Glossary

Landed cost

Also known as: unit economics, cost of goods, COGS

Landed cost is the all-in cost of one finished unit once everything is accounted for — formula, packaging, manufacturing, testing, freight, duties, and handling. It is the foundation of unit economics, since margin is the gap between landed cost and selling price. Brands calculate landed cost early to confirm a product can be sold profitably at its target price.

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