{"id":9457,"date":"2025-07-10T06:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T06:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/?p=9457"},"modified":"2025-07-19T07:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T07:26:58","slug":"how-to-quote-packaging-production-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/how-to-quote-packaging-production-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Packaging Cost Calculation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article Focus: This article explains packaging material costs, processing costs, and how to determine whether a supplier\u2019s quote is reasonable.<\/em><\/p>\n

Packaging cost mainly includes two parts: material cost (based on paper area) and labor cost (based on processing steps).
Keep in mind that quantity is the biggest factor affecting the price\u2014the more you order, the cheaper it gets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Packaging Box Paper Cost Estimation<\/h2>\n

Taking a box size of 20\u00d720\u00d710\u202fcm as an example, using 300g\/m\u00b2 white cardboard and an international paper price of 800\u202fUSD\/ton, we can estimate the paper cost per box as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. Packaging Layout Area<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To make a box, the paper needs to be cut and laid out. Based on common structures (such as white cardboard boxes), the unfolded area is approximately 0.161\u202fm\u00b2 (including about 15% material loss allowance).<\/p>\n

    2.Paper Weight per Box<\/p>\n

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    Calculated by grammage:
    0.161\u202f\u33a1 \u00d7 300g\/\u33a1 = 48.3\u202fg<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.Paper Cost per Box<\/p>\n

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    Convert the grammage to the unit price based on ton price:
    1 ton = 1,000\u202fkg \u2192 Unit price = 0.8\u202fUSD\/kg
    Final calculation:
    48.3g = 0.0483\u202fkg \u00d7 0.8\u202fUSD\/kg = approx. 0.039\u202fUSD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    conclusion<\/h3>\n

    The paper cost per box is approximately 0.039 USD<\/p>\n

    Note\uff1aThis cost includes paper material only and does not cover printing, lamination, die-cutting, labor, or shipping. For a full-process quotation, feel free to share your required specifications, and we\u2019ll provide a detailed estimate.<\/p>\n

    Market Prices for Raw Paper Materials<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Classified by Paper Type<\/h3>\n

    1. Gray Board \/ Duplex Board with Grey Back \/ Ivory Board \/ White Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Price:<\/strong> 640 USD\/ton
    Sources:<\/strong>
    https:\/\/www.paperindex.com\/product-details\/duplex-board-grey-back\/73522<\/a>
    https:\/\/www.newbamboopaper.com\/sale-13865353-one-side-grey-back-and-two-side-coated-duplex-board-paper-in-roll.html<\/a><\/p>\n