Based on the indicative figures in our pricing guide, custom printed stand-up pouches cost roughly $0.48 to $0.98 per pouch at 1,000 pieces, $0.25 to $0.69 at 3,000 pieces, $0.16 to $0.62 at 5,000 pieces and $0.10 to $0.45 at 10,000 pieces. Where a pouch falls in those ranges depends on its size, material structure, order quantity, printing method and features such as zippers, windows and degassing valves.

At BioPouches, we prepared this guide to give buyers realistic numbers to plan with. It covers 15 stand-up pouch specifications across five categories, each priced at 1,000, 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000 pieces, which gives 60 indicative prices in total.

What Affects Custom Stand-Up Pouch Pricing?

Order quantity

Quantity has the largest effect on unit price. Every custom print run involves fixed work: preparing artwork, setting up the press and materials, and running in. On 1,000 pouches that work is shared by very few units, so each pouch carries more of it. Across our 15 examples, moving from 1,000 to 10,000 pieces lowers the indicative unit price by between 54.1% and 82.8%.

Pouch dimensions

Larger pouches use more film, but price does not rise in proportion to size. In our standard laminated examples, the extra-large pouch (240 × 360 + 100 mm) has a front panel more than three times the size of the small pouch (127 × 203 + 76 mm), yet it is priced about 1.7 times higher at 1,000 pieces ($0.96 against $0.58). Setup work is similar whatever the pouch size, which narrows the gap.

Material structure

A stand-up pouch is usually made from several film layers bonded together, and the combination changes the cost. Our guide covers Matte PET / VMPET / PE laminates, kraft paper structures, PE / EVOH / PE barrier films and paper-recyclable structures. Because the examples in each group differ in size and features, they should not be read as a direct material-against-material price comparison.

Printing method

Digital printing is often suitable for short runs, while gravure printing may offer lower unit costs at larger volumes but usually incurs plate charges. We explain this further below.

Number of artwork designs

Several designs in one order often means several shorter runs. Whether designs can be combined to reach a better quantity tier depends on the printing method and the quantity required per design.

Additional features

Zippers, tear notches, windows, Euro holes and one-way degassing valves all add production work. Every example in this guide includes a zipper and custom printing. Some also have a window, a valve, a tear notch or a Euro hole, as noted in each specification.

Standard Laminated Stand-Up Pouch Pricing

Examples 1 to 4 share the same structure, Matte PET / VMPET / PE at approximately 130 μm, with a resealable zipper and custom printing. Because the material and features are the same, this group shows most clearly how size and quantity affect price.

Example 1: Small stand-up pouch

Size: 127 × 203 + 76 mm
Material: Matte PET / VMPET / PE, approx. 130 μm
Features: Resealable zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.58
3,000 pcs	~$0.29
5,000 pcs	~$0.16
10,000 pcs	~$0.10

This is the lowest 10,000-piece price in our guide. The unit price falls from $0.58 to $0.10, an 82.8% reduction, which is also the largest percentage drop of all 15 examples.

Pricing basis: 3,000 pcs estimated; other tiers based on recorded comparable quotation.

Example 2: Medium stand-up pouch

Size: 155 × 240 + 80 mm
Material: Matte PET / VMPET / PE, approx. 130 μm
Features: Resealable zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.60
3,000 pcs	~$0.31
5,000 pcs	~$0.17
10,000 pcs	~$0.11

Although noticeably larger than Example 1, this pouch is only $0.02 more at 1,000 pieces and $0.01 more at 10,000. The unit price falls 81.7% between 1,000 and 10,000 pieces.

Pricing basis: 3,000 pcs estimated; other tiers based on recorded comparable quotation.

Example 3: Large stand-up pouch

Size: 190 × 300 + 100 mm
Material: Matte PET / VMPET / PE, approx. 130 μm
Features: Resealable zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.69
3,000 pcs	~$0.36
5,000 pcs	~$0.20
10,000 pcs	~$0.15

The large pouch follows the same pattern at a slightly higher level, falling from $0.69 to $0.15, a 78.3% reduction. Most of the saving comes before 5,000 pieces: the step from 5,000 to 10,000 saves $0.05 per pouch.

Pricing basis: 3,000 pcs estimated; other tiers based on recorded comparable quotation.

