What is the minimum order quantity for custom packaging?

MOQ is set per listing by the factory. It typically starts at 500 to 1,000 pieces for corrugated mailers and rigid boxes, and 1,000 to 3,000 pieces for offset-printed folding cartons. The figure on the product page is the MOQ the supplier has committed to.

How is the price calculated?

The unit price depends on the quantity band, board or film structure, number of print colours, finishing, and whether plates, dies or samples are charged separately. Listings show an indicative range in the supplier's currency; the formal quotation, usually FOB, is the binding figure.

How long does production take?

Sampling and proof approval normally take 5 to 7 working days, production 10 to 15 working days, and sea freight 25 to 35 days depending on the destination port. Repeat orders without structural changes are usually faster because plates and dies already exist.

Are the suppliers on pkgoutside verified?

Yes. A supplier appears in the public directory only after its business licence, factory details, machine list and uploaded certificates have been reviewed, and the same records stay visible on its profile for buyers to check.

Box type comparison table

All 88 box types from the three packaging format guides in one table, described by what actually decides a quotation: how much load the box carries, the cost level, the tooling lead time, how the pack opens, and which product categories it suits. Filter a few rows, then open the guide section for material grades, flute combinations and specification details.

Load, cost and lead time are relative bands for comparing formats, not quotations. Final numbers depend on board grade, size, print coverage, insert type and order quantity.

