Donut packaging ranges from affordable to expensive, depending on the type of packaging and the customisations you make on the boxes. With customisations, you open the doors of unlimited options and liberty to design your boxes to what you like. 

You can add different colours, styles, add-ons, finishes, etc., to enhance the looks of these donut boxes. If you are new to the bakery business and still have not decided which material to use for your donut boxes, we are here to help. Here is a list of famous packaging materials for your donut boxes. 

Paperboard Box

Paperboard is one of the most affordable packaging materials because of the many properties it holds. It is made from recycled paper, which further births two advantages; the cost-effectiveness and the sustainability of this material. 

Paperboard is highly cost-effective because it is made from natural raw material, recycled paper. But not only that, this material does not have much weight. It carries little to no weight that adds to the cost-affordability. 

This material does not add to the shipping cost that much because of the weight. 

However, when there are roses, there are thorns, and when we have pros, we also have sons. This material is ineffective if you stuff more than two donuts in the box. The material is not sturdy and thus cannot keep the donuts safe.

They also are not very resistant to external damage or water so it is always a good option if you do not use them to ship your donuts to other places. 

Keeping them in your bakery is a good idea since they are affordable and make the perfect box for an individual donut.   

If you are using this material, ensure that you go for individual donut boxes and do not use them for bulk donuts, as the material might not be able to keep them safe. 

Cardboard Box

Sturdier than a regular paperboard, this type is one of the most used for donut boxes. A standard cardboard box has good strength and can easily hold your donuts. They are also used for travelling purposes. 

Cardboard boxes offer more strength than regular paperboard because the material is made from wood pulp. 

The pulp ensures that the material protects the product, so it does better than a paperboard. The material is also very sustainable because of the raw material used for its manufacturing. 

Cardboard boxes are also affordable, and they are lightweight as well. They can protect your donuts while travelling. 

You can customise them in different ways. Have them in different colours and styles. Look for different finishes to make an appealing look or have different sizes.