Paper Bags Wholesale: Bakery, Takeaway & Retail Sizes

Paper bags wholesale from Packery are sold by the carton in three styles: flat bags for bakery items, SOS bags that stand open on the counter for takeaway and grocery, and handle bags for retail and larger orders. Most of the range is brown paper bags, with white SOS bags as well. Choose by what goes inside and how the customer carries it.

Key takeaways

• The Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) is a 200x200mm brown paper bag at $9.05 per carton, $0.02 each.
• SOS bags come in brown and white, from the No.4 (127x77x235mm, carton of 2000) up to the No.25 (540x360x165mm, carton of 100).
• Handle bags are brown recycled paper or virgin paper, in twisted, flat and die cut handle styles.
• There is no minimum order. Delivery: a flat fee by postcode, free over a set order amount (see shipping).
• Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products.

What styles of paper bags can you buy wholesale?

There are three styles in the range: flat bags, SOS bags and handle bags. Each is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and the price per item.

• Flat bags have no gusset and suit single items handed over the counter.
• SOS bags (self-opening sacks) have a squared base, so they stand up while you pack. A higher number means a bigger bag.
• Handle bags have twisted, flat or die cut handles for meals, multiple items or retail goods.

Here is how the main options compare, using the listed carton prices:

The full range, including more sizes and colours, is on the paper and carry bags page.

Which paper bags suit a bakery?

For single pastries, cookies, slices and rolls, a flat bag or a small SOS bag does the job. The Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) is 200x200mm brown paper at $0.02 each.

For a few items, or a bag that stands open while you fill it, move up to an SOS bag. The No.4 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000) is 127x77x235mm virgin paper in white at $93.34 per carton, $0.05 each. The brown No.4 is the same size (see the product page for the current price). For a loaf, the No.8 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 1000) is 157x100x310mm at $73.80 per carton, $0.07 each.

If your bakery items are buttery or oily, read our guide to greaseproof paper bags before you choose.

Which paper bags work for takeaway and food trucks?

For takeaway meals, the choice is between an SOS bag (fast to pack, no handles) and a handle bag (easier to carry several containers). The No.6 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 2000) is 150x90x270mm at $111.64 per carton, $0.06 each, for a single burger, wrap or chips. The No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) is 240x120x390mm at $37.25 per carton, $0.15 each, for orders with more than one container.

For full meal orders, a twisted handle bag lets the customer carry everything in one hand. The Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium (Carton of 250) is 305x305x175mm recycled paper at $49.25 per carton, $0.20 each. For family-size orders, the Kraft Bag – Brown Takeaway Twisted Handle (Carton of 150) is 320x350x225mm at $59.84 per carton, $0.40 each.

Food trucks with limited storage should weigh carton size as well as price per bag: a carton of 250 takes less room than a carton of 2000.

What paper bags suit retail and grocery?

Retail counters usually want a handle bag, while grocery and produce packing calls for a large SOS bag with a wide base. For small retail items such as a jar, a candle or a gift, the Kraft Bag – Brown Flat Handle Extra Small (Carton of 250) is 300x240x100mm recycled paper at $33.98 per carton, $0.14 each. The Kraft Bag – Brown Die Cut Handle (Carton of 500) is 275x280x150mm virgin paper at $112.73 per carton, $0.23 each.

For grocery, delis and markets, the No.25 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 100) is the biggest SOS bag listed here at 540x360x165mm, $34.36 per carton, $0.34 each. The No.20 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) sits below it at 305x175x430mm, $53.54 per carton, $0.21 each.

Want your logo on the bag? Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, including the SOS bags, the 2WB flat bag and the Brown Takeaway Twisted Handle bag. See custom print for details, or our post on printed paper bags.

Which one should I buy?

Match the bag to the venue and the typical order:

• Bakery or patisserie counter: Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) for single items, plus the No.4 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000) for small multi-item sales.
• Café takeaway: No.6 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 2000) for one-item orders and No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) for bigger orders.
• Restaurant or takeaway shop doing meal deliveries: Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium (Carton of 250), stepping up to the Kraft Bag – Brown Takeaway Twisted Handle (Carton of 150) for large orders.
• Food truck: the No.6 brown SOS for most orders; a carton of 250 handle bags if space is tight.
• Gift shop or retail counter: Kraft Bag – Brown Flat Handle Extra Small (Carton of 250).
• Grocer, deli or market stall: No.25 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 100).

How do I order paper bags wholesale?

You can order any quantity of cartons online, with no minimum order, for delivery across Australia. Delivery time is 3–5 business days to capital cities, including Melbourne, and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). If you already know your sizes, use quick order to add several cartons at once.

See also: paper bag size chart: every paper bag we stock with its size and price per bag.

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