12-Count Molded Pulp Egg Carton

12-Count Molded Pulp Egg Carton for Egg Packaging

King Green Pack (KGP) supplies the 12-count molded pulp egg carton for commercial egg farms, grading and packing stations, distributors, supermarkets, grocery retailers, and private label egg packaging projects. The carton is designed with twelve individual egg compartments arranged in two rows, helping organize and separate eggs during packing, storage, transportation, and retail display.

Made from molded pulp fiber, this lidded egg carton combines individual egg cells, raised separators, an integrated lid, and a front closure area in one practical packaging structure. It is suitable for B2B buyers looking for molded fiber egg packaging for regular production, wholesale distribution, retail channels, and repeat bulk orders.

The 12-count molded pulp egg carton is food-contact compliant and supported by relevant testing documentation. The molded pulp carton itself is recyclable, compostable, and plastic-free, while stacked cartons are packed in thickened PE bags for storage and shipment protection.

For additional capacities, buyers can explore our Molded Pulp Egg Cartons category, including 10-count, 15-count, 20-count, and 30-count lidded egg carton options.

Product Specifications

Key Features of the 12-Count Molded Pulp Egg Carton

Twelve Individual Egg Compartments

The carton contains twelve molded egg cells arranged in two rows of six. Each compartment separates an individual egg from adjacent eggs and helps maintain an organized packing layout during normal handling, storage, distribution, and retail display.

Integrated Lid Design

The attached lid forms a complete lidded egg carton rather than an open egg tray. It helps cover the eggs during handling and provides a practical format for farm packing, wholesale distribution, supermarket display, and consumer transportation.

Closure details and locking performance may vary according to the selected product model. Buyers should confirm the final structure with the KGP sales team before placing a bulk order.

Made from Molded Pulp Fiber

This 12-count molded pulp egg carton is made from molded pulp fiber without emphasizing a specific plant fiber source. The natural pulp surface gives the carton a recognizable molded fiber appearance suitable for farms, egg brands, distributors, retailers, and packaging buyers seeking an alternative to foam or rigid plastic cartons.

Raised Dividers for Egg Separation

The molded dividers between the egg cells help separate individual eggs within the carton. The compartment structure is intended to assist with egg organization and support during normal packaging and transportation conditions.

Because egg dimensions and grading systems vary between markets, buyers should test the carton with their actual eggs before confirming mass production or bulk purchasing.

Food-Contact Compliant Egg Packaging

The carton is suitable for egg packaging applications and is supported by relevant food-contact compliance documentation. Specific reports and testing documents can be confirmed with the sales team according to the buyer’s destination market and project requirements.

Any regulatory wording used on retail packaging should correspond to the actual documents provided for the order and the applicable requirements of the target market.

Compostable Molded Pulp Carton

The molded pulp carton is compostable. Composting conditions, waste collection systems, labeling requirements, and permitted environmental claims may vary by country or region. Buyers should verify local requirements before placing compostability claims on customer-facing packaging.

Recyclable Egg Carton

The pulp fiber carton is recyclable where appropriate collection and recycling systems are available. Actual recyclability depends on local infrastructure, disposal conditions, contamination levels, and regional recycling rules.

Plastic-Free Carton Body

The egg carton itself is made from molded pulp fiber and does not use foam or rigid plastic as the carton material. For bulk packing and shipment protection, nested cartons are packed in thickened transparent PE bags.

Stackable and Nestable Structure

Empty cartons can be nested in stacks before use, helping reduce storage space and support organized handling at farms, egg packing stations, packaging warehouses, and distributor facilities.

Good nesting efficiency is particularly important for B2B buyers because it affects warehouse space, packing efficiency, handling time, and shipment planning.

Suitable for Common 12-Egg Retail Packs

Twelve-count egg packaging is widely used for retail and wholesale egg sales. The familiar capacity can support supermarket products, grocery distribution, farm shops, local markets, branded egg packs, and private label retail programs.

Common Applications

• Commercial egg farms
• Egg grading and packing stations
• Egg wholesalers and distributors
• Supermarkets and grocery retailers
• Farm shops and local food markets
• Private label egg brands
• Food packaging distributors
• Retail twelve-egg packs
• OEM and ODM egg packaging projects
• Domestic and export bulk supply

Why Choose a 12-Count Egg Carton?

A 12-count egg carton provides a familiar packaging format for retail and wholesale egg programs. Its two-row structure gives each egg an individual molded cell while maintaining a compact rectangular carton shape for display, handling, and distribution.

For farms and packing stations, the 12-count format can simplify product planning where a dozen eggs is the standard retail unit. For distributors and retailers, the recognizable capacity can help customers quickly understand the pack quantity.

The correct carton should still be selected according to actual egg size, packing method, retail presentation, closure requirements, storage conditions, and transportation distance.

Buyer Decision Guide

When selecting a 12-count molded pulp egg carton, buyers should consider the complete packaging process rather than comparing unit price alone. Important factors include egg fit, cell depth, divider height, lid alignment, closure performance, nesting efficiency, carton strength, packing quantity, and storage conditions.

Test the Carton with Actual Eggs

Egg sizes and grading standards vary between countries, farms, and product lines. Buyers should test samples using the actual eggs that will be packed. Sample testing helps evaluate egg fit, compartment support, lid clearance, closure alignment, and handling performance.

Confirm the Packing Process

The selected carton should be compatible with the buyer’s manual or automated packing process. Buyers should check how the cartons are separated from the stack, filled, closed, moved, stored, and prepared for distribution.

