The smallest number of units a manufacturer is willing to produce in a single order, set to ensure production costs are covered and the run is economically viable.
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the lowest number of units a manufacturer will agree to produce per order. Manufacturers set MOQs to ensure that production setup costs, material procurement, and labor expenses are covered, making the production run financially viable.
MOQs vary significantly by product type, manufacturing process, and supplier. High-volume injection molding might require MOQs of 5,000+ units, while CNC machined parts may have MOQs as low as 50. When sourcing through FindMyFactory, MOQ is one of the most important filters for matching brands with suitable production partners.