About the HDPE Resin Index
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) resin is the primary material for blow-moulded bottles, rigid containers, and caps/closures. PackIndex tracks HDPE weekly — it directly drives the HDPE_BOT and CAPS L3 indices. North American HDPE is quoted in cents/lb; European in EUR/t.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 59¢ per lb | PackIndex benchmark |
| USA (per lb) | 0.59¢/lb | Standard US trade unit |
| 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-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
HDPE Resin — market activity since 2026-04-20
Since 2026-04-20, the PackIndex HDPE index recorded 21 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The HDPE Resin index is driven by movements in:
NAPHTHA BRENT_CRUDETrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Raw Material Buy Signal | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Index-Linked Forecast | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
What is the current hdpe resin price?
PackIndex puts hdpe resin at $1,772 $/t (21 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20 — live level on Essential).
What drives the hdpe resin price?
The PackIndex HDPE index is driven by movements in NAPHTHA, BRENT_CRUDE.
How often is the hdpe resin price updated?
PackIndex updates the HDPE index weekly.
Live HDPE Resin Data on PackIndex
Full interactive charts, 12-week trend, BOM breakdown, and Pulse signals — free to browse.
Open PackIndex → AI Agents →