A made-to-size corrugated shipping box with everything optional taken out: plain board, one wall where the load allows, print kept to what the parcel needs. Orders start from 100 units.

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On a made-to-order box, “inexpensive” is not a price on a page. It is a specification with nothing in it you did not ask for. The stock-box sites that share this search sell fixed sizes in packs, and if that is what you need, one of them is the right place to buy. This page is for a buyer who needs a hundred or more boxes made to a product, and wants to pay for the box and not for its extras.

What the cost of a shipping box is made of

Strip a quote down and it has a handful of parts. The board: how much of it there is, which follows from the box’s size, and how many layers it has. The grade of that board, chosen around what the filled box weighs and how far it travels. The print: how many colours, how much of the surface they cover, and whether anything is laid over them. The liner: a plain brown face is the base, and white or a colour costs more than brown. And the quantity, which is what you need and not a lever to pull. Everything on that list except the grade is a choice, and every choice adds material or work. That is the whole of it, and it is more useful than a per-box price, because it tells you which parts of a quote are yours to move.

Four things to leave out

The first is space. A box sized with room to spare is more board on every face and more void fill inside it, and a product that can move in transit is less safe, not more. Measure the product, or send it, and the box is cut to it with the clearance the packing needs. This is the lever that does the most, and it is the one a stock box cannot offer, because a stock size is whichever one is nearest.

The second is a second wall. Double-wall corrugated is two layers of fluting, so it is more material by construction, and it earns its cost on a heavy product, a stacked pallet or a long, rough route. A light product on a parcel network is usually carried by a single wall in the right grade. Which one your product needs is worked out from its weight and its journey, and the reasoning behind the wall choice is set out at Corrugated Boxes.

The third is print you do not need. One colour on one face, a logo and a “this way up”, does the work of identifying the parcel. On offset or screen, every additional colour is another plate or screen; on digital the colour count matters less, but coverage still does, and coverage across every panel is ink on faces that a courier label will partly cover anyway. A shipping box is not a mailer box; it is opened in a back room, and the person opening it wants the contents, not the box.

The fourth is the white board. A plain kraft face is the base board. It is brown, it mutes printed colour, especially pale tones, and for a shipping carton that is rarely a problem, because the print on it is a dark logo and a handling mark. A white or coloured face is a step up in cost that a courier never notices.

The one thing you cannot leave out

The board’s grade follows from two things, what the filled box weighs and the journey it makes, and it is not a saving. A box that arrives crushed costs the product, the replacement and the second postage, and no saving on board covers that. As general practice, the buyer who has taken out the space, the second wall, the coverage and the white face has already found the cheapest adequate box. The buyer who then takes out the grade has found a cheaper inadequate one. Tell us the weight and the route, and the grade follows from them, not from the budget.

When a stock box is the cheaper buy

Two cases, and they are worth being honest about. If you need fewer than a hundred boxes, a stock box from a packaging merchant is cheaper, because this box starts at a hundred and is made to order. And if your product happens to fit a common stock size closely, with little spare, the stock box is already most of what this page describes. A merchant’s stock is also on the shelf now, which no made-to-order box can be. Per box, a stock line made by the hundred thousand and sold from a warehouse is usually the cheaper unit. Made to size is the box to consider where the product does not fit a stock size well, or where the same box goes out in the hundreds and the spare board on every one of them adds up. Even then the case is made on the specification, not on a price this page cannot publish.

One dark colour, and the terms

Pantone references and CMYK values can be used to manage colour consistency, subject to normal variation caused by the chosen board, ink, coating and production method. On a plain kraft shipping box that usually means one dark colour, offset, digital or screen to suit the run. Every finish stays available; on this box, none of them is the point.

Orders start from 100 units. Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. There are no setup fees. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free.

When this is not the right box

If the label is the only thing that changes from parcel to parcel, Blank Small Parcel Boxes makes the case for no print at all, and the postal parcel decision as a whole sits at Small Parcel Boxes. A product that genuinely needs the second wall is Double Wall Shipping Boxes. The heavier-duty and product-specific formats this page leaves out are on the Custom Shipping Boxes category page.

Box StyleAll Custom Packaging
DimensionAll Custom Sizes & Shapes
Quantities100-unit minimum order
Paper StockKraft, corrugated, rigid board, cardstock
PrintingCMYK, Pantone, digital and offset
FinishingGloss, matte, spot UV, embossing, foiling
ShippingFree delivery options
✦ Finishing Options

Finishing & Material Options

Choose from premium coating, board, printing and finishing options for your insert boxes.