Format

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Showing 88 of 88 box types

Box type	Format	Load	Cost	Lead time	Opening	Board	Unit load	Typical categories	Guide
Bag-in-box The bag provides the barrier, the carton the structure.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Standard	Dispenser	350 gsm FBB + 2-ply barrier bag	5–20 L fill	Beverages Household	Read section
Blister and skin cards Mixed materials hurt recyclability in several markets.	Folding	Light	Low	Standard	Blister	350–400 gsm SBS card, 0.5 mm	up to 1 kg	Hardware Toys Pharma	Read section
Book-style folder carton A printed spine gives shelf presence without a rigid core.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Book fold	300 gsm SBS, printed spine	up to 0.8 kg	Stationery Print & posters Gifts	Read section
Cake box with handle and window Reinforce the handle; use food-grade window film.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Handle	350 gsm FBB + PET window	up to 2 kg	Bakery Food service	Read section
Carton with integrated fitment Removes a separate insert but needs a wider blank.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Standard	Tuck	350 gsm FBB + moulded pulp fitment	1–3 kg	Electronics Cosmetics	Read section
Crash-lock bottom Needs machine erecting; worth it at volume.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Standard	Crash lock	350 gsm FBB, crash-lock base	1–3 kg	Confectionery Tea & coffee Frozen & chilled	Read section
Gable box with handle Carry pack, not a shipper.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Handle	300 gsm FBB, die-cut handle	up to 3 kg	Bakery Food service Gifts	Read section
Hanging carton with a Euro slot The slot carries the full weight; reinforce the panel.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Hang	300 gsm FBB, reinforced header	up to 1.5 kg	Hardware Toys Stationery	Read section
Hexagonal and octagonal cartons More panels means slower hand erection.	Folding	Light	Mid	Standard	Lift-off lid	300 gsm SBS, glued body	up to 1.5 kg	Tea & coffee Confectionery Gifts	Read section
Mailer carton with roll-end tuck Replaces a shipper plus retail carton; watch dimensional weight.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Fast	Roll-end tuck	E-flute, 1.5 mm	up to 2 kg	E-commerce	Read section
Paperboard food clamshell Venting and grease resistance matter more than print.	Folding	Medium	Low	Standard	Clamshell	300 gsm FBB, PE or PLA coated	up to 1 kg	Food service Bakery Fresh produce	Read section
Pillow box Small internal volume; strong silhouette.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Sleeve	300 gsm SBS, 0.4 mm	up to 0.5 kg	Jewellery & watches Confectionery Gifts	Read section
Pour-spout carton Test the spout with the real fill weight.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Standard	Dispenser	350 gsm FBB, PE-lined	1–2 kg	Household Tea & coffee	Read section
Reverse tuck end (RTE) Cleaner display face; the standard for bottles.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Tuck	250–300 gsm FBB, 0.35 mm	up to 1 kg	Pharma Cosmetics Household	Read section
Seal-end (glued) carton Tamper evident, but the closure is machine-only.	Folding	Medium	Low	Standard	Glue sealed	300–350 gsm FBB, PE-coated	up to 1 kg	Frozen & chilled Household Pharma	Read section
Shelf-ready display carton Start from shelf depth and facings, not from the box.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Standard	Tear strip	350 gsm FBB on E-flute base	3–8 kg	Retail display Confectionery Household	Read section
Sleeve or tube Cheapest way to add print over a plain inner.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Sleeve	300 gsm FBB, open ends	up to 0.8 kg	Cosmetics Confectionery Spirits & wine	Read section
Straight tuck end (STE) Cheapest die; check the bottom tuck on heavy items.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Tuck	250–300 gsm FBB, 0.35 mm	up to 1 kg	Cosmetics Pharma Tea & coffee	Read section
Suitcase-style carton with handle The load at the handle is the specification point.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Fast	Handle	350 gsm SBS, reinforced handle	up to 3 kg	Gifts Toys Confectionery	Read section
Tapered and conical cartons More blank waste; check nesting when stored empty.	Folding	Light	Mid	Standard	Tuck	300–350 gsm SBS	up to 1.5 kg	Cosmetics Fragrance Gifts	Read section
Tear-strip tamper-evident carton Tear-line direction and strip width decide whether it opens cleanly.	Folding	Light	Mid	Fast	Tear strip	300 gsm FBB + perforated tear line	up to 1.5 kg	Pharma Cosmetics Confectionery	Read section
Tray and sleeve Two parts; sample the sleeve fit early.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Fast	Tray + sleeve	300–350 gsm FBB, two-piece	1–3 kg	Electronics Confectionery Gifts	Read section
