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MOQ Estimation for Plastic Parts

How to calculate minimum order quantities

Factors Affecting MOQ

Tooling cost amortization over order quantity
Mold cycle time and machine hourly rate
Material minimum purchase quantity
Color change and setup time

Typical MOQ Ranges

Part Size	Simple Part	Complex Part
Small (<10g)	5,000-20,000	1,000-5,000
Medium (10-100g)	2,000-10,000	500-3,000
Large (100g-1kg)	500-3,000	200-1,000
Very Large (>1kg)	100-500	50-200