Prefabricated Houses Finished Products in the USA
Prefabricated houses finished products are popular in the USA, mainly due to advantages in price, efficiency, product features, and market feedback.
Significant price advantage: The price of prefabricated houses produced in China in the US market is usually around $20,000 (the bare house price is over $10,000, and after adding transportation, tariffs, customs clearance, hoisting, and other costs, it reaches about $20,000, equivalent to less than 200,000 yuan). In contrast, the local construction cost in the USA is usually two to three times that of a house of the same area. This price difference makes prefabricated houses the preferred choice for budget-conscious consumers. For example, the prices of prefabricated houses sold by a company in Hengshui, Hebei, range from $7,000 to $20,000, covering the needs of different consumer levels.
Outstanding construction efficiency: The US construction industry has long faced problems of worker shortages and high costs. The traditional construction cycle can last from 6 months to 18 months, while the total construction period of Chinese prefabricated houses from production to delivery is less than 3 months. This efficiency not only shortens the waiting time for home buyers but also reduces the uncertainty risks associated with long-term construction. For example, a couple in the USA purchased a 40-foot prefabricated house through Alibaba.com for a total cost of about $28,000. The video of its installation process has been viewed over 3 million times, visually demonstrating the rapid deployment capability of prefabricated houses.
Product features meet needs: More than 80% of the processes of prefabricated houses are completed in the factory, including the main structure, interior decoration, and the layout of electromechanical pipelines. After arriving at the site, they only need to be assembled and connected to water and electricity to be ready for occupancy. This "turnkey" model greatly simplifies the complex process of traditional house construction. In addition, prefabricated houses comply with North American green construction standards. Some products are designed with high-strength bolt connections, which can withstand strong typhoons and earthquakes, and their safety performance meets local regulations, satisfying consumers' dual demands for environmental protection and safety.
Positive market feedback: According to data from Alibaba.com, from January to June 2024, the gross merchandise volume (GMV) of the mobile housing category on the platform increased by more than 50% year-on-year. The USA is one of the main sources of buyers, accounting for more than 20%. A company in Hengshui, Hebei, has sold about 3,000 prefabricated houses to the USA and other places, mainly covering markets such as the USA, Australia, and Spain. In addition, since some prefabricated houses are not classified as traditional real estate, buyers can also save on property taxes, further enhancing their market competitiveness.