Triangular wedge carton Follows the product shape; add a window for the cut face.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Tuck	300 gsm FBB, window optional	up to 1 kg	Bakery Food service Confectionery	Read section
Tuck top auto-bottom (snap lock) Saves packing time and the base carries weight.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Fast	Auto-bottom	350 gsm FBB, snap-lock base	1–3 kg	Confectionery Bakery Frozen & chilled	Read section
Two-piece paperboard tray with lid Rigid look at lower cost; the edge feels softer.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Fast	Lift-off lid	400 gsm SBS, 0.55 mm	1–3 kg	Confectionery Bakery Gifts	Read section
Two-piece telescoping carton Cheaper than a rigid box; sample the lid fit.	Folding	Medium	Mid	Fast	Lift-off lid	350 gsm FBB, 0.45 mm	1–3 kg	Stationery Gifts Apparel	Read section
Wallet and flat-pack cartons Good when pack thickness must stay low.	Folding	Light	Low	Fast	Book fold	300 gsm FBB, 0.4 mm	up to 0.5 kg	Electronics Stationery Gifts	Read section
Window carton with patched film The patch step adds cost; confirm film grade and food contact.	Folding	Light	Mid	Fast	Window	300 gsm FBB + 12–15 µm PET patch	up to 1 kg	Toys Cosmetics Stationery	Read section
Wrap-around carton (WAC) The product is the former, so the machine dictates the design.	Folding	Light	Low	Standard	Wrap	350–400 gsm coated FBB	3–6 kg	Beverages Household	Read section
Bliss box High stacking strength with less board.	Corrugated	Heavy	High	Standard	Tape	BC double wall, 6 mm	50–400 kg	Industrial Automotive Export & bulk	Read section
Bottle shipper with dividers Cell size and grade together decide drop performance.	Corrugated	Heavy	Mid	Standard	Tape	B or BC-flute, 3–6 mm + 0900 dividers	12–20 kg	Beverages Spirits & wine Pharma	Read section
Bulk bin, pallet box and octabin Freight and handling decide the specification.	Corrugated	Heavy	High	Standard	Lift-off lid	BC double wall or triple wall, 6–10 mm	300–1000 kg	Export & bulk Industrial Fresh produce	Read section
Carry box with die-cut handle Test the handle with the full load.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Fast	Handle	B-flute, 3 mm, reinforced handle	up to 12 kg	Beverages Food service Gifts	Read section
Corrugated book wrap and envelope mailer Double-thickness corners are what pass a parcel drop.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Fast	Wrap	E-flute, 1.5 mm	up to 2 kg	Print & posters E-commerce	Read section
Corrugated octagonal box Less board than a square box, slower to erect.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Lift-off lid	B-flute, 3 mm	5–15 kg	Retail display Fresh produce Gifts	Read section
Corrugated pallet Replaces timber; specify the load rating.	Corrugated	Heavy	High	Slow	Fitment	Triple wall or honeycomb, 10–15 mm	500–1000 kg	Export & bulk Industrial	Read section
Corrugated tray with separate lid Stronger than a folder, cheaper than a telescope box.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Fast	Lift-off lid	B-flute, 3 mm, two pieces	up to 12 kg	Fresh produce Bakery Retail display	Read section
Corrugated tray with shrink or sleeve Low board cost; the film does the containment.	Corrugated	Medium	Low	Standard	Wrap	E-flute, 1.5 mm + shrink film	up to 8 kg	Beverages Confectionery	Read section
Corrugated tube and round containers A round section uses less board than a box.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Lift-off lid	B-flute, 3 mm	5–15 kg	Print & posters Textiles Export & bulk	Read section
Counter display unit (FSDU) Judged on set-up time, load and print.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Standard	Self-lock	B-flute, 3 mm	up to 20 kg	Retail display Cosmetics Confectionery	Read section
Crash-lock or auto-bottom box (FEFCO 0713) Fast packing with a strong flat floor.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Fast	Auto-bottom	B-flute, 3 mm	5–15 kg	E-commerce Food service	Read section
Die-cut roll-over tray (FEFCO 0427) and lid (0428) Rolled walls lock without glue.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Self-lock	E or B-flute, 1.5–3 mm	up to 10 kg	Fresh produce Retail display Beverages	Read section
Dual tear-strip returns box Two strips for opening and returning.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Tear strip	B-flute, 3 mm, two tear lines	up to 10 kg	E-commerce	Read section
E-commerce mailer No tape and a lower dimensional weight.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Roll-end tuck	E-flute, 1.5 mm	up to 5 kg	E-commerce	Read section
Edge protectors and corner boards Cheap protection against strapping damage.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Fast	Fitment	B or C-flute, 3–4 mm	fitment only, no load	Export & bulk Furniture Industrial	Read section
