Cost planning

What Determines the Price of Custom Food Packaging?

Understand how size, structure, material, print coverage and quantity affect price.

Practical purchasing guidance

Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm the final structure, material, food-contact requirement and production specification for your project.

01

Size and structure

Larger boxes use more board. Complex structures can require additional tooling, converting and assembly.

02

Material and barrier

Board grade, thickness, corrugation and food-contact barriers affect both performance and cost.

03

Printing and finish

Print method, color count, coverage, lamination and premium finishes influence setup and unit price.

04

Order quantity

Higher quantities usually spread setup cost across more units. Selected simple projects may start from 200 pieces.

05

Sampling and delivery

Prototypes, packing method and shipping route should be included when comparing the full project cost.

Next step

Turn the guide into a project specification.

Share the food, size, quantity, artwork and destination to receive a more specific recommendation.

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