Per-order packaging cost is the sum of the box or mailer, void fill or cushioning, tape, shipping label, packing slip or insert, and any branded extras. Multiply per-order cost by monthly orders to size the spend, then look at which line items are easiest to cut: right-sizing boxes lowers DIM weight, switching to a poly mailer for soft items eliminates void fill, and pre-printed kraft tape can replace separate tape plus branded sticker.
Estimate your true packaging cost per order. Add up the box or mailer, void fill, tape, label, and any insert. Multiply by monthly orders to see the full cost - and which items are worth swapping.
Per-order packaging cost
$0.85
Roughly 1.4% of average order value.
Monthly packaging cost$850.00
Annual packaging cost$10,200.00