Packaging procurement guide
Top 10 Cosmetic Box Manufacturers & Suppliers
A search for a cosmetic box manufacturer returns factories, printers, online stores and packaging platforms in one list, and they are built for very different orders. Start by deciding how many boxes you need per design and whether you need them in two weeks or can plan for a longer, cheaper run, then compare suppliers of that type. This comparison lists ten suppliers using the minimums and timing each one publishes on its own website.
Cosmetic box suppliers split into China box factories that start around 1,000 pieces, US printers and online services that start at 50 to 100 boxes, and platforms that route orders to partner factories. Which group fits depends on how many boxes per design you need and how fast you need them.
Choose the supplier type from your quantity per design and your timeline first; unit prices from a 50-box online order and a 3,000-box factory order are not comparable.- Which details matter before contacting suppliers
- What tradeoffs affect MOQ, cost, sample timing and quality
- Which questions to ask before paying for samples or tooling
Start with the buying decision
Choose the supplier type from your quantity per design and your timeline first; unit prices from a 50-box online order and a 3,000-box factory order are not comparable.
| Decision point | Practical guidance | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 boxes per design | US printers and online services publish minimums of 50 to 100 boxes and turnaround of roughly one to three weeks. | Higher unit cost, but a small first run lets you test the product before committing to factory quantities. |
| 1,000 or more boxes per design | China box factories typically start around 1,000 pieces for rigid boxes and higher for folding cartons, with samples in about a week and delivery in roughly a month or more. | Lowest unit cost and the widest choice of structures and finishes, in exchange for a longer timeline. |
| A line with many SKUs or shades | Minimums usually apply per design, so a line with many printed variants multiplies the minimum unless the designs share one structure. | Plan shared cartons and limit unique printed designs to the products that justify them. |
| Several packaging types from one account | Packaging platforms route orders to partner facilities and quote per product line. | Fewer accounts to manage, with the actual factory chosen by the platform. |
The 10 suppliers compared
Suppliers are grouped by type, not ranked by quality. Disclosure: PackClarity is listed first because it is this website; every other entry uses details published on that company's own site.
| Supplier | Type | Location | Published MOQ | Published timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. PackClarity | Factory-direct box supplier | Guangdong, China (partner factory) | 500 pcs per design, all structures | Samples about 7 days; production about 20 days; door to door 30-40 days |
| 2. JYX Packaging | Box factory group | Dongguan, China and Jakarta, Indonesia | Not published | Not published |
| 3. Yifeng Packaging | Box factory | Guangzhou, China | Not published | Prototyping in about 10 days |
| 4. Xinyi Printing | Printing and box factory | Zengcheng, Guangzhou, China | 100 units | Not published |
| 5. PakFactory | Packaging platform | Network of 50+ certified facilities | Depends on product line | Production 10-30 business days on average |
| 6. Packlane | Online custom packaging service | Sherman Oaks, California, USA | Low minimums (number not published) | Production 7-15 business days |
| 7. Print247 | Box manufacturer and printer | Rosenberg, Texas, USA | 1,000 units for its low-MOQ boxes | Ships in 12-15 business days |
| 8. The Premier Packaging | Custom box manufacturer | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA | 50 boxes | 7-10 days after file approval |
| 9. iPackU | US box maker | West Sacramento, California, USA | 100 boxes | Not published |
| 10. Stocksmetic | Online packaging store | Italy | From a single box | Dispatch from 3-5 days |
Minimums and timing are taken from each company's own website in October 2026 and can change; confirm them directly before placing an order.
Supplier profiles
1. PackClarity
PackClarity supplies cosmetic and skincare boxes produced in a partner paper packaging factory in Guangdong: folding cartons for retail SKUs and rigid, magnetic and drawer boxes or paper tubes for sets and launches. It does not supply jars, bottles or tubes, so it fits brands that already have a container supplier and need the box side handled.
