PVC pipe drain price comparison: bargaining space for different purchase quantities

For decoration owners and project purchasers, the price of PVC drainage pipes is always an inescapable topic - how much is the price difference between buying 10 meters and buying 1000 meters? What space can be won when bargaining? Today we will follow the line of "purchase volume" to clarify the price logic of PVC drainage pipes.

First look at small batch purchases, such as home decoration for water pipes, or small store decoration. The purchase volume is usually between tens of meters and hundreds of meters. At this time, most of the dealers you contact in the building materials market. In their cost structure, the proportion of transportation, warehousing, and labor is relatively high - for example, if you buy a batch of pipes, you need to rent a warehouse and pay the clerk. These costs will be added to the price of each meter of pipe. Taking the commonly used 110mm national standard PVC drain pipe as an example, the unit price of small batch purchases is about 15-20 yuan/meter, and the bargaining space is basically 1-2 yuan/meter. At most, let the merchant send a few pipe fittings (such as direct heads and elbows). It is difficult to drop again. After all, the profit of the dealer is thin.

Then look at bulk purchases. For example, the decoration company has received the decoration orders of several apartments, or small municipal projects (such as the transformation of rain and sewage diversion in the community). The purchase volume is usually several hundred meters to several kilometers. At this time, you can find a secondary dealer or directly contact the regional agent. Their cost of getting goods is lower than that of the end point dealer, and there is more room for you to make profits. It is still 110mm national standard pipe, the unit price of medium batch is about 13-16 yuan/meter, and the bargaining space can reach 3-5 yuan/meter - in addition to price reduction, you can also get additional benefits: such as free delivery to the construction site, or a full set of pipe fittings (such as tee, inspection port), and even extend the quality assurance period. At this time, merchants are willing to let the price go because the quantity has gone up. Although their single transaction profit is small, the total profit becomes more, and some inventory can be emptied.

Finally, large-scale purchases are made, such as real estate development projects (drainage pipes in the entire community), large-scale municipal projects (rain and sewage pipe network on urban main roads), and the purchase volume is usually tens of thousands of meters or even tens of kilometers. At this time, it is most cost-effective to directly find the manufacturer - the capacity utilization rate of the manufacturer is high, and the fixed cost (such as production line depreciation, factory rent) is allocated to the cost of each meter of pipe is very low. It is still a 110mm national standard tube, and the unit price of large quantities can be reduced to 10-13 yuan/meter, and the bargaining space can even reach more than 5 yuan/meter. In addition to the unit price, more practical conditions can be negotiated: such as account period (such as payment within 30 days of delivery), customized services (such as adjusting the length and wall thickness of the tube according to the needs of the project), and on-site technical support (the manufacturer sends engineers to guide the installation). At this time, manufacturers are willing to give in because large-scale orders can stabilize their production capacity, reduce the risk of fluctuations in raw material prices, and establish long-term cooperative

Of course, the price does not only depend on the purchase quantity, there are several factors that will affect the final quotation: for example, the cost of raw materials - PVC resin powder accounts for more than 70% of the cost of PVC pipes. If the price of resin powder rises, the price of pipes will definitely rise. For example, wall thickness - the wall thickness of the national standard pipe is thicker than that of the non-standard pipe, and the price is also higher. Quality Standards should be clarified when purchasing. Don't buy non-standard pipes for cheap, and they are easy to leak later. There are also pipe fittings - some suppliers quote "bare pipe price", and the pipe fittings need to be calculated separately. When purchasing, ask the total price of "pipe + parts".

So, how to maximize the bargaining space when purchasing? Here are three tips for you: first, clarify the demand - first calculate how much quantity you need, what specifications (such as diameter 50mm, 75mm, 110mm), and whether you want a national standard tube, so that the supplier can give you an accurate quotation and will not quote high prices because of "vague demand"; second, shop around - ask 3-5 suppliers for quotations, compare unit prices, accessories, and services, such as A supplier quotes 14 yuan/meter but does not send pipe fittings, B supplier quotes 15 yuan/meter but sends a full set of pipe fittings, which may be more cost-effective for B; third, talk about long-term cooperation - if your company often has projects, you may wish to sign an annual agreement with the supplier to promise annual purchases, so that the supplier can give you a more favorable "negotiated price", and it is also convenient to replenish goods later. ...

In short, the price of PVC drainage pipes is directly linked to the purchase volume - the larger the quantity, the lower the unit price, and the greater the bargaining space. But don't just look at the quantity when purchasing, but also combine quality, service, accessories and other factors to choose the most cost-effective one. Hope this article can help you have a bottom line when purchasing, and spend less money.