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January 22, 2026·My Building List

How to Compare Factory Prices and Landed Costs

Factory price is only one part of procurement cost. Learn what to include when comparing local buying with China-sourced materials.

How to Compare Factory Prices and Landed Costs

A low factory quote is not the same as a delivered project cost. Global buyers should compare the full landed cost before making decisions.

What to Include

Include product price, customization fees, packing, inland freight, export documents, international freight, insurance, duties, taxes, port charges and destination delivery.

Where Savings Usually Come From

Savings usually come from reducing importer and distributor markups, consolidating multiple suppliers, and matching specifications directly with capable factories.

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Published January 22, 2026

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