Production economics
Setup and production costs can affect viable order quantities.
Trade terms guide
What Is MOQ?
MOQ means Minimum Order Quantity. It is the minimum quantity a supplier is willing to accept for an order.
A common sourcing term
Minimum Order Quantity.
A supplier may set a minimum quantity to make production, purchasing or packaging commercially workable.
For example, if a supplier specifies an MOQ of 500 units, the buyer may need to order at least 500 units for that offer. Actual MOQs vary by product, supplier, packaging and transaction.
Why suppliers set MOQs
Quantity can affect the whole order.
Raw materials
Purchasing or preparing materials can depend on minimum volumes.
Packaging
Custom packaging may involve its own minimum quantities.
Manufacturing setup
Equipment, configuration or production processes may influence MOQ.
Shipping efficiency
Shipment planning can affect practical order sizes.
Commercial considerations
Supplier terms and buyer requirements shape the final quantity.
Include expected quantity in your sourcing enquiry so suppliers can assess the requirement.
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