Gummy manufacturing costs and margins
What drives your cost per gummy.
The main drivers of gummy manufacturing cost at HBM are order volume (MOQ 300,000 units), active load, gummy size (2–6 g), coating, custom molds (from ~$20,000), and packaging format. Higher volumes lower per-unit cost; retail margins depend on your pricing.
What affects cost
Per-unit cost is shaped by order volume (MOQ starts at 300,000 units), active load (10–17%), gummy size and weight (2–6 g), coating, standard vs custom molds (custom tooling from ~$20,000), and packaging format (bottle vs sachet).
Improving your margins
Ordering at higher volumes lowers per-unit cost, standard molds avoid tooling charges, and sachet or stick-pack “snack” formats can open new price points. Your retail margin depends on your brand’s pricing — HBM provides the manufacturing-cost side in a 24-hour quote.
| MOQ | 300,000 units |
|---|---|
| Custom molds | From ~$20,000 |
| Sizes | 2–6 g |
| Quote | 24 hours |
FAQ
What drives gummy manufacturing cost?
Volume, active load, size, coating, molds, and packaging format.
How can I lower my per-unit cost?
Order higher volumes, use standard molds, and choose efficient packaging.
Does HBM quote pricing?
Yes — a formal preliminary manufacturing estimate within 24 hours.
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Formal preliminary estimate back in 24 hours from HBM’s team in Tampa Bay, FL.
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