Repackaging Business Calculator: Cost per Pack and Profit
Quick answer: Cost per pack = product (bulk price per kg × pack weight, plus loss) + pouch, label and code + overheads ÷ packs sold. Profit per pack × packs per month gives monthly profit. Accurate weighing matters: overfilling every pack by a few grams quietly eats the margin.
Key facts
- Cost = product + packaging + overheads per pack
- Giveaway (overfill) eats margin
- Payback = equipment ÷ monthly profit
- KEBS and labelling rules apply to branded food
Repackaging Calculator
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Equipment by Scale
| Scale | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Starting out | Accurate scale, hand or foot sealer, coding stamp |
| Growing | Band sealer that codes as it seals, nitrogen-flush sealer for snacks and coffee |
| Factory | Automatic powder or granule packing machine (VFFS) |
Hand Operated Sealing Machines(10cm)KSh 7,000
Plastic Bag Manual Heat Sealing Machine Mylar Bag Vacuum SealerKSh 17,000
Foot Operated SealersKSh 90,000
Solid-Ink coding Band Sealer KPL-FRD-1000KSh 170,000
Nitrogen flushing continuous sealing machine KPL-FRQM-980CDKSh 290,000
Batch Coding StampKSh 36,000
Semi-Automatic Bag Stitching MachinesKSh 50,000
VFFS -P series Automatic Powder Packing MachineKSh 3,480,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Hand Operated Sealing Machines(10cm) | KSh 7,000 |
| Plastic Bag Manual Heat Sealing Machine Mylar Bag Vacuum Sealer | KSh 17,000 |
| Foot Operated Sealers | KSh 90,000 |
| Solid-Ink coding Band Sealer KPL-FRD-1000 | KSh 170,000 |
| Nitrogen flushing continuous sealing machine KPL-FRQM-980CD | KSh 290,000 |
| Batch Coding Stamp | KSh 36,000 |
| Semi-Automatic Bag Stitching Machines | KSh 50,000 |
| VFFS -P series Automatic Powder Packing Machine | KSh 3,480,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 4 October 2026).
Machines are supplied through our packaging partner shop, Africa Packaging Solutions, on BuyMoreMall.
Approvals and Labels
Branded food packs need KEBS certification and full labels (name, net weight, batch, dates, your details). See flour and spice packing and bag sealing machines.
Frequently asked questions
Is repackaging business profitable in Kenya?
It can be with good bulk prices, accurate weighing and steady shop orders; check with the calculator.
What machines do I need to repackage sugar or rice?
An accurate scale, a heat sealer and a coder to start; an automatic packing machine at factory scale.
Do I need KEBS to repackage food?
Yes, branded packaged food needs KEBS certification and proper labels.