Choosing a pack size is not a cosmetic detail: it decides which market you sell into and how many tonnes fit in a container. This guide gathers the packing sizes we offer for each product and the best fit for each type of market.
20 tpaper bags in 40ft
18 t20 kg sacks in 40ft
250 gsmallest shisha box
In short
- 3 and 5 kg paper bags suit supermarkets and retail.
- 20 kg sacks suit restaurants and wholesale.
- Shisha charcoal comes in 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg boxes inside a 10 kg carton, or a plain 10 kg carton.
- A 40ft holds 20 tonnes in paper bags versus 18 tonnes in 20 kg sacks.
- Any size can be made under your brand, from 250 g to 20 kg.
Available sizes by product
| Product | Available packing |
|---|---|
| Coconut shisha charcoal | 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg boxes in a 10 kg carton, or a plain 10 kg carton |
| Hexagonal charcoal | 2, 5 and 10 kg cartons |
| Lump charcoal (citrus, casuarina, mixed) | 3 and 5 kg paper bags; 5, 10 and 20 kg sacks |
| Split firewood | 5 and 10 kg laminated bags |
Which size for which market?
- Supermarkets and retail: 3 and 5 kg paper bags and small shisha boxes.
- Restaurants and grills: 20 kg sacks, more economical and easier to store.
- Shisha lounges: 10 kg cartons.
- Wholesalers: depends on the end customer; several sizes can be combined in one order.
Packing and container loads
| Product and packing | 40ft container | 20ft container |
|---|---|---|
| Lump – 20 kg sacks | about 18 t | on request |
| Lump – 3 and 5 kg paper bags | about 20 t | on request |
| Compressed charcoal | 27 t | 15 t |
| Firewood | 25 t | on request |
The same container holds more in small paper bags, which changes freight cost per tonne. See our packaging page and private label guide.
Choosing your packing
- Define the productLump, compressed or firewood.
- Define the marketRetail, restaurants or wholesale.
- Choose the sizeUnder your brand or ours.
- Check the loadTo know the landed cost per tonne.
Need a specific packing?
Tell us the product, size and market, and we will quote with the container load.
FAQ
Why does a container hold more in paper bags?
Small bags stack more tightly and fill gaps, so a 40ft takes about 20 tonnes versus 18 tonnes in 20 kg sacks.
Can I combine sizes in one order?
Yes, for example sack containers and paper bag containers in the same order.
Are all sizes available under my brand?
Yes, from 250 g to 20 kg with your design and logo.
