China News Service, Guangzhou, October 24 (Reporter Cai Minjie) "This expansion house has a total usable area of 40 square meters and can be folded into a 40-foot standard container. It only requires 4 to 5 workers to complete the overall construction after arriving at the destination." Shi Baocheng, general manager of Hebei Dechang Guangtai Integrated House Technology Co., Ltd., said at the 140th Canton Fair on the 24th that orders for this product have been scheduled for half a year. "It is expected that quick-installed integrated houses will maintain a growth trend in the next 10 years."
Modular construction refers to dismantling the building into modules, completing the manufacturing in the factory and then transporting them to the site for assembly. It is a more integrated model among prefabricated buildings. With the advantages of rapid construction, complete house decoration, and strong adaptability, overseas market orders for China's modular prefabricated houses continue to be hot. Data from the General Administration of Customs of China show that from 2015 to 2025, China's prefabricated building exports increased from US$1.472 billion to approximately US$4.339 billion, nearly tripling in 10 years.
Romanian buyer Zhan Xiaoyu said that overseas labor costs remain high at present, and China's prefabricated housing delivery efficiency is outstanding and is becoming a new trend in overseas markets.
"At this Canton Fair, more than ten modular houses were sold on-site in two days, and an order of 50 units is also being negotiated. Most of the purchasers are from Mexico and South Africa." Yin Wanqing, sales manager of Shandong Boren Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., said that overseas demand for Chinese modular buildings Demand is mainly concentrated in projects such as hotels, retirement apartments and office buildings. A single set of its corporate products is priced at RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 and can be produced in 35 days. It is equipped with a complete set of bathrooms, floors, beds and other facilities, and can be put into use when customers land.
"Currently, a variety of product solutions have been launched such as villas and hotel-style residences, which support customized adaptation of materials. Galvanized steel frames, insulation rock wool and other materials can be selected according to the climate and construction standards of various countries. The compliance and quality meet the access standards of Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Africa, etc." Yin Wanqing said that the company's modular house export turnover this year has exceeded 10 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 30%.
"I already own this type of integrated house in Bulgaria, and I hope to continue purchasing similar products for employees to live in this time." Bulgarian buyer Marin Dimitrov believes that this type of product has development potential on a global scale.
In addition to modular houses, China's whole-house renovation is accelerating its overseas expansion. "One-stop complete house building materials is the current mainstream trend in overseas procurement." Raghu Chilukuri, an American purchaser, said that although he currently mainly purchases flooring, cabinets and other single products, he also recognizes the value of one-stop complete solutions. "The complete model can simplify the procurement process for builders and has strong price competitiveness."
"China's home furnishing overseas has bid farewell to low-price homogeneous competition and turned to competition in brand power and long-term service capabilities." Zhang Yi, marketing manager of Sichuan Shensui Smart Home Co., Ltd., said that taking the New Zealand market as an example, the company only took three days to customize new product solutions for customers and export self-developed production equipment. Currently, orders have been scheduled until December.
"In the early days, we undertook drawing processing, and customers were responsible for transportation and installation. At this stage, we can undertake one-stop all-inclusive services including measuring, design, production, transportation, and installation." Zeng Xiaomei, foreign trade sales director of Guangzhou Schneiman Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., said that the overseas reputation of Chinese manufacturing continues to improve, and overseas buyers are willing to hand over the entire process to Chinese companies. Behind this is their trust in China's manufacturing quality, supply chain capabilities, and brand.
