Tiered Pricing
A wholesale pricing schedule where the unit price drops as the ordered volume increases.
Term Definition
On platforms like 1688 and Alibaba, product pricing is commonly broken down into 2 or 3 tier brackets (e.g. 2–50 units, 51–200 units, 201+ units). Larger purchase batches unlock lower unit costs from the manufacturer. This is the cornerstone of B2B wholesale trade across China.
Usage Example
«Ordering 300 pieces unlocked the third price tier, significantly reducing our unit cost at source.»
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Other terms in this category
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
The minimum number of units a factory or supplier agrees to sell in a single purchase order.
Product Sample
A single test unit ordered from a factory to assess quality before committing to a bulk production batch.
Source Factory
A manufacturing enterprise equipped with its own production lines, making goods without intermediaries.
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