Pricing & MOQ
What supplement manufacturing actually costs
Few factories publish numbers. We do — because our quotes come from our own lines, there is no middleman margin to hide. The ranges below are indicative; a formal quote for your exact brief follows within 48 hours.
| Dosage form | Typical MOQ | Indicative unit price | Sampling | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capsules (bottled, 60 ct) | 500–1,000 bottles | $2.20 – $4.50 / bottle | 7–10 days | Most flexible format; stock formulas price at the low end. |
| Tablets (bottled, 60 ct) | 1,000 bottles | $2.00 – $4.00 / bottle | 7–12 days | Coating and shape customization add cost. |
| Softgels (bottled, 60 ct) | 1,000 bottles | $2.80 – $5.50 / bottle | 10–15 days | Oil-based actives; vegetarian shell available at a premium. |
| Plant-based chewable softgels | 1,000 bottles | $3.50 – $6.50 / bottle | 12–18 days | Differentiated format; taste sampling recommended. |
| Gummies (bottled, 60 ct) | 1,000–3,000 bottles | $2.60 – $5.00 / bottle | 10–15 days | Pectin base for vegan/Halal positioning costs slightly more than gelatin. |
| Powder sachets (30 ct box) | 1,000 boxes | $3.00 – $7.00 / box | 7–12 days | Flavor system and sachet material drive the range. |
| Liquid shots (10-vial box) | 2,000 boxes | $4.00 – $8.00 / box | 12–18 days | Includes vial, label and box; liposomal actives at the high end. |
Ranges are indicative (based on standard 60-count bottles and regular formulas) and do not constitute a quotation. Written quotes are definitive and arrive within 48 hours.
Sampling and first-order policy
- Sample development from USD 1,000 — fully credited to your bulk order.
- Hong Kong runs start from 500 bottles where applicable; our U.S. partner line supports low or no MOQ on stock formulas.
- A typical project runs about 60 days from brief to delivery: sampling in weeks 1–3, production in weeks 3–6, then documents and logistics.
What moves the price
- Formula: stock formulas avoid development cost; custom formulas add development and stability work.
- Actives and dosage: branded or high-dose ingredients move the range more than the dosage form does.
- Packaging: bottle vs. pouch vs. box, label finish and outer cartons typically account for 15–30% of unit cost.
- Order size: unit prices step down meaningfully at 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 units.
- Documents: standard export sets (COA, COO) are included; special certificates may add fixed fees.
- Origin: U.S. partner-line production prices higher than Shanghai/Hong Kong but removes import steps for U.S. sellers.