Packaging is often the first thing your customers notice, and Guangzhou’s printing and packaging industry is among the most advanced in the world. Whether you need folding boxes, rigid gift boxes, poly bags, product inserts, labels, or barcodes, manufacturers here can deliver brand-ready results at volume pricing.

The process starts with your artwork files. Most factories work with Adobe Illustrator or PDF files and can provide dieline templates for your product dimensions. A Guangzhou sourcing agent coordinates with the printer to ensure colors are accurate (Pantone matching), materials meet your requirements, and finishes — matte lamination, UV spot coating, embossing — are applied correctly.

Sampling is essential for packaging orders. Your agent requests print proofs and physical samples before approving full production. This is where mistakes get caught early, saving you from receiving thousands of boxes with a color shift or the wrong size.

MOQs for custom packaging are typically 500–1,000 units for boxes, though some printers accommodate lower quantities for premium rigid boxes. Lead times run 15–25 days for most packaging types after sample approval.

Packaging ships well by sea freight, as it is usually light and flat-packed efficiently. Your agent handles export documentation and coordinates delivery to your warehouse or to the product supplier for co-packing, keeping your supply chain moving smoothly.