OEM Bulk Protective Cases: How 500-MOQ Orders Save B2B Buyers 30-50%
OEM bulk protective case pricing guide. Why 500-MOQ orders get 30-50% lower per-unit cost than 100-MOQ samples, with real cost breakdown.
Direct answer: Kexin bulk pricing offers 30-50% lower per-unit cost at 500-piece MOQ vs 100-piece sample orders. The break: 100 MOQ at USD 38/case, 500 MOQ at USD 28 (-26%), 1,000 MOQ at USD 24 (-37%), 5,000 MOQ at USD 18 (-53%), 10,000+ MOQ at USD 15 (-61%). Cost drivers: mold amortization, material bulk pricing, production setup, packaging.
Cost Breakdown: 100 vs 500 vs 1,000 MOQ
For a typical 450mm mid-size ABS case (Kexin 6系):
| MOQ | Unit cost | Savings vs 100 | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (sample) | USD 38 | — | 20-30 days |
| 500 (bulk) | USD 28 | -26% | 25-30 days |
| 1,000 (bulk) | USD 24 | -37% | 25-30 days |
| 5,000 (bulk) | USD 18 | -53% | 30-45 days |
| 10,000+ (bulk) | USD 15 | -61% | 30-60 days |
Why Bulk Saves Cost
1. Mold amortization
Injection mold cost: USD 5,000-15,000 per case design. At 100 MOQ, mold is USD 50-150 per case. At 500 MOQ, USD 10-30 per case. At 1,000 MOQ, USD 5-15 per case. At 5,000+ MOQ, USD 1-3 per case.
2. Material bulk pricing
PP pellets: USD 1.20/kg at 100 kg order, USD 1.05/kg at 1,000 kg, USD 0.95/kg at 5,000 kg. Kexin typically orders 50+ tons per quarter.
3. Production setup
Machine setup time: 2-4 hours per mold. At 100 MOQ, setup is 5-10% of total time. At 1,000 MOQ, setup is 0.5-1%.
4. Packaging
Carton + foam: USD 1.50 per case. At 100 MOQ, packaging is bulk rate. At 1,000 MOQ, same. Packaging doesn't scale much.
Volume Discount Tiers (Kexin Standard)
- 500-999 pieces: standard price (no discount)
- 1,000-1,999 pieces: -5% (USD 24 → 22.80)
- 2,000-4,999 pieces: -10% (USD 24 → 21.60)
- 5,000-9,999 pieces: -15% (USD 24 → 20.40)
- 10,000+ pieces: -20% (USD 24 → 19.20)
Hidden Costs to Consider
- Tooling/mold: USD 5,000-15,000 one-time (customer usually pays, Kexin retains ownership)
- Custom Pantone color: +USD 2-5/case, 500+ MOQ
- Custom foam insert: +USD 8-25/case, 100+ MOQ
- Logo (silk-screen): +USD 0.50-2/case, 1+ MOQ
- Hot-stamp logo: +USD 2-4/case, 100+ MOQ
- Laser engraving: +USD 1-3/case, 1+ MOQ
- Inspection (AQL 2.5): free for ≥1,000 MOQ, USD 50/report for smaller
- IP67/IP68 test report: USD 100/report per batch
- MIL-STD-810H test report: USD 150/report per batch
When to Use 100-MOQ Sample
100-MOQ is best for: (1) market testing before commitment, (2) trade show samples, (3) tooling validation, (4) first-time B2B customer trial. Sample cost is higher, but you validate the product before committing USD 5,000+ in tooling.
When to Commit to 500+ MOQ
500+ MOQ is best for: (1) established B2B brand with sales channels, (2) ongoing production line needing protective cases, (3) government/military contracts, (4) branded merchandise with logo.
Lead Time vs MOQ
100-MOQ sample: 20-30 days. 500-MOQ: 25-30 days. 1,000-MOQ: 25-30 days. 5,000-MOQ: 30-45 days. 10,000+ MOQ: 30-60 days. Lead time increase is mostly production capacity (Kexin has 45 machines).
FAQ
Can I split a 500-MOQ order into smaller shipments?
Yes. Kexin can split into 2-3 shipments (e.g., 200+200+100) over 2-3 months. No extra cost.
What if I need 100 cases of one design and 400 of another?
Yes. Custom mold per design. Each design has its own 500-MOQ. Total 1,000 cases can be ordered in one PO but produces in 2 batches.
Do you offer payment terms?
Standard: 30% T/T deposit, 70% balance before shipment. For B2B customers with credit history: net 30 days possible. For first-time: 50/50 split.
What if I cancel my order?
Before production: full refund minus USD 200 admin fee. During production: 50% refund (covers material + setup). After production: no refund (custom products).
Can I order 500 in different colors?
Yes. 500 MOQ split across colors (e.g., 200 black + 200 olive + 100 tan). Each color has 100+ MOQ minimum.
What about payment in EUR or RMB?
EUR accepted (USD/EUR ~1.10). RMB accepted for Chinese customers. USD is preferred to avoid FX fees.