Returnable Crate: wholesale price
A typical US business buyer pays a median of $5.35 per unit at small order quantities, falling to $3.00 at volume. These medians come from published supplier pricing. Treat them as a starting point for a sourcing conversation rather than a binding quote.
Median price by order quantity
| Order size | Median /unit |
|---|---|
| 500–999 units | $5.35 |
| 1,000–4,999 units | $5.24 |
| 5,000–9,999 units | $4.39 |
| 10,000–24,999 units | $4.00 |
| 25,000–99,999 units | $3.50 |
| 100,000+ units | $3.00 |
What moves the price
For returnable crate, the drivers are UN transport compliance, insulation, venting, impact resistance, chemically resistant liner, wall construction, board grade, print coverage — the same item can land at either end of the band depending on how those are specified.
Published supplier pricing for returnable plastic crates is sparse and usually comes from import/marketplace listings rather than US B2B quotes. The strongest real price points here are wholesale FOB-style tiers from a supplier listing at $5.35 for 500-999 units, $5.24 for 1,000-2,999, $4.39 for 3,000-4,999, and $3.68 for 5,000+ units, with broader market references showing typical crate prices around $8-$25 or a 2026 benchmark of $38.95 for plastic shipping crates. For automotive use, price moves most with load rating, collapsible vs. stackable wall construction, footprint, and whether custom inserts or print/ID features are included; realistic sourcing routes are direct importers and overseas manufacturers, with US distributors typically landing above factory FOB levels.
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