What size pickle and chutney jars are best for selling?

The best pickle or chutney jar size depends on who you sell to and how the product is used. For most makers, a 475ml (16oz) jar is the everyday retail size, a 1062ml round jar suits larger household fills and hampers, and a 2000ml (1/2 gallon) jar works for bulk buyers, delis and foodservice. Matching the jar to the customer keeps pricing simple and avoids overfilling shelves with sizes that do not move.

At Bottle Company South we supply glass pickle and chutney jars with twist-off lids in those three core sizes, with a choice of lid colours so you can keep a consistent look across a range.


Factors to consider when choosing jar sizes

  • Who is buying: Gift and farm-shop customers often prefer a manageable retail jar. Families and food businesses may want larger fills that last longer between shops.
  • How thick the product is: Dense chutneys and chunky pickles need a jar that is easy to fill and empty. A wider round pickle jar is often more practical than a very tall, narrow bottle.
  • Lid and presentation: Twist-off lids in gold and other colours help a range look finished on the shelf. Order lids with the jars so packing is not held up.
  • Pricing and margin: Smaller retail jars can support a higher price per ml for gifts and samples. Larger jars sell on value and fewer units per order.
  • Storage and packing: One core size plus one larger size is usually enough to start. You can add more once you know which lines sell.


Popular pickle and chutney jar sizes

  • 475ml (16oz) pickle jar with 70mm twist-off lid: The workhorse for farm shops, delis and branded retail. Height about 13.5cm and base about 7.5cm, with several lid colour options. Good for everyday chutneys, pickles and sauces.
  • 1062ml round pickle jar with twist-off lid: A larger household and hamper size (about 16cm high, 10.5cm across the base). Useful when customers want more product in one jar without jumping to catering volumes.
  • 2000ml (1/2 gallon) pickle jar with 82mm twist-off lid: For bulk fills, catering and producers who sell fewer, larger units. About 21cm high and 11cm across the base, with a wide 82mm lid that suits chunky products.

You do not need all three on day one. Many makers start with 475ml for retail, then add 1062ml or 2000ml once wholesale or bulk demand is clear.


How to match size to your sales channel

  • Markets and farm shops: Lead with 475ml. Add a small number of 1062ml jars for customers who want a bigger fill.
  • Online and hampers: 475ml and 1062ml both work; the larger jar can carry a “sharing” or “family” price point.
  • Delis, cafés and foodservice: 2000ml (and sometimes 1062ml) reduces reordering and suits kitchen use.
  • Mixed ranges: Keep lid colour consistent across sizes so pickle and chutney lines look like one brand on the shelf.


Conclusion: choose sizes that match how you sell

The pickle and chutney jars that sell best are the ones matched to your customers: 475ml for everyday retail, 1062ml for larger household and hamper fills, and 2000ml for bulk and catering. Start with the size you sell most often, keep matching twist-off lids in stock, and step up pack quantities when the first size is moving steadily.


Explore our pickle and chutney jars

Browse our pickle and chutney jars for 475ml, 1062ml and 2000ml glass jars with twist-off lids, or call the team on 0117 986 9667 if you want help matching jar size and lid to your range.