Aluminum Foil Container El Salvador

Case Study: Expanding Food Packaging Business in El Salvador Through Strategic Sourcing

Client Background

Roberto Hernández, a San Salvador-based entrepreneur, operates Delipack S.A., a mid-sized food packaging distributor serving local bakeries, catering services, and frozen food producers since 2018. His business focuses on supplying eco-friendly and cost-effective disposable foil containers, but rising material costs and inconsistent product quality from regional suppliers threatened his competitiveness.

Challenges

El Salvador’s limited domestic manufacturing forced Roberto to rely on imports, but Central American suppliers charged 25-30% higher prices for aluminum foil containers than Asian counterparts. Additionally, frequent delays in delivery and subpar container durability (e.g., leakage during transportation) led to client complaints. Roberto needed a partner offering reliable pricing, certified food-grade materials, and customizable designs to meet diverse customer demands.

Turning to China

In 2024, Roberto attended the Latin American Food Packaging Expo and connected with Lauvacs, a Chinese manufacturer specializing in aluminum foil containers. He had previously sourced from European vendors but found their MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) prohibitive for smaller businesses. Lauvacs’ competitive FOB pricing is 30% below regional quotes and flexible MOQs aligned with his budget.

Why Lauvacs?

1. Quality Assurance: Lauvacs’ containers used 8011 alloy aluminum foil (FDA-compliant, heat-resistant up to 250°C), addressing leakage issues. Third-party certifications (SGS, ISO) reassured Roberto about food safety standards.
2. Customization: Lauvacs provided free mold design services for tailored container dimensions (e.g., 287x85mm bakery trays), helping Delipack differentiate in a saturated market.
3. Logistics Efficiency: Consolidated shipments via Lauvacs’ partnerships with Central American freight forwarders reduced delivery time from 60 to 35 days.

Outcome

Within six months, Delipack’s client base grew by 40%, with bakeries and hotels praising the containers’ durability and leak-proof design. Roberto now plans to expand into Guatemala and Honduras, leveraging Lauvacs’ scalable production capacity and dedicated bilingual support team.

Key Takeaway

For SMEs in El Salvador, partnering with agile Chinese manufacturers like Lauvacs bridges gaps in cost, quality, and innovation, transforming local supply chain limitations into growth opportunities.