China dominates global packaging manufacturing — from corrugated shipping boxes to luxury rigid boxes, flexible pouches, and custom-printed retail packaging. Chinese factories offer full-service capabilities at 50–70% lower cost than Western alternatives. Major packaging clusters are in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu.
Manufacturing Hubs in China
- Guangdong (corrugated boxes, flexible packaging, printing)
- Zhejiang (paper bags, gift boxes, labels)
- Jiangsu (food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging)
- Shanghai (premium luxury packaging, cosmetics packaging)
Products We Source
- Corrugated shipping boxes (RSC, die-cut, custom print)
- Rigid gift boxes (magnetic closure, drawer, book-style)
- Paper bags (kraft, coated, laminated, custom print)
- Flexible pouches (stand-up, flat-bottom, spouted)
- Custom mailer boxes
- Blister packaging & clamshells
- Labels & stickers
- Foam inserts & protective packaging
Required Certifications
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council — sustainable paper)
- ISO 9001
- Food-grade compliance (FDA 21 CFR, EU 10/2011)
- RoHS (packaging with electronics)
- EN 13427 (EU packaging and packaging waste directive)
ChinaBajar verifies certifications and arranges third-party lab testing before shipment.
Our Sourcing Process
Specification
Define product specs, quality standards, and certifications needed.
Supplier Search
Search 1688.com and our network for verified manufacturers.
Verification
Background check, license verification, factory audit.
Sampling
Order samples from 3–5 shortlisted suppliers.
Negotiation
Mandarin negotiation for best price, MOQ, and terms.
QC & Shipping
Pre-shipment inspection + FCL/LCL/DDP delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
MOQ by packaging type: corrugated boxes 500–1,000 units per size/print, rigid gift boxes 300–500 units, paper bags 500–1,000 units, flexible pouches 1,000–5,000 units. Digital printing allows lower MOQs (100–300 units) at higher per-unit cost. Offset printing (best quality, lowest per-unit cost) requires 1,000+ units to be economical. Sample/prototype orders are usually available for 10–50 units to check design before mass production.
Timeline: sample/prototype 7–14 days, mass production after approval 15–25 days, sea freight to most destinations 18–35 days. Total from order to delivery: 40–65 days. Allow extra time during Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb — 4–6 week delays) and Golden Week (Oct — 1–2 week delays). Plan packaging orders well ahead of your product launch date.
Offset lithography: highest quality, sharp text and images, economical for 1,000+ units. Flexographic printing: best for corrugated boxes, fast, lower cost. Digital printing: no plates needed, short runs (50–500 units), higher per-unit cost. Silk screen: spot colors on rigid boxes. Premium finishes: hot stamping (gold/silver foil), embossing, UV spot varnish, soft-touch lamination — all available from Chinese packaging factories at much lower cost than Western suppliers.
FSC certification verifies paper/cardboard comes from responsibly managed forests. Amazon, Walmart, and Target increasingly require FSC-certified packaging from suppliers. EU and UK sustainable packaging regulations are expanding FSC/PEFC requirements. For eco-conscious brands or major retail channels, specify FSC-certified materials. Most reputable Chinese packaging factories can supply FSC options — expect 5–15% price premium over non-FSC.
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