\u201cWhy is it so cheap?\u201d is the first question every overseas buyer asks. Here is an honest teardown for a mid-range plate heat exchanger.<\/p>\n
For comparable plate units, Chinese supply typically lists 30\u201350% below EU\/US brands<\/strong>. Most of that gap is brand, channel and local-content premium \u2014 not a quality cliff, provided you vet the build (see our certification guide<\/a>).<\/p>\n White-label MOQs start around 500\u20131,000 units; private-label (your design\/packaging) 1,000\u20135,000+. Private label adds 10\u201330% per unit but protects margin and brand.<\/p>\n Aluminium and copper prices move; quotes are usually valid 30 days. Confirm material grade in the PO and the mill cert, not just the price.<\/p>\n Lower purchase price is real, but add freight, import duty, certification and after-sales. A cheap unit with no test report and no spare-gasket supply can cost more over five years than a documented one.<\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n A: Mostly brand, channel and local-content premium in EU\/US list prices, plus scale and cluster effects on labour. Materials are the main variable; vet the build to ensure the gap is not quality.<\/p>\n A: White-label around 500\u20131,000 units; private-label (your design and packaging) 1,000\u20135,000+, adding roughly 10\u201330% per unit but protecting your brand and margin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nPrivate-label economics<\/h2>\n
Watch the pass-throughs<\/h2>\n
TCO, not just capex<\/h2>\n
Q: Why are Chinese heat exchangers 30\u201350% cheaper?<\/h3>\n
Q: What is a typical private-label MOQ?<\/h3>\n