Example 4: Extra-large stand-up pouch

Size: 240 × 360 + 100 mm
Material: Matte PET / VMPET / PE, approx. 130 μm
Features: Resealable zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.96
3,000 pcs	~$0.59
5,000 pcs	~$0.25
10,000 pcs	~$0.19

The largest pouch in this group falls from $0.96 to $0.19, an 80.2% reduction. The step from 3,000 to 5,000 pieces is unusually large ($0.59 to $0.25). The 3,000-piece figure is a modeled estimate, so anyone considering that quantity should request a firm quote.

Pricing basis: 3,000 pcs estimated; other tiers based on recorded comparable quotation.

Kraft Paper Laminated Stand-Up Pouch Pricing

Kraft paper pouches give a natural paper appearance. Paper appearance and compostable-layer choices can change cost significantly, and suitability and certifications depend on the exact structure. The three examples below use two different structures.

Example 5: Small kraft paper pouch

Size: 110 × 170 + 60 mm
Material: Kraft Paper / MPLA / PLA
Features: Zipper; tear notch; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.78
3,000 pcs	~$0.47
5,000 pcs	~$0.30
10,000 pcs	~$0.23

Despite being the smallest pouch in this group, it has a higher 1,000-piece price than the medium kraft pouch. It uses a different structure (MPLA rather than NKME) and adds a tear notch. Its price falls 70.5% between 1,000 and 10,000 pieces.

Pricing basis: 1,000 pcs based on comparable quotation; 3,000–10,000 pcs estimated.

Example 6: Medium kraft paper pouch

Size: 150 × 220 + 80 mm
Material: Kraft Paper / NKME / PLA
Features: Zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.65
3,000 pcs	~$0.48
5,000 pcs	~$0.35
10,000 pcs	~$0.26

Prices fall more gradually here than for the standard laminated pouches, a 60.0% reduction from $0.65 to $0.26. Above 1,000 pieces, this pouch is priced higher than Example 5.

Pricing basis: 1,000 pcs based on comparable quotation; higher quantities estimated.

Example 7: Large kraft paper pouch

Size: 180 × 260 + 80 mm
Material: Kraft Paper / NKME / PLA
Features: Zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.90
3,000 pcs	~$0.65
5,000 pcs	~$0.48
10,000 pcs	~$0.36

These are illustrative figures, not quotation-based prices. They show a 60.0% fall from $0.90 to $0.36, in line with the medium pouch of the same structure. Treat them as a rough guide only and confirm them with a current quotation.

Pricing basis: Illustrative values based on comparable kraft pouch pricing; these figures require confirmation.

PE/EVOH/PE Barrier Stand-Up Pouch Pricing

These pouches use a Matte PE / EVOH / White PE structure. EVOH is a barrier layer that helps limit oxygen passing through the film. Recyclability depends on the full structure and on local collection and recycling requirements.

Example 8: Medium PE/EVOH pouch

Size: 160 × 230 + 90 mm
Material: Matte PE / EVOH / White PE, approx. 130–140 μm
Features: Zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.70
3,000 pcs	~$0.42
5,000 pcs	~$0.21
10,000 pcs	~$0.15

The price falls 78.6% from $0.70 to $0.15. The biggest change is between 3,000 and 5,000 pieces, where the estimated price halves.

Pricing basis: 5,000 and 10,000 pcs from comparable records; lower tiers estimated.

Example 9: Large PE/EVOH pouch

Size: 190 × 260 + 100 mm
Material: Matte PE / EVOH / White PE, approx. 140 μm
Features: Zipper; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.85
3,000 pcs	~$0.48
5,000 pcs	~$0.24
10,000 pcs	~$0.18

The larger barrier pouch costs $0.15 more than Example 8 at 1,000 pieces, but only $0.03 more at 10,000. Its price falls 78.8%.

Pricing basis: 5,000 and 10,000 pcs based on records; lower tiers estimated.

Example 10: PE/EVOH pouch with window

Size: 180 × 260 + 80 mm
Material: Matte PE / EVOH / White PE, approx. 140 μm
Features: Zipper; designed window; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.98
3,000 pcs	~$0.48
5,000 pcs	~$0.23
10,000 pcs	~$0.17

At 1,000 pieces, the window pouch shares the highest price in our guide, $0.98, because the window adds design and production work on a short run. At 10,000 pieces it falls to $0.17, slightly below the larger Example 9. That is an 82.7% reduction.

