Minimum order quantities (MOQs) surprise a lot of first-time B2B buyers. They are not arbitrary — they reflect the economics of a production run — but they are also more flexible than many assume.
Why MOQs exist
A production run has fixed costs: changeovers, cleaning, tooling for a specific pack size, and quality checks. Spreading those over a reasonable volume is what keeps the per-unit price competitive. Very small runs are simply uneconomic to produce and document properly.
Typical ranges
- Paneer, ghee, cheese: often around 1–2 MT per SKU per run.
- Bulk butter and AMF: around 5 MT domestically, or one full container (FCL) for export.
- Cream: a couple of MT packed, or a tanker load.
Planning your first order
Fewer SKUs at launch means you clear each MOQ more easily and hold less slow-moving stock. Trial or sample quantities are often available before a full run so you can validate the product first.
Foodondoor confirms the exact MOQ for your product, spec and packaging up front — and can arrange samples before a bulk commitment. Share your requirement and we will lay out realistic quantities and pricing.
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