Price guide · Cosmetics Personal Care
Unit Carton: wholesale price
A typical US business buyer pays a median of $0.95 per unit at small order quantities, falling to $0.16 at volume. 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 | $0.95 |
| 1,000–4,999 units | $0.64 |
| 5,000–9,999 units | $0.325 |
| 10,000–24,999 units | $0.26 |
| 25,000–99,999 units | $0.205 |
| 100,000+ units | $0.16 |
What moves the price
For unit carton, the drivers are dimensions, board caliper, finish, print colors — the same item can land at either end of the band depending on how those are specified.
Real published pricing for custom folding cartons is available from Cubit Packaging, which shows a 500–999 unit band of $0.40–$1.50 and 10,000+ at $0.12–$0.40 for standard tuck-end CMYK cartons. A separate Cubit pricing guide for cosmetic folding cartons shows 500 units at $1.60 and 10,000+ at $0.35 for a serum/foundation carton, while industry guidance from Teal Packaging says cosmetic packaging commonly falls around $0.25–$5.00/unit depending on size, board, print, and finish. The main price drivers are board caliper/material, print coverage/colors, and finishing steps such as lamination, foil, embossing, or spot UV; the most realistic supplier routes are custom carton manufacturers/printers and packaging brokers rather than commodity wholesalers.
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