Packaging ROI Calculator

See what direct sourcing
is worth to your business.

Enter your annual packaging spend below to see your estimated savings and first-year return on investment.

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$100,000
Current annual spend
$30,000–$70,000
Estimated annual savings
$23,600
Year 1 net benefit*
$2,500–$5,833
Estimated monthly savings
Within 3 months
Estimated guide payback

* Based on conservative 30% savings vs. distributor pricing, minus guide cost. Actual savings vary by category and volume.

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The Methodology

How the numbers work.

These estimates are based on real distributor vs. direct manufacturer pricing across the sustainable packaging categories covered in our guides. Distributors typically mark up manufactured goods by 30 to 70% to cover their margin. When you go direct, that markup disappears.

The calculator uses a conservative 30% figure for the lower bound and 70% for the upper bound. Most businesses land somewhere in the middle. The year 1 net benefit deducts the guide cost to show what you keep after the investment.

1

You buy through a distributor today

Local distributors source from the same manufacturers we profile, then add their margin before selling to you.

2

The guide gives you direct access

You get verified contact details, MOQs, lead times, and pricing benchmarks for every manufacturer in your category.

3

You keep the difference

On your first direct order, you recover the cost of the guide. The savings compound every order after that.

Ready to source direct?

Most businesses recover their investment on the first order.

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