Bagasse Plates: Sugarcane Bagasse Plates Wholesale from a Chinese Manufacturer

BagassePackCo is a sugarcane bagasse plates manufacturer in Qingdao, China. We mould every plate from the fibre left over after sugar cane is crushed — no virgin wood pulp, no bleach, no plastic lining. Our production lines run our own bagasse plates manufacturing process end to end: pulping, vacuum forming, trimming, heat sealing and edge calibration on compression moulds. That vertical control is why a bagasse plate leaves our Qingdao plant at a consistent gsm, a clean rim, and a grease-proof surface that holds for carryout.

What Are Sugarcane Bagasse Plates?

If you are asking what is bagasse plates, the short answer is: disposable plates pressed from bagasse (the dry pulp residue of processed sugarcane). We hydrate the fibre, refine it into pulp, then vacuum-mould it into shape under heat and pressure. The result is a rigid, compartmented tray or round plate that goes straight from our tooling into a clamshell or bulk box. Bagasse plates meaning in practical terms: a compostable, fully plant-fibre alternative to paper plates and plastic foam.

Bagasse Plates vs Paper Plates

The comparing question we get most is bagasse plates vs paper plates. Paper plates are often coated with a plastic or synthetic PE film to resist moisture, which stops them from being commercially compostable. Our bagasse plates are single-material plant fibre: no coating line, no film. That means they handle hot, oily and saucy foods without soaking through, and they microwave without cracking the way some coated paper does. Paper may win on upfront price per unit; bagasse wins on grease resistance, rigidity under weight, and a clean compost story your buyers can put on a box.

Microwave and Freezer Performance

Can you microwave bagasse plates? Yes — our plates withstand microwave reheating and brief freezer use. The fibre is heat-stable through normal food-service reheating cycles, so a leftover tray can go from fridge to microwave without distortion. For any buyer running a deli or a meal-prep line, that single-material durability removes the “plate separated from its film” failure you see with coated disposables.

Sugarcane Bagasse Plate Sizes & Specifications

Size	Diameter	Depth	Best For
6″	152 mm	20 mm	Appetizers, side dishes
7″	178 mm	22 mm	Lunch, dessert plates
8″	203 mm	25 mm	Dinner, cafes
9″	229 mm	28 mm	Full meals, restaurants
10″	254 mm	30 mm	Heavy-duty dinner, catering

Material: sugarcane bagasse fiber (by-product of sugar refining) · Certifications: FDA food-contact, BPI / EN13432 & ASTM D6400 compostable · Customisation: logo printing (up to 4 colours), custom moulds · MOQ: flexible, as low as 500 pcs for stock sizes, container-load for OEM branding. Call / WhatsApp for a factory-direct quote.

Compartment and Standard Sizes

Round plates: 6, 7, 9, 10 inch dinner and side sizes in 200–400 gsm.
Rectangular compartment trays: 3 to 5 section lunch trays for meal prep and school foodservice.
Two-piece options with a matching fibre lid for to-go stacks.

Manufacturing and Certification

Our bagasse plates manufacturing plant gsm range and process are built for food-contact compliance. Plates are produced under an FSC-aligned fibre chain and tested to FDA 21 CFR 176.170, LFGB, and the compostability criteria behind BPI and OK Compost. Hot water, oil and grease hold times are tracked on every batch in our QC lab before the cartons are sealed. This is also why the bagasse plates hsn code we quote with your packing list matches your forwarder’s customs clean-up — we provide the product and supporting test documents your customs broker needs.

Wholesale, Payment and Logistics for Buyers

We ship bagasse plates wholesale for importers, distributors and food-packaging brands. Minimum order quantities depend on size and gsm but typically start at one full carton assortment or one pallet, and we regularly consolidate full or LCL (shared) containers with bowls, clamshells and cutlery out of Qingdao port. Lead time is usually 25–35 days after deposit. For buyers entering the market, we supply samples first, match your target bagasse plates price on spec and volume, then lock the purchase order to a confirmed packing and loading plan.

Are Bagasse Plates Biodegradable, Compostable, Recyclable?

Are sugarcane plates biodegradable — yes, they return to biomass in a reasonable window.
Are sugarcane plates compostable — yes, compostable, including a commercial standard; field-rest use varies by local facility.
Are sugarcane plates recyclable — process back depends on your local organics stream; many municipalities treat them under fibre composting rather than plastics recycling.

Put simply: bagasse is a good-fit single-use material where the alternative is plastic-coated disposables.

Talk to the Factory Direct

The fastest way to check a bagasse plates price, borrow a sample, or test a mould against your exact dinner size is to talk to the plant, not a trading desk. Send your target sizes, gsm, quantities and delivery port through our inquiry form — a factory engineer, not a bot, will reply with a spec sheet and a real per-piece quotation.

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Bagasse Plates: Size, Weight and Wholesale Price Bands

Buyers ask for “the price of bagasse plates” and expect one number. There isn’t one — a 6-inch dessert plate and a 10-inch dinner plate are different amounts of fibre, different press cycles and different freight. The table below is the range we actually quote for plain molded bagasse, FOB Qingdao. Treat it as a floor to argue from, not a firm offer; final price moves with weight, finish, coating and order volume.

Size	Typical weight	Common use	Indicative FOB unit
6 in / 15 cm round	~6–9 g	Dessert, appetiser, cake	$0.06–0.12
7 in / 18 cm round	~8–11 g	Side plate, salad	$0.08–0.16
9 in / 23 cm round	~9–13 g	Main course, buffet	$0.14–0.26
10 in / 25 cm round	~11–15 g	Large main, sharing	$0.16–0.30
Compartment plate, 3-comp	~13–18 g	Fast casual, school meals	$0.15–0.28

Two levers dominate the number. Weight is the first: a 9-inch plate at 13 g survives a loaded buffet tray, the same mould at 9 g is cheaper and flexes under a heavy roast. Order size is the second: bands tighten once you commit to a container quantity, because the press run amortises the mould setup. If your spec sheet lists a target grammage, we quote to it rather than to a catalogue average.

FAQ: Ordering Bagasse Plates Wholesale

What is the MOQ for bagasse plates?

Standard moulds start around 30,000–50,000 pcs per size, with 15–30 day lead times from Qingdao depending on the press queue. A mixed-container first order is normal — you can combine 6, 7 and 9-inch plates in one shipment to test a market before committing to volume.

Are bagasse plates microwave and freezer safe?

Yes for typical reheating and freezing, within limits. Bagasse handles short microwave bursts well but is not designed for long high-heat cooking, and very oily food in a thin-wall plate can mark the surface. Ratings move with weight, so confirm the specific SKU before you print “microwave safe” on a customer box.

Do your plates carry compostable certification?

Our lines carry EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 documentation, with BPI and OK Compost HOME where home-compostable credentials are needed. We supply batch-linked paperwork, not a generic PDF. More detail sits on our certifications page, and the standard-by-standard breakdown is in Compostable Certifications 2026.

What sizes can I combine in one container?

Any of the round sizes plus compartment and oval formats, subject to nesting and carton configuration. Because molded fibre is bulky and light, volumetric efficiency drives your landed cost more than unit price alone — we plan the container layout for you rather than shipping whatever fits.

How do I get a real quote instead of a list price?

Send your sizes, target grammage, annual volume and destination port through the request a quote form. We return FOB Qingdao pricing, lead times and a freight estimate for your route. If you want to test before committing, ask for a sample set against the 12-inch heavy-duty plate or the compostable plates wholesale range.

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