Sugarcane Takeaway Containers: Sizes, Uses & Prices
Sugarcane takeaway containers at Packery come as hinged clamshells (6" hamburger, 9x6x3, 8" and 9" with 3 compartments, a 2-compartment box and a plain 9") plus 23oz and 30oz containers and a 22oz tub. Per-item prices run from $0.16 each for the white 9x6x3 clamshell to $0.44 each for the 9" clamshells, sold by the carton.
Key takeaways
- Every product in this range is made from sugarcane, in white or natural (unbleached) colour.
- Clamshells suit burgers, single serves and compartment meals; the 23oz, 30oz and 22oz containers suit loose meals such as rice dishes, noodles and salads.
- The white and unbleached versions of the same clamshell share a size but differ slightly in price.
- There is no minimum order, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item.
What sugarcane takeaway containers does Packery stock?
The range splits into two groups: hinged clamshells, and open containers and tubs. All are made from sugarcane.
The clamshells are:
- 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell (Carton of 200), 229x152x75mm, white
- 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell (Carton of 200), 229x152x75mm, natural
- Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400), 152x152x80mm, white
- Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400), 152x152x80mm, natural
- Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 2 Compartments (Carton of 250), 229x151x81mm, white
- Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 8" 3 Compartments (Carton of 200), 203x203x58mm, white
- Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 9" 3 Compartments (Carton of 200), 229x229x80mm, natural
- Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 9" (Carton of 200), 229x229x80mm, natural
The open containers and tub are the 23oz Takeaway Container – 700ml (Carton of 400), the 30oz Takeaway Container – 900ml (Carton of 400) and the 22oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Tub (Carton of 800), all white.
How do the prices compare per item?
Per item, the 9x6x3 clamshells are the most economical in the range, at $0.16 each (white) and $0.17 each (unbleached). The 9" clamshells, with or without compartments, sit at the top at $0.44 each.
| Product | Size / colour | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell (Carton of 200) | 229x152x75mm, white | 200 | $32.98 | $0.16 |
| 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell (Carton of 200) | 229x152x75mm, natural | 200 | $34.85 | $0.17 |
| Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 8" 3 Compartments (Carton of 200) | 203x203x58mm, white | 200 | $34.75 | $0.17 |
| Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 2 Compartments (Carton of 250) | 229x151x81mm, white | 250 | $46.48 | $0.19 |
| Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) | 152x152x80mm, white | 400 | $88.33 | $0.22 |
| Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) | 152x152x80mm, natural | 400 | $96.89 | $0.24 |
| Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 9" 3 Compartments (Carton of 200) | 229x229x80mm, natural | 200 | $88.33 | $0.44 |
| Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 9" (Carton of 200) | 229x229x80mm, natural | 200 | $88.33 | $0.44 |
| 22oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Tub (Carton of 800) | 22oz, white | 800 | $170.98 | $0.21 |
| 23oz Takeaway Container – 700ml (Carton of 400) | 23oz, white | 400 | $91.19 | $0.23 |
| 30oz Takeaway Container – 900ml (Carton of 400) | 30oz, white | 400 | $108.28 | $0.27 |
Carton sizes differ across the range, so compare the price per item column rather than the carton price when you weigh one style against another.
White or unbleached: does the colour change anything?
The difference is appearance and a small price gap. The white and natural versions of the 9x6x3 clamshell share the same 229x152x75mm size, as do the two 6" hamburger clamshells at 152x152x80mm.
Natural (unbleached) sugarcane has a light brown, fibrous look that suits venues going for a raw or rustic presentation. White gives a cleaner, plainer finish that sits well with printed stickers or branded bags. In both pairs the white version is the lower-priced option: $0.16 versus $0.17 each for the 9x6x3, and $0.22 versus $0.24 each for the 6" hamburger.
Which clamshell suits which meal?
Match the box to how the meal is built. The 6" hamburger clamshells are sized at 152x152x80mm for a single burger or a compact serve; the 9x6x3 is a longer, rectangular box for things like a burger with chips, a wrap or a fried snack box.
Compartment clamshells keep components apart. The Clamshell 2 Compartments (229x151x81mm) works for a main with a side, such as schnitzel and salad. The 8" and 9" 3-compartment boxes suit plated-style meals with a main and two sides, such as curry, rice and vegetables, or a roast with veg; the 9" is the larger and deeper of the two at 229x229x80mm, against 203x203x58mm for the 8". The plain Clamshell 9" has the same footprint as the 9" 3-compartment box without dividers, for a full meal that doesn't need separating, such as a large salad or a share serve.
When should I use a container or tub instead of a clamshell?
Use a container or tub when the food is loose rather than a single item, and you would rather serve it in a bowl-style vessel than a hinged box. The 23oz (700ml) and 30oz (900ml) containers suit rice dishes, noodles, pasta and salads, with the 30oz for larger mains. The 22oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Tub comes in a carton of 800 at $0.21 each, which suits venues putting out high volumes of a single dish.
For sauces and dips on the side, the same range includes small sugarcane cups: the 1oz Sugarcane Serving Container – Cup (Carton of 2000) at $0.06 each, 2oz (white) and 2oz unbleached at $0.06 each, and 4oz (white) and 4oz unbleached at $0.09 each, all in cartons of 2000.
Are these containers compostable? None of these product names include "Compostable", so we describe them by their material: sugarcane. If you specifically need products sold as compostable, see our guide to compostable takeaway containers.
Which one should I buy?
Start with your top-selling dish and choose by venue:
- Burger bars and food trucks: the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) for single burgers, and the 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell (Carton of 200) for burger-and-chips combos at $0.16 each.
- Fish and chip shops and chicken shops: the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 2 Compartments (Carton of 250) keeps a main apart from chips or salad.
- Indian, Thai and home-style meal takeaway: the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 8" 3 Compartments (Carton of 200) at $0.17 each for standard meals, stepping up to the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Clamshell 9" 3 Compartments (Carton of 200) for bigger plates.
- Noodle, rice and salad bars: the 23oz Takeaway Container – 700ml (Carton of 400) for regular serves and the 30oz Takeaway Container – 900ml (Carton of 400) for large ones.
- High-volume single-dish venues and caterers: the 22oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Tub (Carton of 800).
If you're stocking several sizes at once, our guide to buying takeaway containers in bulk covers how to plan a mixed order.
How does ordering and delivery work?
There is no minimum order. Delivery is metro $35 flat, free on orders over $750; regional $75 flat, free over $1,000, and it takes 3–5 business days to capital cities, 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST. Unopened full cartons can be returned within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight); damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. Browse the full takeaway containers range, or use quick order if you already know what you need.
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