Container House Quotation and Purchase

The quotation for container houses is influenced by configurations, types, manufacturers, and market fluctuations, with a wide price range from several hundred yuan to hundreds of thousands of yuan.

I. Basic Quotation Range by Type

1. Simple Foldable/Quick-Assembly Container Houses
   Primarily used for temporary housing on construction sites, warehousing, etc., with a simple structure and easy assembly. For example, the 4-square-meter assembled container house from Shanghai Shugan Activity House Co., Ltd. is quoted at 450 yuan per month (possibly a rental price, with the purchase price requiring further confirmation); the movable folding container integrated house from Suzhou is quoted at 171 yuan per square meter (calculated based on the minimum order quantity). These products are relatively inexpensive but have limited functionality, suitable for short-term use.

2. Standard Residential Container Houses
   Suitable for construction site dormitories, offices, etc., with basic living functions. For example, the 6-meter residential container mobile house from Shanghai Tongjiuzhou Container Co., Ltd. is quoted at 4,800 yuan; the simple assembled and detachable movable panel house from Shanghai Qiangren Activity House Co., Ltd. is quoted at 4,600 yuan. These products are moderately priced, with good structural stability, meeting basic needs.

3. High-End Customized/Modular Container Houses
   Used for cultural tourism homestays, commercial facilities, overseas projects, etc., supporting personalized design, multiple disassemblies and reuses, and low-carbon attributes. For example, the large-capacity glass container house from Suzhou Zezhongtai Integrated Housing Technology Co., Ltd. is quoted at 11,447.80-12,794.60 yuan per set; the customized space capsule container mobile house from Shanghai Tongjiuzhou Container Co., Ltd. is quoted as high as 160,000 yuan per set. These products are relatively expensive but have rich functionality and high recycling rates, suitable for long-term or high-end needs.

II. Core Factors Affecting Quotations

1. Configuration Differences
   Materials (such as color-coated steel plates, glass curtain walls), interior decorations (such as bathrooms, kitchens), and additional functions (such as solar energy, smart systems) all significantly affect prices. For example, the tempered glass container mobile house has a higher material cost and is quoted at 1,280 yuan per square meter, much higher than ordinary color-coated steel plate containers.

2. Manufacturer Qualifications and Craftsmanship
   Manufacturers with welding-free quick-assembly technology, multiple disassembly and reuse capabilities, and domestic and foreign certifications usually have higher product prices. For example, compliant products from leading manufacturers can be disassembled and reused an average of more than 8 times, reducing construction waste emissions by about 90%, but their quotations may be 30%-50% higher than those of low-end products.

3. Market Supply and Demand and Regional Differences
   Growth in export demand, fluctuations in raw material costs, and the degree of regional competition affect quotations. For example, in the first half of 2026, China's total export value of prefabricated buildings increased by 45% year-on-year, with overseas orders accounting for more than 60%, possibly driving up the prices of export-oriented container houses.