MOQ Explained: What You Need to Know Before Ordering
**MOQ Explained: What You Need to Know Before Ordering**
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When working with a **perfume bottle supplier**, you’ll often hear the term **MOQ**—short for **Minimum Order Quantity**. This is the smallest number of units a manufacturer is willing to produce in one order.
Understanding MOQ is crucial, especially for **first-time perfume bottle buyers** or **small fragrance brands**.
1. Why Suppliers Have MOQs
MOQs are not just arbitrary; they exist for practical reasons:
* **Material Procurement:** Ordering raw glass, PET, or acrylic in bulk reduces costs.
* **Mould and Setup Costs:** Custom perfume bottles require setup before production.
* **Decoration Efficiency:** Processes like silk screen printing and hot stamping are more efficient in larger runs.
2. Typical MOQ for Perfume Bottles
In China, common MOQs for **custom perfume bottles** are:
* **Standard stock bottles:** 1,000–3,000 pcs
* **Fully custom designs:** 5,000–10,000 pcs
* **Luxury packaging sets:** 3,000–5,000 sets
3. How to Negotiate a Lower MOQ
If you’re a startup or testing a new fragrance, try these:
* Choose **stock bottles** with custom decoration instead of a new mould.
* Share mould costs with other buyers (some suppliers allow this).
* Build long-term relationships—loyal clients often get more flexible terms.
4. MOQ and Your Budget
Understanding MOQ helps with:
* **Cash flow planning**
* **Inventory management**
* **Reducing storage costs**
**Related Topics**
* [How to Choose the Right Perfume Bottle Supplier](#)
* [Perfume Bottle Materials Guide: Glass, PET, and Beyond](#)
**Further Reading**
* [Perfume Bottle Decoration Techniques Explained](#)
* [Shipping Perfume Bottles from China: What to Expect](#)
