Europe
Packaging design & custom boxes for Germany brands
Yes: we design packaging for brands in Germany and make it in our own factory in Pakistan, from MOQ 500. Packaging design and custom boxes for German and EU brands, made in our own factory and shipped into the EU by air or sea.
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- MOQ 500
- Own factory
- Ships to Germany by air & sea
Germany at a glance
- Our experience
- 15+ years in packaging
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Label language
- German
- Units
- Metric
- Labelling authority
- BVL, state food authorities and ZSVR (packaging register)
- Air shipping
- Approx. 5–8 days
- Sea shipping
- Approx. 25–35 days
Shipping times are approximate. Transit time after dispatch. Exact time and cost confirmed with your quote.
Packaging design
Packaging for Germany
German customers value quality, precision and honesty, and expect packaging to be well made and not wasteful. Mixed materials and plastic fillers can draw criticism, and packaging registration and take-back fees reward simple, paper-based packaging. We design rigid boxes and mailers with card inserts that are easy to separate and recycle.
Many German brands sell across the EU and Switzerland, so we plan for multi-language back panels, typically German plus other EU languages, from the first concept.
German retail and marketplace buyers tend to be detailed about specifications: board grades, dimensions, carton counts and pallet configurations. We supply clear specification sheets for every box, and can provide material data for packaging registration. For gifting and seasonal ranges, Christmas markets and Advent are major peaks.
Designed for Germany
Layouts planned for German text and local labelling, with first concepts usually within 48 hours.
Made in our own factory
Rigid and printed boxes from 500 units, with a digital proof and 3D mockup before print.
Shipped to Germany
By air for speed or by sea for volume, assembled or flat-packed.
Labelling and compliance
Labelling in Germany
Germany applies EU labelling rules, such as the Food Information to Consumers Regulation and the Cosmetics Regulation, with mandatory information in German. Under the Packaging Act (VerpackG), businesses that place packaged goods on the German market generally must register in the LUCID packaging register and join a take-back system.
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026
- Mandatory label information in German.
- EU food rules: allergens emphasised, nutrition declaration, minimum x-height of 1.2 mm.
- Registration in the LUCID packaging register before selling packaged goods, for most businesses.
- Participation in a dual system for sales packaging.
- ℮ mark recognised for average-quantity packs.
Official sources
- ZSVR: LUCID packaging register
- EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
- BVL: Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and depend on your product. We lay out the text you supply; final regulatory review stays with you and your adviser.
Shipping
Shipping to Germany
Air freight
Approx. 5–8 days by air
For launches and urgent stock. Delivered to your address, warehouse or 3PL.
Sea freight
Approx. 25–35 days by sea
For production volumes. Usually to a port, then onward by road.
Transit time after dispatch. Exact time and cost confirmed with your quote.
Ship flat, save space
German packaging fees are often based on material weight and type, and storage is costly. Flat-packed collapsible boxes reduce freight volume and keep material choices simple.
Delivery terms: agreed in your quote. Boxes are packed in export cartons, assembled or flat.
Ordering
Ordering from Germany
- 01
Brief and quote
Send your product, quantity and where it will be sold in Germany. We reply within 24 hours with questions, a recommended box and a fixed quote.
- 02
Design for the market
Concepts on 3D mockups, with space planned for German text and the information required in Germany.
- 03
Proof and approval
A digital proof with dieline, colours and copy, plus a 3D mockup. Nothing is printed until you approve.
- 04
Production and delivery
Made in our own factory, packed in export cartons and shipped to Germany by air or sea, assembled or flat.
Plan ahead
Busy seasons to plan for
Packaging for these peaks should be designed, approved and shipped well in advance. Tell us your launch date and we plan backwards from it.
- Christmas and Advent, including Christmas markets
- Black Friday
- Easter and Mother's Day
Checklist
Packaging checklist for Germany
- Prepare mandatory label text in German with your adviser.
- Show net quantity in metric units.
- Check product-specific rules with BVL, state food authorities and ZSVR (packaging register).
- Consider mailer box or lid & base box, popular with Germany brands.
- Choose air for launches and urgent stock, sea for production volumes.
- Read our guide: EU food labelling rules, including language requirements.
Popular packaging
Popular with Germany brands
Mailer Box
Roll-end tuck-front mailer in corrugated board.
Lid & Base Box
Two-piece rigid box: a base and a separate lid that slides over it.
Folding Carton
Custom-structure paperboard cartons: crash-lock bottoms, sleeves with inserts, multi-packs.
Collapsible Rigid Box
Rigid box that ships flat.
Tuck End Box
Folding carton with tuck flaps at each end.
Drawer Box
A rigid tray that slides out of an outer sleeve, pulled by a ribbon or thumb cut.
Design services
Industries
Industries we serve in Germany
Cities
Where we deliver
Berlin
Start-ups, D2C brands and design-led consumer products.
Hamburg
Germany's largest port, a common arrival point for sea freight.
Munich
Premium consumer, beauty and lifestyle brands in southern Germany.
Guides
Guides for Germany brands
EU food labelling rules, including language requirements
The mandatory particulars under EU Regulation 1169/2011, minimum font size, allergen emphasis and which languages your food label needs.
FSC and sustainable packaging certifications explained
What FSC labels mean, how chain of custody works, other common packaging certifications and how to make environmental claims you can back up.
Packaging for international markets: what changes and how to plan
How to adapt packaging for export: regulations, languages, units, culture, retail and shipping, and how to design one system for many markets.
FAQ
Questions from Germany
- Do I need to register packaging in Germany?
- Most businesses placing packaged goods on the German market must register in the LUCID packaging register and join a dual system. Check your obligations with an adviser.
- Do German labels need to be in German?
- Mandatory information must be in German. Many brands add other EU languages for wider distribution.
- Can you provide material weights for VerpackG reporting?
- Yes. We can provide material types and weights per box for your reporting.
- Who pays EU import VAT and duty?
- Import VAT and any duty are due on entry into the EU. Your customs broker handles the declaration.
- Do you make plastic-free packaging?
- We can design paper-based rigid boxes and mailers with card inserts and no plastic windows.
- Can you supply technical specifications for German buyers?
- Yes. We provide specification sheets with dimensions, board grades, materials and carton details for each box.
- Which currency will my quote be in?
- Tell us your preferred currency when you ask for a quote. We confirm the currency and payment terms in the quote itself.
- Air or sea: which should I choose?
- Air for launches and urgent stock; sea for production volumes where the timeline allows. We quote both so you can compare.
- Can collapsible rigid boxes reduce my shipping cost?
- Yes. They ship flat, so many more fit in each carton, which cuts freight volume and storage. We compare assembled and flat options in your quote.
Packaging for your Germany launch
Tell us what you are making and where it ships. We reply within 24 hours with a design route, a box recommendation and a quote.
- Quote reply within 24 hours
- First concepts in 48 hours