A macaron box is a folding carton built with individual compartments, usually a fitted insert tray, to hold each delicate macaron shell separately. Because macarons chip and crack easily, the box's structure matters as much as its print, keeping every shell steady from bakery to doorstep.
Why Fitted Compartments Are Essential
Unlike sturdier bakes, a macaron can be damaged by the lightest knock. A tray with a dedicated slot for each shell stops them touching or sliding, which is the main reason most macaron packaging looks noticeably more structured than a standard cake box.
Styles We Make
We build macaron boxes as window boxes so the colours are visible before opening, often paired with a fitted tray insert sized to your exact macaron diameter. A kraft option suits a more rustic, artisan bakery look.
Materials
Food-contact-safe folding carton board is standard, with a moulded pulp or die-cut card tray holding each macaron in place. Clear window film lets the colours do the selling.
Order Sizes We Support
Custom macaron boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, suiting a home bakery or small patisserie's first packaged range.
Average Macaron Box Prices
As a general guide, macaron boxes typically cost between £0.35 and £1.10 per unit, depending on size, tray complexity, material and finish.
Sustainability
Recyclable board and moulded pulp trays are available, giving a plastic-free way to protect a genuinely delicate product.
Getting Started
Tell us your macaron's diameter and how many the box needs to hold, and we will suggest a suitable tray layout. We build a proof before production and UK-wide delivery.