Paper Plate: wholesale price
A typical US business buyer pays a median of $0.25 per unit at small order quantities, falling to $0.02 at volume, on a typical 35-day lead time. These medians come from published supplier pricing. Treat them as a starting point for a sourcing conversation rather than a binding quote.
Median price by order quantity
| Order size | Median /unit |
|---|---|
| 500–999 units | $0.25 |
| 1,000–4,999 units | $0.18 |
| 5,000–9,999 units | $0.05 |
| 10,000–24,999 units | $0.04 |
| 25,000–99,999 units | $0.025 |
| 100,000+ units | $0.02 |
What moves the price
For paper plate, the drivers are material, load capacity, ESD rating, stackable design, size, surface texture, tote footprint, material type — the same item can land at either end of the band depending on how those are specified.
Prices move mainly with material and compliance: plain paper or molded-fiber plates are materially cheaper than bagasse, coated, or compostable/PFAS-free options, and custom print, shape, and heavier caliper add cost. The most realistic supplier routes are US wholesale distributors for small-to-mid orders and China/Asia B2B factories or import listings for 10k+ quantities, where published wholesale quotes cluster around $0.01–$0.08 per plate depending on MOQ and specs.
Paying more than the median?
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