Minimum order quantity is a requirement from some manufacturers for the minimum number of orders to be purchased at one time. This is required in order for manufacturers to remain profitable, as often they work on smaller margins and require large order volumes to generate enough revenue to maintain their business.

The MOQ is typically between 5 to 10,000 pieces for custom cosmetic packaging, and for cosmetic RAW materials, it varies between 1 to 50 kgs, depending on the supplier of the ingredient. Contract manufacturers also have an MOQ, which typically ranges from 2,000 to 10,000 pieces, depending on the manufacturer.