Aluminum honeycomb core price (2026 wholesale, China)depends on alloy, cell size, foil thickness, panel thickness, and order volume. Below are clear, up-to-date price ranges (raw core + finished cabinet door panels):
1. Raw Aluminum Honeycomb Core (only the core, not finished panel)
Unit: RMB/m² (FOB China, bulk wholesale)
| Specification | Price Range (RMB/m²) | Notes |
| Standard cabinet grade (3003/5052) | ||
| 18mm thick, cell 6–8mm, foil 0.04–0.06mm | 35–60 | Most common for kitchen cabinets |
| 25mm thick, cell 6–8mm | 50–80 | Tall/large doors |
| High density / thin cell | ||
| 18mm, cell 3–4mm (stronger) | 60–90 | Heavy-duty, no warp |
| Aerospace / high strength (5056) | 90–150+ | Ultra-light, high rigidity |
Export (FOB USD/m²):
Standard cabinet core: $5–9/m²
High-grade: $10–20/m²
2. Finished Aluminum Honeycomb Cabinet Doors
(18mm thick, double-sided face: aluminum/PET/acrylic/laminate)
A. Economy (basic PET/laminate face)
Wholesale factory price: 118–160 RMB/m²
Features: PET matte/gloss, aluminum frame, waterproof, no warp
B. Mid-range (double aluminum skin + PET)
18mm standard: 200–350 RMB/m²
Features: 0.5–0.8mm aluminum faces, PUR edge banding
C. High-end (acrylic / PVDF / wood veneer)
18–25mm: 350–600+ RMB/m²
Features: High-gloss, fingerprint-resistant, luxury finish
3. Key factors affecting price
Alloy
3003 (economy): lower cost
5052/5056 (corrosion-resistant): +20–40%
Foil thickness
0.04mm (standard): base price
0.06–0.08mm (stronger): +15–30%
Cell size
6–8mm (cabinet standard): lowest
3–4mm (dense): +30–60%
Face material & finish
Basic laminate/PET: lowest
Double aluminum: +30–80%
Acrylic/high-gloss/PVDF: +100–200%
