Book Printing China by SunTop Printing
SunTop Printing specializes in book printing in China for paperback books, softcover books, hardcover books, offset book printing, and commercial book printing orders.
A quote for book printing in China includes book size, page count, quantity, paper, binding, cover and interior color, book weight, delivery country, book unit cost, and total book order cost.
SunTop uses in-house offset book printing, G7 Master color management, ISO 12647 printing standard, Pantone color control where required, coated and uncoated book papers, and book binding for vivid printed color, accurate image reproduction, and durable binding.
Book unit cost depends on paper, color, binding, and book weight; total book order cost also depends on delivery country.
1998
Founded
50,000 m²
Printing Facility
50+
Printing Presses
10,000+
Customers Worldwide
Paperback, Hardcover, and Offset Book Cost
Paperback / Softcover Books
Paperback and softcover books are often chosen for competitive book unit cost. Cover stock, inside-page paper, page count, quantity, binding, and book weight determine the final unit cost.
Hardcover Books
Hardcover books usually add case binding, cover boards, endpapers, durable binding, and heavier book weight, raising book unit cost and total book order cost.
Offset Book Printing
Offset book printing is often stronger for higher print quantity, vivid printed color, accurate image reproduction, repeat book orders, and competitive book unit cost.
How Much Does It Cost to Print a Book in China?
Book printing in China commonly ranges from USD 1.60–6.20 per copy for paperback, hardcover, and offset book orders.
The final book printing price depends on book size, page count, paper, binding, cover and interior color, number of color pages, cover finish, MOQ, quantity, and book weight. Delivery country affects total book order cost.
Paperback Offset, 1,000 Copies
Paperback / Softcover, 5.5" × 8.5", 200 pages, black-text interior, 80 gsm uncoated paper, perfect bound, 1,000 copies, delivered to the United States.
USD 2.40–3.00 per copy
At 1,000 copies, offset setup cost is spread across fewer books, so book unit cost is usually higher than larger offset orders.
Paperback Offset, 5,000 Copies
Paperback / Softcover, 6" × 9", 160 pages, black-text interior, 80 gsm uncoated paper, perfect bound, 5,000 copies, delivered to Canada.
USD 1.60–2.05 per copy
At 5,000 copies, offset printing usually gives a more competitive book unit cost because offset setup cost spreads across more books.
Hardcover Offset, 1,000 Copies
Hardcover, 6" × 9", 200 pages, black-text interior, 100 gsm uncoated paper, case bound, 1,000 copies, delivered to the United States.
USD 3.60–4.40 per copy
Hardcover books usually cost more than paperback books because cover boards, case making, endpapers, binding work, and book weight add cost.
Full-Color Hardcover, 1,000 Copies
Hardcover, 8.5" × 11", 128 pages, full-color interior, 157 gsm gloss text paper, case bound, 1,000 copies, delivered to Australia.
USD 4.80–5.90 per copy
Larger trim size, full-color pages, coated paper, case binding, and book weight can raise book unit cost.
Lower-Quantity Book Order, 300 Copies
Lower-quantity book order, 6" × 9", 200 pages, black-text interior, 80 gsm uncoated paper, perfect bound, 300 copies, delivered to the United States.
USD 4.60–6.20 per copy
At 300 copies, book unit cost usually remains higher because printing setup cost is spread across fewer books.
Paperback Offset Unit Price
Quantity, page count, paper, and binding shape paperback offset unit price.
Hardcover Binding Cost
Cover boards, case making, binding, and book weight add cost.
Paper, Color Pages, and Cover Finish
Paper, color pages, and cover finish change book printing cost.
Book Weight and Destination
Book weight and destination change total book order cost.
What Changes Book Printing Cost in China
MOQ and Quantity
MOQ and quantity affect book unit cost. Larger offset quantities spread setup cost across more books and usually lower book unit cost.
Page Count
More pages increase paper use, book thickness, book weight, and book unit cost.
