Working with contract manufacturers

What is a typical MOQ when working with contract manufacturers?

Minimum order quantities vary significantly by category and format. Cosmetics and household cleaners commonly start at 1,000 to 5,000 units. Supplements in capsule or softgel form may require 5,000 to 25,000 units minimum due to encapsulation setup costs. Candles and aromatherapy products often have lower MOQs of 250 to 1,000 units. On AJ Cosmo Labs, you can filter manufacturers by MOQ before reaching out.

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