Why India Is Your Next Best Source After China for Sourcing Custom Plastic Packaging

For decades, China has been the go-to manufacturing hub for global businesses sourcing plastic packaging — from PP Caps, HDPE bottles to industrial jerry cans. Its scale, infrastructure, and low costs made it nearly irreplaceable. But in recent years, a growing number of packaging designers and import-export professionals have been forced to rethink this dependence on the Asian Dragon.

The Cracks in the China-Only Strategy

Ongoing geopolitical instability, rising raw material and labor costs, and sudden supply chain disruptions — from port delays to policy shifts — have exposed the fragility of sourcing solely from China. For companies dealing with high-demand, regulation-sensitive products like liquid chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals, such disruptions can be costly and reputation-damaging.

In today’s market, brands can’t afford to wait or compromise on delays and/or policy shifts by solely relying on one or more suppliers in a singular geography.

As procurement strategies evolve, a critical question arises: Where else can you find scalable, customizable, and globally compliant plastic packaging solutions without the volatility?

India: The Emerging Alternative You Can Trust

India is fast becoming the next best source for custom plastic packaging. A blend of competitive manufacturing costs, improving infrastructure, and a skilled workforce makes India well-positioned to step into the gap.

But beyond just cost, India offers something even more strategic — dependability with customisation.

Whether it’s:

India is now delivering packaging solutions that meet — and often exceed — global benchmarks.

Why Importers and Packaging Designers Are Making the Shift

Forward-thinking packaging professionals are actively diversifying their sourcing networks. India’s strengths in custom injection molding, high-grade HDPE manufacturing, and flexible order fulfillment are drawing attention from global buyers across sectors.

It’s no longer just about finding a backup supplier — it’s about building a smarter, more agile supply chain.

Meet Regent Plast: India’s Leading Custom HDPE Packaging Exporter

At the forefront of this shift is Regent Plast, a trusted name in the global plastic packaging industry. With over three decades of manufacturing excellence, Regent Plast is a certified exporter of high-performance HDPE bottles, jerry cans, containers, caps, and closures tailored to the unique needs of international clients.

We specialize in:

Whether you’re a packaging designer looking to bring a brand’s vision to life, or an import-export manager seeking dependable supply partners, Regent Plast offers unmatched quality, compliance, and customisation — all from the heart of India.

Ready to make your supply chain more resilient, innovative, and cost-effective?
Partner with Regent Plast — the best custom HDPE plastic packaging exporter India has to offer.

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Job Code :
RPPL-24-1

Vacancy :
Factory Manager in Umbergaon (Gujarat)

Job Description / Responsibilities

  1. Overall Responsibility of Factory OPERATIONS – overseeing following departments: Production & Maintenance, Stores and Despatch, Quality Assurance, HR and Admin
  2. Meeting Strategic Goals and Profitability Targets for the Unit
  3. Serve as Link between Customers, Head Office – Marketing/ Accounting/ Planning Departments, Suppliers AND Plant
  4. Build and Motivate Team

Desired profile of the candidate

  • Minimum 40 years of age.
  • Minimum Work Experience: 15 Years
  • Worked minimum 5 Years as Production Manager in a Plastics Moulding Unit, and 3 Years as a Factory Manager
  • ISO 9001:2015 Proficiency

Qualification

  • UG – B.Tech/B.E. – Electrical, Mechanical, Diploma – Electrical, Mechanical , Plastics, Production/Industrial 

  • PG – Any Postgraduate – Any Specialization

  • Computer Skills: Must having working knowledge of Excel, Word and Email.

Min. Exp : 15 Years

Max. Exp : 25 Years

Job Code : RPPL-21-4

Vacancy : Production Supervisor for Plastics Moulding Unit in Umbergaon, Gujarat

Job Description / Responsibilities

  1. Set Moulds on Extrusion Blow Moulding and Injection Moulding Machines
  2. Problem Solve
  3. Train and Handle Manpower
  4. Fill Production related reports

Desired profile of the candidate

  • Minimum 25 years of age.
  • Minimum Work Experience: 5 Years as Production Supervisor in related field
  • Local candidate from Umbergaon or surrounding area

Qualification

  • I.T.I. or Higher

Min. Exp : 5 Years

Max. Exp : 25 Years

Job Code : RPPL-21-4

Vacancy : Production Supervisor for Plastics Moulding Unit in Umbergaon, Gujarat

Job Description / Responsibilities

  1. Set Moulds on Extrusion Blow Moulding and Injection Moulding Machines
  2. Problem Solve
  3. Train and Handle Manpower
  4. Fill Production related reports

Desired profile of the candidate

  • Minimum 25 years of age.
  • Minimum Work Experience: 5 Years as Production Supervisor in related field
  • Local candidate from Umbergaon or surrounding area

Qualification

  • I.T.I. or Higher

Min. Exp : 5 Years

Max. Exp : 25 Years

Job Code : RPPL-24-2

Vacancy : Stores & Dispatch – Sr. Executive (Umbergaon)

Job Description / Responsibilities

  1. Production, Planning & Control
  2. Materials Requisition & Planning
  3. Planning Despatches with Customers, and internal stakeholders such as Production Department, Contractors and Logistics Providers
  4. Maintain Accurate Stock in our Inventory Control Software/ ERP Systems
  5. Responsible for Stores Management and Despatches 

Desired profile of the candidate

  • Graduate in any discipline. Preferable: B.com
  • Conversant in English, and additionally, Gujarat is a plus
  • Skillful in Word, Excel and Email
  • Knowledge of Inventory and ERP Software would be useful 
  • Candidate must be local of Umbergaon / Sanjan

Min. Exp : 5  years

Max. Exp : 25 Years

Job Code : RPPL-21-1

Vacancy : Sales Executive – B2B Marketing for Plastics Packaging

Job Description / Responsibilities

1.      Make Sales Call to market the Company’s products such as Plastic Bottles, Containers, Closures, Caps & Custom Moulded Products

2.      Serve as Link between Customers, Head Office, Factory. Will be assisted with sales co-ordination at Office for back office operations.

3.      Will be responsible for complete client servicing of customers

4.      Should be able to leverage existing relationships in target industries to develop new customers, and meet sales targets

5.      Should be capable of making a marketing & sales promotion plan and must be tech savvy.

6.      Involves travelling for trade fairs and visiting customers

 

Desired profile of the candidate

  • Should have excellent communication skill & proven track record of Business Development.
  • Minimum 25 years of age, and Max. 40 years of age
  • Minimum Work Experience: 2 Years
  • Worked minimum 2 Years as Sales Executive in B2B business. 

 

Qualification

  • Any undergraduate
  • Fluency in English
  • Computer Skills: Must having working knowledge of Excel, Word, CRM and Email.

 

Min. Exp : 2  years

Max. Exp : 20 Years