10/12 Cavity Egg Tray with Lid | Bulk Molded Pulp Egg Cartons Exporter
Export-quality 10 & 12 cavity molded pulp egg trays with lid. Biodegradable, stackable, custom branding available. Get bulk pricing from India’s trusted manufacturer.
10/12 Cavity Egg Tray with Lid — Versatile Retail & Bulk Packaging
The 10/12 cavity egg tray with lid is one of the most widely used molded pulp egg carton formats globally, striking a balance between retail shelf convenience and bulk-buying value. Aavadh Exports manufactures both 10-cell and 12-cell configurations with attached or separate lids, supplying supermarkets, egg processing units, distributors, and food service operators across international markets.
This dozen-and-near-dozen format aligns with standard consumer purchasing habits in most Western and Middle Eastern markets, where “a dozen eggs” remains the default household purchase unit — making it a dependable, high-turnover SKU for any egg brand or private-label program.
Product Overview
Our 10/12 cavity trays are molded from recycled or virgin paper pulp using wet-pressed or thermoformed manufacturing, producing a carton that’s rigid enough to protect eggs through handling and transit, yet lightweight enough to minimize shipping costs. The lid — whether hinged or separate — locks securely over the base to prevent shifting, moisture ingress, and contamination during storage and distribution.
Typical Specifications
Attribute | Detail |
Capacity | 10 or 12 eggs (specify at order) |
Material | Recycled paper pulp / virgin kraft pulp blend |
Style | Hinged lid, snap-fit lid, or separate lid-and-base |
Color | Natural grey/brown standard; custom colors available |
Compatible egg sizes | Small to jumbo, mold customizable |
Stackability | Fully nestable and stackable |
Certifications | FSSAI, ISO 9001, compostability documentation available |
Custom branding | Embossing, printing, private label options |
Product Specification
Why Buyers Choose This Format
- Matches global consumer purchasing habits. The dozen-egg format is the standard retail unit in the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and much of the Middle East, making 10/12 cavity trays the highest-velocity SKU for most grocery and retail buyers.
- Balanced protection-to-cost ratio. Compared to smaller trays, the 10/12 format spreads packaging material cost across more units, improving your per-egg packaging economics without sacrificing individual cavity protection.
- Strong stacking performance. Designed for warehouse and retail shelf stacking, these trays maintain structural integrity even when palletized multiple layers high — reducing damage claims during long-distance export shipping.
- Sustainability compliance. As plastic egg carton bans and restrictions expand (notably under EU Single-Use Plastics rules and various US state-level packaging laws), molded pulp in this widely-purchased format helps distributors and retailers transition compliant SKUs at scale.
- Private label flexibility. Because this is a high-volume SKU, it’s often the first product line brands choose to customize with printed branding, making it a natural entry point for private-label packaging programs.
Who This Product Is For
- Supermarket chains and grocery distributors stocking standard dozen-egg cartons under house or private-label brands.
- Egg grading and processing units packaging output for wholesale and retail distribution.
- Food service and hospitality buyers purchasing in dozen-count formats for kitchen and catering use.
- Import/export trading companies sourcing standardized packaging for resale to regional distributors.
- E-commerce grocery platforms needing damage-resistant packaging for direct-to-consumer egg delivery.
Export & Import Considerations for Global Buyers
Aavadh Exports ships 10/12 cavity egg trays on FOB, CIF, and EXW terms to buyers throughout North America, Europe, the GCC region, and Southeast Asia. Considerations for international buyers include:
- Volume-based pricing tiers: As one of our highest-demand SKUs, this format typically offers the most competitive per-unit pricing at scale — ask about tiered pricing for container-load orders.
- Regulatory documentation: We provide certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, fumigation certificates, and compliance documentation aligned with your destination country’s import requirements.
- Packaging for freight: Trays are nested and palletized for optimal container utilization, with moisture-protective outer packaging for ocean freight shipments.
- Lead times: Standard (non-custom) orders generally ship faster than fully custom-tooled or printed designs — plan tooling lead time into your sourcing timeline if branding is required.
Customization Options
- Cavity count — choose 10-cell or 12-cell configuration based on your target market’s standard
- Color and finish — natural, dyed, or printed pulp finishes
- Branding — custom logos, embossing, or full-color printing for private-label programs
- Lid mechanism — hinged, snap-fit, or two-piece designs
- Material composition — recycled, virgin, or hybrid pulp blends based on strength and cost targets
FAQs
What's the difference between the 10-cavity and 12-cavity versions?
Both use the same manufacturing process and materials; the difference is cavity count and overall tray dimensions. Market preference varies by region — many Middle Eastern and some European markets prefer 10-egg formats, while US, UK, and most global markets default to 12 (one dozen).
Can I order a mix of both configurations in one container?
Yes, mixed-SKU container loads are possible. Speak with our export team about consolidating multiple tray formats into a single shipment to optimize your minimum order requirements.
Is custom printing available on this format?
Yes. As our highest-volume SKU, this format is well-suited for cost-effective custom printing and private-label branding at scale.
Do you provide samples before bulk ordering?
Yes, sample requests are available for serious buyers evaluating quality, print finish, and structural performance before committing to a bulk purchase order.
What packaging protects the trays during ocean freight?
Trays are compressed, banded, and palletized with protective outer wrapping to prevent moisture damage and crushing during transit — engineered specifically for long-distance export shipping.
Sustainable Paper Pulp Egg Trays for Global Markets
Ready to source 10/12 cavity egg trays with lid for your market? Contact Aavadh Exports for bulk pricing, sample requests, and export documentation support tailored to your import destination.