As we all know, packaging customization requires the higher minimum order quantity. The manufactures want higher MOQ, and the customer doesn't want to invest. So, its essential to have the right idea about the MOQ's before planning for the customization.

March 29, 2018

Minimum Order Quantity for Product Customization.

Updated On: Nov. 29, 2019
Pizza Box

Pizza Box

The MOQ of the customized corrugated pizza box starts from 2,000 pieces. The additional Die has to be prepared as per the design.
The pizza box comes in the white base and the brown base.
You can read more on corrugated boxes here.
MOQ - 2,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 3 weeks
One Time Die Charges - INR 2,000

Glass Bottle & Jars

The screen printing option is available for the glass jars and bottles. The MOQ for printing logo starts from 2000 pieces. There's a restriction on the number of colors too. Some of the common printing colors are black, red, blue, green.
MOQ - 2,000 - 3,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 2 weeks
One Time Die Charges - Zero

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Paper Box

Paper Box

The MOQ for paper box customization starts from 5,000 pieces. The paper box dimensions can be changed as per the requirement and the design can be printed on the box.
recycled paper, duplex board
MOQ - 5,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 2-3 weeks
One Time Die Charges - INR 2,000

Disposable Chai Flask

The Disposable chai flask comes with the outer corrugated box and the inner aluminium pouch. The flask keeps the hot beverage hot for about 40 minutes.
The MOQ for the plain chai flask is 1,000 pieces. The minimum customization quantity starts from 1,000 pieces for the brown disposable flask and 3,000 pieces for the white disposable tea flask with the logo.
The above mentioned MOQ's are for the side spout disposable flask. If you want to go for the middle spout flask, the MOQ starts from 5,000 pieces.
MOQ - 2,000 - 3,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 3 weeks
One Time Die Charges - INR 3,000

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Paper Cup

Paper Cup

The MOQ for the logo printed standard paper cup below 200ml starts from 50,000 pieces, and above 200ml starts from 20,000 pieces.
There are few exceptions, though. The MOQ for the rippled cup and the tall single wall cup starts from 1 Lakh pieces.
There are three types of Paper Cups available in the market.
Single Wall - The single wall paper cup is manufactured with the 195 GSM paper board and is good enough to hold all kind of beverages for the short duration of 15 minutes.
Double Wall - The double wall paper cup is made from the two-layer of 180 GSM paper board. The cup looks and feels premium and works well for all hot and cold beverages.
Rippled - The rippled paper cup is good enough for serving hot beverages like Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate.
Below 200 ML MOQ - 50,000 - 1,00,000 pieces
Above 200 ML MOQ - 20,000 - 30,000 pieces
Tall 100 ML & All Rippled MOQ - 1,00,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 4 weeks
One Time Die Charges - Zero

Paper Bag without Handle

The customization quantity starts from 5,000 pieces. One can go for the kraft paper bags, recycled paper bag with or without the base.
The logo will be printed on the front and back of the paper bag but not on the side gazette.
MOQ - 5,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 3 weeks
One Time Die Charges - INR 2,000

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Paper Bag with Handle

Paper Bag with Handle

The size and design of the paper bag with the handle is available for customization if the order quantity is more than 10,000 pieces.
The quality of the paper can be increased or decreased depending on the budget in hand.
MOQ - 10,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 4 weeks
One Time Die Charges - INR 2,000

Plastic Glass

The screen printing option is available on the plastic glass. The MOQ for the printing logo on the plastic cup begins from 3,000 pieces.
The screen printing is the manual process, which usually takes 5-7 working days.
There're restrictions on the number of colours which can be used for printing. Do check the colours available with the supplier before placing the order.
Do note; the single-use is banned in many states across India. Do check before ordering.
MOQ - 3,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 2 weeks
One Time Die Charges - Zero

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Butter Paper & Butter Paper Pouches

Butter Paper & Butter Paper Pouches

The MOQ for customized design and size begins from 10,000 pieces, while the butter paper pouches customization requires the order quantity of 20,000 pieces.
The numbers aren't always the same as there might be a few hundred pieces extra, which the customer has to accept. It is because of the raw material paper roll provided by the paper distributor might not be of the same length every time.
MOQ - 10,000 - 20,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 3 weeks
One Time Die Charges - Zero

Kraft Paper Pouch

The MOQ of 15,000 pieces is required for the kraft paper pouch customization. An additional cylindrical Die has to be prepared for every colour to be printed. The one-time Die charges range between INR 8,000 to INR 12,000.
The single colour printing is common as every colour adds up to the manufacturing cost and the one-time Die charges cost significantly more.
MOQ - 15,000 - 20,000 pieces
Delivery Days - 4 weeks
One Time Die Charges - INR 8,000 - INR 12,000

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The paper customization delivery days mentioned above hold, provided the design is available in the correct format on the date of placing the order, and the design is approved within a day with no changes.