When sourcing paint-by-number kits from China, wholesale prices vary based on factors like size, quality, order quantity (MOQ), and customization. Here's a breakdown of typical pricing and sourcing insights:
mainland-China factory for paint-by-number kits in 2025 Q4, FOB Shenzhen or Ningbo.
All prices are in US dollars per set, based on today’s RMB→USD rate (≈7.2) and normal grade materials (FSC paper, non-toxic acrylic, 3 nylon brushes, color reference sheet).
Use the table to sanity-check offers on Alibaba, 1688.com, or at the Canton Fair.
- Reference specs
- Linen-textured cotton canvas, 320 g/m²
- Acrylic paints pre-mixed in numbered pots (24 colors typical)
- 3 synthetic brushes (small, medium, flat)
- Paper color key, wall-hanging kit, shrink-wrap + color sleeve
- Individual set weight: 250–450 g (depends on size)
- Certifications: EN-71-1/2/3, ASTM-D4236, CPSIA, FSC, CE, MSDS on request
- Factory gate price – FOB China
| Canvas size (cm) | Frame? | MOQ 100 | MOQ 500 | MOQ 2 000 | MOQ 5 000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 × 25 | No | $2.05 | $1.75 | $1.55 | $1.35 |
| 30 × 40 | No | $2.55 | $2.25 | $1.95 | $1.65 |
| 30 × 40 | Yes | $3.35 | $2.95 | $2.65 | $2.25 |
| 40 × 50 | No | $3.05 | $2.75 | $2.45 | $2.05 |
| 40 × 50 | Yes | $4.15 | $3.65 | $3.15 | $2.75 |
| 50 × 65 | No | $4.25 | $3.85 | $3.35 | $2.95 |
| 60 × 80 | Yes | $6.80 | $6.20 | $5.60 | $4.90 |
Prices valid December 2025; include plain kraft-mailer box & English sleeve.
Add $0.35/set for a full-color retail gift box or $0.15/set for a linen-tube package.
- Optional add-ons (per set)
| Add-on | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Custom sleeve (4C print) | $0.18 |
| Photo-to-paint service | $0.40 |
| Extra 6-color pots | $0.12 |
| Wooden frame DIY kit | $0.65 |
| Individual bubble bag | $0.09 |
| Amazon FNSKU sticker | $0.03 |
| Palletizing / shrink wrap | $7.00 per master carton (≈36 sets) |
- Shipping snapshot (December 2025)
- Sea LCL to LA: $78/m³ (≈ $0.45 per 30×40 cm set)
- Sea FCL 40’HQ: $1,950 to LA / $2,150 to Hamburg (fits ≈ 19 000 pcs 30×40 unframed)
- Air DDP to US door: $4.90/kg (≈ $1.90 per set) – only for rush restocks.
- 30-second negotiation checklist
- Ask for detailed BOM—some factories swap 250 g canvas for 180 g below $2.
- Specify paint volume: 3 mL × 24 is standard; 2 mL saves them $0.12 and dries out faster.
- Confirm brush quality—nylon vs. pony-hair vs. “two-piece” handle (snaps easily).
- Put 100 % FOB, 30 % deposit, 70 % against BL in the contract; walk away if they want >40 % deposit.
- Always order a pre-production sample; courier cost is <$45 and saves headaches later.
- Bottom line
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If you are quoted >$3.50 for a plain 30×40 cm unframed kit at 1 000 pcs, keep searching—there are >200 active suppliers in Shenzhen, Yiwu, and Shantou that will do $2.20–$2.45 without blinking.