Pricing basis: 3,000 pcs estimated; other quantities based on records.

Custom Coffee Stand-Up Pouch Pricing With Degassing Valves

Freshly roasted coffee releases carbon dioxide after packing, so coffee pouches often carry a one-way degassing valve that lets gas out while limiting outside air coming in. Both examples below include a zipper, a valve and custom printing, but they differ in size and material, so they should not be compared as a pure material choice. You can see our full range of formats and options on our coffee packaging page.

Example 11: Small coffee pouch

Size: 80 × 110 + 50 mm
Material: PET / VMPET / PE, approx. 120 μm
Features: Zipper; one-way degassing valve; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.48
3,000 pcs	~$0.27
5,000 pcs	~$0.17
10,000 pcs	~$0.11

This small sample-sized coffee pouch shares the lowest 1,000-piece price in our guide, $0.48, even with a valve. Its price falls 77.1% to $0.11 at 10,000 pieces.

Pricing basis: 1,000 pcs estimated; remaining prices from comparable quotations.

Example 12: Medium coffee pouch

Size: 160 × 230 + 90 mm
Material: Kraft Paper / NKME / PLA, approx. 130 μm
Features: Zipper; one-way degassing valve; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.98
3,000 pcs	~$0.69
5,000 pcs	~$0.62
10,000 pcs	~$0.45

This is the highest-priced specification at every quantity above 1,000 pieces, and it has the smallest reduction in our guide: 54.1%, from $0.98 to $0.45. Its 3,000 and 5,000 figures come from digital printing quotations and are only $0.07 apart, which reflects how digital pricing changes less with volume than gravure.

Pricing basis: 3,000 and 5,000 pcs based on digital printing quotations; others estimated.

Paper-Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch Pricing

These three examples use a paper-recyclable structure of 136 gsm (grams per square meter), with a zipper, Euro hole for hanging display and custom printing. A paper-recyclability claim requires assessment of the complete structure and local rules.

Example 13: Small paper-recyclable pouch

Size: 120 × 190 + 50 mm
Material: Paper-recyclable structure, 136 gsm
Features: Zipper; Euro hole; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.48
3,000 pcs	~$0.25
5,000 pcs	~$0.20
10,000 pcs	~$0.16

This pouch has the lowest 3,000-piece price in our guide, $0.25. Its price falls 66.7% from 1,000 to 10,000 pieces, with smaller steps after 3,000 than most laminated examples.

Pricing basis: 3,000 and 5,000 pcs based on records; 1,000 and 10,000 estimated.

Example 14: Medium paper-recyclable pouch

Size: 130 × 210 + 60 mm
Material: Paper-recyclable structure, 136 gsm
Features: Zipper; Euro hole; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.52
3,000 pcs	~$0.27
5,000 pcs	~$0.23
10,000 pcs	~$0.18

The medium size adds only a few cents at each quantity compared with Example 13. Its price falls 65.4%, from $0.52 to $0.18.

Pricing basis: 3,000 and 5,000 pcs based on records; 1,000 and 10,000 estimated.

Example 15: Large paper-recyclable pouch

Size: 140 × 230 + 71 mm
Material: Paper-recyclable structure, 136 gsm
Features: Zipper; Euro hole; custom printing

Order quantity	Estimated price per pouch (USD)
1,000 pcs	~$0.56
3,000 pcs	~$0.29
5,000 pcs	~$0.25
10,000 pcs	~$0.20

The largest paper-recyclable example falls from $0.56 to $0.20, a 64.3% reduction. Across the three sizes, this group stays within a narrow band: $0.48 to $0.56 at 1,000 pieces and $0.16 to $0.20 at 10,000.

Pricing basis: 3,000 and 5,000 pcs based on records; 1,000 and 10,000 estimated.

How Much Can You Save by Ordering Larger Quantities?

Larger orders lower the price per pouch, but they raise the total amount you spend. Total pouch spend is simply quantity multiplied by unit price, before any additional charges.

For Example 2, the medium laminated pouch, the figures work out like this:

The unit price falls 81.7% from 1,000 to 10,000 pieces, but total spend rises 83.3%, from $600 to $1,100. Notice also that the estimated 3,000-piece total ($930) is higher than the 5,000-piece total ($850). The 3,000-piece price is modeled, and the same pattern appears in several other examples, so if 3,000 pieces suits you, ask for a firm quotation at that quantity.

