Condition moves the price first
Wind-and-watertight, cargo-worthy and one-trip are not interchangeable grades. Ask for the exact unit, recent photos and a written condition description.
Sizes pricing · Updated September 13, 2026
20-Foot Shipping Container Prices
Twenty-foot standard containers have broad Canadian availability and are often the easiest size to place on constrained properties.
Canadian price guide
Container-only prices
Use the specifications in the table to compare like with like. Rare configurations and limited local stock can produce wider price differences.
| Option | Specification | Estimated container price |
|---|---|---|
| Used 20 ft standard | Serviceable WWT or cargo-worthy | $1,900–$4,300 |
| New one-trip 20 ft standard | Ordinary end-door dry container | $2,900–$4,800 |
| New one-trip 20 ft high-cube | Rare extra-height version | $4,200–$5,500 |
These are asking-price ranges, not advertised offers from SeaCansForSale.ca. Inventory, condition, colour, age, inspection status and door configuration can move an exact unit outside the range.
Like-for-like buying
What to confirm before comparing prices
The exact unit should match the category described on this page.
Forty-foot usually means high-cube
Much of the current 40 ft one-trip inventory is 9 ft 6 in high. Confirm the height and door configuration before comparing two offers.
Separate the unit from the trip
For a fair Canada comparison, ask suppliers to show the container, delivery, unloading and tax as separate lines.
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Sources for this guide
Use these supplier listings and price guides to confirm current stock, specifications and pickup terms.
CanadaBigSteelBox 20 ft cost guide
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Open source ↗CanadaMaple Containers 2026 Canada guideCheck the current listing or price guide.
Open source ↗British ColumbiaValleyview ContainersCheck the current listing or price guide.
Open source ↗OttawaSeaCanCanada Ottawa inventoryCheck the current listing or price guide.
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