.
Before 1945, construction scaffolding was mainly made of bamboo or wood. Due to limitations in materials and technology, the efficiency and safety of scaffolding are relatively low.
Since the 1960s, buckle-type steel pipe scaffolding has been promoted, and buckle-type steel pipe scaffolding has gradually replaced the traditional bamboo and wood scaffolding. Fastener steel pipe scaffolding has stronger load-bearing capacity and stability, improving construction safety. This change promoted the standardization and industrialization of the scaffolding industry.
In the 1980s, multi-functional scaffolding began to develop. China has made remarkable achievements in developing advanced and multi-functional scaffolding series, such as portal scaffolding series, bowl-buckle steel pipe scaffolding series, etc. The annual output of these new scaffoldings has reached tens of thousands. Ten units.
In the 1990s, disc scaffolding began to emerge. Our country has introduced and developed various types of disc scaffolding from Europe to meet its own construction needs. Disk-type scaffolding has the advantages of simple and fast construction, strong maneuverability, flexibility, safety and reliability, and convenient storage and transportation. In recent years, with the improvement of construction safety management standards and the reduction of the production cost, human resource cost and logistics cost of the tray scaffolding, the application scope of the tray scaffolding has gradually expanded. In recent years, the government has launched a series of industry standards and policies such as the "Safety Technical Standards for Socket-type Disc Steel Tube scaffolding for Construction" to standardize the use and management of scaffolding. Many places have issued documents banning the use of fastener-type steel tube cantilever scaffolding and requiring the use of socket-type disc-type steel tube scaffolding, further promoting the market popularity of disc-type scaffolding.
Analysis of the current development status of the scaffolding industry in key areas of China
The current development status of the scaffolding industry in key areas of my country shows certain regional characteristics and trends. The following is an analysis of the current development status of the scaffolding industry in key regions such as North China, East China, South China, and Central China:
1. North China region
North China is an important production base for my country's scaffolding, especially coiled scaffolding. As of the end of 2022, the total production capacity of coiled scaffolding companies in North China was approximately 12.87 million tons, accounting for 69.5% of the country's total production capacity. North China has a complete scaffolding industry chain, including raw material supply, production and processing, leasing and sales. The region has also formed an industrial chain for manufacturing coiled scaffold sets and parts, which has strong market competitiveness. scaffolding in North China is widely used in housing construction, civil engineering and other fields, making important contributions to regional economic development.
2. East China region
The scaffolding production capacity in East China has grown steadily. By the end of 2022, the production capacity of coiled scaffolding will be approximately 4.3 million tons, accounting for 23.2% of the country's total production capacity.
East China's strong policy support, strong market demand, and sound regulatory system provide a good market environment for the development of the scaffolding industry.
Shanghai and other regions have launched policy documents to encourage the use of disc scaffolding in construction, promoting the rapid development of the industry. There are many scaffolding companies in East China and they are widely distributed, forming a relatively complete industrial system.
3. South China region
The demand side of the scaffolding market in South China is growing rapidly, especially with the acceleration of urbanization and the development of the construction industry, the demand for efficient and safe scaffolding is increasing.
There are many scaffolding companies in South China and the market competition is fierce. Enterprises improve their competitiveness through technological innovation and product upgrading.
4.Central China
Scaffolding has a certain production scale and market share in central China.
scaffolding in the central region is widely used in various construction projects, providing strong support for regional economic development.
As the country's investment in infrastructure increases, the scaffolding industry in the central region will usher in more development opportunities.
The development of the scaffolding industry in key areas of my country presents regional differences and competition. As important production bases and market demand areas for scaffolding, regions such as North China and East China have huge development potential and market space. In the future, with the continuous innovation of technology and the promotion of policies, the scaffolding industry will face more development opportunities and challenges.
Interpretation of the National scaffolding policy in 2024
The scaffolding is an indispensable and important facility in the construction project, and its quality and safety are directly related to the safe production of the construction site. With the rapid development of the construction industry, the demand for scaffolding continues to increase, but some problems have also been exposed, such as market chaos, uncontrollable quality, and poor safety performance.
The 2024 national scaffolding policy mainly reflects the emphasis on construction safety and the determination to promote the development of the scaffolding industry in the direction of high quality, safety and environmental protection. Comprehensive promotion of socket-type disc scaffolding
Housing and construction departments in many places have issued notices requiring the comprehensive promotion of the use of socket-type disc steel pipe support systems and scaffolding. For example, the Ningbo Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau issued a notice stipulating that starting from January 1, 2024, all newly started housing construction and municipal infrastructure projects (including urban rail transit projects) in this city must have obtained a construction permit. , in its formwork engineering, support system and scaffolding engineering, in addition to the use of tool scaffolding such as aluminum alloy formwork support systems and attached lifting scaffolds, the use of socket-type disc steel pipe support systems and scaffolding (referred to as "disc scaffolding" should be fully promoted ). The Hangzhou Municipal Construction Committee also issued a similar notice, stipulating that starting from October 1, 2024, the use of socket-type disc steel pipe support systems will be fully promoted in new projects.
These policies aim to improve the safety and efficiency of construction because the disc scaffolding has the advantages of structural stability, easy installation, and high load-bearing capacity. Compared with traditional fastener-type scaffolding, it is safer and more efficient in construction.
Trend analysis in the next five years
The scaffolding industry is currently dominated by private small and medium-sized enterprises, with low market concentration and serious homogeneity. In the next five years, with the intensification of market competition and policy promotion, small and medium-sized enterprises will face consolidation, and some weaker enterprises may exit the market.
During the integration process, companies with technical strength, brand influence and financial advantages will gradually emerge and become industry leaders.
Leading enterprises will lead industrial technological innovation and industrial upgrading, and promote the development of the industry towards high quality.
At the same time, with the in-depth implementation of policies, housing and construction departments in many places have issued notices requiring the comprehensive promotion of the use of socket-type disc steel pipe support systems and scaffolding. This policy will accelerate the promotion and application of disc scaffolding in the market. , the market share of disk scaffolding will continue to grow.
The infrastructure construction in the central and western regions of the national team has been further developed, and the revitalization strategy of the northeastern region has been implemented.
In the next five years, with the acceleration of economic development and infrastructure construction in the central and western regions, the market demand for scaffolding will continue to increase.
The scaffolding companies still have opportunities for layout and development, so they can seize the opportunities and expand their market share. Strengthen regional cooperation and exchanges.
my country's scaffolding industry already has certain export capabilities. With the advancement of international cooperation projects such as the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, export volume is expected to continue to grow in the next five years. Enterprises strengthen connections and cooperation with the international market and enhance the international competitiveness of their products.
To sum up, in the next five years, my country's scaffolding industry will show trends such as increased integration and concentration, rapid growth of the disc lock scaffolding market, green, low-carbon and sustainable development, coordinated regional development, and international development. These trends will drive the scaffolding industry toward high-quality development and provide a safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly support system for construction.
