Phoning around for glass jars in Cape Town takes time, and every supplier asks the same questions: the size, how many and where to deliver. Send one request instead and we pass it to glass jar and bottle suppliers who serve Cape Town and nearby areas of Western Cape. They quote on stock, lead time, delivery and price.
Glass Jars in Cape Town
Glass jar suppliers serving Cape Town include packaging wholesalers who stock common food and candle jars for delivery or collection, and importers and distributors in Western Cape who sell full pallets. Give your delivery address, as heavy glass freight changes the price.
Want to know more first? Our glass jars guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Who buys packaging in Cape Town
Cape Town is a large port city with food, beverage, fishing, wine, cosmetics and clothing industries, and a growing group of online sellers. Industrial areas such as Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland, Maitland and Airport Industria hold manufacturers, warehouses and many of the packaging suppliers and box makers in the region. Exporters ship fresh produce, wine and processed food through the harbour and airport, using cartons, trays, pallet wrap and strapping. Restaurants and food sellers buy takeaway containers and paper bags, while retailers and online shops use courier bags, mailers and gift boxes. Strong southeaster winds in summer and winter damp are worth bearing in mind when storing and wrapping goods.
Typical glass jars requests in the area come from:
- Online shops and ecommerce: jars with lids for honey, preserves and candles packed to post in padded cartons
- Restaurants, takeaways and food producers: lug cap jars for jam, pickles and sauces, and small screw-top jars for spices
- Shops and retail stores: decorative storage jars and candle jars for gift and homeware shelves
- Factories and manufacturers: bulk jars for sauces, relish and salsa filled on a small production line
- Warehouses, distributors and exporters: jars on shrink-wrapped pallets with layer pads for distributors and fillers
- Farms, packhouses and nurseries: jars for farm-stall honey, chutney, jam and dried herbs sold at markets
- Cosmetics, candles and health products: frosted and amber jars for body butter, balms and poured candles
- Households and offices moving: sturdy empty jars for storing screws, spices and small items during a move
Local tips for Cape Town
Common here: export cartons, takeaway containers, courier bags, gift boxes and pallet wrap. Ask each supplier to allow for this: ask for pallet delivery to industrial parks and loading times at the harbour. Suppliers usually deliver from here: suppliers in Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland and Maitland.
Glass Jars usually suits jam, honey, spice and candle makers. Minimum order: from one carton, pallet for best price. Material: clear, amber or frosted glass, metal lids. Delivery: cartons or shrink-wrapped pallets. Locally: winter damp and strong summer winds: keep board dry and wrap pallets securely.
What to include in your request
- Capacity in ml and the shape you want
- Lid type, size and colour
- Hot fill, canning, candle or dry goods
- Quantity and whether you want a full pallet
- Delivery address and when you need it
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Delivery area: Cape Town and surrounds
Packaging suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers on our network deliver in Cape Town and surrounding areas, including Century City, Woodstock, Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland, Claremont, Salt River. Give the suburb or industrial area so the quote can include delivery, and the date you need the stock.