500ml Glass Liquor Bottles
A 500ml glass bottle is a European spirits standard alongside 700ml. This page covers the 500ml format we supply: the table below lists the 5 variants we currently stock or have recently run, in amber, blue, cobalt, green and matte-black glass, with matte, frosted, high-gloss or spray-coated finishes available on request.
What 500ml is used for
The 500ml is a European spirits standard that sits alongside the 700ml: it is the size for many EU-market vodka, gin and vermouth lines, for premium mixers, and for value spirits where a 700ml would be too much for the shelf price point. Buyers in the EU treat 500ml as a normal, expected format.
Closure, neck finish and caps
A 500ml bottle takes a 28 mm screw finish as standard, with synthetic or T-cork options for premium private-label editions.
Packing and freight
Around 24 bottles fit an export carton at this size. A 1200 x 1000 mm pallet holds roughly 36 cartons, about 864 bottles. Confirm the exact carton spec before booking, as divider type changes the count.
Choosing colour and finish
Amber and cobalt protect spirits from UV on a bright shelf, while clear glass shows off a premium or coloured liquid. Green carries a traditional feel for vermouth and some spirits. The 500ml panel supports a full front label and a back legal panel.
Decoration and customisation
Spray coating, frosting and embossing are all practical at 500ml. A deeper emboss reads well and the panel supports a branded front label plus back-of-pack information. At 500ml a full front label plus back legal panel is the standard EU spirits build.
Lead time, MOQ and sampling
MOQ is 1000 pieces, driven by the furnace minimum run rather than the bottle size. Lead time depends on order quantity; decoration and custom colour add to this. MOQ is around a thousand pieces, efficient at this EU standard size. Samples in the standard finishes ship from stock, while custom colour or embossing need a pre-production sample before the bulk run. For a non-standard colour we run a furnace campaign rather than a coating, so it needs a volume commitment and adds roughly two weeks to the first order - spray coating is the lower-volume alternative.
Gallery
Every 500ml Glass Liquor Bottles variant
5 variants share this mould. Only colour, surface finish, minimum order quantity and lead time change:
| Colour | Surface finish | Item code | MOQ | Unit price | Lead time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Frosted | 1600990433879 | 500 pcs | $0.5 | 7 days | detail |
| Clear | High Gloss | 1601914934169 | 3000 pcs | $0.4 | 25 days | detail |
| Clear | High Gloss | 1601322293370 | 500 pcs | $0.8 | 10 days | detail |
| Clear | High Gloss | 1601914939392 | 3000 pcs | $0.3 | 20 days | detail |
| Clear | High Gloss | 1601914746596 | 3000 pcs | $0.27 | 25 days | detail |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOQ for a 500ml bottle?
MOQ for 500ml is 1000 pieces. Lower volumes are negotiable for repeat orders or for a mixed container.
How much does a 500ml glass bottle cost?
Indicative FOB unit price is $0.14 to $0.16 at MOQ. Final price depends on volume, colour, decoration and glass weight.
Can I get a 500ml bottle in a custom colour?
Yes. Custom colour is a furnace campaign rather than a coating, so it needs a volume commitment and adds roughly two weeks to the first order. Spray coating is the lower-volume alternative.
What neck finish does a 500ml bottle take?
Screw finish dominates. Confirm the neck finish against the buyer's capping head - 500ml lines are frequently set up for a specific finish and changing it costs the buyer money.
How long does a 500ml order take?
Lead time depends on order quantity. Decoration and custom colour add to this.
Can I order a sample of the 500ml bottle?
Yes. Samples ship from stock in the standard finishes. Custom colour and custom embossing require a pre-production sample before the bulk run.