Pet ownership keeps climbing in the US and EU, and buyers want to take their dogs and cats everywhere — which makes pet carrier bags one of the steadiest high-margin accessory categories for importers, Amazon sellers and pet boutiques. This guide covers the types, materials, MOQs, pricing and QC you need before placing a wholesale order from a China factory.
Unlike fashion handbags that follow seasonal trends, pet carriers sell year-round. They sit at the intersection of profitable bag niches and the fast-growing pet-care market. Margins are healthy because the functional hardware (zippers, buckles, mesh) is inexpensive relative to the retail price pet owners will pay for a "cute and safe" carrier. For a small-batch manufacturer like JINMAN, minimum runs of 300 pieces let a new brand test the category without heavy inventory risk.
| Type | Best for | Price range (ex-factory) |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-sided tote carrier | Short trips, vet visits | US$4.5–8.5 |
| Backpack carrier | Hiking, cycling, city transit | US$9–18 |
| Sling / shoulder carrier | Small dogs & cats, hands-free | US$6–12 |
| Hard-shell airline carrier | Air travel, long distance | US$12–22 |
| Expandable / 2-in-1 carrier | Premium retail, more room | US$10–20 |
Stock designs from Yiwu start around 50–200 pieces per color. Custom Yiwu-sourced OEM with your logo typically begins at 300–500 pieces per style. Expect ex-factory prices of US$4.5–8.5 for basic soft carriers and US$9–22 for structured or hard-shell models. Air-freight restocks work well for this category because units are light — pair it with the Amazon seller sourcing playbook for fast replenishment.
Most factories support woven labels, embroidery and custom hang-tags at 300+ pieces. If you plan to sell on Shopify or TikTok Shop, ask for a scannable barcode polybag so fulfilment is turnkey. A backpack specialist can adapt an existing pet-backpack mold to your colorway in 2–3 weeks.
Yiwu's wholesale market has hundreds of pet-accessory booths. The faster route is to work with a factory that already produces carriers and can show you 10–20 reference molds. Time your first order with our seasonal buying calendar — place spring orders by January and holiday gift carriers by August to catch Q4 demand.
For stock designs most Yiwu and Guangzhou factories accept 50–200 pieces per style and color. Custom OEM with your logo or a new shape usually starts at 300–500 pieces per design.
A PVC-coated 600D Oxford polyester shell with tear-resistant mesh windows and a padded base is the industry standard. It passes most airline under-seat size limits and survives repeated use.
Small soft-sided carriers land at roughly US$4.5–8.5 ex-factory; padded backpack carriers and hard-shell models run US$9–22 depending on structure, hardware and certification.
There is no single global mandatory standard, but EU REACH and US CPSIA limits on heavy metals and phthalates apply to consumer goods, including pet products. Request a material test report for the EU or US market.
Yes. Logo embroidery or woven labels, custom colors and hang-tags are standard. A small-batch manufacturer can support 300+ piece runs with a woven label and polybag with your barcode.
Yiwu Jinman Bags is a small-batch manufacturer supporting 300-piece OEM runs, REACH/CPSIA-compliant materials and global shipping. Message us on WhatsApp for a carrier catalog and a quote.