Who Has Bought Prefabricated Houses
Several buyers have purchased Chinese prefabricated houses. Here are some specific cases:
First, an American couple placed an order for an expandable container house from a Hebei-based Chinese company through Alibaba.com, a cross-border e-commerce platform. This type of house features a unique design and, when expanded, covers an area of about 70 square meters, meeting certain living requirements. The price of the house body is $15,800. However, during the purchase process, in addition to the cost of the house body, other costs such as shipping fees, customs duties, taxes, and miscellaneous fees need to be considered. Ultimately, the total landed cost of this house is $28,689, which is less than 200,000 yuan. For consumers who want to have an independent living space and have a relatively limited budget, this is a relatively cost-effective choice.
Second, Mayi Algarate, a Colombian woman settled in the United States, is also a buyer of Chinese prefabricated houses. She purchased two prefabricated houses from a Chinese prefabricated house company, with one of them being rented out, demonstrating that prefabricated houses can not only be used for self-occupation but also have certain investment value. The first house has three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a relatively reasonable spatial layout that can meet the living needs of a family. Moreover, each house is mounted on multiple bases buried 60 centimeters underground, and these bases are equipped with reinforcing anchor bolts. This design enhances the stability and safety of the houses, ensuring better protection for occupants even in the event of natural disasters or severe weather.
In addition, American blogger Shelly also found a Chinese company on a cross-border e-commerce platform and selected a 40-square-meter expandable container house. The price of the house body is also $15,800. After adding transoceanic shipping fees, customs duties, and various handling fees, the total landed cost is also $28,689, which is less than 200,000 yuan. This indicates that Chinese prefabricated houses have certain price advantages in the international market and can be conveniently sold abroad through cross-border e-commerce platforms.
