How Much Does a New Bottle Mould Cost?
A new blow mould is about USD 850 and takes 15–20 days. An injection mould for a cap is USD 1,500–3,000, because the tool is more complex.
The Number, and What It Covers
A blow mould for a bottle body is quoted around USD 850 and 15–20 days. That covers the tool, a trial run and the first samples. An injection mould for a closure costs more — USD 1,500–3,000 — because a cap has more geometry.
When the Mould Is Not Needed
With 3,000+ moulds in stock, most briefs can be matched to an existing shape. Then there is no tooling cost and the minimum stays at 1,000 pcs per colour.
Part Count Before Size
One cavity on a simple blow mould starts around USD 850. An injection mould for a cap starts near 3,700. A four-part assembly lands at 10,000–21,500 for small parts and 16,500–37,000 for medium ones, because each part is its own tool and trial.
A thread that must be unscrewed adds 30–45 % to that part; a mirror polish adds days rather than dollars.
Why Two Quotes Differ
Steel grade, heat treatment, polish and the number of trial shots included. A cheap tool runs fine for 30,000 shots and starts flashing at 80,000 — rational for a one-season launch, false economy for a repeat line.
Ask two questions of any tooling quote: which steel, and how many shots it is expected to run.
Frequently Asked
Is the mould mine?
Yes — the tool belongs to the customer who paid for it.
Can I get the mould moved?
Yes, after the invoices for the tool are settled.
How long does a new shape take in total?
15–20 days for the tool, then 7 days for samples and 25–35 days for production.
Is tooling refundable?
No. It is a one-off, and it belongs to the customer.
Can the tool move to another factory?
Yes, on instruction — it is the customer's property.
Still Deciding?
Send the capacity, neck and quantity — we come back with a price, packing data and lead time within one business day.