Office & Stationery Packaging Cost: Pen Boxes to Corporate Kits (2026)
Key Takeaways: Office Packaging Costs in 2026
- Office packaging cost ranges from $0.45/unit (retail stationery cartons) to $12.00/unit (executive gift presentation boxes with flocked inserts and premium finishes).
- Corporate kit boxes represent the highest-volume segment at $4.00–$8.00/unit for employee welcome and client appreciation programs.
- Volume discounts of 20–35% apply at 1,000+ units; 35–50% at 5,000+ for standard carton formats.
Cost Per Unit by Format
| Format | 250 units | 500 | 1,000 | 5,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail stationery carton | $0.95 | $0.65 | $0.50 | $0.45 |
| Pen box (folding) | $1.20 | $0.85 | $0.65 | $0.55 |
| Pen box (rigid + insert) | $6.50 | $4.80 | $3.80 | $3.50 |
| Notebook gift set box | $4.50 | $3.20 | $2.80 | $2.50 |
| Corporate kit box | $6.00 | $4.50 | $4.00 | $3.50 |
| Executive gift box | $10.00 | $7.50 | $6.50 | $5.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest stationery packaging?
Folding cartons for retail stationery at $0.45/unit (5,000+ qty). For small brands, custom labels on stock boxes start at $0.08/label, making total packaging under $0.60/unit.
How much do corporate welcome kit boxes cost at scale?
At 1,000+ units, corporate kit boxes cost $4.00–$5.00/unit including custom print, die-cut insert, and tissue paper. At 5,000+ (large enterprise orders), pricing drops to $3.50–$4.00/unit.
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