A smaller step can also be good value. For Example 11, the small coffee pouch, 3,000 pieces at $0.27 comes to $810, while 5,000 pieces at $0.17 comes to $850. For $40 more, you receive 2,000 more pouches, and both of these figures come from comparable quotations.

At the larger end, Example 4 costs $960 for 1,000 pieces and $1,900 for 10,000. A larger order only saves money if you will use the pouches before your design, product or labeling needs to change.

Digital vs Gravure Printing: How It Affects Pricing

Digital printing applies the design directly from a digital file, without printing plates or cylinders. That keeps setup costs low, which is why it is often suitable for short runs, test launches and orders with several designs. The trade-off is that the unit price tends to fall less as quantity grows. Example 12 shows this: its digital printing quotations at 3,000 and 5,000 pieces are only $0.07 apart.

Gravure printing uses an engraved cylinder for each colour. Those plates or cylinders are an up-front cost, charged separately from the pouch price, but they can give lower unit costs at larger volumes. Gravure usually makes more sense for larger repeat runs of a settled design.

The right choice depends on your quantity, number of designs and how often your artwork changes. Your quotation will show both the pouch price and any plate or setup charges, so you can compare the total cost of each method.

Additional Costs Not Included in the Tables

Every price in this guide covers the pouches only. The following are excluded:

• Shipping: depends on order volume, carton dimensions, weight, destination and delivery method.

• Duties: depend on the destination country and its import rules.

• Taxes: such as import VAT or sales tax, depending on where the goods are delivered.

• Printing plates: usually required for gravure printing.

• Setup charges: preparation work charged separately, depending on the job.

Sample charges are also separate where custom samples are arranged. A full quotation will show these costs alongside the pouch price.

How to Choose the Right Pouch for Your Budget

Start with what the product needs, then work out the quantity you can realistically use. A few practical points from our examples:

• For short runs and new products, smaller formats keep the first order manageable. Example 11 (a small coffee pouch with valve) and Example 13 (a small paper-recyclable pouch) are both about $0.48 per pouch at 1,000 pieces.

• For high-volume products, standard laminated structures are the lowest-priced examples at 10,000 pieces, from $0.10 (Example 1) to $0.19 (Example 4).

• If you need a window, expect a higher price at low quantities. Example 10 is $0.98 at 1,000 pieces, but $0.17 at 10,000.

• If you prefer a kraft paper look, budget for a higher unit price at larger quantities. In our examples, kraft pouches range from $0.23 to $0.36 at 10,000 pieces.

• If you are considering 3,000 pieces, compare it with 5,000. In several examples the estimated 5,000-piece total is lower, so a firm quote at both quantities is worth getting.

Remember that different structures are not interchangeable. The right material depends on what you are packing and the protection it needs, not only on price.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do 1,000 custom stand-up pouches cost?

The examples in our guide range from approximately $0.48 to $0.98 per pouch at 1,000 pieces, excluding shipping, duties, taxes, plates and setup. Other sizes and constructions may fall outside that range.

Does ordering 5,000 pouches reduce the unit cost?

Generally yes. Every example in our guide is cheaper per pouch at 5,000 than at 1,000, but total order spend is higher and gravure plate charges may apply.

Can several designs be combined for a better quantity tier?

It depends on the printing method and the quantity required per design.

Should I choose digital or gravure printing?

Digital printing is often suitable for short runs and multiple designs because no plates are needed. Gravure may offer lower unit costs at larger volumes but usually incurs plate charges.

Are custom samples available?

Custom samples may be arranged, subject to feasibility, sample charges and lead time.

Do the prices include shipping?

No. Door-to-door quotes can be prepared using your delivery address and confirmed specifications.

Are these prices current offers?

No. They are indicative estimates for budgeting, based on historical comparable quotations and modeled figures, with Example 7 illustrative. Your price will come from a current quotation for your exact specification.

Get a Custom Stand-Up Pouch Quotation From BioPouches

The figures in this guide give you a realistic starting point. For a firm price, send us your pouch dimensions, intended product, material preference, quantity, number of designs and required features, such as a zipper, window or valve. We will prepare a quotation for your exact specification, including any plate, setup and shipping costs.

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