Citadel Packaging vs Container & Packaging: Packaging Supplier Comparison (2026)
72 shared products · data from PackVue index
Quick verdict
Citadel and Container & Packaging carry 72 of the same products on PackVue, though Container & Packaging has a noticeably larger catalog (320 vs 212 products indexed). Pricing is competitive: on 72 shared products with published prices, Citadel is cheaper 31 times and Container & Packaging 34 times. Contact both suppliers directly for shipping rates on your order size.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Citadel | Container & Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Products on PackVue | 212 | 320 |
| Categories | BottlesCaps & ClosuresDispensing CapsJars | BottlesCaps & ClosuresDispensing CapsJars |
| Online pricing | Full | Full |
| Shipping | No data | No free shipping by policy (TANSTAAFL) UPS, FedEx, USPS |
| Supplier site | citadelpackaging.com | containerandpackaging.com |
Products Both Suppliers Carry (72)
Price comparison available for 10 of 10 shown.
| Product | Citadel | Container & Packaging | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz Clear GLASS Boston Round [20-400] | $0.35 | $0.29 | Container & Packaging cheaper |
| 8 oz Natural HDPE Cylinder Round [24-410] | $0.28 | $0.30 | Citadel cheaper |
| 1 oz Amber GLASS Boston Round [20-400] | $0.22 | $0.18 | Container & Packaging cheaper |
| 16 oz Amber GLASS Boston Round [28-400] | $2.05 | $0.87 | Container & Packaging cheaper |
| 8 oz Amber PET Boston Round [24-410] | $0.47 | $0.39 | Container & Packaging cheaper |
| 2 oz Amber GLASS Boston Round [20-400] | $0.28 | $0.23 | Container & Packaging cheaper |
| 32 oz Natural HDPE Cylinder Round [28-410] | $0.52 | $0.88 | Citadel cheaper |
| 4 oz Clear PET Cylinder Round [24-410] | $0.33 | $1.03 | Citadel cheaper |
| 16 oz White HDPE Cylinder Round [24-410] | $0.37 | $0.56 | Citadel cheaper |
| 4 oz Amber GLASS Boston Round [22-400] | $0.50 | $0.34 | Container & Packaging cheaper |
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Products Unique to Each Supplier
Who Should Choose Each Supplier?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper — Citadel or Container & Packaging?
Pricing is competitive: on 72 shared products where both suppliers publish prices, Citadel is cheaper 31 times and Container & Packaging 34 times. For the best price, compare both on PackVue for your specific product.
Does Citadel or Container & Packaging have more packaging products?
Container & Packaging carries more products in PackVue's index (320 vs 212 canonical products). The two suppliers share 72 products in common. Note that PackVue's catalog is a snapshot — both suppliers may carry additional items not yet indexed.
Does Citadel or Container & Packaging offer free shipping?
Neither Citadel nor Container & Packaging advertises a universal free shipping threshold in their published policies. Both ship via major carriers (UPS, FedEx). Contact each supplier for a shipping quote based on your order size and ZIP code.
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