Lead times · Updated October 2026
Custom Coffee Bag Lead Times: Production and Shipping
Digital printed coffee bags ship in 7–10 business days after artwork approval.
Roasters including MixCoffeeBeans and Cold Creek Coffee print with Packluma.
- Rotogravure productionRotogravure stand-up pouches take 7–10 business days, and rotogravure flat bottom bags take 15–25 business days.
- Over 20,000 bagsOrders above 20,000 bags take about 10 days longer.
- Air freightAir freight to the US takes about 8–10 days and to Australia about 7–10 days.
- Sea freightSea freight takes about 3–4 weeks to the US West Coast, 5–7 weeks to the US East Coast and 4–5 weeks to Australia.
- Typical digital order to the USA typical digital order to the US by air arrives in about 17–24 days after artwork approval.
- Air or seaSmall orders ship by air, and large orders can ship by sea.
Timeline
Coffee bag order timeline, from first contact to delivery
- Quote and mockupWithin 24 hoursWe send a price and a free design mockup within 24 hours of your request.
- Printed samples (optional)About 7–10 daysPrinted samples take about 7–10 days to make and cost about $60–$100 per bag size, plus courier. Sample fees are not credited against a bulk order.
- Artwork approvalSet by youThe production clock starts when you approve the artwork, so a quick approval saves the most time.
- First-bag photo checkBefore mass productionWe photograph the first bag with a ruler on its width, height, side gusset and bottom, plus close-ups of the zipper and valve. Mass production starts after you confirm.
- Production7–25 business daysDigital printing takes 7–10 business days. Rotogravure stand-up pouches take 7–10 business days and rotogravure flat bottom bags take 15–25 business days. Orders above 20,000 bags take about 10 days longer.
- Photos and videoBefore shippingWe send photos and a video of the finished bags before they ship.
- Transit7 days to 7 weeksAir freight takes about 7–10 days and sea freight takes about 3–7 weeks, depending on the destination. See the transit table below.
Production
Production time by printing method and bag style
| Printing | Bag style | After artwork approval |
|---|---|---|
| Digital printing | Flat bottom bags and stand-up pouches | 7–10 business days |
| Rotogravure printing | Stand-up pouches | 7–10 business days |
| Rotogravure printing | Flat bottom bags | 15–25 business days |
| Any method, orders above 20,000 bags | Any bag style | About 10 days longer |
Digital printing starts at 500 bags per design and rotogravure at 10,000. See coffee bag printing and custom coffee bag cost.
Shipping
Transit time by destination
Small orders ship by air. Large orders can ship by sea. Our quoted prices include shipping.
| Destination | Air freight | Sea freight |
|---|---|---|
| United States | About 8–10 days | West Coast about 3–4 weeks, East Coast about 5–7 weeks |
| Australia | About 7–10 days | About 4–5 weeks |
| Canada | Quoted per order | Quoted per order |
| European Union | Quoted per order | Quoted per order |
Transit starts when the finished bags leave the factory. Canada and EU transit times are quoted per order.
Example: digital order to the US by air
- Production: 7–10 business days is about 9–14 calendar days.
- Air freight to the US: about 8–10 days.
- Total: 9 + 8 = 17 days at the short end and 14 + 10 = 24 days at the long end.
- A typical digital order to the US by air arrives about 17–24 days after artwork approval, or roughly 2.5–3.5 weeks.
- The quote, the optional printed samples (about 7–10 days) and your artwork approval come before this clock starts.
How to get your bags sooner
- Choose digital printing, which ships in 7–10 business days after artwork approval.
- Approve the mockup and the artwork quickly, because production starts when the artwork is approved.
- Choose stand-up pouches if you plan to print by rotogravure, because they take 7–10 business days against 15–25 business days for flat bottom bags.
- Keep an order at or under 20,000 bags, because orders above 20,000 bags take about 10 days longer.
- Ship small orders by air, which takes about 7–10 days.
Choose your bag
Lead times for each bag style
Compare flat bottom coffee bags, stand-up coffee pouches, kraft coffee bags and coffee bags with valve. Planning a bigger run? See wholesale coffee bags and pricing.
Get your delivery date with your quote
Send your bag style, size, quantity and destination. We reply within 24 hours with a price, a free design mockup and the timing for your order.
FAQ
Coffee bag lead time FAQ
How long do custom coffee bags take to make?
Digital printed bags ship in 7–10 business days after artwork approval. Rotogravure stand-up pouches take 7–10 business days and rotogravure flat bottom bags take 15–25 business days. Orders above 20,000 bags take about 10 days longer.
How long does shipping take to the US?
Air freight to the US takes about 8–10 days. Sea freight takes about 3–4 weeks to the US West Coast and about 5–7 weeks to the US East Coast.
How long does shipping take to Australia?
Air freight to Australia takes about 7–10 days and sea freight takes about 4–5 weeks.
How long does shipping take to Canada or the EU?
Transit time to Canada and the EU is quoted per order, because it depends on the destination and the shipping method. Ask for it when you request your quote.
How long does a typical digital order to the US take?
About 17–24 days from artwork approval to delivery by air: 9–14 calendar days of production plus 8–10 days of air freight. Time for samples and artwork approval comes before that.
Do you offer samples, and how long do they take?
Yes. Printed samples take about 7–10 days to make and cost about $60–$100 per bag size, plus courier. A free digital mockup comes with every quote.
Do you check the bags before mass production?
Yes. We photograph the first bag with a ruler on its width, height, side and bottom, plus close-ups of the zipper and valve, and start mass production after you confirm.
Do you check the bags before they ship?
Yes. We send photos and a video of the finished bags before shipping.
Should I ship by air or by sea?
Small orders ship by air and large orders can ship by sea. Air is faster, and sea freight takes about 3–7 weeks depending on the destination.
Is shipping included in the price?
Yes. Our quoted prices include shipping to the US, Canada, the EU and Australia.