MOQ — Minimum Order Quantity — is the minimum number of units a manufacturer will produce or sell in a single order. It exists because manufacturers have fixed setup costs that need to be spread across a minimum volume to be profitable.
MOQ varies widely by product and manufacturer. A steel bottle manufacturer might have an MOQ of 500 units. A packaging machine manufacturer might have an MOQ of 1 unit.
How to negotiate MOQ: First, understand why the MOQ exists. If it is a setup cost issue, offer to pay a setup fee in exchange for a lower MOQ. If it is a raw material issue, ask if you can place a smaller first order with a commitment to repeat orders.
On FreeBhaav.com, MOQ is displayed on every product listing, so you can filter by MOQ before sending an enquiry — saving time for both you and the supplier.
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