Export Carton Box Guide
Everything You Need to Know About
Carton Box Specifications
A practical guide explaining every term and spec in the carton world — designed for UAE importers, distributors and packers
6
Flute Types
5
Box Shapes
3
Paper Grades
Flute Types — The Corrugated Wave
The flute is the corrugated middle layer that gives cartons their strength and lightness. Choosing the right flute determines protection and print quality.
A
A Flute
سُمك / Thickness: 4.7 mm
Premium cushioning for fragile items — electronics, glass, ceramics
✓ Pro
Best shock absorption
✕ Con
Bulky, higher cost
B
B Flute
سُمك / Thickness: 3.0 mm
Retail packaging, point-of-sale displays, printed boxes
✓ Pro
Excellent print surface, good stacking strength
✕ Con
Less cushioning than C or A
Most Popular
C
C Flute
سُمك / Thickness: 3.7 mm
Shipping & export — most common in UAE market
✓ Pro
Perfect balance of cushioning and printability
✕ Con
Not ideal for very heavy products
E
E Flute
سُمك / Thickness: 1.5 mm
Small boxes, cosmetics, gift packaging, jewelry
✓ Pro
Very thin, premium print quality
✕ Con
Less impact resistance
F
F Flute
سُمك / Thickness: 0.75 mm
Luxury packaging, very light premium products
✓ Pro
Ultra-smooth, professional printing
✕ Con
Too fragile for heavy shipping
Heavy Industrial
BC
BC Double Wall
سُمك / Thickness: 6–7 mm
Heavy products, industrial, machinery, furniture
✓ Pro
Exceptional strength, high stacking capacity
✕ Con
Heavier, higher cost
💡 Most in-demand in UAE: C Flute for shipping & export, B Flute for retail display packaging
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