What custom logo printing actually costs

Use these reference figures to plan your logo, finish and packing. Send the model, artwork and quantity you have in mind, and we will confirm setup and per-piece costs for your quotation.

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Silk screen from $0.03
UV from $0.20
Laser $0.10–0.50
Colour box $0.30
Stock colours: no surcharge

What each way of applying your logo costs, per piece

Prices below; how each one actually runs is on its own page — silk screen, laser engraving, UV printing, heat transfer.

Where these numbers come from. An importer asked how each decoration and packing option would affect the quotation. Candy from our sales team answered method by method. The figures below come from that reply and give you a useful starting point for your own brief.

These are reference costs for the specification discussed in that enquiry. The selected model, material, artwork, print area, quantity and packing all matter when we confirm your order quotation.

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MethodUnit costSetupBest forThe limit
Silk screen
1 colour		USD 0.03Screen fee per colourSimple logos, text and icons in 1–3 solid colours, small to medium print area. Each colour uses a separate screen and pass; we confirm the artwork and sample before the run.Each additional colour is a separate pass and a separate screen. Fine text and detail are reviewed on the artwork and sample for the selected surface.
Silk screen
2 colours		USD 0.07Screen fee per colour
Silk screen
3 colours		USD 0.10Screen fee per colour
UV digital printingUSD 0.20–1.00NoneAnything over three colours. Multi-colour logos, fine text, photographs and gradients. The reference enquiry used UV as a starting point; the selected body and artwork are confirmed before quotation.Dark bodies need a white base layer first — an extra pass, and it pushes you toward the upper end of the range.
Full-wrap heat transferUSD 0.10–0.20USD 600 film plate360° continuous patterns, landscape images, full-body artwork.Prints only on the flat main body — the uneven neck cannot be printed. A full wrap has a join; its position and appearance are reviewed on the selected sample. We can help arrange the artwork around the join before approval.
Laser engravingUSD 0.10–0.50NoneSingle-colour logos, text and icons on stainless steel. An engraved, single-tone mark, with the effect confirmed on a sample.No colour at all — the mark is the tone of exposed steel. Does not work on plastic.

How to read this table. Compare setup and per-piece costs for the same model, artwork, print area and quantity. Silk screen uses a separate screen and pass for each colour; UV can suit detailed or multicolour artwork on a compatible surface. Send the file and quantity, and we can put suitable options side by side in your quotation.

Body colour and finish — what adds cost and what does not

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FinishExtra costNotes
Stock coloursNoneStart with the colours available for the selected model. We confirm the colour split, finish and applicable order plan.
MatteNoneA matte appearance; review the colour and finish on the selected sample.
GlossNoneHigh-gloss solid colour, vibrant hue.
SprayNoneStandard spray finish.
Powder coating+USD 0.05A different surface finish from spray coating. We can show the appearance on the chosen model and confirm its cost.
Electroplating+USD 0.80–1.60Metallic finishes. The exact figure depends on your Pantone — send the code and we can calculate it precisely.
Matched Pantone bodyColour-mixing surchargeReference custom-colour minimum: 1,000 pieces, confirm the applicable minimum for the selected model and colour plan.

Bring the finish into your budget early. The reference electroplating surcharge is USD 0.80–1.60 per piece, so it can be a significant part of the programme cost. Send a colour reference and the chosen model; we can compare suitable finishes and their sample appearance before you decide.

Packaging — the colour box and what you can add to it

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ItemCostWhat it gets you
Printed colour boxUSD 0.30 per pieceIncludes CMYK full-colour printing and your choice of matte or gloss lamination in the quoted price.
CMYK full-colour printIncludedAlready in the 0.30 figure.
Matte or gloss laminationIncludedChoose the appearance that suits the artwork; review the printed packing proof or sample before approval.
Spot UV+USD 0.05–0.10Glossy raised areas over a matte base — the effect most often used on a logo.
Embossing+USD 0.05–0.10Raised relief you can feel.
Debossing+USD 0.05–0.10Recessed relief.

These stack. Spot UV plus embossing on the same box is roughly +0.10 to +0.20 over the base 0.30. We give you the final unit price once the artwork is confirmed, because the cost depends on how much of the surface each effect covers.

