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Why Is the Minimum Order Quantity 5,000 Units?

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5,000 units per SKU is higher than some brands expect. Here's what's behind that number and what it means for your project.

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How Korean cosmetic manufacturing works

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Korean manufacturers don't produce cosmetics in small batches by hand. Production runs on industrial equipment — mixing tanks, filling lines, and capping machines — that require a minimum volume to operate efficiently and maintain consistent quality.

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Below a certain quantity, the setup cost per unit becomes disproportionately high, and many top manufacturers won't take the order. The brands that get priority in scheduling, pricing, and attention are the ones placing volumes that make sense for the factory.

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Why 5,000 specifically?

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5,000 units per SKU is the threshold where:

• Most of our manufacturer partners will accept the project
• Unit costs are in a range that makes the launch financially viable
• The project gets scheduled as a standard run, not a special case with uncertain timelines

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What does 5,000 units mean in practice?

If you're planning multiple SKUs, the MOQ applies to each one separately. This is why starting with fewer SKUs keeps your first launch manageable.

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What if my budget doesn't stretch to 5,000?

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Tell us anyway. In some cases, depending on the product type and the manufacturer, there's flexibility. We'd rather have an honest conversation about what's realistic than have you fill out the form with a number that doesn't match your actual situation.