Cost per Bottle Calculator for Liquid Products
Quick answer: Cost per bottle = product cost per litre × bottle size + bottle, cap, seal and label + overheads ÷ bottles sold. Packaging often costs more than the liquid in small bottles, so compare bottle sizes: a bigger bottle spreads packaging cost over more product.
Key facts
- Cost = liquid + packaging + overheads per bottle
- Packaging dominates small bottles
- Induction seals stop leaks in transport
- Payback = equipment ÷ monthly profit
Cost per Bottle Calculator
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Packing Line for Liquids
- Wash bottles (or buy them clean).
- Fill accurately with a manual, pneumatic or automatic filler.
- Seal with an induction liner under the cap.
- Label and code every bottle.
Semi Automatic Bottle Washing Machine and Glass Bottle Brushing MachineKSh 110,000
Manual Liquid & Paste Filling MachineKSh 95,000
Pneumatic liquid fillerKSh 350,000
Automatic Linear Liquid Filling MachinesKSh 1,900,000
Automatic Induction Sealing MachinesKSh 260,000
Induction Seal LinersKSh 1,500
Manual Labelling MachineKSh 50,000
Semi-automatic Labeling MachineKSh 337,500
Manual Coding MachinesKSh 25,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Semi Automatic Bottle Washing Machine and Glass Bottle Brushing Machine | KSh 110,000 |
| Manual Liquid & Paste Filling Machine | KSh 95,000 |
| Pneumatic liquid filler | KSh 350,000 |
| Automatic Linear Liquid Filling Machines | KSh 1,900,000 |
| Automatic Induction Sealing Machines | KSh 260,000 |
| Induction Seal Liners | KSh 1,500 |
| Manual Labelling Machine | KSh 50,000 |
| Semi-automatic Labeling Machine | KSh 337,500 |
| Manual Coding Machines | KSh 25,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 4 October 2026).
Machines are supplied through our packaging partner shop, Africa Packaging Solutions, on BuyMoreMall.
Product guides: liquid soap bottling, liquid filling machines, induction vs heat sealing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the cost per bottle of liquid soap?
Ingredient cost per litre × bottle size, plus packaging, plus overheads per bottle.
What machine do I need to bottle liquid soap or juice?
A liquid filler, a cap sealer (induction for leak-proofing), a labeller and a coder.
Why do my bottles leak in transport?
Caps without an induction seal or not tightened evenly; induction sealing fixes most leaks.