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Food storage containers√ 6 food-safe products

√ 8 supplier profiles

√ Buyer demand trends

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Buyer’s Guide to sourcing food storage containers A gallery with 6 airtight food-safe products handpicked by our Market Analysts, 8 profiles of export-ready suppliers and buyer demand metrics.

Food containers stress freshness, durability further

Borosilicate glass

The model 6455 food storage container from Chahua is made of borosilicate glass, PC and silicone, and is microwave oven-safe. It measures 12.8x12.2x5.7cm and has a capacity of 450mL. MOQ is 3,000 pieces for a price of $0.50 to $5.

Stainless steel body with glass bottom

The body of Shandong Oreal’s OR-1087-1-S model is made of stainless steel with a glass bottom, providing the user a peek of the contents. The canister body features machine-stamped deer figures. The set consists of four 4.1in-diameter cylindrical canisters with a height of 5.5, 7.1, 9.3 and 11.4in. Capacity is 21, 33, 42 and 59oz. Price is $0.10 to $2 for an MOQ of 3,000 sets.

Suppliers are improving airtightness and picking materials that extend food preservation, and boost microwave oven- and dishwasher-friendliness.

Food freshness and preservation, and durability remain the biggest factors that affect the materials used and designs of food storage containers from China.

New models adopt borosilicate glass, ceramic and stainless steel for the bodies as these are nonreactive and nontoxic. The materials can also withstand repeated heating or freezing. Some lids come in silicone and ABS, and are vacuum-sealed

while others still feature snap latches.

Most releases are microwave oven- and dishwasher-safe. Special features such as an air vent to let air escape the containers while inside the microwave oven can be added.

Our Market Analysts have handpicked these products to show the current trends in food storage containers.

Food storage containers: Product gallery, supplier profiles, buyer demand trends

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Air vent

The lid of the RGP0233 model from Shantou Leqishi has an air vent on one side to let air escape when the container is placed inside the microwave oven. Each container in the three-piece set is made of BPA-free PP and silicone, and measures 60x46x59cm. Capacity is 1,050mL. The product meets various international standards, including FDA and LFGB. Minimum order required is 2,000 sets. Price is $1.62 to $1.79.

Microwave-, dishwasher-safe glass bowls

Shenzhen Sunny offers the SGL80B model, a set of microwave oven- and dishwasher-safe food bowls with a dimpled glass body and lime-green PP lid. It consists of five containers with a height and weight of 40, 50, 65, 70 and 85mm, and 91, 135, 200, 284 and 502g. Top and bottom diameters are 89, 104, 125, 141 and 171mm, and 40, 50, 63, 75 and 90mm. Lids are available in various colors. Price is $1 to $3 for an MOQ of 50,000 sets.

Patented vacuum lid

Vacalla’s VA10105 model features a patented ABS lid with a built-in pump for a vacuum seal. The body is made of acrylic and silicone. The set consists of three containers measuring 10.16x13, 10.16x17 and 10.16x20.8cm, which can hold up to 450, 700 and 1,000mL. MOQ is 2,400 sets.

Clear and airtight

The four jars that comprise U&Me’s model food storage set are made of food-grade borosilicate glass and have airtight silicone lids. The containers have a capacity of 550, 650, 1,150 and 1,400mL.

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Company name Year established

Number of employees

Annual revenue for all products(US$ million)

Annual exports for all products(US$ million)

2014 food storage

containers export

revenue(US$ million)

Main export categories

Export markets

Types of food storage

containers(by material)

Average FOB price

(US$)

Monthly capacity for food storage

containers(pieces)

Related certification

OEM(%)

ODM(%)

OBM(%)

MOQ(US$)

Key customers

Chahua 1997 2,000 100 15 3.4

Plastic housewares, kitchenware, food containers, glass

kitchenware, and cleaning,

bathroom, diposable and baby

items

US (40%), Europe (30%), Japan (20%), Middle East

(10%)

PP, borosilicate glass 1.50 186,960

ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004,

OHSAS 18001:199930 40 30 10,000 Rubbermaid,

QVC, Nitori

Keenmax 2011 More than 20 40 40 0.3

Kitchenware, household and pet products,

promotional items

US, EU PP, silicone 1.20 60,000 LFGB, FDA 90 10 5,000 DG, GSGR, Clip

Shandong Oreal 2007 100 3 2.5 0.7 Kitchen glasswareAfrica,

Europe, North America

Glass, stainless steel 1.20 50,000 LFGB 60 30 10 5,000

Shantou Leqishi 2007 100 10.4 8.8 3.2

Plastic food containers, jars, water bottles,

lunch and bento boxes, glass food container covers

South America

(35%), North America

(19%), Southeast Asia (13%)