Send your importer’s or retailer’s required details and label wording before the packing artwork is approved. We can work through the available space, barcode and proof together. What that means for your box →

A worked example

For an illustrative budget, take 3,000 stainless bottles with a two-colour logo, a stock-colour matte body, and a printed colour box with spot UV on the logo. The reference lines add up as follows:

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LinePer piece
Two-colour silk screenUSD 0.07
Matte finish, stock colour—
Printed colour box (CMYK + lamination)USD 0.30
Spot UV on the logoUSD 0.05–0.10
Logo options and packaging subtotalUSD 0.42–0.47

This is a planning example. The USD 0.42–0.47 subtotal covers the decoration and packaging lines shown here. The bottle, screen setup and freight are separate. We can use the same breakdown for your model and artwork, while keeping the agreed material, lid and accessories with the order brief.

Start with the brief you have. A model, rough artwork, quantity, destination and packing idea are enough to begin the discussion. Candy or another named contact can break the quotation into product, decoration, setup, packing and freight, and help compare the choices within your budget.

Related: MOQ and quantity price breaks · how each way of applying your logo actually works · tooling costs if you want your own shape · EXW, FOB or DDP.

Buyer questions and quotation notes

The enquiry shows how to organise the cost questions. The buyer’s questions are shown in grey and our quotation notes in red. The reference figures come from the sales reply; the notes also explain how we confirm the selected model, artwork, sample and packing for a new order. Names and company details are omitted.

Buyer: Could you please let us know if there are price differences between the available customization processes? For the bottles, we would like to understand the cost impact of each option.
UV was the starting point for the reference enquiry. Send the selected model, logo file and quantity, and we can compare the suitable methods and confirm setup and per-piece costs.
Buyer: • Silk-screen printing
Suitable for simple logos, texts and icons with 1–3 solid colours, small-to-medium print area. Each colour uses a separate screen and pass; the artwork and sample are confirmed before production.
USD 0.03/pc single-colour · 0.07 two-colour · 0.10 three-colour
Buyer: • UV digital printing
UV can suit detailed or multicolour logos, fine text, photographs and gradient artwork on a compatible surface. We review the selected model, artwork and print area before confirming the process.
Reference fee: USD 0.20–1.00 per pc
Buyer: • Full-wrap heat transfer
The reference heat-transfer option covers a 360° pattern on the usable main body. The uneven neck is outside the flat-body print area described here. A full wrap has a join; we can discuss its position and the sample appearance with your artwork before approval.
Reference film plate: USD 600 · per-piece fee: USD 0.10–0.20
Buyer: • Laser engraving
Suitable for single-colour logos, texts and icons on stainless-steel cups. An engraved, single-tone mark, with the effect confirmed on a sample. No colour printing available.
USD 0.10–0.50 per pc
Buyer: • Custom Pantone colour and different finishes
For the reference specification, stock colours and the listed matte, gloss and spray finishes are included. A matched Pantone body adds colour preparation; the reference custom-colour minimum is 1,000 pieces. We confirm the applicable finish, colour plan and minimum for the selected model.
Reference surcharges: powder coating +USD 0.05/pc · electroplating +USD 0.80–1.60/pc
Buyer: And for the packaging, please also indicate the price variation between CMYK full-colour printing, matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, embossing and debossing.
The reference colour box is USD 0.30 per piece, including CMYK print and a choice of matte or gloss lamination. Box size, board, artwork coverage and quantity are confirmed with the packing quotation.
Reference extras: spot UV +USD 0.05–0.10 · embossing +USD 0.05–0.10 · debossing +USD 0.05–0.10
These processes can be combined. Send the packing artwork so we can review the available space and confirm the applicable costs.
Buyer: Could you please send us photos of actual production samples for each bottle model, showing the different printing and customization techniques? We would especially like close-up photos of the printing details, so we can properly evaluate the quality, definition, colour reproduction and overall finishing of each technique.
Yes. Send the selected models and logo file, and your contact can help with relevant process photos and a free digital mock-up for size and placement. If a physical sample will help you decide, tell us the sample quantity for each model and destination; we will calculate the sample charge and courier together before payment.

Use the breakdown for your own programme. It helps separate product, decoration, setup and packing costs before you commit. Your named contact can review the model and artwork, prepare a free digital logo mock-up and explain the available options in the quotation.

