Short answer
In 2026, a stock glass perfume bottle from China typically costs about US$0.30–0.95 per piece, a spray pump US$0.30–0.65 and a cap US$0.30–0.95. One colour of screen printing or hot foil adds about US$0.55–0.95, and a printed box adds US$2.25–4.65. So a complete 50 ml set with a printed logo usually lands between US$1.45 and US$3.50 before the box and shipping. At QARURA, a sourcing partner in Xuzhou, sets with your logo start from 200 pieces per design and every project gets a written quote within 24 hours. Prices updated October 2026.
What does each part of a perfume bottle cost?
| Part | Typical price per piece (US$) | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Stock glass bottle | 0.30–0.95 | Size, glass weight, shape, flint or extra-flint glass |
| Spray pump | 0.30–0.65 | Neck size, crimp or screw, metal or plastic collar |
| Cap | 0.30–0.95 | Plastic, Surlyn, zamac (zinc alloy) or wood; plating |
| Screen print or hot foil | 0.55–0.95 per colour | Number of colours, area, position |
| Spray coating | 0.55–0.95 | Colour, gradient; higher minimum order |
| Printed folding box | 2.25–4.65 | Board, finish, insert |
| Rigid gift box | 3.35–6.45 | Magnetic lid, foil, insert material |
These are market reference ranges for stock parts. Your written quote gives the exact price for your bottle, neck and quantity.
What does a 500-piece order cost? A worked example
A brand orders 500 sets of a 50 ml stock bottle with a crimp pump, a metal overcap and a one-colour logo:
| Line | Low (US$) | High (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle × 500 | 150 | 475 |
| Pump × 500 | 150 | 325 |
| Cap × 500 | 150 | 475 |
| One-colour print × 500 | 275 | 475 |
| Parts total | 725 | 1,750 |
| Printed box × 500 (optional) | 1,125 | 2,325 |
Add samples, shipping, import duty and a few spare pieces for filling-line losses to get your landed cost.
How much does a custom perfume bottle mold cost?
A bottle made from your own mold usually costs about US$0.80–1.85 per piece, plus a one-time mold fee of roughly US$680–2,400 and a mold sample fee. At QARURA, bottles from your own mold start from 3,000 pieces. For most first launches, a stock bottle with your decoration is faster and far cheaper; see stock bottle or custom mold.
Which costs do buyers forget?
- Samples and courier: samples are charged separately and the courier is paid by the buyer.
- Shipping: glass is heavy and bulky. Express suits samples; air or sea suits production goods. See how to ship perfume bottles from China.
- Import duty and taxes: paid by you unless the price is DDP.
- Spares: order 2–5% extra bottles and pumps for crimping and filling losses.
- Artwork changes: a new logo or colour after approval means a new proof and sometimes a new screen.
How can you lower the price per bottle?
- Choose a stock bottle with a common neck (13, 15 or 18 mm) so pumps and caps are cheap and easy to replace.
- Use one decoration colour instead of two or three.
- Keep the same bottle across scents and change only the print or label.
- Order bottles, pumps and caps from one supplier so you pay one sample round and one shipment.
- Compare landed cost, not the price per bottle.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an empty perfume bottle cost wholesale?
A stock glass perfume bottle from China usually costs about US$0.30–0.95 per piece in 2026, depending on size, glass weight and shape. The spray pump and cap are priced separately.
How much does it cost to make 100 perfume bottles?
Plain stock bottles at QARURA start from 100 pieces. With pumps and caps, 100 plain sets usually cost roughly US$90–255 in parts before samples and shipping. Logo decoration starts from 200 pieces per design.
Is a perfume pump included in the bottle price?
Usually not. Bottles, pumps and caps are priced as separate parts, so ask for a quote that lists the full set.
Why is perfume packaging expensive at small quantities?
Setup work such as screens, proofs and machine changeovers is spread over fewer pieces, and shipping a small carton of glass costs more per piece than a full pallet.
Does QARURA publish a price list?
Every project is quoted in writing within 24 hours, because the price depends on the bottle, neck, decoration and quantity. Send your list from the <a href="/contact/">contact page</a>.
Planning a launch?
Tell us your bottle, quantity and date. We reply with a checked parts list and a written quote.