OEM Data
What makes up a Korean cosmetics OEM quotation?
In a Korean cosmetics OEM quotation, the largest item is the formula (raw materials and manufacturing), followed by the container and packaging components, while the carton, label, and printing are a small share. Design and development is a separate line item, usually around KRW 300,000 per project.
Basis: As of September 2026, based on DIO field experience · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21
The table below lists the items that actually appear in a DIO OEM quotation and how much each weighs. Percentages vary by formulation and quantity, so the items are ordered by size.
| Item | Share | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Formula (raw materials and manufacturing) | Largest | Raw materials per the formula, manufacturing and filling |
| Container and packaging components | Second | Bottles, tubes, pumps and similar |
| Carton, label, printing | Small | Carton, label, printing |
| Design and development | Separate line item, usually around KRW 300,000 per project | Container and carton design development |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest item in the quotation?
- The formula (raw materials and manufacturing), followed by the container and packaging components.
- Is design charged separately?
- Yes. Design and development appears as a separate line item in the quotation, usually around KRW 300,000 per project.
- Where should I look first to lower the quotation?
- Start with the largest items, the formula and the container. Printing is a small share, so cutting it changes the total very little.