Workshop and packing examples

These photos show the marking-workshop interior, an enclosed spray workshop and a printed box example. Send your model and artwork, and we can discuss the suitable process, sample and packing details for your order.

Marking workshop interior — Jupeng Drinkware
Inside the marking workshop
Sealed spray painting workshop — Jupeng Drinkware
Sealed spray booth
Printed colour box example — Jupeng Drinkware
Printed colour box example

Frequently asked

The reference silk-screen fees are USD 0.03 for one colour, 0.07 for two and 0.10 for three. UV is USD 0.20–1.00, laser engraving USD 0.10–0.50, and full-wrap heat transfer USD 0.10–0.20 plus a USD 600 film plate. Send the model, artwork, print area and quantity so we can confirm which method and setup apply to your quotation.

Compare the total cost for the same model, artwork, print area and quantity. Silk screen can have a lower per-piece price at volume, while UV can suit detailed or multicolour artwork without separate screens. We can quote setup and per-piece costs separately so you can compare the programme total.

For the reference specification, stock colours and the listed standard matte, gloss and spray finishes are included. The shown powder-coating surcharge is USD 0.05 and electroplating USD 0.80–1.60. A matched Pantone body adds colour preparation; the reference custom-colour minimum is 1,000 pieces. We confirm the available finish and minimum for the selected model and colour plan with your quotation.

The reference colour box is USD 0.30 per piece, including CMYK print and a choice of matte or gloss lamination. Spot UV, embossing and debossing are each USD 0.05–0.10 in the reference list and can be combined. Box size, board, artwork coverage and quantity are confirmed before the final packing quotation.

Plan the artwork around the usable main body and the full-wrap join. We can discuss the print area, seam position and sample appearance with the selected model before the run. The uneven neck is outside the flat-body printing area described here. The reference heat-transfer film plate is USD 600, separate from the per-piece cost.

Send the selected model and logo file, and we can prepare a free digital mock-up to show size and placement. We will confirm which print methods suit the material, artwork and surface, then agree whether a physical sample is useful. Sample and courier costs are calculated together before payment.

UV was the starting point for the reference enquiry and can suit detailed or multicolour artwork on a compatible body. For one to three solid colours, we can also compare silk screen, including any screen setup. We review the actual artwork and quantity before recommending the method, so you can compare the programme total.

Use the figures to plan a budget. The selected model, artwork, print area, quantity by colour and packing determine the order quotation. Setup items, such as silk-screen screens and the USD 600 heat-transfer film plate, are shown separately from per-piece costs. Send the brief and we can confirm the applicable setup and unit costs before you decide.

All four sales representatives — Beyond Lee, Miya Wu, Candy Tang and Shally Zhang — welcome global buyers in English and take part in our internal service competition to provide the most attentive follow-up. Choose Miya, Candy or Shally and Sales Manager Beyond Lee supervises the full order process from sample to shipment; choose Beyond Lee and a dedicated assistant works alongside him to co-follow your order. Each contact serves global buyers in English first and is also particularly familiar with specific order types and regional markets: Beyond Lee for custom development, logo options and new tooling; Miya Wu for supermarket, retail, online/FBA and brand orders (esp. Europe, Russia & CIS); Candy Tang for promotional gift campaigns and multi-item sets (esp. the US & Canada, Spain & Latin America, Oceania and select African markets); and Shally Zhang for volume orders, container scheduling and incoming accessory checks (esp. Brazil & Portugal, Southeast Asia and the Middle East).

Talk it through with us

Send the market, a rough budget and a reference product. We will tell you which decisions matter for your case and which can wait.

Global English Service Competition & Full-Process Supervision: All four representatives welcome enquiries in English from global buyers and compete on service quality. Choose Beyond Lee (co-followed with a dedicated assistant), Miya Wu (retail, brand & FBA; esp. Europe, Russia & CIS), Candy Tang (promotional gifts; esp. the US & Canada, Spain & Latin America, Oceania & select African markets), or Shally Zhang (volume orders; esp. Brazil & Portugal, Southeast Asia & the Middle East) — with Sales Manager Beyond Lee supervising the full order process from sample to shipment.