Portable Emergency Shelter Market Report 2026

The portable emergency shelter market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $0.99 billion in 2025 to $1.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in natural disaster occurrences, expansion of humanitarian relief operations, growth in temporary military housing needs, rising demand for mobile medical facilities, availability of portable shelter technologies.

The portable emergency shelter market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investments in disaster preparedness infrastructure, rising demand for reusable emergency shelters, expansion of refugee support programs, increasing focus on sustainable shelter materials, adoption of scalable shelter manufacturing models. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for rapid-deployment shelter solutions, rising adoption of modular prefabricated shelters, growing focus on lightweight and durable materials, expansion of climate-resilient shelter designs, enhanced emphasis on space-efficient configurations.

The increasing frequency of natural disasters is expected to propel the growth of the portable emergency shelter market going forward. Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by natural processes on Earth, leading to significant damage to property, infrastructure, and the environment, often resulting in loss of life and economic disruption. The frequency of natural disasters is increasing due to climate change, deforestation, urbanization, population growth, environmental degradation, and improved reporting. Portable emergency shelters provide immediate, temporary housing, protect people from the elements, can be quickly deployed and set up, and offer a safe space for those displaced by disasters. For instance, in January 2024, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a US-based government climate and weather monitoring agency, the United States experienced 28 separate weather and climate disasters in 2023, each causing at least one billion dollars in damages, the highest number of billion-dollar disaster events ever recorded in a single calendar year. Therefore, the increasing frequency of natural disasters drives the portable emergency shelter market.

The rapid urbanization is expected to propel the growth of the portable emergency shelter market going forward. Rapid urbanization refers to the accelerating process of population migration from rural areas to urban centers, resulting in the expansion of cities and metropolitan regions. The acceleration of rapid urbanization is primarily driven by economic opportunities and industrialization, as cities offer concentrated employment prospects, better infrastructure, and improved access to services that attract large numbers of people seeking enhanced livelihoods and quality of life. Rising rapid urbanization increases vulnerability to natural disasters and emergencies, as densely populated urban areas face heightened risks from flooding, earthquakes, and infrastructure failures, creating greater need for immediate temporary housing solutions during crisis situations. For instance, in December 2024, Our World In Data, a UK-based non-profit organization, reported that by 2050, the world’s population is projected to rise to approximately 9.8 billion, with nearly 7 billion people living in urban areas. Therefore, rapid urbanization is driving the growth of the portable emergency shelter market.

Key players in the portable emergency shelter market are focusing on investing in military shelters to enhance their capabilities in rapid deployment and adaptability for various operational environments, responding to the increasing demand for versatile solutions in both military and civilian emergency scenarios. Investing in advanced technologies and materials helps improve military shelters' functionality and durability. For instance, in April 2024, HDT Global, a US-based company that manufactures portable emergency shelters, was awarded a $432 million contract by the U.S. Army to supply rigid wall shelters as part of the Army Standard Family of Rigid Wall Shelters Phase 1 (ASF-RWS P1) program. The contract, which has a potential duration of 10 years, includes both expandable and non-expandable rigid wall shelter variants. The shelters are designed to be more modular, interoperable, and scalable than legacy international organizations for standardization shelters, with a 50% greater payload capacity and 5% lighter weight.

Major companies operating in the portable emergency shelter market are HDT Global, Alaska Structures Inc, Weatherhaven Global Solutions Limited, Western Shelter Systems, InterShelter Inc, World Housing Solution, Karmod Prefabricated Technologies, Roder HTS Hocker, Losberger De Boer, Better Shelter, BLU-MED Response Systems, Rapid Deployment Shelters, Dome Technology, AAR Mobility Systems, Dynamic Air Shelters, Shelter Works Ltd, CAMSS Shelters, VERSARE Shelter Systems, Pacific Domes, Build Change.

Europe was the largest region in the portable emergency shelter market in 2025. The regions covered in the portable emergency shelter market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the portable emergency shelter market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The portable emergency shelter market consists of sales of inflatable shelters, shipping container homes, and modular units. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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