CPG Packaging MOQ and Price Benchmarks by Format (2026)
CPG packaging MOQs and prices vary widely by format: cosmetic components often start around 1,000 to 3,000 units, custom pouches from ~1,000 to 5,000, and supplement stock bottles from ~2,000. This page benchmarks typical MOQ and per-unit price ranges for the most common startup packaging formats, based on live Tyne catalog data and updated quarterly.
Benchmark table by format
Prices are per unit in USD, drawn from live Tyne catalog listings. "At MOQ" is the price at the format's minimum; "at 10,000" is the price at higher volume. Production lead times are typical ranges after a bulk order is confirmed.
| Format | Example size | Typical MOQ | Price at MOQ | Price at 10,000 | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET packer bottle | 100 cc | 2,000 | $0.12 | $0.09 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| HDPE packer bottle | 100 cc | 5,000 | $0.20 | $0.14 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| HDPE protein canister | 1,000 cc | 3,000 | $0.85 | $0.62 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Glass dropper bottle | 30 ml | 2,000 | $0.58 | $0.44 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Amber glass bottle | 60 ml | 2,000 | $0.72 | $0.55 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Airless pump bottle | 30 ml | 3,000 | $1.15 | $0.85 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Frosted glass jar | 50 g | 1,000 | $1.45 | $1.05 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Glass honey jar | 8 oz | 1,000 | $0.60 | $0.48 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Kraft stand-up pouch | 250 g | 5,000 | $0.45 | $0.33 | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Coffee valve pouch | 500 g | 5,000 | $0.55 | $0.40 | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Aluminum screw-top tin | 100 ml | 5,000 | $0.62 | $0.46 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| ABL squeeze tube | 100 ml | 5,000 | $0.36 | $0.26 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Reverse-tuck carton | 2x2x4 in | 2,500 | $0.30 | $0.20 | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Fine mist sprayer | 24/410 | 10,000 | $0.22 | $0.16 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Child-resistant closure | 38/400 | 10,000 | $0.14 | $0.10 | 3 to 5 weeks |
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How to read these numbers
- MOQ is per format, not per brand. You can mix several formats in one launch, each with its own minimum.
- Per-unit price drops with volume. The gap between the MOQ price and the 10,000-unit price is the volume discount.
- Glass and metal run longer than plastic and flexible formats on production lead time.
- Decoration adds cost. Printing, labels, and custom colors are quoted on top of the base unit price.
- Sampling is separate and cheap. A $2.99 sample lets you confirm the exact part before committing to any minimum.
Frequently asked questions
Per-unit prices range from a few cents for closures to over a dollar for airless pumps and premium glass jars, depending on format and order size. Decoration is quoted on top.
Glass jars often start around 1,000 units, pouches around 1,000 to 5,000, and supplement stock bottles around 2,000 to 5,000. Closures and caps tend to run higher, near 5,000 to 10,000.
See a real price on a real part.
Every listing shows MOQ, price at volume, and a $2.99 sample.
Last updated July 2026. Figures reflect live Tyne catalog listings and are refreshed quarterly.