Molded Pulp (Recycled Paper Fiber)
Best for high-volume counters and delivery. As a molded pulp cup holder, its thick walls absorb knocks and dampen vibration. Trays nest tightly for compact storage.
Paper Cup Carriers for Coffee, Takeaway and Delivery
Cup carriers that keep two or four drinks upright from the counter to the customer's door. Choose molded-pulp trays for fast handoff, or carriers with handles for walk-away orders.
- ✓2-cup and 4-cup formats, plus custom sizes
- ✓Molded pulp, sugarcane bagasse, kraft paperboard and corrugated options
- ✓Logo printing on carrier sides or handles
- ✓Export cartons and mixed-container loading
- ✓Matched to your cups, lids and paper bags
Wholesale Paper Cup Carrier Product Range
Three carrier families covering every drink handoff: from walk-away handle totes to counter-ready trays. All formats support custom logo printing and export packing.
Wholesale Cup Carriers with Handle
Upright totes with a built-in handle, for customers who walk or drive away with their drinks. Each kraft cup carrier with handle folds flat for storage and opens in seconds at the counter.
Single Drink Carrier with Handle
A compact one-cup tote for solo orders: coffee to go with one hand free. One-hand carry design, stable flat base, snug well keeps the cup upright.
2-Cup Drink Carrier with Handle
The everyday two-drink carrier with a sturdy handle for walk-away customers. Separated wells, reinforced handle, flat-packed for storage.
4-Cup Drink Carrier with Handle
Four drinks by the handle: built for office coffee runs and family orders. Wide handle spreads weight, rigid walls prevent tipping.
4-Cup Folding Drink Carrier
A takeaway drink carrier that folds flat for storage and opens in seconds at the counter. Locking folds hold shape when loaded.
Wholesale Cup Carriers with Tray
A coffee cup tray combines cup wells with a flat surface for drinks, snacks and small food items in one unit. The wide, stable base keeps everything organized and reduces shifting during transport.
Single Cup Carrier with Tray
One cup plus a flat section for a pastry or snack: the solo breakfast combo. One-hand carry for drink-and-food combos.
2-Cup Carrier with Food Tray
Two drinks and food in one hand: made for combo meals and delivery bundles. Balanced layout prevents tipping.
4-Cup Carrier with Tray
Four cup wells plus tray space: the whole group order in a single carry. Sturdy base for safe transport.
Wholesale Standard Cup Carriers
Molded cup wells that hold two or four cups securely in place. Lightweight yet supportive for everyday takeaway: a practical balance of strength and convenience. Trays nest tightly for storage.
2-Cup Drink Cup Holder
A nesting 2-cup pulp tray: the fastest handoff at a busy counter. Molded wells grip cups without jamming.
4-Cup Drink Cup Holder
The standard 4-cup molded tray: stable, stackable, ready for high volume. Thick walls dampen vibration in transit.
4-Cup Large-Well Drink Cup Holder
Extra-wide wells for large iced cups and oversized drinks. Heavy-duty build with secure grip on bigger cup bases.
One Supplier for Your Complete Beverage Program
Why bundle with EcoLeaderPack
Carriers rarely travel alone. Most buyers order them with paper cups, cup lids, sleeves and paper bags: and juggling four suppliers for one drink order wastes time. We quote the full beverage set as a single program for coffee chains, bubble-tea brands, delivery kitchens, caterers, packaging distributors and importers.
- One quotation, one contact. A single sales contact covers cups, lids, sleeves, carriers and paper bags: no chasing four factories for prices, samples and lead times.
- Fit-checked as a set. Carrier wells matched to your cup base diameter and lid profile before production, so everything arrives ready to work together.
- One shipment, lower freight. All items packed into the same export cartons and loaded in one container: mixed loading spreads the freight cost instead of paying for half-empty cartons.
- Consistent branding. The same logo artwork and print colors applied across cups, sleeves, carriers and bags, so the whole set looks like one brand.
Wholesale Cup Carrier Material Options
Four material bases covering cost, performance and sustainability goals: from high-volume pulp trays to branded kraft totes.
Sugarcane Bagasse (Molded)
Best for compostable, premium-look programs. Smoother and stiffer than standard pulp, handles condensation better. See our bagasse tableware line for matching items.
