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Wholesale custom packaging
Wholesale custom packaging is a printed box ordered in volume, so the per-box cost comes down. Best value starts at 50 units per design, and larger quantities cost less per box again. We draw the structure for free, and production takes 10–12 days from proof approval.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Best value
- From 50 units
- Per-box cost
- Falls with volume
- Design
- $0
- Best value starts at
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Quote reply time
- 12–24 hours
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
How wholesale pricing works
The catch is that wholesale here means made to your design, not off a shelf. Every box is printed for you, so we quote by size, board and quantity rather than from a catalog price. If you want stock boxes off the shelf, a stock supplier is the right call.
Setup and tooling are the same for 500 boxes as for 5,000, so the cost per box falls as the quantity rises. Shipping a full carton costs less per box than shipping a part-filled one, which is a large part of why we say best value starts at 50.
Send the size, board and quantity, and your specialist replies with a quote in 12–24 hours. If you reorder, the dieline stays on file.
- Quantity breaks. Per-box cost drops as the run grows.
- Repeat orders. The dieline is kept, so a reorder is quick.
- Mixed designs. Each design is its own order.
- Shipping. Flat-packed cartons keep freight down.
Specifications
Wholesale custom packaging: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best value | 50 units per design, with per-box cost falling as the quantity rises |
| Styles | Mailers, folding cartons, rigid boxes, sleeves, display boxes, pouches, pizza boxes, bags, tubes |
| Board | Paperboard, kraft, corrugated or rigid board |
| Chosen to suit the run | |
| Size | Drawn to your product |
| Quote | By size, board and quantity. Reply in 12–24 hours |
| Ships to you | Flat, packed in cartons, where the style allows |
| Recyclability | Paper-first materials are 100% recyclable |
| Order size | Best value from 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. Smaller orders can be considered |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
What sells best in volume
Some boxes are built for bulk.
| Box | Why it suits bulk | See |
|---|---|---|
| Folding cartons | Ship flat, low cost per box | Custom folding cartons |
| Pizza boxes | Reordered constantly | Custom pizza boxes |
| Mailer boxes | One size, every month | Custom mailer boxes |
| Candle boxes | Repeat product lines | Custom candle boxes |
| Paper bags | Counter and retail use | Custom paper bags |
Ask for quotes at two quantities. The jump in per-box cost often tells you where to stop.
Compare
Custom wholesale or stock wholesale?
Both are bulk. Only one is printed for you.
| Custom wholesale | Stock wholesale | |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Drawn to your product | Nearest standard size |
| Your brand, edge to edge | Plain or a sticker | |
| Lead time | 10–12 days from proof approval | Often in days |
| Best for | A box that carries the brand | Plain boxes, fast |
If nothing needs printing, stock wholesale is faster and cheaper. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
Sizing
Sizing for volume
Fix the box size before you order in volume. A wrong size across 5,000 boxes costs far more than across 50, so order a 50-unit proof run first if you're unsure.
Send the product's length, width and height, and read shipping box sizes for carrier limits.
Who orders wholesale
- Brands reordering a proven box. Same dieline, bigger run.
- Restaurants and bakeries. See food packaging.
- Retailers and distributors. Display boxes and cartons in volume.
- Subscription businesses. See subscription packaging.
Finishes
Fewer finishes, lower cost.
Finishes add cost to every box, so on a large run keep to one. Aqueous coating goes on every box by default.
Aqueous coating
Water-based and on every box by default. It recycles with the box.
Foil stamping
Metallic foil on the logo. It catches the light on the shelf.
Debossing
Pressed in, no ink. Works on kraft as well as white board.
Quote
Get a quote for wholesale custom packaging
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Wholesale custom packaging: questions.
What is the minimum order for wholesale boxes?
Best value starts at 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. If you need fewer, tell us: we can consider smaller orders.
How long do wholesale boxes take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top and depends on where the boxes are going.
Do you charge for structural design?
No. Structural design is $0. We draw the dieline around your product, and you only pay once you order boxes.
Do you sell stock wholesale boxes?
No. Everything is printed to your design. If you need plain stock boxes, a stock supplier is faster and cheaper.
Do prices drop with volume?
Yes. Setup costs are shared across more boxes, so per-box cost falls as the quantity rises. Ask for quotes at two quantities.
What if I want fewer than 50?
Tell us. Best value starts at 50, but we can consider smaller orders.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You want plain boxes off the shelf
We print every box to order. For plain stock, buy from a stock supplier and add a sticker or sleeve.
You only need a handful of boxes
Best value starts at 50 units, because of logistics and shipping. For 10 or 20 we can consider it, but the cost per box is higher and a stock box with a printed sticker may cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
What volume are you after?
Send the size, the board you prefer and the quantity, and we'll quote at two quantities.
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