What is the MOQs for Custom Glass Bottles?

MOQs for Custom Glass Bottles – For brands looking to move beyond standard packaging, the “Minimum Order Quantity” (MOQ) is often the most critical factor in project planning. At VetroPuro, we specialize in making bespoke glass more accessible, yet MOQs remain essential to balance the high costs of industrial manufacturing.

Here is a breakdown of what to expect when ordering custom glass from China.

MOQs by Category

The quantity required depends heavily on the type of glass and the industry standard for that specific container:

• Bespoke Spirit & Liquor Bottles: For high-quality Crystal Flint or Super Flint spirits bottles, MOQs typically range between 12,000 and 20,000 pieces. This is the “sweet spot” for craft distilleries wanting a unique silhouette without the million-unit commitments required by Western factories.
• Beverage & Dairy Bottles: For juices, sodas, or milk bottles, the MOQ for custom designs usually falls between 20,000 and 30,000 pieces.
• Wine Bottles: Because wine production is highly standardised and runs at immense speeds, custom-moulded wine bottles often require much higher volumes, typically starting at 300,000 pieces.
• Stock Bottles: If you do not require a custom shape but want unique decoration, stock bottles can often be ordered in smaller quantities, starting from as low as 2,000 pieces.

Factors Influencing Your MOQ

Several technical and financial elements dictate why these minimums exist:

1. Mould Creation (Tooling): Creating a set of private mould is a precision engineering task. With costs ranging from $1,500 to over $10,000, factories require a minimum volume to amortise the setup time and tooling investment.
2. Design Complexity: Intricate shapes or deep embossing require specialized tooling and slower machine speeds, which can push MOQs higher to ensure production stability.
3. Glass Type & Size: Premium glass, such as Super Flint, requires a specific “batch” of raw materials. Furnaces run 24/7; therefore, a run must be large enough to use the molten glass prepared for that specific quality level.
4. Colouration: If you require “coloured glass” (where the dye is added directly into the furnace) rather than a surface spray, MOQs can soar to 50,000+ pieces because the entire furnace must be transitioned to that specific colour.

The VetroPuro Advantage

We understand that for a new brand, a 100,000-unit MOQ is a barrier to entry. By streamlining our mould engineering and focusing on the premium spirits market, VetroPuro offers some of the most competitive MOQs in the industry, allowing you to launch a bespoke bottle with a manageable initial investment.

Are you planning a new product launch? Contact our team today to discuss your target volume and discover how we can tailor a production schedule to fit your brand’s growth.