Kraft Paperboard
Best for handle carriers and branded totes. Tear-resistant and foldable, with a smooth surface that takes logos crisply.
Corrugated Board
Best for heavier drinks and long delivery runs: a reliable cup holder for delivery. Fluted structure stays rigid under full 4-cup loads.
How to Choose the Right Wholesale Cup Carrier
Five checks wholesale buyers run before placing a cup carrier order.
- Count the typical order. If most orders are 1–2 drinks, a 2-cup tray covers them. Office runs and family orders need 4 cups. Don't over-size, because empty wells let cups tip.
- Measure the cup base, not the rim. The well has to grip the lower part of the cup. Send your cup's base diameter and height, and tell us which lid you use.
- Hand-off or walk-away? Trays suit counter and drive-thru service where drinks then go into a bag. Handle carriers suit customers carrying drinks by hand.
- Plan for cold drinks. Iced drinks sweat. Ask for a moisture-resistant grade if your menu is mostly cold or deliveries take a long time.
- Check storage space. Nesting pulp trays take far less shelf space than pre-assembled totes. Flat-packed kraft carriers fold open in seconds.
What Makes a Good Cup Carrier for Foodservice Businesses
Six things we check on every carrier before it ships.
Holds its shape when full.
No sagging bottom and no torn handle under a full load. Each configuration is checked with its largest recommended cup filled with liquid: the carrier stays rigid instead of bending or collapsing.
Grips without jamming.
Cups sit firmly but lift out easily. Wells grip the cup's lower wall with enough friction to stop wobbling, but not so tight that staff have to yank cups out during a rush.
Copes with condensation.
Stays stiff when cold cups sweat. Good fiber stays rigid instead of going soft and soggy on long delivery runs: so the carrier, hands and car seats stay dry.
Comfortable to carry.
Handles spread the weight across the hand. A well-placed handle distributes two or four full drinks evenly, with no digging into fingers on a long walk.
Fast to use.
Ready straight from the stack, or folds open in one motion. Nesting pulp trays lift straight off the stack: no assembly, no slowing down the queue.
Easy to dispose of.
Paper-based fiber goes into the recycling or compost stream, depending on local facilities. Single-material fiber keeps end-of-life simple: no separating layers.
Wholesale Cup Carrier Specifications
| Configuration | Hole / Cavity Diameter | Standard Dimensions (L × W × H) | Material Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Cell Compact Tray | 65–75 mm | 215 × 110 × 45 mm | Molded Pulp / Bagasse |
| 2-Cell Handle Tote | 70–80 mm | 175 × 80 × 225 mm | Kraft / Corrugated |
| 4-Cell Standard Tray | 65–75 mm | 215 × 215 × 45 mm | Molded Pulp / Bagasse |
| 4-Cell Large-Hole Tray | 80–95 mm | 240 × 240 × 50 mm | Heavy-Duty Pulp |
| 4-Cell Folding Carrier | 70–85 mm | 180 × 180 × 240 mm | Kraft Cardboard |
Configuration2-Cell Compact Tray
Hole / Cavity Diameter65–75 mm
Standard Dimensions (L × W × H)215 × 110 × 45 mm
Material OptionsMolded Pulp / Bagasse
Configuration2-Cell Handle Tote
Hole / Cavity Diameter70–80 mm
Standard Dimensions (L × W × H)175 × 80 × 225 mm
Material OptionsKraft / Corrugated
Configuration4-Cell Standard Tray
Hole / Cavity Diameter65–75 mm
Standard Dimensions (L × W × H)215 × 215 × 45 mm
Material OptionsMolded Pulp / Bagasse
Configuration4-Cell Large-Hole Tray
Hole / Cavity Diameter80–95 mm
Standard Dimensions (L × W × H)240 × 240 × 50 mm
Material OptionsHeavy-Duty Pulp
Configuration4-Cell Folding Carrier
Hole / Cavity Diameter70–85 mm
Standard Dimensions (L × W × H)180 × 180 × 240 mm
Material OptionsKraft Cardboard
What the numbers mean
Cavity diameter: the cup base sizes each well holds securely. Measure the base of your cup, not the rim: the well grips the lower wall, so base diameter is what determines fit. Our five standard configurations cover 65 mm espresso cups through 95 mm large iced drinks. Need bigger, like 1 L jugs or non-round cups? We can open a bespoke mold matched to your exact cup profile.
