About the Easy-Open End (food) Index
Easy-Open End (food). Published by PackIndex.
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | PackIndex live FX |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Easy-Open End (food) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex EOE_FOOD index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a easy-open end (food) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use EOE_FOOD as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Easy-Open End (food) — this index) | $11.2 $/1000 |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $15.7 – $16.8 $/1000 |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the EOE_FOOD index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Easy-Open End (food) — market activity since 2026-10-09
Since 2026-10-09, the PackIndex EOE_FOOD index recorded 14 price updates · 2 major moves · active market since 2026-10-09. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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 easy-open end (food) cost?
The PackIndex EOE_FOOD index puts easy-open end (food) material cost at $11.2 $/1000. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my easy-open end (food) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex EOE_FOOD 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 $11.2.
How often is the easy-open end (food) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the EOE_FOOD index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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