Why 30,000 pcs Is a Common MOQ
The arithmetic behind it
| Cost element | Per run |
|---|---|
| Machine setup + mould change | 2–6 hours |
| Colour change and purging | 1–3 hours |
| Material minimum purchase | 500–1,000 kg |
| QC and packing setup | 2–4 hours |
At 30,000 pcs of a 20 g container, you consume 600 kg of resin and about 10 hours of machine time. At 5,000 pcs you consume 100 kg and still need the same 10 hours of setup — the setup cost per piece becomes 6× higher.
How to get below MOQ legitimately
- Order from stock — factories keep popular sizes in natural colour
- Join a combined production run with other buyers using the same mould and colour
- Accept a colour the factory already runs — no colour change means lower minimum
- Pay a setup surcharge — usually USD 150–400, cheaper than holding dead stock
What does not work: asking for a discount and a lower MOQ at the same time.
FAQ
Is MOQ per SKU or per order? Per SKU per colour. Three colours of one size is three runs.
Can MOQ be lower for a first order? Often yes, at a higher unit price. Ask explicitly.
Next step
Tell us the size, colour and annual volume. If you are below MOQ, we will tell you which stock colour gets you closest without a surcharge.
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