Five-panel folder Wraps flat or slightly thick goods.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Fast	Tape	B-flute, 3 mm	up to 10 kg	Print & posters Furniture E-commerce	Read section
Full-overlap slotted container (FOL, FEFCO 0203) Double thickness top and bottom; straps well.	Corrugated	Heavy	Mid	Fast	Tape	BC double wall, 6 mm	50–300 kg	Industrial Export & bulk Automotive	Read section
Half-slotted container (HSC, FEFCO 0200) Solid base and no bottom flaps.	Corrugated	Medium	Low	Fast	Tape	B-flute, 3 mm	5–15 kg	Fresh produce Food service	Read section
Insulated corrugated box The insulation material decides recyclability.	Corrugated	Medium	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	B-flute + EPS or honeycomb liner	up to 20 kg	Frozen & chilled Pharma	Read section
One-piece folder (FEFCO 0401) Shallow tray with no glue.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Fast	Self-lock	E-flute, 1.5 mm	up to 5 kg	Food service Retail display	Read section
Partitions, dividers and fitments (FEFCO 0900 series) Cheap to add and often decides the drop test.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Fast	Fitment	E or B-flute, 1.5–3 mm	fitment only, no load	Beverages Pharma Industrial	Read section
Pizza, bakery and food-service boxes Venting and grease resistance outrank stacking strength.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Fast	Lift-off lid	E-flute, 1.5 mm, grease-resistant	up to 3 kg	Food service Bakery	Read section
Regular slotted container (RSC, FEFCO 0201) Cheapest at volume; the flaps meet in the middle.	Corrugated	Medium	Low	Fast	Tape	B-flute, 3 mm	5–15 kg	E-commerce Industrial Household	Read section
Returnable and reusable heavy-duty boxes Built for repeated trips; specify the trip count.	Corrugated	Heavy	High	Slow	Tape	BC double wall, 6 mm	50–300 kg	Industrial Automotive Storage & archive	Read section
Shelf-ready packaging (SRP) and floor displays Retailer shelf rules drive the design.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Tear strip	B-flute, 3 mm + 350 gsm liner	up to 15 kg	Retail display Confectionery Household	Read section
Slide box or drawer (FEFCO 0501) Premium action; clearance is the usual failure.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Standard	Drawer	E-flute, 1.5 mm	up to 3 kg	Cosmetics Tea & coffee Gifts	Read section
Telescoping (two-piece) box, FEFCO 03 series Reusable, but the board area is higher.	Corrugated	Medium	Mid	Fast	Lift-off lid	B-flute, 3 mm	5–20 kg	Apparel Storage & archive Gifts	Read section
Wardrobe and storage box Height against footprint sets stacking strength.	Corrugated	Heavy	Mid	Standard	Lift-off lid	BC double wall, 6 mm	20–50 kg	Storage & archive Apparel Furniture	Read section
Wrap-around and tray-wrap packs Machine-driven design; low board weight.	Corrugated	Light	Low	Standard	Wrap	B-flute, 3 mm	3–10 kg	Beverages Household	Read section
Book-shaped box Novelty shape; check the printed page edge.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Hinged lid	2.5 mm grey board + printed page edge	0.5–2 kg	Gifts Spirits & wine Print & posters	Read section
Cigar-style hinged box Lid fit carries most of the perceived quality.	Rigid	Light	High	Slow	Hinged lid	1.5 mm grey board + cedar veneer	up to 0.5 kg	Cigars Confectionery Gifts	Read section
Clamshell Fewer parts and less assembly than a lidded box.	Rigid	Light	Mid	Standard	Clamshell	1.5 mm grey board + wrap	up to 0.5 kg	Jewellery & watches Hardware Gifts	Read section
Collapsible rigid box Ships flat with a slightly softer edge.	Rigid	Medium	High	Standard	Lift-off lid	2 mm grey board, flat-shipping	0.5–2 kg	E-commerce Gifts Cosmetics	Read section
Composite can and tube with metal or plastic ends Barrier comes from the tube and end materials.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	1.5 mm chipboard wall + metal or plastic ends	up to 1 kg	Spirits & wine Tea & coffee Cosmetics	Read section
Dome and arch rigid box Curved wrap needs skill and heavier paper.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	2 mm grey board, curved wrap	0.5–1.5 kg	Confectionery Gifts	Read section
Drawer or slide-out box Sleeve-to-drawer clearance is the failure point.	Rigid	Medium	High	Standard	Drawer	2 mm grey board + 1.5 mm drawer	0.5–1.5 kg	Confectionery Tea & coffee Jewellery & watches	Read section
Flip-top magnetic flap box The lid stays open for display.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Magnetic	2 mm grey board + magnets	0.5–2 kg	Cosmetics Electronics Gifts	Read section
Handbag and suitcase style boxes Made to be carried and reused.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Magnetic	2.5 mm grey board + stitched handle	1–3 kg	Gifts Cosmetics Apparel	Read section
Hexagonal and octagonal boxes High wrap waste and assembly time.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	2 mm grey board, hand-wrapped	0.5–2 kg	Tea & coffee Confectionery Gifts	Read section
