Citadel Packaging vs General Bottle Supply: Packaging Supplier Comparison (2026)
27 shared products · data from PackVue index
Quick verdict
Citadel and General Bottle carry 27 of the same products on PackVue, though Citadel has a noticeably larger catalog (212 vs 167 products indexed). Pricing is competitive: on 27 shared products with published prices, Citadel is cheaper 12 times and General Bottle 9 times. Contact both suppliers directly for shipping rates on your order size.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Citadel | General Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Products on PackVue | 212 | 167 |
| Categories | BottlesCaps & ClosuresDispensing CapsJars | BottlesCaps & ClosuresDispensing CapsJars |
| Online pricing | Full | Full |
| Shipping | No data | No data |
| Supplier site | citadelpackaging.com | generalbottle.com |
Products Both Suppliers Carry (27)
Price comparison available for 10 of 10 shown.
| Product | Citadel | General Bottle | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black PP Cap Closure [89-400] | $0.28 | $0.35 | Citadel cheaper |
| 32 oz White HDPE Carafe [28-400] | $1.05 | $0.87 | General Bottle cheaper |
| 16 oz White HDPE Cylinder Round [24-410] | $0.37 | $0.52 | Citadel cheaper |
| White PP Cap Closure [38-400] | $0.13 | $0.22 | Citadel cheaper |
| White PP Cap Closure [53-400] | $0.12 | $0.12 | Similar |
| 16 oz Natural HDPE Cylinder Round [24-410] | $0.38 | $0.50 | Citadel cheaper |
| White PP Cap Closure [70-400] | $0.25 | $0.24 | Similar |
| Black PP Cap Closure [33-400] | $0.11 | $0.11 | Similar |
| Silver ALUMINUM Cap Closure [20-410] | $0.10 | $0.13 | Citadel cheaper |
| White PP Cap Closure [58-400] | $0.15 | $0.13 | General Bottle cheaper |
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Products Unique to Each Supplier
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper — Citadel or General Bottle?
Pricing is competitive: on 27 shared products where both suppliers publish prices, Citadel is cheaper 12 times and General Bottle 9 times. For the best price, compare both on PackVue for your specific product.
Does Citadel or General Bottle have more packaging products?
Citadel carries more products in PackVue's index (212 vs 167 canonical products). The two suppliers share 27 products in common. Note that PackVue's catalog is a snapshot — both suppliers may carry additional items not yet indexed.
Does Citadel or General Bottle offer free shipping?
Neither Citadel nor General Bottle 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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