Load capacity: every configuration is tested with its largest recommended cup filled to the top: no collapsed bottoms, no torn handles, no tipping on a flat surface. Handle totes are checked under a full walking load; trays are checked for stacking stability. If your menu runs heavy (large iced drinks, multiple 32 oz cups), tell us and we will recommend the reinforced grade.
Storage: molded pulp trays nest tightly, so a case of 500 takes a fraction of the shelf space of rigid alternatives. Kraft and corrugated carriers ship flat-packed to cut freight costs, then fold open in seconds at the counter with no tools or assembly. Tell us your warehouse constraints and we will recommend the format with the best space-to-speed ratio.
Wholesale Cup Carriers for Every Drink Business
One carrier format rarely serves every channel. Match the carrier to where the drinks are going, not just how many there are.
- Coffee Shops and Tea Bars: hand over four lattes in one move during the morning rush.
- Delivery and Ghost Kitchens: keeps drinks upright inside delivery bags and stops lids popping off on the way.
- Office and Corporate Catering: group orders arrive together, without a stack of loose cups.
- Events, Stadiums and Food Trucks: lets guests carry several drinks back to their seats with one hand.
Custom OEM/ODM Solutions for Disposable Cup Carriers
From structural engineering to visual branding, custom carriers are built around your cups, your order volumes and your brand. Tell us the cup sizes you serve and where the carriers will be used: we will recommend a configuration to match.
1. Dimensional and Structural Customization
Bespoke layouts for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 cups, built around your actual cup dimensions: not a generic template. Hybrid tray designs add snack or side-item sections for combo meals; precision cavity fitting grips non-standard cup shapes, from tapered bubble-tea cups to wide iced-drink bases. Send your cup base diameter, height and lid type, and we return a structural drawing for approval before sampling.
2. Material Customization
Natural recycled pulp for high-volume, cost-driven programs; white sugarcane bagasse for a premium compostable look with better condensation resistance; reinforced kraft or corrugated board for heavy-duty handle carriers and long delivery runs. Each material is matched to your cost target, performance needs and sustainability claims: and all options are single-material fiber for simple recycling or composting.
3. Logo and Branding
A custom printed cup carrier turns every order into a moving billboard. Your logo, brand colors and tagline printed on handle panels, carrier sides or tray surfaces: crisp on kraft, bold on white bagasse. Send AI or PDF artwork and we return a print proof for sign-off; Pantone matching available for brand consistency across cups, sleeves and bags. Custom printing starts at 50,000 pcs per design.
4. Packing
Pcs per carton set to your warehouse and container plan: nested trays for density, flat-packed carriers to cut freight. Custom carton marks, barcodes, SKU labels and distributor-ready outer packaging included. Mixed-container loading with your cups, lids and bags keeps everything in one shipment.
How It Works: Ordering Wholesale Cup Carriers
- Send your requirementsCarrier format, quantity, destination, plus your cup base diameter, height and lid type. Add your logo in AI / PDF if you want printing.
- Samples and fit checkWe send stock samples to test with your own cups — check the well grip, handle comfort and your heaviest full drink.
- ProductionRuns to the approved sample, with fit and print checks along the way. Logo placement matched against your artwork.
- Packing and shippingExport cartons, with carriers packed alongside your cups, lids and bags in one shipment.
Quality Checks for Bulk Orders
Five checks every bulk order passes before the cartons are sealed.
- Filled-load test: each configuration carries its largest recommended cup filled with liquid, with no bottom collapse or handle tear.
- Well-fit check: cavity size verified against your own cups using samples, so cups sit snug without wobbling.
- Material check on arrival: incoming paper fiber, board and inks checked for consistency before production.
- In-process checks: molding and forming monitored through the run; print color and placement checked against your artwork.
- Pre-shipment check: finished carriers spot-checked for dimensions, appearance and pcs per carton.
FAQs About Wholesale Cup Carriers
Stock cup carriers start at 10,000 pcs per item or size. Custom-printed carriers start at 50,000 pcs per design. New structures or molds are quoted per project, so send your target quantity and we will confirm what is possible.
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