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Wholesale of Container Hostels and Modular Houses

Admin September 17, 2026

The wholesale prices of container hostels and modular houses vary significantly depending on the supplier, product type, specifications, and configurations, ranging from tens of yuan to tens of thousands of yuan per square meter. The following outlines price patterns and typical cases from different perspectives:

I. Classification by Product Type

  1. Basic Mobile Homes: Generally priced lower, suitable for temporary use on construction sites. For example, the unit price of light steel modular integrated container mobile homes is approximately ¥80.0 per square meter, the unit price of export fire-resistant packed container prefabricated houses is ¥120.00 per square meter, and the unit price of construction site dormitory container living quarters, mobile panel houses, quick-assembly modular mobile integrated houses is ¥148.00 for 34 square meters (approximately ¥4.35 per square meter).
  2. Customized Hostels/Shops: With complex designs and diverse functions, these are priced higher. For instance, the unit price of cross-border outdoor double-decker space capsule scenic hotel modular houses is ¥102.6 for 12 square meters (approximately ¥8.55 per square meter), the unit price of internet-famous container mobile shops is ¥284.5 per set (area not specified, to be calculated based on actual dimensions), and the total price of outdoor integrated A-grade fire-resistant expandable container offices is ¥97,750.00 (area not specified, presumed to be a high-end customized product).
  3. Special Function Houses: Requirements such as fire resistance, wind resistance, and detachability can drive up prices. The unit price of detachable simple quick-assembly box modular integrated houses is ¥1,900.0 per set (area not specified), and the unit price of cross-border double-wing container mobile homes with sandwich panel modular movable expandable container houses is ¥320.00 for 9 square meters (approximately ¥35.56 per square meter).

II. Classification by Supplier and Regional Differences

  1. Wholesale Prices from Large Manufacturers: Companies like Beijing Falilai offer basic models with fire-resistant materials at approximately ¥133 per square meter, higher than those from ordinary suppliers (e.g., ¥50 per square meter for second-hand containers), reflecting differences in brand and material costs.
  2. Leasing Models: Companies like Hunan Zhonglai offer options with rents as low as ¥6 per day per set, suitable for short-term use scenarios and reducing initial investment costs.
  3. Cross-border Products: Prices of some export-oriented houses fluctuate significantly due to factors such as tariffs and transportation. For example, the unit price of cross-border Apple Pod outdoor glass houses is ¥171.00 for 23 square meters (approximately ¥7.43 per square meter), and the unit price of cross-border mobile homes for construction site integrated houses is ¥90.00 for 43 square meters (approximately ¥2.09 per square meter), requiring selection based on actual needs.

III. Factors Influencing Prices

  1. Area and Configuration: Smaller areas may result in higher unit prices (e.g., the unit price of space capsule detachable modular houses is ¥33.25 for 2 square meters, approximately ¥16.63 per square meter); configurations such as fire resistance and thermal insulation increase costs.
  2. Materials and Craftsmanship: Steel-structured prefabricated modular houses (e.g., ¥799.2 per square meter) are priced higher than light steel mobile homes (e.g., ¥80.0 per square meter).
  3. Market Supply and Demand: Second-hand containers or bulk purchases can reduce unit prices, such as the wholesale price of basic high-configuration second-hand containers for container dormitories is ¥50 per square meter.

Recommendations: Before purchasing, clarify the usage scenario (temporary/long-term), functional requirements (fire resistance/wind resistance), and budget range, and compare quotes and after-sales services from multiple suppliers to avoid quality risks from solely pursuing low prices.