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Sandwich Panel Price

  • Writer: Bona House Materials
    Bona House Materials
  • Mar 23, 2023
  • 5 min read

Updated: 7 days ago

Sandwich panels occupy an important position with their unique advantages and are widely used in industrial plants, warehouses, prefabricated houses, commercial buildings, and some residential projects.


It is not only easy to install, but also has good insulation, heat insulation, sound insulation and other properties, which can effectively shorten the construction period, reduce energy consumption, and provide a comfortable internal environment for buildings.


Therefore, the sandwich panel price and how to choose suitable sandwich panels is focus of attention for construction company, builder, and contractors.


There are many types of sandwich panels in the market, popular items including foam sandwich panels, rock wool sandwich panels, polyurethane sandwich panels. Their prices vary greatly due to different materials and specifications.


Generally speaking, the eps panel price is relatively friendly, about US Dollars 6-9 per square meter. This kind of sandwich panel uses polystyrene foam as the core material, which is light in weight and has good thermal insulation performance, but relatively weak in fire resistance. It is mostly used in temporary buildings or simple plants with low fire resistance requirements.


Rock wool sandwich panel is slightly more expensive than foam sandwich panel, about US Dollars 8-10 per square meter. It is a good choice for projects required excellent heat insulation, sound insulation performance, as well as good fire resistance.

The pu sandwich panel price is relatively higher, usually about US Dollars 15 per square meter. They have excellent insulation performance, high strength, and good waterproof and moisture-proof properties. It is often used in buildings with strict environmental temperature requirements such as cold storage and constant temperature workshops.


sandwich panel price
sandwich panel price

The price of sandwich panels is influenced by a combination of multiple factors:


Fluctuations in raw material prices


The main raw materials used in the production of sandwich panels include steel plates, insulation materials, adhesives, etc. The price changes of these raw materials directly affect the production cost of sandwich panels.


Steel plate as the main material for sandwich panel surface layers, is affected by factors such as the supply and demand relationship in the international and domestic steel markets, iron ore prices, and macroeconomic conditions.


When the steel market rises and steel prices soar, the cost of sandwich panels will also increase. Similarly, the prices of insulation materials such as rock wool, polyurethane, polystyrene, etc. may fluctuate due to changes in raw material supply, production processes, and market demand.


Taking polyurethane as an example, its production is closely related to oil prices, and the rise and fall of international oil prices will be directly reflected in the price of polyurethane sandwich panels.


Although adhesives account for a relatively small proportion of the cost of sandwich panels, significant fluctuations in their raw material prices can also have an impact on the overall cost of sandwich panels.


rockwool-sandwich-panel-price
rockwool-sandwich-panel-price

Differences in production processes


The production process has a significant impact on the sandwich panel price. Advanced production equipment and complex production processes can produce sandwich panels with better quality and more stable performance, but this also means higher production costs.


For example, some high-end sandwich panels use highly automated equipment in the production process, which can accurately control the thickness, density, and bonding strength between the core material and the surface layer of the panel, ensuring the consistency and stability of product quality.


At the same time, complex processes may also involve special processing procedures, such as applying special coatings to steel plates to improve their anti-corrosion and weather resistance, which will increase production time and costs, resulting in relatively high prices for sandwich panels.


The power of brand

Brands play an important role in the sandwich panel market. They are not just a symbol, but also represent the quality, technology, and after-sales service of products.


Famous sandwich panel companies typically invest significant resources in research and development, production, quality control, and other areas, committed to providing high-quality products and services.


They have advanced production technology and strict quality inspection system to ensure that every sandwich panel meets high standard quality requirements. At the same time, these enterprises also focus on after-sales service, providing customers with timely and professional technical support and solutions, so that customers have no worries.


Therefore, brand value is also reflected in product prices, and sandwich panels produced by famous brand enterprises are often priced higher than those of ordinary enterprises. Consumers are often willing to pay higher prices for sandwich panels due to the brand's reputation.


Regional differences and transportation costs


Factors such as market demand and transportation costs in different regions can also have a significant impact on the price of sandwich panels. Generally speaking, the price of sandwich panels produced in places close to the origin of raw materials and consumer markets will be relatively lower.


This is because being close to the origin of raw materials can reduce the procurement and transportation costs of raw materials, and minimize losses in intermediate links.


Being close to the consumer market can reduce the sales and transportation costs of products and improve delivery efficiency. For example, in areas with a developed steel industry, local sandwich panel manufacturers can directly purchase steel at relatively lower prices, thereby reducing production costs and making product prices more competitive.


On the contrary, if a region is far away from the origin of raw materials and consumer markets, the long-distance transportation of raw materials and the distribution of products will increase costs, which will ultimately be passed on to product prices, resulting in higher sandwich panel prices.


In addition, market demand in different regions can also affect prices. In regions where the construction industry is booming, there is a high demand for sandwich panels, and market competition is fierce.


Prices may remain relatively stable or slightly decrease. In areas with underdeveloped economies or low demand in the construction market, the price of sandwich panels may be relatively high due to insufficient demand.


pu sandwich panel price
pu sandwich panel price

Market Supply and Demand and Competition


The market supply and demand relationship is one of the direct factors affecting the price of sandwich panel. When the demand for sandwich panels in the market is strong, such as during the peak period of the construction industry, a large number of engineering projects begin construction, and the demand for sandwich panels sharply increases.


At this time, if the production capacity of manufacturing enterprises is limited and cannot meet all the market demand, there will be a situation of supply shortage, and the sandwich panel price will rise.


On the contrary, when market demand is sluggish, such as during economic downturns and a decrease in construction projects, the demand for sandwich panels decreases accordingly.


In order to compete for limited market share, production companies may adopt price reduction and promotion strategies, leading to a decline in sandwich panel prices.


In addition, market competition will also have an impact on the sandwich panel price. In the fiercely competitive market environment, in order to attract customers, production enterprises not only focus on product quality, performance, and service, but also price is an important competitive tool.


Some companies may lower product prices by reducing costs, optimizing production processes, and other means to enhance market competitiveness. However, other companies may maintain relatively high prices based on their own brand advantages, technological advantages, etc. The result of this market competition is that sandwich panel prices fluctuate within a certain range.

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