The minimum order quantity for Bali furniture wholesale is not a fixed piece count — it is one mixed container that “cubes out.” You combine rattan, teak and mahogany designs until they fill the cubic space of a 20ft (~26–28 CBM) or 40ft HQ (~56–58 CBM) box. Per-design minimums and small trial (LCL) orders also apply.
Most first-time importers ask “how many pieces do I have to buy?” — but wholesale furniture export from Bali and Jepara doesn’t work in flat piece counts. It works in volume. Workshops price and load by cubic metre (CBM), so your MOQ is really a question of whether your item list fills a container. Below, we break down how cubing works by material, whether you can order small, and how the quote is built from your own spec.
What does MOQ really mean for Bali furniture wholesale?
MOQ (minimum order quantity) here means “enough mixed mebel to fill one shipping container efficiently.” A container has a fixed cubic volume; if your order leaves too much empty air, freight per piece climbs and the shipment is uneconomic. So the working rule is simple: your combined designs should cube out a 20ft or 40ft high-cube (HQ) container.
You don’t have to buy hundreds of one item. A typical wholesale load mixes rotan (rattan) lounge chairs, jati (teak) dining sets and mahoni (mahogany) cabinets — different designs, different materials — stacked and nested until the box is full. Indonesia’s wholesale trade classification KBLI 46420 explicitly covers bulk furniture sales to retailers, interior designers, hotels and export buyers across wood, rattan and metal categories, so a mixed container is the norm, not an exception.
How is MOQ measured — pieces or cubic metres (CBM)?
By CBM. Two container sizes dominate Bali/Jawa furniture export:
- 20ft standard — roughly 26–28 CBM of usable furniture space once packed.
- 40ft high-cube (HQ) — roughly 56–58 CBM, the workhorse for scale.
Light, bulky rattan eats volume fast (few pieces per CBM); dense solid teak is heavy but packs tighter. That trade-off is exactly why mixing materials helps you cube out cleanly — heavy jati fills the floor, lighter rotan fills the top.
Here is an indicative view of per-design minimums by material. Treat every number as an example only — actual minimums depend on the design and the workshop, and are confirmed on your quote.
| Material (local term) | Typical per-design MOQ* | Volume behaviour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural rattan / rotan alami | ~25–50 pcs | Bulky, low density | Weave finishes vary; cubes fast |
| Synthetic rattan / rotan sintetik | ~25–50 pcs | Bulky, low density | Outdoor-grade frame + wicker combos |
| Teak / jati | ~10–30 pcs | Dense, heavy | Solid dining and outdoor; packs tight |
| Mahogany / mahoni | ~15–40 pcs | Medium | Indoor case goods, chairs, cabinets |
| Mixed wood-and-metal | ~10–30 pcs | Varies | Industrial styles; good gap-fillers |
*Examples for structure only, not fixed quantities — as of 2026, subject to change.
Is there a minimum per design?
Yes — separate from the container minimum. Each design usually carries a small per-design run (the ranges above are typical examples) because a workshop has to set up jigs, source matching timber, and finish a batch consistently. Ordering three of one chair and three of another is rarely viable; ordering 30 of a chair across two finishes usually is. If a design falls below a workshop’s per-design floor, the desk will suggest a nearby design that shares the same frame so you keep variety without breaking the run.
Can you place a small trial order below one container?
Often, yes — as an LCL (less-than-container-load) trial that shares space in a consolidated box. This lets you test quality, finish and a few designs before committing to a full container. The trade-off is cost per piece: on shared shipments you budget more overhead.
A Bali furniture sourcing guide suggests budgeting an extra 25–40% above FOB for a small-to-medium LCL shipment to Australia, Singapore or Europe. The same guide cites example sea freight of USD 80–200 per CBM on shorter routes and USD 150–350 per CBM on longer ones, plus export packaging of USD 5–20 per piece and customs brokerage of USD 150–400 — all examples to show structure, as of 2026 and subject to change. Your real numbers come from your item list, not a rate card.
