The verdict in three sentences
A credible website for a B2B manufacturing supplier costs between EUR 15,000 and EUR 30,000 in 2026. The core of the budget is custom design (EUR 6,000-12,000) and the product catalogue (EUR 3,000-6,000), not the homepage. Plan for an 8-to-12-week project and EUR 200-400/month in maintenance to stay credible with buyers.
Detailed cost breakdown
A buyer judges a supplier within 30 seconds on its website. Precise datasheets, references, certifications, quote generation: every block has a cost. Here is the 2026 breakdown.
| Item | 2026 range (EUR) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Custom design + UX | 6,000 - 12,000 | Identity, mockups, component system |
| Catalogue / product pages | 3,000 - 6,000 | Structure, templates, initial import |
| Faceted search engine | 2,500 | Filter by material, size, standard |
| Bilingual EN/FR | 1,800 | i18n structure + translation build |
| PDF quote generation | 2,200 | Technical cart + automatic PDF export |
| Maintenance (retainer) | 200 - 400 /month | Security, updates, hosting |
An SME staying with a simple catalogue targets EUR 15,000-20,000. With faceted search, bilingual and PDF quotes, you reach EUR 25,000-30,000.
What tips the budget
Three factors explain the gap between a EUR 15,000 and a EUR 30,000 project. Anticipating them avoids nasty surprises mid-project.
| Factor | Budget impact | Added timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Number of product references | +50 to 500 pages = +EUR 3,000-8,000 | +2 to 4 weeks |
| Multilingual (EN/FR/DE) | +EUR 1,800 per language | +1 week per language |
| Advanced faceted search | +EUR 2,500 | +1 to 2 weeks |
| ERP / PIM integration | +EUR 4,000-9,000 | +3 to 5 weeks |
| Secure reseller portal | +EUR 5,000 | +3 weeks |
ERP or PIM integration is the most underestimated item: syncing stock, prices and datasheets automatically avoids an outdated catalogue, but quickly adds EUR 4,000 to 9,000.
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Mini case study
Claire, CFO of a 45-employee manufacturing SME supplying machined parts, approves a site at EUR 22,500 (design 8,500, 220-reference catalogue 5,500, faceted search 2,500, bilingual 1,800, PDF quotes 2,200, project management 2,000). Previously, the sales team spent 6 hours/week emailing datasheets. With the online catalogue and PDF quotes, that drops to 2 h, i.e. 200 hours saved/year. At a loaded cost of EUR 35/hour, that is EUR 7,000/year of sales time returned to prospecting, before counting inbound leads from the bilingual version.
FAQ
Why does a manufacturing site cost more than a classic brochure site? Because the value sits in the technical catalogue: structured datasheets, filters, standards, quotes. These functional blocks easily represent 40 to 50 % of the total budget.
Should the site connect to the ERP from day one? Not necessarily. Many SMEs launch with a manually managed catalogue, then add ERP/PIM integration (EUR 4,000-9,000) in phase two once ROI is proven.
Is multilingual worth it for export? Yes as soon as you target Europe. For EUR 1,800 per language, an English or German version opens markets where local competitors sometimes offer only a PDF.
How long does the project take? Between 8 and 12 weeks. The limiting factor is gathering product data (photos, specs, standards), often scattered internally.
What maintenance budget should I plan? Budget EUR 200 to 400/month for security, backups, catalogue updates and the high-performance hosting a datasheet-heavy site requires.
Let's scope your project. B2B catalogue site, product pages, faceted search and PDF quotes for a manufacturing SME, indicative budget EUR 15,000-30,000, delivered within 8-12 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
