About the Corrugated RSC Box Index
PackIndex CORR tracks the material cost of a standard corrugated RSC (Regular Slotted Container) box — the most widely used shipping box in global commerce. The index covers B-flute corrugated board with a 400×300×250mm reference spec. Primary cost drivers are OCC and kraftliner prices (fibre inputs), corrugating medium (fluting), and mill energy costs. The CORR index is updated weekly by PackIndex every Tuesday.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.486 per unit | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL/MXN converted at live rates |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Corrugated RSC Box supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex CORR index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a corrugated rsc box typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use CORR as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Corrugated RSC Box — this index) | $0.616 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.863 – $0.924 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the CORR index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Key Price Drivers
The Corrugated RSC Box index is driven by movements in:
OCC KRLNR TSTLNR FLUTE GAS_NBP ELEC_UKTrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Negotiation Brief | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Invoice Audit | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
How much does a corrugated rsc box cost?
The PackIndex CORR index puts corrugated rsc box material cost at $0.616 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my corrugated rsc box quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex CORR tracks material cost only. Conversion and labour (+12–18%), overhead (+8–15%), and converter margin (+10–18%) sit on top, so delivered quotes typically land 40–50% above the index value of $0.616.
How often is the corrugated rsc box price index updated?
PackIndex updates the CORR index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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