How Much Does Branded Candy Cost? Price and Quantity Guide

How much does branded candy cost? At QRCandy, the answer depends mainly on the product, quantity and number of configured batches in the order. Most products currently start at 500 pieces. You pay a price per piece plus print and QR setup, while shipping and applicable VAT are added separately.

This guide explains the parts of a branded-candy price without pretending that one “from” price fits every order. The live product page and cart remain the source for the amount you will actually pay.

How much does branded candy cost at QRCandy?

These current examples show how format and quantity change the unit price. Prices were checked on 29 August 2026 and exclude VAT, setup and shipping.

The table is a dated snapshot, not a quotation. Open the product page for the current tier ladder and switch currency where available. A different format, quantity, active offer or later price update can change the amount.

What makes up a branded-candy price?

Separate the checkout price into four parts:

1. Products. The reached quantity tier sets the price per piece. Multiply that unit price by the ordered quantity.
2. Print and QR setup. The first setup in an order is currently €59. Each additional setup in the same order is €29. It covers QR generation and print-file preparation.
3. Shipping. The cart calculates this from the delivery destination and order weight.
4. VAT. Storefront prices exclude VAT. Applicable VAT, or an available EU reverse-charge treatment for a validated business, is calculated at secure checkout before payment.

A useful order formula is:

Order amount before VAT = products + setup fees + shipping − any valid discount

If your campaign also needs a landing page, paid event staff, packing or transport from your office to a venue, keep those internal costs in the campaign budget. They are not QRCandy checkout charges, but omitting them would understate what the activation costs your business.

Why does quantity change the price per piece?

Branded candy uses volume tiers. Once your quantity reaches a listed tier, that tier’s unit price applies to the pieces in that product line. The product configurator shows both the active tier and the next break.

A lower unit price does not mean the larger order costs less in total. Using the chocolate-square snapshot above:

• 500 pieces at €0.52 cost €260 before setup, shipping and VAT;
• 1,000 pieces at €0.43 cost €430 before setup, shipping and VAT.

The larger order saves €0.09 per piece but still requires €170 more product budget. Order the higher quantity only when you have a credible use for the extra pieces.

What is the minimum order for candy with a logo?

Most of the current branded candy catalog starts at 500 pieces per product. A minimum belongs to the product, not to the catalog as a whole, so check the selected product page rather than assuming every format follows the same rule.

The minimum matters at two levels:

• Commercially: can the campaign use that many pieces without avoidable leftovers?
• Operationally: can you approve the design and receive the order before the required in-hand date?

If 500 pieces exceed the realistic audience, changing the distribution plan may be better than choosing a product only because its unit price looks low.

Choose a quantity from planned handouts

Start with the moments where a person can actually receive a piece. For an event, that might include a staffed booth, registration bags and selected meeting rooms. For an office campaign, it might include reception, customer meetings and outgoing parcels.

Use:

Order quantity = planned handouts + documented operating buffer − usable stock already on hand

Do not use venue capacity as if every attendee will receive one. Do not add an arbitrary percentage just because it is traditional. Write down why the buffer exists, for example multiple distribution points, packing loss or a second confirmed use after the event.

Our format-selection guide helps narrow the catalog before you compare prices.

Compare total cost, not unrelated “from” prices

Two promotional sweets can show different starting prices because their piece weight, wrapper, minimum quantity and tier structure differ. Compare candidates at the quantity you actually need and with the same cost scope.

For each viable product, record:

• ordered quantity and unit price;
• setup fees;
• shipping to the real destination;
• VAT treatment shown at checkout;
• estimated production time on the product page; and
• any campaign-specific work outside the order.

Then check suitability: wrapper space, food information, storage, handling and the moment of use. The cheapest piece is poor value if it cannot carry a clear design or is left undistributed.

Keep price per piece separate from cost per result

Price per piece is a purchasing metric. It does not tell you how many people noticed the wrapper, scanned the code or completed an action.

If the campaign has a measurable goal, define it before ordering and calculate the relevant result afterwards. Do not call every distributed piece or scan a lead. Our branded candy versus digital ads guide explains a fair cost-per-lead comparison, while the promotional-product ROI guide covers scans, conversions and cost per outcome.

A pre-order price check

Before payment, confirm:

• the product and quantity match the intended handouts;
• the displayed unit tier is the one used in your calculation;
• every required design or batch has a setup line;
• the delivery country and address are correct;
• shipping is visible in the cart;
• the VAT treatment and final payable amount are correct at checkout; and
• the product’s estimated production time fits your plan, with your own approval and transport time added.

That produces a defensible budget without turning a current price into a promise about the future.

FAQ

How much does branded candy cost per piece?

It depends on the product and quantity tier. On 29 August 2026, selected QRCandy examples at 500 pieces ranged from €0.52 to €0.78 per piece before setup, shipping and VAT. Use the live product page for the current price of the format and quantity you want.

What is QRCandy’s minimum order?

Most current products start at 500 pieces. A minimum belongs to the product rather than the catalog, so each product page shows its own minimum and volume tiers.

Does the unit price include setup and delivery?

No. The product line uses a per-piece price. Print and QR setup is a separate line, and shipping is calculated in the cart for the delivery destination. Storefront amounts exclude applicable VAT.

Is ordering 1,000 pieces cheaper than ordering 500?

The price per piece is generally lower at the 1,000-piece tier, but the total product spend is higher because you are buying more pieces. Compare the total amount and whether the extra quantity has a planned use.

Is there a recurring fee for the QR code?

Under QRCandy’s current standard terms, there is no recurring subscription for the QR functionality included with an order unless something different is separately agreed in writing. The order still includes its stated print and QR setup fee.