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A Retailer’s Guide to Gift Box Margins
For retailers building a branded gift box program — whether bundled with a product or sold as a standalone gift set — packaging cost needs to be built into the margin from day one, not treated as an afterthought line item.
The good news is that per-unit box cost drops meaningfully as order volume increases, which means the right strategy is usually to order fewer, larger runs rather than frequent small ones, provided your storage can absorb it.
Don’t forget the reorder discount
Because we keep your die-line and artwork on file, reorders typically move faster and can qualify for the same volume-tier pricing as your original run even if the reorder itself is smaller — worth factoring into your first-order sizing decision.
| Retail price point | Target box cost | Recommended volume tier |
|---|---|---|
| Under $25 | $2.50–$3.50 | 1,000+ units |
| $25–$75 | $3.50–$5.50 | 500–2,000 units |
| $75–$200 | $5.50–$7.50 | 100–1,000 units |
| $200+ | Custom quote | Flexible, foil/ribbon finishes |
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