Prefabricated House Price Trend

The price trend of prefabricated houses shows differentiated characteristics due to different markets and application scenarios. Domestic traditional products are experiencing a price decline, while new and overseas products maintain competitiveness due to cost advantages.

Domestic Market: Significant Price Differentiation Between Traditional and New Products

1. Continuous Decline in Prices of Traditional Prefabricated Panel Houses
   Affected by adjustments in housing demand structure, prices of traditional prefabricated panel houses (such as old school district housing) have dropped significantly. Data from the first quarter of 2026 shows that the average price of some traditional school district “dilapidated small” houses in Shenzhen has fallen by more than 60% from historical highs, while similar properties in core areas of Beijing with a focus on school district attributes have generally declined by 35%-45%. Third- and fourth-tier cities, facing greater inventory pressure, have some properties with a de-stocking period exceeding 50 months, further exacerbating the downward price trend. The core reasons for the price decline of such houses include a shift in housing demand towards improvement-oriented options, adjustments in school district policies that weaken added value, and supply-demand imbalances caused by market oversupply.

2. Prominent Cost Advantages of New Cement Prefabricated Houses
   New cement prefabricated houses, represented by rural homestead projects in Henan, significantly reduce construction costs through industrialized production models. The cost of the main building structure can be as low as 300 yuan per square meter (excluding foundation and installation), representing a decrease of about 40%-50% compared to traditional construction and installation costs. Cost compression mainly stems from two aspects: first, factory modular production reduces on-site construction processes, improving efficiency and lowering labor costs; second, standardized design reduces material waste, and large-scale procurement further lowers raw material costs. Such houses are mostly applied in the rural self-built housing market, meeting the demand for low-cost and rapid delivery.

Overseas Market: Significant Cost-Effectiveness Advantage of Domestic Prefabricated Houses

1. Rapid Growth in Export Volume, with Both High-End and Basic Models Available
   In the first quarter of 2026, exports of domestic prefabricated houses surged by 45% year-on-year, with products covering high-end complete residential units and basic family homes. High-end products are priced above one million US dollars, primarily targeting overseas high-net-worth individuals; a complete basic model costs only 200,000 yuan (including the main structure, basic decoration, and supporting facilities), offering far better cost-effectiveness than traditional overseas construction methods. For example, the traditional construction cost of a residential unit of the same size overseas is 3-5 times that of a domestic prefabricated house, highlighting the competitiveness of Chinese prefabricated houses in cost control and production efficiency.

2. Full-Process Factory Production Supports Cost Advantages
   Domestic prefabricated houses achieve cost optimization through full-process modular prefabrication and standardized production. From design and production to installation, all processes are completed in the factory, reducing uncertainties and additional costs associated with on-site construction. In addition, standardized design allows for mass production of universal components, further reducing unit costs. This model not only shortens the construction period (by more than 50% compared to traditional methods) but also reduces reliance on the skill level of overseas labor, becoming a core driver of export growth.