{"id":2122,"date":"2026-09-16T10:51:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/?p=2122"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:55:27","slug":"bulk-cat-litter-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/bulk-cat-litter-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy Bulk Cat Litter from China \u2014 Pricing, MOQ &#038; Container Math"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bulk cat litter<\/strong> is the most efficient format for distributors, retailers and private-label brands \u2014 but only if you understand container math, Incoterms and trial-pack mechanics. This guide walks you through the exact process our export team uses with first-time <strong>cat litter bulk<\/strong> buyers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why buy bulk cat litter instead of retail packs?<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The unit economics change dramatically once you step out of retail-pack pricing:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<th>Typical bag size<\/th>\n<th>Per-ton cost (FOB)<\/th>\n<th>Use case<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Retail pack (6L \/ 8L)<\/td>\n<td>5\u20138 kg<\/td>\n<td>$1,400 \u2013 $1,800 \/ t<\/td>\n<td>Brand owners, e-commerce sellers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bulk cat litter (10\u201325 kg)<\/td>\n<td>10\u201325 kg<\/td>\n<td>$700 \u2013 $1,100 \/ t<\/td>\n<td>Distributors, superstores, refill stations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bulk clumping cat litter (25 kg)<\/td>\n<td>25 kg<\/td>\n<td>$650 \u2013 $950 \/ t<\/td>\n<td>Industrial buyers, large retailers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Super-sack (1 MT)<\/td>\n<td>1 MT jumbo bag<\/td>\n<td>$550 \u2013 $800 \/ t<\/td>\n<td>Refill plants, in-store dispensers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Buying <strong>bulk clumping cat litter<\/strong> at 25 kg format halves your packaging cost versus 6L retail bags \u2014 and the bentonite \/ tofu \/ cassava product inside is the same.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Container-loading math (20FT vs 40HQ)<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Before you wire a deposit, calculate the exact tonnage that fits a container. Cat Global&#8217;s packing densities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u30d9\u30f3\u30c8\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8<\/strong> (density 0.75\u20130.88 g\/ml) \u2014 \u2248 18\u201322 MT per 20FT, \u2248 26\u201328 MT per 40HQ.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u8c46\u8150<\/strong> (density 0.45\u20130.60 kg\/L) \u2014 \u2248 11\u201314 MT per 20FT, \u2248 22\u201326 MT per 40HQ (lighter substrate).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cassava<\/strong> (density 0.75\u20130.88 g\/ml) \u2014 \u2248 18\u201322 MT per 20FT, \u2248 26\u201328 MT per 40HQ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mixed SKUs (up to 4 per 20FT) are allowed at Cat Global. This is critical when you are launching a new private-label fragrance line \u2014 you can test-market 4 scents in the same container.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Incoterms 2020 \u2014 FOB vs CIF vs DDP for bulk cat litter<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Always quote on all three terms and let your freight forwarder pick the cheapest door:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Term<\/th>\n<th>Cat Global delivers to<\/th>\n<th>Buyer handles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>FOB Dalian<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Dalian port (China)<\/td>\n<td>Ocean freight, insurance, customs at destination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CIF<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Buyer&#8217;s destination port<\/td>\n<td>Insurance, destination customs, last-mile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>DDP<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Buyer&#8217;s warehouse<\/td>\n<td>Nothing \u2014 fully landed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For <strong>bulk cat litter suppliers<\/strong> shipping to the Middle East or South America, DDP can save you 2\u20134 weeks of customs paperwork \u2014 Cat Global&#8217;s in-house logistics desk handles the entire chain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The 1-ton trial pack \u2014 qualify before you scale<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If this is your first <strong>cat litter bulk<\/strong> purchase, do not start with a full container. Cat Global&#8217;s 1-ton trial pack (\u2248 50 retail bags) lets you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run a real shelf test in 5\u201310 stores.<\/li>\n<li>Validate dust and clumping on YOUR retailer&#8217;s QC panel.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm fragrance acceptance with end consumers.<\/li>\n<li>Establish the artwork and packaging format for full OEM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the trial pack passes, scale to a 1 \u00d7 20FT at the same factory on the same production line. That consistency is the real benefit of working with a <a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/product\/cat-litter-manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vertically integrated cat litter manufacturer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Pricing benchmarks (Q3 2026 reference)<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Indicative FOB Dalian pricing for a 1 \u00d7 20FT container:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u57fa\u677f<\/th>\n<th>FOB Dalian \/ t<\/th>\n<th>CIF Jebel Ali \/ t<\/th>\n<th>DDP Hamburg \/ t<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bentonite (stock, 25 kg bag)<\/td>\n<td>$850 \u2013 $1,050<\/td>\n<td>$1,000 \u2013 $1,200<\/td>\n<td>$1,250 \u2013 $1,450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tofu (stock, 6 L retail)<\/td>\n<td>$1,250 \u2013 $1,500<\/td>\n<td>$1,400 \u2013 $1,650<\/td>\n<td>$1,650 \u2013 $1,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cassava (stock, 10 L retail)<\/td>\n<td>$1,450 \u2013 $1,700<\/td>\n<td>$1,600 \u2013 $1,850<\/td>\n<td>$1,850 \u2013 $2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Pricing fluctuates with raw-material index, ocean-freight rate and fragrance cost. Always ask for a quote dated within 7 days. Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wholesale-cat-litter-distributor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wholesale cat litter pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"checklist\">Pre-order checklist for bulk cat litter<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm substrate and bag size in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Request an SGS sample report (dust, clumping, heavy metals).<\/li>\n<li>Get proforma invoice on FOB \/ CIF \/ DDP \u2014 all three.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm 30% T\/T deposit + 70% against B\/L terms.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve third-party inspection slot (SGS \/ Bureau Veritas \/ Sodefco).<\/li>\n<li>Confirm lead time \u2264 20 days from deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related buyer guides<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/cat-litter-export-from-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat Litter Manufacturer Guide 2026<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/cat-litter-oem-private-label\/\">OEM &amp; Private Label Cat Litter Manufacturing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/cat-litter-supplier-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China Cat Litter Suppliers \u2014 A Complete Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wholesale-cat-litter-distributor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wholesale Cat Litter for Distributors<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/cat-litter-manufacturer-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat Litter Export from China<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bulk cat litter is the most efficient format for distributors, retailers and private-label brands \u2014 but only if you understand container math, Incoterms and trial-pack mechanics. This guide walks you through the exact process our export team uses with first-time cat litter bulk buyers. &nbsp; Why buy bulk cat litter instead of retail packs? The unit economics change dramatically once you step out of retail-pack pricing: Format Typical bag size Per-ton cost (FOB) Use case Retail pack (6L \/ 8L) 5\u20138 kg $1,400 \u2013 $1,800 \/ t Brand owners, e-commerce sellers Bulk cat litter (10\u201325 kg) 10\u201325 kg $700 \u2013 $1,100 \/ t Distributors, superstores, refill stations Bulk clumping cat [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1829,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cat-litter-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2122"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2334,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122\/revisions\/2334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}