Most aluminum ceiling systems from Chinese factories are quoted between US$3 and US$35 per m² FOB, and solid aluminum facade panels between US$25 and US$55 per m². The same "600×600 clip-in tile" can be quoted at US$3 by one supplier and US$12 by another. Both quotes can be honest, because they describe different products. This guide explains where those differences come from, so you can compare quotes on equal terms before you place an order. System Typical FOB price (US$/m²) What pushes it to the top of the range Clip-in / lay-in tiles (600×600) 4 – 12 Thicker sheet, acoustic perforation and fleece, PVDF or wood-grain finish Strip / linear ceiling 3 – 10 Wider strips, longer spans, closed-joint profiles Baffle ceiling (straight) 4 – 15 Taller baffles, tighter spacing, extruded profiles, acoustic infill Baffle ceiling (curved / wave) 9 – 35 Custom radii, 3D forms, small batches Grid / open cell ceiling 5 – 10 Smaller cell size, deeper profiles, wood-grain finish Solid aluminum facade panel (2.5–3 mm, PVDF) 25 – 55 Perforation patterns, curved or folded shapes, 3-coat PVDF These ranges are compiled from public FOB listings by Chinese manufacturers in October 2026. They cover panels only. Suspension systems, accessories, freight and installation are extra, as explained below. Price by Ceiling System Each system is priced on a different logic. Knowing that logic is the fastest way to spot a quote that leaves something out. Clip-in and lay-in ceiling tiles Clip-in and lay-in tiles are the most standardized products, so prices are the...