Planning Your First Tin Order: Sizes, Quantities and Artwork

Ordering tins for the first time can feel complicated: sizes, minimum quantities, artwork and delivery all need to line up. This guide walks you through what to decide before you place an order, so it goes smoothly.

1. Pick the size from your fill

Start with how much product goes in each pack, then choose the tin size with a little headroom. We make round tins in 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 Ltr and 4 Ltr, and rectangular tins in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 Ltr and 5 Ltr. If you can, test-fill a sample tin with your actual product before you order in bulk.

2. Decide plain or printed

Plain tins are quicker to arrange and have lower minimum quantities. Printed tins carry your brand directly on the metal but need artwork and a print set-up. Many brands start plain with a label and move to printed tins once volumes grow.

3. Check the minimum quantity

Every size has a minimum order quantity (MOQ). Plain tins start at 500 or 1,000 tins depending on size. Printed tins start at 1,000 to 3,000 tins. The MOQ for each size is shown on its product page, and the cart will not let you order below it.

4. Prepare your artwork early

For printed tins, artwork is usually what takes longest. Have your final design, brand colours and any legal text ready, and allow time to review and approve the proof. Changes after approval mean a new set-up.

5. Plan storage and delivery

Tins are shipped on pallets, and empty tins take up a lot of space. Check that you have room to receive and store them. If you sell seasonally, ask about splitting the order across deliveries.

Ready to start?

Compare sizes, rates and minimum quantities on our tin containers page and order directly, or contact our sales team for custom sizes, special prints or larger volumes.