Yuyao Ningbo ChinaFactory Since 2001
Industry

Travel Retail and Promotional Gifts

This category includes small-format packaging designed for travel retail, amenity kits, and gift-with-purchase programs. The items are produced in-house using cold extruding metal, injection molding, and UV coating processes. Each SKU is quoted with an inner-box count and export carton count, and the minimum order quantity is quoted per colour. The packaging is built for controlled unit cost and fixed carton planning, supporting buyers who need consistent, scalable formats for promotional or duty-free distribution.

Three cylindrical cosmetic packaging tubes in silver, dark purple, and pink standing upright on a light grey background.
The Brief

What This Sector Asks For

Pain Points We Hear

  • Buyers cannot plan container loads until inner-box and carton counts are confirmed
  • Different suppliers quote varying packing configurations, making cost comparisons difficult
  • A lack of pre-production approval samples delays launch timelines
  • No fixed carton count leads to part cartons in the container, increasing freight cost
  • Unapproved samples result in colour or finish mismatches at final production

What These Buyers Need

  • A sample batch before full production to verify colour, finish and fit
  • Pre-production approval of the final finish and print before tooling begins
  • Fixed inner-box and export carton counts to plan container loading
  • Clear confirmation of MOQ per colour to support budgeting
  • A controlled unit cost for small-format packaging used in high-volume promotions

Typical Applications

  • A fragrance brand launching a new scent in duty-free airports with a 500-unit amenity kit run
  • A skincare brand running a gift-with-purchase campaign during a holiday season
  • A private-label filler producing promotional gift sets for a retail chain
FAQ

Travel Retail and Promotional Gifts Questions

Can we get a sample before placing a full order?

Yes. We produce pre-production samples for approval. The sample includes the final finish, print, and assembly. Approval is required before full production begins.

How do we approve the colour and finish?

We produce a physical sample using your approved colour reference. You review the sample and confirm approval before we proceed with tooling and production.

Are the inner-box and carton counts fixed for each SKU?

Yes. Each SKU has a fixed inner-box count and export carton count, both quoted on request. These counts are used to plan container loading and shipping.

What happens if we need to change the print or finish after approval?

Any change after approval requires a new sample and re-approval. Changes may affect lead time and cost, so we recommend finalizing details before approval.

Is the minimum order quantity quoted per colour?

Yes. The minimum order quantity is quoted per colour because the anodizing line runs one colour at a time. Each colour requires a separate setup.

Do you supply the packaging filled?

No. We supply empty packaging only. Filling is done by your own filler or contract packer.

Sourcing For Travel Retail and Promotional Gifts

Tell us the format, the quantity and the destination and we will come back with options from the catalogue.