Varnish

Varnish

A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.

Spot UV

Spot UV

A UV-cured coating applied to specific areas of the design to create gloss or matte contrast and draw attention to important details.

Soft Touch Coating

Soft Touch Coating

A smooth, velvety coating that creates a soft tactile feel and gives packaging a refined luxury look. It improves the unboxing experience and supports a high-end product presentation.

Silk Lamination

Silk Lamination

A soft, smooth lamination with a refined satin-like finish. It gives packaging a premium feel while keeping the surface elegant, subtle, and easy to handle.

Spot Gloss UV

Spot Gloss UV

A high-gloss UV coating applied only to selected design areas to create sharp contrast, highlight logos, and add a premium visual effect without coating the whole surface.

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous Coating

A clear, fast-drying water-based coating that adds a smooth protective layer while maintaining a clean and professional surface finish. It is a practical choice for everyday printed packaging.

Anti-Scratch

Anti-Scratch

A durable protective film that helps reduce visible scratches, scuffs, fingerprints, and daily handling marks. It keeps packaging looking clean, polished, and premium for longer.

White Kraft Paper

White Kraft Paper

A bleached kraft paperboard made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp, offering a clean white surface for crisp and polished packaging designs.

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

A natural kraft paperboard without coating, made from virgin and recycled pulp. It provides a raw, organic appearance with sturdy packaging strength.

SBS C2S Paper

SBS C2S Paper

A premium bleached paperboard coated on both sides, designed for excellent print quality, die-cutting, and professional packaging results.

SBS C1S Paper

SBS C1S Paper

A high-quality bleached paperboard coated on one side. It provides a clean printable face with a premium packaging feel.

Printing Paper

Printing Paper

A smooth printable paper stock that supports high-resolution graphics, clean text, and rich color output for refined packaging presentation.

Natural Brown Kraft Paper

Natural Brown Kraft Paper

A natural kraft paperboard made from strong virgin and recycled pulp. It provides an organic, earthy look for sustainable and simple packaging.

Metallic Paper

Metallic Paper

A specialty paperboard with a laminated metallic surface available in gold, silver, and other premium finishes for luxury visual impact.

Holographic Paper

Holographic Paper

A specialty paperboard with a laminated holographic surface that creates a reflective, rainbow-like appearance for eye-catching product packaging.

Fully Recycled CCNB Paper

Fully Recycled CCNB Paper

A recycled duplex paperboard with a white printable surface. It is ideal for economical packaging that still requires clean graphics and brand presentation.

Clay-Coated Kraft Back

Clay-Coated Kraft Back

A kraft board with a smooth clay-coated white face for quality printing and a natural kraft reverse side for a strong, authentic appearance.

Clay Natural Kraft

Clay Natural Kraft

A kraft paperboard with a clay-coated printable top surface and a natural unbleached kraft back. It balances clean branding with a rustic natural look.

CCNB Paper

CCNB Paper

A duplex paperboard made with recycled pulp and a coated white printable surface. It delivers smooth print results for affordable carton packaging.

Black Kraft Paper

Black Kraft Paper

A black-dyed kraft board with a natural paper texture and excellent strength. It creates a bold, premium look for luxury and specialty packaging.

Window Patching

Window Patching

A packaging technique where a die-cut opening is covered with a transparent film, allowing the product inside to remain visible while staying protected.

Registered Embossing

Registered Embossing

An embossing technique where the raised design is precisely aligned with printed artwork to improve detail, texture, and overall presentation.

Hot Foil Stamping

Hot Foil Stamping

A finishing process in which heat and pressure transfer metallic foil to the surface, creating a premium, shiny, and luxurious effect.

Combination Embossing

Combination Embossing

A premium finishing method that combines embossing with foil stamping to create a raised design with metallic color and strong visual impact.

Cold Foil Stamping

Cold Foil Stamping

A decorative process that transfers foil onto selected areas of the surface using UV-curable adhesive, creating a bright metallic effect with sharp detail.

Blind Embossing

Blind Embossing

A technique that raises a design from the surface without ink or foil, giving packaging a clean, elegant, and textured appearance.

Blind Debossing

Blind Debossing

A finishing technique that presses a design into the material to create a recessed impression without using ink or foil. It adds subtle depth and a refined tactile effect.

