In modern logistics and distribution systems, efficiency, space utilization, and cost control are more important than ever. This foldable plastic crate, also widely known as a collapsible plastic crate, is designed to help businesses optimize storage, reduce return transportation costs, and improve overall operational efficiency. With a practical 29-liter capacity and a space-saving folding structure, it is an ideal solution for warehouses, retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and returnable transport systems.

A Foldable Plastic Crate Designed for Space Saving

One of the main reasons companies choose a foldable plastic crate is its ability to collapse when empty. Unlike rigid containers that occupy the same space at all times, this collapsible plastic crate folds down efficiently, allowing more empty crates to be stacked and transported together.

• External size (unfolded): 508 × 338 × 245 mm

• Folding height: 100 mm

• Folded stack height: only 90 mm

Thanks to this compact folded height, the foldable plastic crate can reduce empty return volume by more than 60%, making it especially valuable for closed-loop logistics and high-frequency circulation systems.

Optimized 29L Volume for Daily Logistics Operations

With a 29-liter internal volume, this collapsible plastic crate offers a well-balanced size for daily logistics use. It is large enough to carry a meaningful load, yet compact enough to be easily handled manually.

• Internal size: 475 × 305 × 210 mm

This internal dimension makes the foldable plastic crate suitable for retail goods, packaged food, industrial components, and e-commerce orders. For overseas buyers, 29L is often considered a “standard practical size” that works across multiple applications without creating handling issues.

Strong Load Capacity and Stable Stacking Performance

Durability and safety are critical in logistics environments. This foldable plastic crate is engineered to perform reliably under real-world working conditions.

• Load capacity: ≤ 20 kg

• Stacking capacity: ≤ 100 kg

When unfolded, the collapsible plastic crate forms a rigid structure with reinforced sidewalls and a strengthened base. This ensures stable stacking in warehouses, distribution centers, and transport vehicles. Even when multiple crates are stacked, the structure remains secure, reducing the risk of product damage during storage or transport.

High-Quality PP Material for Repeated Folding Cycles

This foldable plastic crate is manufactured from durable PP (polypropylene), a material widely used in industrial logistics packaging. PP provides an excellent balance of strength, flexibility, and lightweight performance, making the collapsible plastic crate suitable for repeated folding and unfolding.

Material benefits include:

• High impact resistance

• Long service life for reusable packaging

• Resistance to moisture, dust, and most chemicals

Compared with cardboard boxes, a foldable plastic crate offers superior durability and hygiene. Compared with rigid plastic containers, a collapsible plastic crate provides additional space-saving advantages during empty returns.

Easy Handling and Practical Design Details

The design of this foldable plastic crate focuses on real operational needs. Ergonomic hand holes allow for comfortable manual handling, while smooth internal surfaces help protect goods during transport. The folding mechanism is intuitive, enabling workers to collapse or open the collapsible plastic crate quickly, improving efficiency in busy logistics environments.

This practical design makes the foldable plastic crate suitable for both manual operations and semi-automated systems.

Efficient Container Loading for Cost Control

For overseas buyers, shipping efficiency directly impacts total landed cost. This foldable plastic crate is optimized for container loading:

• 20’ GP: 2,500 pcs

• 40’ GP: 5,000 pcs

By maximizing the number of units per container, the collapsible plastic crate helps reduce unit shipping costs for bulk orders. Combined with its foldable design, this makes it a cost-effective solution for international logistics and large-scale distribution programs.

Suitable for Multiple Industries and Applications

Thanks to its practical size, strong load capacity, and foldable structure, this foldable plastic crate is widely used in:

• Warehouse storage and order picking

• Retail and supermarket distribution

• E-commerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery

• Manufacturing parts transport

• Returnable transport packaging (RTP systems)

In all these scenarios, the collapsible plastic crate improves space utilization and reduces long-term packaging costs.

Customization Options for Global Markets

To meet different market and branding requirements, this foldable plastic crate is available in multiple colors, including blue, green, and yellow, with custom colors available upon request. Logo printing and labeling options can also be provided, allowing businesses to integrate the collapsible plastic crate seamlessly into their logistics systems.

A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Packaging

Compared with rigid crates, a foldable plastic crate offers significant advantages in empty storage and return transport. Compared with disposable packaging, a collapsible plastic crate delivers long-term value through reuse, durability, and consistent performance.

For businesses looking to improve logistics efficiency while supporting sustainability goals, this foldable plastic crate is a practical and reliable choice.

Collapsible Crate Parameters:

Foldable Crate Detail:

1.Press the folding button to change the crate from open state to folding state.

2.The design of the drain hole in the folding crate is conducive to the discharge of the residual water stains of fruits and vegetables and the discharge of the sewage during the cleaning of folding crate.

Customized Services:

According to customer's requirements, printing logo in the designated parts of the folding crate.

RFID&LABLE:Paste label or rfid for tracking goods information.

Suzhou Industrial Park First Plastics Co., Ltd. (Suzhou Plastic First Factory) established in 1998.

It is a professional manufacturer, focus on providing high quality of plastic crates such as foldable crates, nesting crates, turnover crates and so on and pallets, which is located in Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province China.

FIRST PLASTICS Company has about 20 sets of injection molding machines ranging from 500 tons to 2500 tons and 35 sets of professional testing equipment.

First Plastic Company is certificated by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and has obtained over 30 Pieces of patents.

With more than 25 years experience in injection, advanced design software and experienced designers, First Plastic Company has strong strength in product design, research and development, injection molding production and other aspects.

At present, First Plastic Company has developed more than 300 products independently. Company also can make customer products with new designs and customer’s requests.

The products are widely used in logistic industry, food and vegetables industry, supermarket, E-commerce industry and warehouse and so on.

Annual sales of products reached 3 million pieces. Annual marketing turnover are 72 million Yuan. Annual foreign trade sales are 1.9 million Yuan.

Our products can be directly exported to clients in such countries and regions as USA, Japan, Korea, Germany, and India and so on.

FIRST PLASTICS Company aims to provide high quality products and to reduce costs for customers.

Warmly welcome to visit our company!