Lead time and minimum order quantity (MOQ) are the two questions that decide whether a preform supplier fits your plan. Both are real constraints — and both depend on specifics, not a single published number.
What drives lead time
Catalogue SKUs in standard necks move fastest; a new weight, colour or custom geometry adds tooling and validation time. Season matters too — water demand peaks before summer, so booking preform capacity early protects your line.
What drives MOQ
MOQ follows the packing format and production run economics for the chosen SKU, not a flat rule. The cleanest path is to confirm it against your exact SKU, packing and destination rather than assume.
Get a firm answer
Build a complete request in the Smart RFQ — SKU, quantity, neck and destination — and Delta El Nile typically replies within 48 hours for catalogue items with lead time and MOQ confirmed.