Phoning around for paper bags 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 packaging suppliers and wholesalers who serve Cape Town and nearby areas of Western Cape. They quote on stock, lead time, delivery and price.
Paper Bags in Cape Town
Paper bag suppliers serving Cape Town stock plain kraft and white bags for shops and takeaways, and printers in Western Cape make branded carriers in bulk. Give your bag size and quantity so quotes include delivery.
Want to know more first? Our paper bags 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 paper bags requests in the area come from:
- Online shops and ecommerce: kraft bags and inserts for gift orders, thank-you items and local delivery
- Restaurants, takeaways and food producers: SOS, flat and greaseproof bags for bread, chips, pastries and takeaway meals
- Shops and retail stores: carrier bags with handles for clothes, gifts and homeware at the till
- Factories and manufacturers: heavy duty paper bags for packing hardware, spices and dry ingredients
- Warehouses, distributors and exporters: bundled bags in cartons stored flat to save warehouse space
- Farms, packhouses and nurseries: paper bags for produce, nuts, seed and farm stall sales at markets
- Cosmetics, candles and health products: small branded bags for soaps, candles and boutique skincare purchases
- Households and offices moving: paper bags for packing small items, shoes and linen, and keeping them sorted
Local tips for Cape Town
In demand in Cape Town: export cartons, takeaway containers, courier bags, gift boxes and pallet wrap. Suppliers: suppliers in Epping, Montague Gardens, Paarden Eiland and Maitland. A useful tip: ask for pallet delivery to industrial parks and loading times at the harbour.
Paper Bags usually suits takeaways, bakeries, boutiques, markets. Minimum order: from a pack of 100, printed 1,000. Material: brown or white kraft, greaseproof. Delivery: delivered by courier or on a pallet. Locally: winter damp and strong summer winds: keep board dry and wrap pallets securely.
What to include in your request
- Bag type: SOS, flat or carrier
- Width x gusset x height in mm
- Paper weight (gsm) and colour
- Plain or printed, number of colours
- Quantity and delivery address
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.