Custom Corrugated Cardboard Trays
Corrugated cardboard trays are sturdy, open-top packaging solutions made from fluted cardboard, designed for easy handling, stacking, and product display. Commonly used for shipping, retail displays, produce, and beverages, these trays offer strong structural support while remaining lightweight and cost-effective. Custom sizes, printing, and die-cut designs are available to match branding and product needs.
Strong corrugated cardboard material
Custom size
Flat packed for shipping
Low MOQ
Corrugated Cardboard Trays – Smart, Strong & Customizable Packaging Solutions
Product Overview
Corrugated cardboard trays are versatile, open-top packaging solutions made from fluted cardboard, ideal for product transportation, display, and storage. Designed to combine strength with lightweight efficiency, these trays are widely used in food packaging, retail, agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing industries.
Available in a variety of sizes and styles, custom corrugated cardboard trays can be tailored with die-cut handles, dividers, and printed branding—making them perfect for both functional and promotional use.
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Core Features & Selling Points
✅ 1. Strong and Lightweight
Made with fluted corrugated board, these trays offer excellent strength-to-weight ratio—supporting heavy loads while remaining easy to handle.
✅ 2. Space-Efficient Design
Open-top structure allows easy stacking, nesting, and access—ideal for shelf-ready packaging or warehouse logistics.
✅ 3. Fully Customizable
From size and structure to printed graphics and branding, corrugated trays can be tailored to suit your product and supply chain needs.
✅ 4. Cost-Effective & Scalable
Economical to produce and easy to ship flat in bulk, making them a budget-friendly packaging choice for high-volume industries.
✅ 5. Eco-Friendly & Recyclable
Made from recyclable corrugated cardboard with biodegradable options, perfect for sustainability-conscious brands.
✅ 6. Multi-Use Packaging
One box can do it all—functioning as both shipping container and in-store display tray, reducing the need for repackaging.
Application Scenarios
Corrugated cardboard trays are widely used across many industries, including:
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Food & Beverage: Holding fruits, vegetables, bottled drinks, bakery items, and snack packs
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Retail Displays: Ideal for shelf-ready packaging of cosmetics, hardware, or consumer electronics
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Agriculture: Produce trays for apples, tomatoes, berries, and leafy greens
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E-commerce & Warehousing: Internal bin trays or order picking containers
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Pharmaceutical & Industrial Packaging: Components, vials, and bulk parts organization
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Events & Catering: Disposable serving trays for pre-packed food or promotional kits
Customizable Options
Design your custom corrugated trays to fit your product, industry, and brand identity:
📐 Tray Styles
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Die-cut display tray
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Produce tray with ventilation holes
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Stackable retail tray with reinforced corners
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Self-locking or glued side panels
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Divider-inserted tray (for bottles, cans, etc.)
🎨 Material Options
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Single-wall or double-wall corrugated board
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Kraft brown or white surface liner
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E-flute, B-flute, C-flute or BC-flute depending on load and durability needs
🖨️ Printing Options
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Flexographic or offset printing
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Full-color CMYK or single-color
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Logo, brand messaging, handling instructions
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Water-resistant coating available
✨ Add-ons & Features
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Die-cut handles or finger holes for carrying
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Interlocking tabs for secure stacking
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Perforated panels or easy-open features
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Custom fit inserts (cardboard or pulp-based)
🌱 Sustainability Options
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100% recyclable material
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FSC-certified board available
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Soy-based inks and water-based coatings
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Material | Corrugated cardboard (single or double wall) |
| Flute Types | E, B, C, BC available based on product needs |
| Tray Structure | Open-top, glued or self-locking die-cut |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone, flexo, or offset |
| Surface Finish | Kraft, white, or laminated with matte/gloss coating |
| Custom Sizes Available | Yes – fully customizable |
| Stackable Design | Optional with interlocking corners |
| Load Capacity | 5–20 kg depending on design |
| MOQ | 1000 units |
| Lead Time | 10–14 business days after design approval |
| Eco Credentials | Recyclable, biodegradable, FSC-certified available |
What Makes Our Corrugated Trays Better?
| Feature | Our Corrugated Cardboard Trays | Standard Cardboard Boxes |
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| Stackable & Display-Ready | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Open-Top Access | ✅ Easy product visibility | ❌ Needs lid removal |
| Custom Inserts & Handles | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited |
| Lightweight Yet Durable | ✅ Holds weight efficiently | ✅ But less display-friendly |
| Branding Surface | ✅ Printable on all visible sides | ✅ But limited visibility |
| Eco-Friendliness | ✅ Fully recyclable & biodegradable | ✅ Varies by supplier |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What are corrugated cardboard trays used for?