Evaluate Retail and Branding Requirements

For supermarket and private label projects, buyers may also need to consider label placement, sleeves, stickers, barcodes, printed information, and shelf presentation. Branding options should be confirmed according to the selected model and project quantity.

Confirm Compliance Documents

Food-contact, compostability, and other supporting documents should be reviewed according to the destination market. KGP can coordinate relevant documentation based on the selected product and customer requirements.

Product dimensions, egg-size compatibility, closure details, ventilation design, unit weight, packing quantity, and MOQ can be confirmed with our sales team according to the selected model and order requirements.

Thickened PE Bag Packing

The empty egg cartons are nested in stacks and packed in thickened transparent PE bags. The PE bags help keep each stack grouped and provide additional protection against dust and general warehouse handling during storage and shipment.

This product series does not use an outer paper carton as the standard packing method. The packed PE bags can be prepared for warehouse storage, palletizing, loading, and shipment according to the customer’s order plan.

The quantity packed in each PE bag is not fixed on the product page and should be confirmed with the KGP sales team before production.

Before Confirming Packing, Buyers Should Check:

• Selected 12-count egg carton model
• Required quantity per thickened PE bag
• PE bag thickness or special packing requirements
• Stack height and warehouse handling method
• Palletizing or loading requirements
• External labels or identification requirements
• Destination market and shipping arrangement

OEM, ODM and Private Label Support

KGP supports B2B customers that require more than standard bulk supply. Depending on the project, support may include product selection, sample evaluation, packaging coordination, private label solutions, sleeves, labels, barcodes, and customized packing arrangements.

• OEM molded pulp egg carton projects
• ODM packaging development
• Private label egg packaging
• Retail labels and barcode support
• Paper sleeve coordination
• Thickened PE bag packing
• Sample checking before bulk production
• Repeat production and long-term supply

Exact customization options depend on the selected product structure, order quantity, branding requirements, and production feasibility. All final details should be confirmed with the sales team.

Why Choose KGP as Your Egg Carton Supplier?

• Factory-direct supply: Support for wholesale buyers, distributors, farms, and repeat purchasing programs.
• Multiple carton capacities: Available product range includes 10-count, 12-count, 15-count, 20-count, and 30-count lidded egg cartons.
• Molded pulp fiber material: Natural molded fiber packaging for egg applications.
• Food-contact compliance: Relevant supporting documents are available according to project requirements.
• Compostable and recyclable carton: Suitable for buyers seeking molded pulp packaging alternatives.
• B2B customization: OEM, ODM, private label, label, sleeve, and barcode coordination.
• Bulk packing: Nested carton stacks packed in thickened PE bags.
• Order confirmation: Technical specifications and commercial details are confirmed before production.

Common Mistakes When Buying 12-Count Egg Cartons

• Ordering without testing actual eggs: Egg size differences can affect fit, lid clearance, and closure performance.
• Assuming every 12-count carton is identical: Cell layout, depth, lid shape, locking structure, and dimensions may vary between models.
• Only comparing unit price: Carton strength, nesting efficiency, damage rate, and packing method also affect total purchasing value.
• Ignoring the closure structure: Buyers should confirm that the selected locking design meets their packing and retail requirements.
• Ignoring storage conditions: Molded pulp cartons should be stored in a clean, dry, and ventilated environment.
• Using unsupported environmental claims: Compostability and recycling wording should correspond to available documentation and local rules.
• Not confirming PE bag quantity: Quantity per bag and stack height should be confirmed before production.

FAQ

What is a 12-count molded pulp egg carton?

A 12-count molded pulp egg carton is a lidded pulp fiber package designed to hold twelve eggs in individual molded compartments during packing, storage, transportation, distribution, and retail display.

How are the twelve eggs arranged?

The carton shown uses a two-row layout with six egg compartments in each row, providing twelve individual egg cells in total.

What material is the carton made from?

The carton is made from molded pulp fiber. The product description does not specify a particular plant fiber source.

Is the 12-count molded pulp egg carton food-contact compliant?

Yes. Relevant food-contact compliance documentation is available. Specific reports can be confirmed according to customer requirements and the destination market.

Is the egg carton compostable?

Yes. The molded pulp carton is compostable. Local composting facilities, disposal conditions, labeling requirements, and environmental marketing rules should be confirmed for the target market.

Is the carton recyclable?

The pulp fiber carton is recyclable where suitable collection and recycling systems are available. Buyers should check local recycling requirements before making market-specific claims.

Is the carton completely plastic-free?

The carton body itself is made from molded pulp fiber and is plastic-free. Thickened PE bags are used for bulk packing and shipment protection.

What egg sizes fit this carton?

Egg-size compatibility should be confirmed using the customer’s actual eggs and the selected carton model. Sample testing is recommended before placing a bulk order.

How are the cartons packed?

The empty cartons are nested in stacks and packed in thickened transparent PE bags. The standard packing method does not use an outer paper carton.

How many cartons are packed in each PE bag?

Packing quantity is confirmed with the sales team according to the selected model, stack height, order quantity, and shipping arrangement.

Can KGP provide OEM or private label services?

Yes. KGP supports wholesale, OEM, ODM, private label, labels, sleeves, barcodes, and customized packing coordination for B2B customers.

What is the MOQ?

MOQ is confirmed with the sales team according to the selected product model, customization requirements, production plan, and order quantity.

Can buyers request samples?

Yes. Sample testing is recommended so buyers can evaluate egg fit, lid alignment, locking performance, carton strength, nesting, appearance, and packing suitability before confirming bulk production.

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