Wholesale Packaging Supplies Without a Trade Account
You can buy wholesale packaging supplies from Packery without opening a trade account: every order is prepaid online, there is no minimum order, and each product is sold by the carton with both the carton price and the price per item shown on the product page. That means a café, caterer or food truck can order one carton of one item and see the unit cost before paying.
Key takeaways
- No trade account, credit application or minimum order. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST.
- Everything is sold by the carton. Each product page shows the carton price and the price per item, so you can compare like with like.
- Delivery is metro $35 flat (free on orders over $750) or regional $75 flat (free over $1,000), with 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional.
- Unopened full cartons can be returned within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight); damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free.
- Start with the items you use every service: a cup, a main container, a small portion cup, a bag and food paper.
Do I need a trade account to buy packaging wholesale?
No. You order straight from the product pages or the quick order page and pay online at checkout, the same way whether you are a single food truck or a multi-site caterer. Because all orders are prepaid, there is no account approval step and no credit terms to set up before your first carton ships.
This suits operators who want carton pricing without a supplier contract: buy what you need, when you need it.
How does carton pricing work?
Every product is sold by the full carton, and the carton quantity is in the product name, for example "(Carton of 500)". Each product page lists the carton price and the price per item, so you can see exactly what a single cup, box or sheet costs you.
The price per item is the number to compare when you are weighing two sizes or two materials. The carton price tells you the cash outlay, which matters for items you only use occasionally.
What does it cost per item? A comparison of common first orders
The table below covers items most venues reorder regularly. All figures come straight from the product pages.
| Product | Size / material | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print | 8oz, aqueous-coated paper | 500 | $51.00 | $0.10 |
| 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm | 12oz, PLA-lined paper | 1000 | $159.57 | $0.16 |
| 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell | 229x152x75mm, sugarcane | 200 | $34.85 | $0.17 |
| 8oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box | 8oz, PLA-coated paper | 1000 | $156.73 | $0.16 |
| 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box | 32oz, PLA-coated paper | 500 | $185.23 | $0.37 |
| 2oz Sugarcane Serving Container – Cup Unbleached | 2oz, sugarcane | 2000 | $128.23 | $0.06 |
| Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham | 190x300mm, paper | 200 | $13.53 | $0.07 |
| Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat | 200x200mm, paper | 500 | $8.50 | $0.02 |
| Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium | 305x305x175mm, recycled paper | 250 | $82.95 | $0.33 |
| 80mm Corrugated Plate – Brown Rectangle Catering Tray Large High Sides | 560x255x80mm, corrugated | 50 | $69.81 | $1.40 |
How much is delivery, and how long does it take?
Metro delivery is $35 flat and free on orders over $750; regional delivery is $75 flat and free over $1,000. Orders take 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days to regional areas.
There is no minimum order, so a single carton is a valid order. If you are close to the free-delivery threshold, it can make sense to add a carton of something you go through steadily, such as bags or food paper, rather than paying freight on a small top-up order later. Full details are on the shipping page.
Can I return a carton if I order the wrong item?
Yes, if it is an unopened full carton returned within 14 days of delivery; the customer pays the return freight. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free.
Because returns are limited to unopened full cartons, check the size and carton quantity on the product page before you order. If unsure, start with the size you are most confident in and add others later. The returns page has the full policy.
Which one should I buy?
Start with what goes out with every order, then add the extras. Here is a sensible first order by venue type.
Cafés. For a hot drink cup, the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) is a double wall cup in aqueous-coated paper at $0.10 each. For a larger size, the 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) is a single wall PLA-lined paper cup at $0.16 each. Pair either with a carton of Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) at $0.02 each for pastries and toasties.
Takeaway shops and food trucks. The 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell (Carton of 200) is a sugarcane clamshell at $0.17 each for burgers, wraps and loaded fries. For noodles, rice and curries, the 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) is a PLA-coated paper box at $0.37 each. Add the 2oz Sugarcane Serving Container – Cup Unbleached (Carton of 2000) at $0.06 each for sauces and dips, and line baskets or wrap burgers with Greaseproof Paper – Yellow Gingham (Carton of 200) at $0.07 each.
Caterers. For grazing and platter drop-offs, the 80mm Corrugated Plate – Brown Rectangle Catering Tray Large High Sides (Carton of 50) is a 560x255x80mm corrugated tray at $1.40 each. Send it out in the Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium (Carton of 250), a recycled paper carry bag at $0.33 each, and add a Kraft Cutlery – Pouch With Napkin (Carton of 1000) at $0.14 each for each guest.
If your branding matters, custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, including the 12oz kraft cup, the flat kraft bag and the corrugated catering tray. See custom print for the options.
For more detail on choosing containers by size and dish, read our guide to buying takeaway containers in bulk and our notes on small takeaway containers.
How do I place a first order?
Pick your items, choose the number of cartons and pay online at checkout. There is no minimum order and no trade account to set up; all orders are prepaid and prices include GST.
When you know what you need, the quick order page is the fastest way to add several cartons at once, or browse the takeaway containers range to compare sizes first.
Setting up or restocking your packaging?
Send us your list for a trade quote, or price it yourself in the cost calculator.
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