A: Corrugated trays are used for shipping, displaying, and organizing products. They’re commonly seen in supermarkets, warehouses, and retail displays for fruits, bottles, bakery goods, and promotional items.
Q2: Can I print my logo or design on the tray?
A: Yes! We offer custom-printed corrugated trays with full-color branding, handling icons, and promotional messaging using flexo or offset printing.
Q3: Are these trays strong enough for heavy items?
A: Absolutely. With double-wall corrugated board and stackable reinforcements, trays can support loads of 10–20 kg or more, depending on the design.
Q4: Can I get trays with die-cut handles?
A: Yes. We can add custom die-cut handles, finger holes, or vent slots based on your product and transport needs.
Q5: Are your corrugated trays eco-friendly?
A: Yes. We use recyclable and FSC-certified materials, with options for soy-based inks and biodegradable finishes.
Q6: What’s the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
A: Our standard MOQ is 1,000 units, but we offer flexibility for larger runs or ongoing supply partnerships.
Q7: Can trays be shipped flat to save space?
A: Yes. All corrugated trays are shipped flat-packed and are easy to assemble on-site, helping you reduce shipping and storage costs.
SBS C1S
glossy, smooth-coated surface on one side, ideal for high-quality printing.
SBS C2S
glossy, smooth-coated surface on both sides, ideal for high-quality printing.
Brown kraft paper
durable, eco-friendly material made from unbleached wood pulp. Known for its strength and natural, rustic appearance.
CCNB
One side coated and grey colour on another side, eco-friendly, fully recycled.
White kraft paper
strong, durable, and eco-friendly paper made from wood pulp, clean, bright white appearance.
3 layers corrugated paper
1 fluted layer sandwiched between 2 flat linerboards, Ideal for small boxes, retail packaging, and mailers, Perfect for shipping lightweight items like clothing, books, or cosmetics
5 layers corrugated paper
2 fluted layers with 3 flat linerboards. used for international shipping carton packaging, cardboard display stand.
7 layers corrugated paper
3 fluted layers with 4 flat linerboards. Used for crates, pallet boxes, and bulk shipping containers.
Get your artwork files ready for submission by following our Artwork Guidelines and the details provided below. Need assistance with your artwork? We’re here to help! Take advantage of our free design support and mockups to ensure your final product matches your vision perfectly. Just reach out to our packaging experts!
Cut Lines
Indicate the exact path where the packaging will be cut to its final size. These lines are usually solid and are used to trim the material.
Fold Lines (Crease Lines)
Mark where the material will be folded. These lines are often dashed or dotted, guiding where the cardboard or paper will be bent to form the box.
Perforation Lines
These are dotted lines that define where small holes are punched into the material. Perforation lines allow for easy tearing, which is often used for coupons, product access points, or removable parts.
Bleed Area
This is the area extending beyond the cut lines where the artwork or design elements are placed to ensure that there are no white edges when the packaging is cut. Artwork is extended into the bleed area to avoid unwanted gaps in the final product.
Safety Margin
A buffer zone inside the cut lines where no critical text or artwork should be placed. This ensures that important elements aren't cut off during the trimming process.
Registration Marks
Small marks outside the cut lines used to help align the printing plates and ensure colors are printed accurately and consistently.
Get Your Custom Packaging Box Style
Check out our selection of curated retail packaging boxes to find the perfect solution for your business. no matter you need folding carton, rigid box or corrugated box style,you can get all different custom packaging boxes style from Colorfulpack. If you have any questions while browsing our custom box options, our team is ready to assist you.
Get a Quote
Show us the packaging box style you like and tell us the specifications of the custom packaging box you need, such as dimensions, quantity, color printing, surface finishing ect. it would be great if we can have your artwork to check and quote.
Dieline and Artwork
When quotation accepted, we will send you diecut line to prepare your artwork for your custom packaging,make sure the artwork is correct before printing. you can check our artwork guideline before creating your artwork.
Sample Production
After we get your sample payment and artwork, we will start to make your custom packaging box, normally it will take around 7business days to finish it, and we will send it you by express such as Fedex, UPS, DHL ect.
Bulk Order Production
When you get your custom packaging sample, you check the sample by yourself. we will proceed with bulk production when we have your confirmation. any modifications can be made before bulk production, you can tell us if any modifications at this stage.
Shipping
We will deliver your custom packaging boxes to the designated location, you can also ask your freight forwarder to pick up the goods from us.
Looking for smart, stackable, and sustainable packaging?
Our custom corrugated cardboard trays offer the strength you need, the branding you want, and the versatility your business depends on. Whether you’re packing produce or showcasing retail goods, we’ll build trays tailored to your product, your specs, and your brand.