PP, borosilicate glass 1.02 120,000 FDA, LFGB,

ISO 9001 48 2 50 1,000 EasyLock

Shantou Naider 2013 50 40 10 5Food containers,

lunch boxes, water bottles and cups

Europe, Middle

East, South America

PP, PC, Tritan 1.50 280,000 BV 60 40 1,000

Shenzhen Sunny 1992 40 30 20 2

Airtight food containers, candle holders, ceramic mugs, tableware,

and wine, beer and shot glasses

US (50%), Western

Europe (30%), South

America (20%)

Soda lime glass 2.50 70,000 ISO 9001:2008,

FDA, CE 80 20No

small orders

U&Me 2006 274 3.2 2.4 1.9 GlasswareAustralia,

Europe, North America

Glass 0.70 50,000 SGS 60 20 20 5,000 Unilever, Wal-Mart

Vacalla 2007 60 3 3 1.2

Drinkware, tableware,

dinnerware, snackware,

serveware, vacuum items

Japan (40%), Australia

(30%), US (30%)

PP, PC, Tritan 3.50 100,000 FDA 80 20 10,000

Supplier comparison table

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Company name Year established

Number of employees

Annual revenue for all products(US$ million)

Annual exports for all products(US$ million)

2014 food storage

containers export

revenue(US$ million)

Main export categories

Export markets

Types of food storage

containers(by material)

Average FOB price

(US$)

Monthly capacity for food storage

containers(pieces)

Related certification

OEM(%)

ODM(%)

OBM(%)

MOQ(US$)

Key customers

Chahua 1997 2,000 100 15 3.4

Plastic housewares, kitchenware, food containers, glass

kitchenware, and cleaning,

bathroom, diposable and baby

items

US (40%), Europe (30%), Japan (20%), Middle East

(10%)

PP, borosilicate glass 1.50 186,960

ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004,

OHSAS 18001:199930 40 30 10,000 Rubbermaid,

QVC, Nitori

Keenmax 2011 More than 20 40 40 0.3

Kitchenware, household and pet products,

promotional items

US, EU PP, silicone 1.20 60,000 LFGB, FDA 90 10 5,000 DG, GSGR, Clip

Shandong Oreal 2007 100 3 2.5 0.7 Kitchen glasswareAfrica,

Europe, North America

Glass, stainless steel 1.20 50,000 LFGB 60 30 10 5,000

Shantou Leqishi 2007 100 10.4 8.8 3.2

Plastic food containers, jars, water bottles,

lunch and bento boxes, glass food container covers

South America

(35%), North America

(19%), Southeast Asia (13%)

PP, borosilicate glass 1.02 120,000 FDA, LFGB,

ISO 9001 48 2 50 1,000 EasyLock

Shantou Naider 2013 50 40 10 5Food containers,

lunch boxes, water bottles and cups

Europe, Middle

East, South America

PP, PC, Tritan 1.50 280,000 BV 60 40 1,000

Shenzhen Sunny 1992 40 30 20 2

Airtight food containers, candle holders, ceramic mugs, tableware,

and wine, beer and shot glasses

US (50%), Western

Europe (30%), South

America (20%)

Soda lime glass 2.50 70,000 ISO 9001:2008,

FDA, CE 80 20No

small orders

U&Me 2006 274 3.2 2.4 1.9 GlasswareAustralia,

Europe, North America

Glass 0.70 50,000 SGS 60 20 20 5,000 Unilever, Wal-Mart

Vacalla 2007 60 3 3 1.2

Drinkware, tableware,

dinnerware, snackware,

serveware, vacuum items

Japan (40%), Australia

(30%), US (30%)

PP, PC, Tritan 3.50 100,000 FDA 80 20 10,000

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Kitchen & food storage

Buyer inquiries by region

Top new product postingsTop buyer requests Top product profiles

Percent of all online activity for this product group

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Buyer demand trends on GlobalSources.com

Guangdong31%

Zhejiang23%

Taiwan13%

Jiangsu13%

Fujian11%

Other9%

80.6% 28.5% 29.4%Food storage

containersFood storage

containersFood storage

containers

7.8% 20.6% 26.8%

4.0% 9.8% 8.9%

2.9% 9.0% 8.7%

2.4% 8.3% 8.0%

8.3% 7.8%

6.5% 4.4%

2.5% 2.8%

1.6% 2.2%

0.6%

Canisters Canisters Canisters

Fruit basketsNeoprene

lunch bagsAirtight food

containers

Fridge storage containers Fruit baskets Fruit baskets

Storage bottles Fridge storage containers Bread boxes

Airtight food containers

Storage bottles

Storage bottles Freezer bags

Bread boxes Neoprene lunch bags

Food flasks Fridge storage containers

Thermal food warmers 1.6%

Thermal food warmers 1.5%

Food flasks

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

0.1%

Freezer bags

Stainless steel olive oil cans

Neoprene lunch bags

Airtight food containers