Fueld Fulfillment price index
GTA Packaging Price Index — boxes and mailers
Current market prices for eight common shipping-box and mailer groups in the Greater Toronto Area. Prices are shown for packs of 100, 500, and 1,000 pieces so you can compare like quantities across suppliers.
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You can compare ordinary public prices for eight product groups across suppliers: plain poly mailers (10×13 and 12×15.5 in), poly bubble mailers (8.5×12 and 9.5×14.5 in), kraft bubble mailers (8.5×12 and 9.5×14.5 in), and corrugated cube boxes (5×5×5 and 10×10×10 in). Each group shows the lowest, median and highest per-piece price, and the supplier count. Account prices and promotional prices are shown but left out of the summary.
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Price context and history
Packaging prices change with the quantity you buy, the material and thickness, whether the price is public or account-only, and any promotion running. Freight is shown separately and is not added to the comparison — a supplier offering a low pack price may charge more for delivery. Prices include or exclude tax depending on the supplier; this is noted per row.
Practical buying guidance
What the quoted price includes
The pack price shown is what the supplier charges for one full pack. The per-piece price is calculated from the pack price divided by the number of pieces in the pack. For example, a supplier selling packs of 250 at a given price works out to a different per-piece cost than one selling packs of 100 — the comparison table shows the actual quantity you receive.
Common additional charges
Beyond the pack price, common extra charges include freight and delivery to your location, fuel surcharges, minimum order fees when your order is below the supplier's minimum spend, and expedite or rush order fees. Some suppliers charge an account fee. These are shown on each row where known; unknown freight is listed as unknown.
Differences between product grades or service levels
Poly mailers and bubble mailers vary in material thickness (mil or gsm), bubble layer specification (for bubble mailers), and whether they have a tear notch, flap, or adhesive seal. Kraft bubble mailers use a paper exterior with a bubble lining. Corrugated boxes are described by their inside dimensions and wall strength (single-wall or double-wall). Confirm dimensions and strength grade before treating products as equivalent across suppliers.
Questions to ask before purchasing
Before placing an order, ask: what are the inside versus outside dimensions? What is the material thickness or strength grade? Is the price for a pack or per piece, and how many pieces are in a pack? Is this a public price or an account price? What is the minimum order (pieces or dollar value)? What does delivery cost, and do you charge separately for it? Are there any recurring account fees?
Frequently asked questions
- Can I compare suppliers with different pack sizes?
- The comparison shows per-piece prices at each quantity level (100, 500, 1,000 pieces) so quantities are equal even when pack sizes differ. The table notes the actual pieces you receive.
- Why does a supplier show no price at a given level?
- If your quantity is below the supplier's minimum order, the row is shown with a note and excluded from the summary at that level.
- What does 'promo' or 'account price' mean?
- Promotional prices have an end date and are removed from the summary once expired. Account prices require a customer account and are shown separately from ordinary public prices.
- How fresh is the data?
- Each row shows when the price was last checked. Prices older than 14 days are marked as older data.
- Does the comparison include delivery?
- Delivery charges are shown per row but not added to the per-piece summary. Unknown delivery costs are noted; a low pack price can be offset by high freight.
- What if I need sizes not in the index?
- This index covers eight common groups. For other sizes, ask the supplier directly or contact us to help review your options.
Sources and method
Fueld checks each supplier's published prices or asks for a quote, and records the date of every check. A price older than the limit for this index is marked, and a quote or promotion is dropped from the summaries the day after it expires. These are observed offers, not the whole market.
Prices are collected from publicly available supplier catalogs, confirmed quotes, and direct inquiries. Each row links to the source. Public catalog prices are checked weekly; quotes are confirmed on request. Prices are removed from the current summary once they expire. Suppliers with a failed check are listed in the sources section so changes in the sample are visible. If you have seen a different price or found an error, use the link below to report it.