Custom Enamel Pin Pricing, MOQ & Lead Times Singapore
Custom pins look simple, but the price can swing a lot depending on size, finish and quantity — and the lead time catches people out because there’s a mould stage. If you’re budgeting for a enamel pin order, here’s a plain guide to what drives the cost, MOQs and how long it takes.
The 30-second version: unit price drops sharply with volume (the mould is a one-off cost spread across the run); soft enamel is cheaper than hard enamel; budget a few weeks because of mould-making and finishing. Our default MOQ is 200 pieces, though it isn’t strict — smaller pin runs are often possible, and unit cost drops sharply with volume.
What drives the price
| Factor | Effect on cost |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Biggest lever — mould cost spreads across the run |
| Size | Larger pins use more metal/enamel |
| Finish | Soft enamel cheaper; hard enamel/cloisonné dearer |
| Colours & extras | More colours, glitter, glow add cost |
MOQ & lead time
Pins are made from a custom mould, so there’s a one-off mould/setup cost — which is why ordering more drops the per-pin price dramatically (the setup is shared across more units). Lead time runs to a few weeks because of mould-making, enamel filling, plating and finishing — plan ahead, especially for an event date. The finish (soft vs hard enamel) is explained in our how enamel pins are made guide.
Choosing the right pin
For uniform, recognition and membership pins specifically, see our lapel pins for uniforms & recognition guide. Browse styles in our custom collar pin range.
Budgeting for pins?
Tell us the size, finish and quantity and we’ll cost it — in one business day.
Frequently asked questions
Why are small pin orders more expensive per piece?
Because each design needs a one-off mould/setup, that fixed cost is spread across the run — so ordering more units sharply lowers the per-pin price. Larger quantities are far more economical.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our default MOQ is 200 pieces, but smaller pin runs are often possible; unit cost drops sharply with volume.