Paper
Coated and uncoated book papers change printing cost, printed color, opacity, page feel, and book weight.
Binding
Binding changes book weight, book unit cost, and total book order cost.
Color and Cover Finish
Cover color, black-text interiors, mixed-color interiors, full-color interiors, number of color pages, and cover finish change printing cost.
Book Weight and Delivery Country
Book weight and delivery country change total book order cost.
Book Color, Image Reproduction, and Durable Binding
Book printing quality depends on stable cover color, consistent inside-page color, accurate image reproduction, and durable binding.
Cover Color and Inside-Page Color
Brand colors, illustrations, and full-color pages need stable cover color and consistent inside-page color.
Vivid Printed Color and Accurate Image Reproduction
SunTop uses G7 Master color management and ISO 12647 printing standard for CMYK color and spot color, with Pantone color control where required.
Coated and Uncoated Book Papers
Coated and uncoated book papers change printed color, opacity, page feel, and book weight.
Durable Binding
Durable binding helps pages and covers stay secure when paperback, softcover, and hardcover books are opened and handled.
BOOK MANUFACTURER IN CHINA FOR PAPERBACK, HARDCOVER, AND OFFSET BOOK PRINTING
SunTop Book Printing Strength in China
SunTop Printing produces paperback, softcover, hardcover, offset, and commercial book printing orders in Shenzhen, China.
Founded in 1998, SunTop operates a 50,000 m² printing facility with 50+ printing presses, where Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 162 / XL 145 offset presses support in-house offset book printing.
G7 Master color management, ISO 12647 printing standard, and Pantone color control where required keep CMYK color, spot color, vivid printed color, and accurate image reproduction stable across the order.
For book finishing, SunTop uses Müller Martini Corona C15 Fully Automatic Perfect Binding Line for paperback and softcover perfect binding, KOLBUS KL112 High-Speed Automatic Book Sewing Machine for sewn book blocks, and KOLBUS BF520 Fully Automatic Hardcover Book Production Line for case-bound hardcover books.
G7 Master Color Management
ISO 12647 Printing Standard
Pantone Color Control
FSC Paper Options
Book Weight, Delivery Country, and Total Book Order Cost
Book printing price is not the same as total book order cost. SunTop can show the book printing price separately from destination cost for EXW (Ex Works) or DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) quotes.
Book Weight, Delivery Country, and Shipping Method
Book weight, delivery country, and shipping method determine destination cost.
Book Printing Price and Total Book Order Cost
Total book order cost combines book printing price and destination cost.
Book Printing China Questions
Book printing in China commonly ranges from USD 1.60–6.20 per copy for paperback, hardcover, and offset book orders. The final book printing price depends on book size, page count, paper, binding, cover and interior color, number of color pages, cover finish, MOQ, quantity, and book weight. Delivery country affects total book order cost.
SunTop Printing was founded in 1998 and operates a 50,000 m² printing facility with 50+ printing presses. For Book Printing China orders, SunTop combines in-house offset printing with Heidelberg offset presses, G7 Master color management, ISO 12647 printing standard, Pantone color control where required, Müller Martini perfect binding, KOLBUS book sewing, and KOLBUS hardcover binding.
SunTop Printing manufactures paperback, softcover, and hardcover books in China for offset book printing and commercial book printing orders.
Book printing cost in China changes with book size, page count, paper, binding, cover and interior color, number of color pages, cover finish, MOQ, quantity, and book weight. Larger offset quantities spread setup cost across more books and lower book unit cost. Total book order cost combines book printing price and destination cost; book weight, delivery country, and shipping method determine destination cost.
SunTop uses G7 Master color management and ISO 12647 printing standard, with Pantone color control where required, for vivid printed color and accurate image reproduction. Before shipment, 100% outgoing inspection checks cover color, inside-page color, image reproduction, and durable binding.
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G7 Master Color Management
ISO 12647 Printing Standard
FSC® Paper Options