MOQ is the first number importers ask about, and the one that gets misread most often. On collapsible basins it is counted per model and per colour, not for the order as a whole. Once you know how it is built, you can plan a first order that is small enough to test the market and large enough to get a workable price.
Our standing MOQ is 300 pcs per model. Samples ship in 3-5 working days and the sample fee is credited back against your first production order. Here is how both work in practice.
Key takeaways
- MOQ is counted per model and per colour, not per order.
- Standard MOQ is 300 pcs; some stock colours can start lower.
- Samples take 3-5 working days and the fee comes off your first order.
- Custom colours and logos raise the MOQ, so plan them before you quote your own customers.
Why MOQ is set per model, not per order
A collapsible basin is not one product in three sizes. Each capacity has its own mould, its own folding wall and its own carton. A colour change means purging the machine and running a separate batch with its own quality check. That is why the minimum is tied to the model and the colour rather than to a total order value.
The practical effect: four colours of one model means four minimum runs, even when the total quantity equals two colours at double the volume.
Standard MOQ by size
| Model | Stock colour | Custom colour | Custom logo |
| 8L basin | 300 pcs | 500 pcs | 500 pcs |
| 16L basin | 300 pcs | 500 pcs | 500 pcs |
| 30L basin | 300 pcs | 500 pcs | 500 pcs |
These are our standing figures. If you are testing a market, start with stock colours: they ship faster and carry the lowest minimum.
How the sample process works
- Send the model, the colour and the destination. A country or port is enough at this stage.
- We confirm stock and issue a proforma invoice for the sample fee.
- Samples are packed and couriered within 3-5 working days, with tracking.
- The fee is credited back when your first production order is placed.
For most buyers one sample per model is enough to check the fold, the drain plug and the wall thickness. If you are choosing between two colours for a retail line, take both.
Splitting a first order across colours
A typical first order is one model, two colours, 300 pcs each, weighted towards the colour you expect to sell. Adding a second colour at the minimum costs less than running out of one colour and air-freighting the other.
If the budget only stretches to one colour, take the neutral one. It sells through faster and is easier to reorder.
What to send with your enquiry
- Model and quantity, or the container size you are filling
- Colour - stock or a Pantone reference
- Whether you need your logo, and where it should sit
- Packaging: poly bag, retail box or your own artwork
- Destination port and target arrival window
With those five lines we can quote the same day. Leave out the packaging and logo details and the quote usually has to be revised later, which costs everyone a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the MOQ be lower for a first order?
On some stock-colour models, yes. Ask for the models we run most often - the tooling is already set up, so the minimum is lower.
How much is a sample?
The sample fee covers the unit and the courier. It is credited back against your first production order, so the sample costs you nothing once you order.
Can I mix two models inside one minimum?
No. Each model has its own mould and its own minimum, so mixed orders are quoted per model.
How long is a quote valid?
Thirty days. Material prices move, so we re-confirm after that.
Bottom line
MOQ is a planning number rather than a barrier. Start with a stock colour at 300 pcs, take a sample first, and move to custom colours and logos once the model has proven itself in your market.
Ready to plan a first order? Our 16L collapsible prep box basin is the model most importers start with, and the 30L prep tub covers group and catering use. Send your requirements and we will quote the same day.
