MOQ for Cosmetics Manufacturing in Korea
Understanding Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is essential when sourcing cosmetics from South Korea. The MOQ is not an arbitrary number; it is determined by the physical limits of batch mixing tanks and the setup constraints of automated packaging machinery. Our standard MOQ is 5,000 units per SKU, which represents the optimal entry point for commercial viability.
Standard MOQ
5,000UNITS
Standard MOQ5,000UNITS
The standard MOQ is 5,000 units per SKU. Final production requirements may vary depending on the formulation, container, packaging and product specifications.
Why Standard MOQ is 5,000 Units
- Production batch efficiency and compounding kettle minimum weights
- Machine line setup losses during automatic capping & printing
- Raw material minimum procurement order guidelines
- Container and glass/plastic factory minimum custom runs
- Outer paper carton printing setup minimum runs
- Manual packing line labor efficiency minimums
MOQ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happens to the unit cost if I order 10,000 units instead?
Increasing the order volume to 10,000 units reduces the unit cost by 15-25% because setup costs and plate fees are amortized over more units.
Q. Can I split the 5,000 MOQ into different scents?
No. Scent changes require flushing the mixing tank and line, which counts as a separate batch run, meaning each scent requires its own 5,000 unit MOQ.
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