How does the wholesale order process work?
A quote-based flow keeps pricing honest, because your FOB total depends on your exact designs, materials, grades and finishes. As an example only, that same guide quotes an FOB chair at IDR 1,700,000–2,800,000 — roughly USD 105–175 each at its (undated) rate. Your quote is built like this:
- Send your item list — designs, materials (rotan/jati/mahoni/mixed), grades, finishes and target quantities to the Juara Holding Group desk.
- Cubing check — the desk maps your list to Bali/Jepara workshops and confirms whether it cubes a 20ft or 40ft HQ container (or suits an LCL trial).
- Per-piece FOB quote — you receive per-item pricing plus a loading plan and the container recommendation.
- Sample / pre-production approval — confirm finish and construction, then place the deposit.
- Production + legality docs — the order is built while timber-legality paperwork (SVLK V-Legal, or FSC) is prepared for the wood components.
- Cube, load, ship FOB — the container is packed to cube out and loaded FOB from Jawa/Bali ports (Semarang or Surabaya) with the full export document pack.
| Option | What it is | Indicative usable volume | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCL trial | Shared, part-container | A few CBM | Sampling before you commit |
| 20ft container | Smallest full load, mixed designs | ~26–28 CBM | First-time importers testing a range |
| 40ft HQ container | Largest standard box, deeper mix | ~56–58 CBM | Retailers and hotels buying at scale |
Wooden furniture requires timber-legality documentation: SVLK is Indonesia’s national timber legality system, and a V-Legal document from an accredited LVLK proves wood legality for export. A typical shipment carries a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and the timber-legality certificates. EU importers should also prepare deforestation due-diligence records (geolocation and legality) — we help assemble documents, but never promise a specific customs or EUDR outcome. You can check commodity rules yourself via Indonesia’s INSW single window.
Ready to see if your list cubes a container?
Send your item list and we’ll tell you honestly whether it fills a 20ft, a 40ft HQ, or is better as an LCL trial — then return a per-piece FOB quote and a cubing plan.
- WhatsApp: 6281139414563
- Email: bd@juaraholding.com
- Or use the quote form (name, email, destination, cargo/CBM estimate, message) and the desk replies with a cubing check.
Orders are handled by the Juara Holding Group concierge desk. Part of Juara Holding Group — an Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015. Prices quoted per your spec; figures on this page are indicative examples, as of 2026 and subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for Bali furniture wholesale?
There’s no fixed piece count. The practical minimum is one container that cubes out — roughly 26–28 CBM for a 20ft or 56–58 CBM for a 40ft HQ. You reach it by mixing designs and materials, not by buying hundreds of a single item. Smaller LCL trial orders are possible at a higher cost per piece.
Can I mix rattan, teak and mahogany in one container?
Yes, and it’s the usual approach. Mixing rotan, jati and mahoni helps a container cube out cleanly: heavy teak fills the floor, lighter rattan fills the upper space. Each design still has a small per-design minimum so the workshop can set up a consistent batch, but variety across one box is standard for wholesale export loads.
Do you accept small trial orders below one container?
Often, through an LCL (less-than-container-load) trial that shares a consolidated box. It’s ideal for checking quality and finishes before a full container. Expect a higher cost per piece — one Bali sourcing guide suggests budgeting 25–40% above FOB for small LCL shipments, an example figure as of 2026, subject to change.
How many pieces fit in a 20ft versus a 40ft HQ container?
It depends on material and design, not a flat count. A 20ft holds about 26–28 CBM of packed furniture; a 40ft HQ about 56–58 CBM. Bulky rattan uses volume quickly while dense teak packs tighter, so the real answer comes from cubing your specific item list against the container’s cubic space.
Why is pricing quote-based instead of a fixed price list?
Because your FOB total depends on exact designs, materials, grades and finishes — no two mixed containers are identical. Published numbers (for example an FOB chair around IDR 1,700,000–2,800,000) are only indicative. The desk builds a per-piece quote from your item list so the figure reflects your real order, not an average.