MOQ
MOQ (noun) means Minimum order quantity: the smallest number of units a supplier is willing to sell in a single order. Example: “Their MOQ is 500 pieces, which is too many for a first run.”
How to use MOQ
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe smallest amount a factory or wholesaler will let you buy at once.
Trade and e-commerce jargon, standard in manufacturing, wholesale and dropshipping.
MOQ counts units; MOV counts money. A supplier may set either or both.
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Their _____ is 500 pieces, which is too many for a first run.
Etymology
An initialism of minimum order quantity.
Synonyms
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What is the difference between MOQ and EOQ?
MOQ is imposed by the seller — it is the least they will ship. EOQ, or economic order quantity, is calculated by the buyer as the order size that minimises their own combined ordering and holding costs.
Can you negotiate a supplier's MOQ?
Often yes, particularly for a first order or a sample run, though a lower quantity usually means a higher unit price. Suppliers set MOQs to cover setup, tooling and materials costs, so the number reflects real economics rather than pure policy.
What is the meaning of MOQ?
"MOQ" (noun) means minimum order quantity: the smallest number of units a supplier is willing to sell in a single order.
What is another word for MOQ?
Other words for "MOQ" include minimum order quantity, minimum order.