Practical guides for importers: materials, processes, quality, costs and sourcing in Shanxi.
Check five things before you pay a deposit: the neck finish fits your pump, the factory owns the mold, samples match production, decoration is done in-house or by a trusted partner, and packing is drop-tested.
Qixian County in Shanxi produces over 60% of China’s hand-blown glassware and exports more than 70% of it to 80+ countries. Here is what that means for importers.
Crimp necks such as FEA 15 give the cleanest, most leak-resistant seal but need a crimping tool; screw necks are easier for small batches and refills. Always choose the pump and the bottle together.
The unit price of a perfume bottle is driven mainly by glass weight, whether a stock mold exists, decoration steps and the cap. Using a stock mold with your own color and logo is the fastest way to a low MOQ.
Use dropper bottles for oils and serums, pump bottles for lotions and emulsions, and wide jars for thick creams. Pick the glass color for your formula, and order the whole series from one supplier so finishes match.
Choose hand-blown glass for premium, thin-rim or small-batch designs; choose machine-made for high volume, consistent sizes and lower unit cost.
Soda-lime is the low-cost everyday glass; borosilicate resists heat and thermal shock; lead-free crystal gives the best clarity and brilliance for stemware.