Hinged lid box (book-style) Tall lids need a ribbon stay.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Hinged lid	2.5 mm grey board + 157 gsm wrap	up to 2 kg	Jewellery & watches Instruments Gifts	Read section
Jewellery box with hinged tray The insert is the most expensive element.	Rigid	Light	High	Slow	Hinged lid	1.5 mm grey board + flocked tray	up to 0.5 kg	Jewellery & watches	Read section
Magnetic book box with inner tray The tray adds a part and assembly time.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Magnetic	2.5 mm grey board + EVA tray	0.5–2 kg	Electronics Cosmetics Gifts	Read section
Magnetic closure box Magnets must match the board thickness.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Magnetic	2 mm grey board + 10 mm magnets	0.5–2 kg	Electronics Gifts Spirits & wine	Read section
Mono-carton rigid box One piece, simpler assembly.	Rigid	Medium	High	Standard	Hinged lid	2 mm grey board, one-piece	0.5–2 kg	Electronics Gifts Cosmetics	Read section
Neck box (shoulder box) Extra neck part, fixed reveal line.	Rigid	Medium	High	Standard	Lift-off lid	2 mm grey board + neck frame	0.5–2 kg	Cosmetics Fragrance Gifts	Read section
Pen and pencil presentation box Tight insert tolerances; share the drawing first.	Rigid	Light	High	Slow	Hinged lid	1.5 mm grey board + flocked tray	up to 0.3 kg	Instruments Gifts	Read section
Perfume shoulder box with ribbon Neck depth and ribbon position keep the bottle straight.	Rigid	Light	High	Slow	Ribbon pull	2 mm grey board + neck frame + ribbon	0.5–1.5 kg	Fragrance Cosmetics	Read section
Rigid bag-style box with rope handle Reinforce the handle anchor for the full load.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Handle	2.5 mm grey board + rope handle	up to 3 kg	Gifts Apparel Cosmetics	Read section
Rigid chest with hinged lid and clasp Clasp and hinges decide service life.	Rigid	Heavy	High	Slow	Clasp	3 mm grey board + metal clasp	3–8 kg	Instruments Tea & coffee Gifts	Read section
Rigid tube with paper ends Cheaper than a composite can, with less barrier.	Rigid	Light	Mid	Standard	Lift-off lid	1.5 mm chipboard wall + paper ends	up to 0.5 kg	Print & posters Tea & coffee Cosmetics	Read section
Round, oval and hat boxes Hand assembly makes it expensive per unit.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	1.5–2 mm grey board, hand-wrapped	up to 2 kg	Bakery Gifts Apparel	Read section
Six-corner collapsible magnetic box Folds flat and assembles at the packer.	Rigid	Medium	High	Standard	Magnetic	2 mm grey board + magnets, flat-shipping	0.5–2 kg	E-commerce Gifts Electronics	Read section
Slipcase with drawer Second opening and a second assembly.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Drawer	2 mm grey board sleeve + 1.5 mm drawer	1–2 kg	Spirits & wine Gifts Print & posters	Read section
Tea chest and compartment box Compartment layout drives tooling and time.	Rigid	Medium	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	2 mm grey board + 1.2 mm dividers	1–3 kg	Tea & coffee Gifts Confectionery	Read section
Two-piece lid and base (telescope) Most economical rigid; check lid clearance.	Rigid	Medium	Mid	Standard	Lift-off lid	2 mm grey board + 157 gsm wrap	up to 2 kg	Gifts Apparel Confectionery	Read section
Wallet and envelope boxes Ships flat; attractive when freight is the constraint.	Rigid	Light	Mid	Standard	Magnetic	1.5 mm grey board + 128 gsm wrap	up to 0.5 kg	Jewellery & watches Gifts Stationery	Read section
Window rigid box Adds a cutting and gluing step.	Rigid	Medium	High	Standard	Lift-off lid	2 mm board + PET window	0.5–2 kg	Cosmetics Gifts Confectionery	Read section
Wine and spirits box Neck cut and cradle decide transit safety.	Rigid	Heavy	High	Slow	Lift-off lid	2.5 mm grey board + 1.2 mm neck cut	1–3 kg incl. bottle	Spirits & wine Gifts	Read section

How to read the bands

Load — light is retail and shelf goods, medium is parcel and stacked cartons, heavy means container or pallet weights.
Cost level — compares the unit cost of the format at a similar size, before print and inserts.
Lead time — fast means a cutting die and short run, slow means hand assembly, multi-part construction or new tooling.

Where the bands come from

Each row maps to a section in one of the three guides, where the format is described with board grades, flute combinations, closure details and the failure modes buyers usually discover after the first shipment. Use the row to shortlist, then read the section before you request samples.

Folding carton types Corrugated box types and flute grades Rigid box types

Next step

Send the shortlisted rows with your product size, target quantity and destination market, and the comparison becomes a quotation with board grade, print method and packing method.

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