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Wholesale MOQ Cash-Flow Calculator

A wholesale minimum order can lower purchase price while tying up cash for months. Calculate landed cost with freight, duties, and expected defects, then divide usable units by monthly sales to estimate sell-through. This calculator shows gross margin and inventory cash exposure together, because a profitable unit can still create a difficult working-capital cycle.

Planning estimate only. Check measurements and real-world constraints before buying materials or making a commitment.

Last Updated: July 9, 2026

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Minimum order quantitySupplier’s required quantity.unitsSupplier unit priceEx-factory or quoted product cost.$/unitFreight, duty, and receivingLanded costs outside unit price.$Unsellable defect rateUnits expected to provide no sale value.%Expected monthly unit salesRealistic sell-through rate.units/monthNet selling priceRevenue after discounts, before selling fees.$/unitPackaging and fulfilment per saleVariable cost outside landed inventory.$/unit

Your results

Upfront order cash

$13,400.00

Product, freight, duty, and receiving.

Landed usable unit cost

$11.51

Total cash divided by expected sellable units.

Estimated sell-through time

6.47 months

$7.09 gross contribution per sold unit.

How the calculation works

The calculator applies this relationship to the inputs above. Keep every measurement in the unit shown.

landed usable unit cost = total order cash ÷ usable units

Minimum order quantity1200 units

Supplier unit price8.5 $/unit

Freight, duty, and receiving3200 $

Unsellable defect rate3 %

Expected monthly unit sales180 units/month

Net selling price21 $/unit

Packaging and fulfilment per sale2.4 $/unit

Worked example

Use this example to check the calculator by hand before relying on a result.

Find upfront cash

Landed cash exceeds supplier invoice.

1,200 × $8.50 + $3,200 = $13,400

Remove defects

Defective units still consumed order cash.

1,200 × 97% = 1,164 usable units

Find landed cost and duration

Cash remains tied up through sell-through.

$13,400 ÷ 1,164 = $11.51; 1,164 ÷ 180 = 6.47 months

Assumptions behind the result

• MOQ units are delivered.
• Freight and duty estimates are complete.
• Defects have no recovery value.
• Monthly sales remain stable.
• Selling price excludes taxes and marketplace fees unless reflected.

Mistakes that change the answer

• Using supplier price as landed cost.
• Ignoring cash tied in slow inventory.
• Calculating margin on ordered rather than usable units.

Questions about wholesale moq cash-flow calculator

Does a positive gross margin make the MOQ safe?

No. Demand risk, obsolescence, storage, financing, returns, taxes, and cash timing can still make the order unattractive.

How should supplier deposits be handled?

Model payment timing separately when deposit, balance, freight, and duty occur in different months.

What if defective units receive credit?

Subtract expected recoverable supplier credit from total cash or assign a recovery value to defects.

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Calculator methods and editorial structure reviewed July 11, 2026. Results are estimates; verify regulated rates, eligibility rules, and professional decisions with the cited primary source.