Best fit: Beauty brands ordering 500 or more boxes per design who want factory pricing with a defined timeline.
2. JYX Packaging
Founded in Shenzhen in 2009, JYX reports about 29,800 square meters of production area, around 1,200 employees and FSC certification, with a Jakarta site added in 2020. It makes rigid and folding boxes for perfume, cosmetic, spirits and electronics brands.
Best fit: Larger beauty brands that want a supplier with production both inside and outside China.
3. Yifeng Packaging
Guangzhou Yifeng Printing & Packaging was founded in 1990 and runs two factories, one for printing and one for paper handcraft, with more than 100 employees. Its range includes cosmetic, perfume and eyelash boxes as well as paper tubes and paper bags.
Best fit: Beauty brands that want cosmetic boxes and related paper packaging from one long-established factory.
4. Xinyi Printing
Xinyi Printing presents itself as a certified printing manufacturer and lists cosmetic, beauty, skincare and soap box lines, with certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC, BSCI and SEDEX.
Best fit: Small beauty runs that still want to buy directly from a Chinese factory.
5. PakFactory
PakFactory is a packaging platform rather than a single factory: orders are produced across more than 50 certified facilities, and it offers custom cosmetic boxes alongside many other packaging types.
Best fit: Brands buying several packaging types who prefer one account to managing individual factories.
6. Packlane
Packlane is an online service with instant quoting and a 3D design tool, and positions its product boxes for beauty, supplements and chocolate packaging.
Best fit: Very small first runs designed and ordered entirely online.
7. Print247
Print247 says it manufactures in-house in Texas and lists custom cosmetic boxes, including foundation, compact powder and eyeshadow boxes, with rigid material, soft-touch lamination and foil stamping. It offers free design help, dielines and 3D mockups.
Best fit: US-based brands that want domestic production at a few thousand boxes per design.
8. The Premier Packaging
The Premier Packaging describes itself as a custom box manufacturer printing in-house, lists custom cosmetic boxes among its main products, and states a 50-box minimum, free design support and FSC-certified materials.
Best fit: Very small launches and tests in the US market.
9. iPackU
iPackU states that it manufactures its rigid boxes in the USA and lists custom cosmetic boxes and soap boxes, with a 100-box minimum and generic samples at a published price.
Best fit: Small beauty brands that want US-made rigid boxes in short runs.
10. Stocksmetic
Stocksmetic is an online store for beauty and perfume packaging with stock items and customization such as screen printing and personalized boxes, and its site describes it as the e-commerce arm of Berlin Packaging.
Best fit: European brands that need small quantities of ready-made cosmetic boxes quickly.
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Check My Quote PathCommon mistakes to avoid
Comparing a 50-box online quote with a 3,000-box factory quote
The unit prices are not comparable because the minimum, the lead time and the finishing options are all different.
Counting shades or SKUs as one order
Minimums usually apply per design, so a line with many printed variants can multiply the minimum.
Approving a box before the container is final
Inserts and carton sizes are cut to the real jar, bottle or tube, so a container change after sampling usually means sampling again.
Supplier questions to ask
- What is the MOQ for this exact box style and finish, not the lowest MOQ you offer?
- Does the minimum apply per design, per SKU or per order?
- How long do samples take, and how long does production take after sample approval?
- Is the box made in your own factory, or by a partner or network facility?
- Will the insert be cut to our actual container, and can we send containers for the sample?
Quote readiness checklist
You do not need every detail on day one. The goal is to provide enough context for a realistic supplier route.
- Quantity per design, and the number of SKUs or shades, decided before comparing suppliers.
- Container sizes with pumps, droppers or caps fitted, or physical containers to send.
- Box structure chosen per product: folding carton, rigid box, drawer box or paper tube.
- Launch date worked back through sampling, production and shipping time.
- MOQ and timing confirmed in writing for the exact box style being quoted.
Related pages
Custom Cosmetic Boxes
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