packaging cost

[ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ kɔst]
nounpl: packaging costs
custo de embalagem
1. The expense incurred in designing, producing, and preparing packaging materials for a product
The packaging cost for this product accounts for 15% of the total manufacturing expense.
O custo de embalagem deste produto representa 15% da despesa total de fabricação.
2. The financial burden associated with protective and presentational wrapping of goods for sale or shipment
We need to reduce packaging costs without compromising product protection.
Precisamos reduzir os custos de embalagem sem comprometer a proteção do produto.
In Brazil, with its large manufacturing and export sector, packaging cost is a critical concern for businesses. Companies often invest in sustainable packaging solutions to balance cost reduction with environmental responsibility, reflecting growing consumer consciousness about eco-friendly practices. In the USA, packaging cost discussions often emphasize innovation and brand presentation alongside expense management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wrapping costcontainer costpacking expensepackaging expense
Antonyms / Antônimos
packaging revenuepackaging savings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo de embalagem
Standard term used throughout Brazil in business and manufacturing contexts
São Paulo
custo de embalagem / despesa de acondicionamento
Commercial and industrial hub uses both terms interchangeably
Portugal
custo de embalagem / custo de acondicionamento
Portuguese usage is similar to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'acondicionamento' in formal contexts

Related Words

material costproduction costshipping costlogisticssupply chaincost reduction

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut packaging costs
reduce the bottom line on packaging
optimize packaging expenses
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