A free 2026 cost breakdown — what goes into the factory price, ex-factory ranges by bag type, and the retail markup brands use to price for profit. Plan your wholesale margin before you order.
| Component | Share of cost (typical) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Body material | 30% – 45% | PU/leather/canvas/nylon — the biggest driver |
| Labor (cut + sew) | 20% – 30% | Higher for structured / detailed styles |
| Hardware (zipper, logo) | 8% – 18% | Branded/metal hardware adds cost |
| Printing / embossing | 3% – 8% | Logo, foil, screen print |
| Lining & padding | 5% – 10% | Quality lining improves perceived value |
| Packaging | 3% – 6% | Dust bag, box, hangtag |
| Factory overhead & margin | 10% – 15% | MOQ, sampling, QC |
| Bag type | PU / synthetic | Canvas / nylon | Genuine leather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tote bag | $3 – $7 | $2.5 – $6 | $15 – $35 |
| Shoulder / crossbody | $4 – $9 | $3 – $7 | $18 – $40 |
| Clutch / mini | $3 – $6 | $2.5 – $5 | $14 – $30 |
| Backpack | $5 – $12 | $4 – $10 | $25 – $55 |
| Wallet / pouch | $1.5 – $4 | $1.5 – $3.5 | $8 – $20 |
A simple margin model for a $6 PU tote:
For DDP shipping (duties & taxes prepaid by us), the landed number is fixed and predictable — see our US & Europe and Gulf programs.
Yes. Per-unit cost drops as MOQ rises because cutting and setup spread over more pieces. Our tiered pricing kicks in from ~100 pcs and improves at 500 / 1000+.
A logo by screen print or emboss is low-cost (cents to ~$0.5/pc). Metal logo plates and custom hardware add more but lift perceived value and justify higher retail.
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