Practical guide
What is the minimum order for custom packaging?
Short answer
The minimum order is usually between 5,000 and 10,000 units for custom packaging, depending on the product and the number of colours. For smaller runs, stickers start from 100 units and let you brand plain packaging.
Why a minimum exists
Customisation requires machine set-up and, often, printing plates. Those fixed costs have to be spread across the run: below a certain number of units, the unit price would make no sense. Hence a minimum order.
What makes the minimum vary
The product first: a bag, a cup and a box do not share the same process. And above all the number of colours: the more colours you print, the heavier the set-up and the higher the minimum. A one-colour logo starts low, a full-colour design demands more.
The answer for small runs: stickers
You do not need to reach 5,000 units to show your brand. Custom stickers start from 100 units and go straight onto plain packaging: bags, boxes, cups. It is the most accessible way to start.
Our advice: start small, scale later
There is no point tying up your cash in a large stock. Start at the minimum on one flagship product, check the effect on your customers, then increase the volume: the unit price will drop as you go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum for stickers?
From 100 units.
Can I test a small quantity before committing?
Yes. Start at the product minimum, or with stickers from 100 units, then scale up.
Does the price drop if I order more?
Yes, sharply. Fixed costs are spread out and the unit price falls with volume.
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