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THE ZOSMETICS JOURNAL

Korean Skincare Wholesale MOQ Explained: Order Value, Units per SKU & Mixed Brands

Wholesale MOQ can describe a minimum invoice value, a minimum quantity per product, or a brand-specific buying requirement. Ask which minimum applies before choosing stock. At Zosmetics, the published minimum is ₹50,000 after discounts including GST, with six units per SKU and mixed brands allowed.

Receive the sheet by email, choose products, then request a confirmed quotation on WhatsApp. No payment is required to request the sheet.

Six Anua serum bottles arranged in a wholesale packing tray to illustrate units per SKU.

Why “What is your MOQ?” needs more than one answer

A supplier may describe an order as having a low minimum while requiring a substantial quantity of each product. Another may accept smaller quantities per product but require a larger overall invoice. These arrangements create different stock commitments, even if the phrase “minimum order” sounds similar.

Ask for three things separately: the minimum total order value, the minimum number of sellable units per SKU, and any brand or carton restrictions. Then ask how discounts, tax and freight affect the calculation. Put these answers next to your proposed product list before assessing affordability.

1. Minimum order value

This is the amount an order must reach under the supplier’s stated calculation. A threshold before discounts is different from one after discounts. A threshold excluding GST is different from one including GST. Do not use the total MRP of the basket as a substitute for its wholesale order value.

Zosmetics states a ₹50,000 minimum after discounts, including GST. Confirm the merchandise value and shipping separately in the quotation; do not assume a shipping charge fills a gap in the stock-order minimum. The final quotation is the place to reconcile the applicable total.

2. Minimum quantity per SKU

A SKU identifies a specific item or variant in the supplier’s catalogue. Different sizes or shades may be separate SKUs. Ask whether a boxed set counts as one sellable unit and whether loose individual items are available. Six individual masks and six boxes of masks are very different purchases.

Zosmetics’ published minimum is six units per SKU. That does not mean six units across the whole order. Confirm the exact product and pack with the team, especially when a catalogue label does not make the unit obvious.

3. Mixed-brand and carton rules

Mixed-brand buying means you can combine products from multiple brands within an order, subject to the supplier’s rules. It does not remove the per-SKU minimum or confirm availability. Also ask whether the supplier requires a full carton, a particular case multiple or a minimum spend within a brand.

Zosmetics allows mixed brands. Use this flexibility to build a range around your customers rather than adding unrelated products just to reach a threshold. Each extra SKU creates a separate stock position that you will need to describe, store and sell.

A worked example: value and quantity are separate checks

Illustrative calculation, not a Zosmetics quotation: suppose a buyer selects ten SKUs, six units each. The order contains 60 sellable units. If the hypothetical tax-inclusive wholesale price were ₹600 per unit, the merchandise total would be ₹36,000. At ₹900 per unit, it would be ₹54,000. The same quantities can produce very different order values.

This example does not establish any product’s price or availability. It demonstrates why meeting a unit minimum does not necessarily meet a value minimum. Replace every example price with the actual quoted price for the selected pack.

Build a basket without buying unnecessary variety

  1. List the categories your customers already ask for.
  2. Choose exact products and pack sizes within those categories.
  3. Apply the per-SKU minimum to each line.
  4. Use quoted wholesale prices to calculate the basket.
  5. Check the overall minimum, freight and cash available after purchase.
  6. Remove weak-fit lines and revise quantities before requesting the final quote.

If the basket only works by adding products you do not expect to sell, reconsider the timing or size of the order. A minimum is a transaction condition, not a sales forecast. Keep money available for packaging, operations and your next restock.

Questions to confirm before payment

Does the minimum apply after discounts? Is GST included? What counts as one unit for each selected pack? Can brands be mixed? Are there case multiples? Is every line available, and what is the final total including shipping?

For the broader buying checklist, read how to choose a Korean skincare wholesale supplier. Explore the catalogue for product ideas, then request the inventory sheet for wholesale prices.

Frequently asked questions

Does six units per SKU mean six different products?

No. It means the minimum applies to each selected SKU. Six different products would each need their applicable quantity.

Can I calculate wholesale MOQ from website MRP?

Use the wholesale quotation. Zosmetics displays MRP on the website, so adding those retail references does not establish the wholesale invoice total.

Is mixed-brand buying the same as any quantity per product?

No. Brand mixing and per-SKU minimums are separate conditions. Confirm both.

Does meeting the minimum reserve stock?

No. Final availability is confirmed with the quotation. Agree the order and payment process before treating stock as allocated.

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