UV Printing

UV Printing

A fast-curing printing process that uses ultraviolet light to dry ink instantly, delivering sharp detail, vibrant colors, and a premium finish.

Screen Printing

Screen Printing

A durable printing method that uses a mesh screen and stencil to apply ink to surfaces. It is ideal for bold colors and high-impact packaging designs.

Offset Printing

Offset Printing

A traditional high-quality printing process that transfers designs from plates to a rubber blanket before printing, making it ideal for large-volume production.

Digital Printing

Digital Printing

A modern printing method that does not require printing plates, making it cost-effective and efficient for short runs, sample production, and small-batch quantities.

Triple Wall Flute

Triple Wall Flute

Built with three corrugated layers between four linerboard sheets, providing heavy-duty strength for large or industrial packaging needs.

Single Wall Flute

Single Wall Flute

A standard corrugated structure with one fluted medium and two linerboards, providing dependable strength for everyday packaging.

Single Flute

Single Flute

A corrugated sheet with one flute layer between two liners, offering lightweight strength for protective packaging.

F-Flute

F-Flute

An ultra-thin flute grade designed for lightweight packaging, small retail boxes, and high-quality printed presentation.

E-Flute

E-Flute

A slim flute grade with a flatter surface, ideal for detailed printing, display packaging, and premium retail boxes.

Double Wall Flute

Double Wall Flute

Made with two layers of corrugated medium between linerboard sheets, offering added strength and durability for heavier products.

C-Flute

C-Flute

A versatile corrugated flute that offers balanced compression strength, cushioning, and printability for many packaging applications.

B-Flute

B-Flute

A thinner flute grade with a smooth surface, making it suitable for high-quality printing, precise die-cutting, and neat retail packaging.

A-Flute

A-Flute

A thick corrugated flute profile that provides excellent cushioning, compression strength, and stacking support for protective packaging.

Oyster White Board

Oyster White Board

A coated linerboard with an off-white surface, suitable for high-quality printing and a refined packaging appearance.

Natural Kraft Board

Natural Kraft Board

An unbleached kraft linerboard made from recycled paper pulp, offering a natural look with strong durability for eco-conscious packaging.

Kemi White Board

Kemi White Board

A coated semi-gloss linerboard with a smooth white surface, ideal for sharp printing, premium presentation, and retail-ready packaging.

Bleached White Board

Bleached White Board

A fully bleached corrugated board with a bright white surface, designed to produce clean, vibrant, and high-quality printed packaging.

UV Ink

UV Ink

A UV-cured ink that dries instantly under ultraviolet light and creates crisp, high-quality print results on a wide range of packaging materials.

Soy Ink

Soy Ink

A plant-based ink made with soybean oil, offering rich color output and a more sustainable printing option for carton packaging.

Pantone

Pantone

A standardized color-matching system used to achieve consistent, accurate brand colors across packaging, labels, and printed materials.

CMYK

CMYK

A full-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create vibrant images, gradients, and detailed packaging artwork.

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Product FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about ordering, artwork, production, materials and delivery.

What is the minimum order for Inexpensive Shipping Boxes?

Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval.

Taped shut, or self-locking?

Either. A plain slotted carton closed with tape is the simplest shipping box there is, and it suits a bench that packs a few dozen a day. A self-locking style, tuck-end or auto-lock, closes without tape and is quicker to make up, which starts to matter when hundreds go out a day and the tape and the time add up. Both are offered; say roughly how many you pack in a day and the style follows.

Can we start plain and add print later?

Yes, if plain is the decision. The size and the board are the box; print is a layer on it. The same specification can be quoted again with artwork added, so the plain box in the warehouse and the printed one that follows are the same box. If the only reason for going plain is that the artwork is not finished, that is a different case: design support is free, and it is quicker to finish a one-colour logo than to run the box twice.

Does a smaller box change what the courier charges?

Couriers price by size and weight band, and that tariff is theirs, not ours. What we can say is that a box cut to the product is the smallest box that product can travel in, so if a smaller box would move the parcel down a band, this is the box that does it. Check the bands with your carrier before ordering, and send us the band you are aiming for if there is one.

Are Inexpensive Shipping Boxes recyclable?

An unlaminated paperboard construction may be easier to process through suitable paper-recycling streams than a heavily laminated alternative. A plain kraft carton with one colour of print and no finish is about as simple as a box gets on that count. Final recyclability depends on the full material and finishing specification and the facilities available locally.