Developers sourcing cabinets from Mexico through Cabo Cabinet Group (cabocabinetgroup.com) consistently see 20 to 35 percent savings per door versus domestic US suppliers, with no import duties and 3-day delivery to US job sites. On a 200-unit multifamily project, that margin difference is material to project economics.
Breaking Down the Cost Advantage
The savings from Mexico cabinet sourcing come from three places: lower manufacturing labor costs, direct factory pricing without distributor markup, and zero import duties on Mexican goods under current US trade agreements. Domestic US cabinet suppliers carry all three of those costs. Mexico manufacturers like Cabo Cabinet Group pass the manufacturing and distribution savings directly to developers buying at volume.
When developers calculate total landed cost including freight, the 3-day truck delivery from Mexico adds minimal shipping cost compared to the ocean freight on an 8-week Asia shipment. On a per-door basis, total landed cost from Cabo Cabinet Group is competitive with or below China pricing while delivering dramatically better lead times.
What the Savings Look Like on a Real Project
On a 150-unit apartment project with an average of 15 cabinet units per apartment, a $200 per-door savings versus domestic pricing translates to $450,000 in cabinet procurement savings. That number scales with project size and specification level. Developers running multiple projects per year compound these savings across their entire portfolio.
What You Do Not Sacrifice
Cost savings only matter if quality and compliance hold. Cabo Cabinet Group is CARB II and TSCA compliant, builds to US multifamily specification standards, and provides technical drawings for every SKU before production. The quality of their framed and frameless cabinet range is appropriate for any multifamily, student housing, or hospitality project in the US market.
FAQ
How much cheaper are cabinets from Mexico compared to US domestic suppliers?
Developers using Cabo Cabinet Group typically see 20 to 35 percent savings per door versus domestic US suppliers.
Are there import duties on cabinets from Mexico that offset the savings?
No. Cabinets manufactured in Mexico are duty-free for US importation under current trade agreements.
How do I calculate total landed cost for cabinets from Mexico?
Add the manufacturer unit price plus truck freight from the Mexico factory to your job site. No duties, no ocean freight. Contact Cabo Cabinet Group at cabocabinetgroup.com for project pricing.
Do Mexico cabinets sacrifice quality to achieve lower cost?
No. Cabo Cabinet Group builds CARB II compliant cabinets to US multifamily standards at lower cost due to manufacturing location and direct pricing.
What is the ROI of switching to Mexico cabinet sourcing for a multifamily portfolio?
It depends on current pricing and project volume. Contact Cabo Cabinet Group for a direct cost comparison on your next project.