How much do branded ceramic mugs cost for corporate orders?
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How much do branded mugs cost for corporate orders?
The honest answer is that no true ceramic mug is stocked for co-branding at the ethical gift box, so the question buyers should carry to a quote is what a co-branded reusable cup or mug costs. The price ladder in the range runs from £10.80 for a recycled steel coffee mug with a handle to £23.07 for a recycled steel to go tumbler, with the co-branded logo included in every listed price from 10 pieces, and delivery and VAT added on top.
TL;DR
- No stocked ceramic mug is offered for co-branding, so the closest order is reusable drinkware.
- A co-branded steel mug starts from £10.80; an insulated camp mug sits at £20.30.
- Co-branding with your logo is included in the listed price from 10 pieces.
- Delivery and VAT sit on top of every listed price, so quote totals, not unit figures.
The care rules and heat limits on the closest cup in the range are covered in the guide to whether a plant based reusable cup is dishwasher safe. This page answers the money question beside it: what a co-branded drinkware order costs, what moves the price and where a ceramic mug from a general supplier still fits.
What a co-branded drinkware order costs
Every figure below is the listed from-price at the ethical gift box, with the co-branded logo included in the price from 10 pieces. Delivery and VAT are added on top, and listed prices move through the year, so check the product page before a budget goes to finance.
| Item | From-price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Pico Barista RCS Coffee Mug 220ml | £10.80 | A recycled steel coffee mug with a handle, the closest stocked form to a ceramic mug |
| Klean Kanteen Insulated Camp Mug 12oz | £20.30 | An insulated steel camp mug that keeps drinks hot |
| Recycled Steel To Go Tumbler 235ml | £23.07 | A lockable leakproof tumbler for commuters |
The ladder is the point. The same co-branding minimum and included logo run across the whole range, so the order decides the price, not a setup fee added per item afterwards.
What moves the price up or down
- Build. A single wall steel mug prices well below a double wall vacuum insulated one, because the insulated body costs more to manufacture.
- Insulation. Double wall vacuum insulation roughly doubles the price of an otherwise similar mug, and it is worth it only where drinks are carried rather than drunk at the desk.
- Quantity. Setup and delivery spread across more units, so the per unit figure falls as the order rises.
- Lid and leakproofing. A lockable leakproof lid adds cost, and it matters most where the cup travels in a bag.
- Where the logo goes. A single wrap print is included in the listed price, so extra print positions are the line to question rather than the base figure.
When a ceramic mug still fits the brief
Ceramic suits desk-bound recipients: a mug that never leaves the kitchen carries a logo for years, and a general branded-ceramics supplier will quote one. What a general quote usually adds is a setup fee per colour, a minimum well above 10 pieces and a delivery charge on a heavy consignment. Those three lines are exactly what to total before comparing against a co-branded steel mug at £10.80 with everything included. The comparison is per recipient, per year of use, not unit price against unit price.
A worked example
This is an illustrative example, not a reported customer result. An office manager at a 35 person agency is quoted £4.60 per ceramic mug plus a £45 setup fee plus delivery on a 40 mug order, a total of £229 before any second colour. The same 35 recipients cost £378.00 as 35 Pico Barista recycled steel mugs at £10.80 each, with the logo included and no setup line. At this quantity the ceramic option is about £149 cheaper, and the co-branded route earns its place on the 10 piece minimum, the included logo and the verified recycled steel rather than on the lowest total. Both quotes are legitimate; the manager chooses by where the mugs will actually be used.
FAQ
How much do branded mugs cost for corporate orders?
Co-branded reusable drinkware at the ethical gift box runs from £10.80 for a recycled steel mug to £23.07 for a lockable steel tumbler, with the logo included from 10 pieces and delivery and VAT added on top.
Does the ethical gift box stock ceramic mugs?
No. The drinkware range is reusable cups, mugs and tumblers in recycled paper composite, plant based PLA and steel. A ceramic mug for a desk bound team is best sourced from a general branded-ceramics supplier and compared on total cost.
What is the closest item to a branded ceramic mug in the range?
The Pico Barista RCS Coffee Mug 220ml at £10.80. It is a handled mug in recycled certified steel rather than ceramic, with the co-branded logo included in the listed price.
Is the company logo included in the mug price?
Yes. Co-branding with your logo is included in the listed price from 10 pieces, which removes the per colour setup fee many general suppliers charge on top.
Why do insulated mugs cost more than basic reusable cups?
A double wall vacuum insulated steel body costs more to manufacture than a single wall steel mug. The premium is worth paying where drinks are carried rather than drunk at a desk.
How does order quantity change a mug quote?
Setup and delivery spread across more units, so the per unit price falls as the order rises. Ask for a quote at two quantities rather than one, because the gap often changes which item fits the budget.
One last thing
The mug that earns its cost is the one that leaves the kitchen. If the recipients commute, a cup that travels carries the logo further than a ceramic mug that never does, and the price gap between the two is smaller than most buyers expect.
Related guides
- How much do branded water bottles cost for corporate orders?
- Is a reusable coffee cup a good employee gift?
If a drinkware order is being costed for a team or a client list, list the recipient count, the use context and the date the items are needed. Send those details through the contact page and the ethical gift box can confirm the range, co-branding minimums and lead times.