About the Metallised Flexible Index
PackIndex METFLEX tracks the material cost of a metallised flexible pack (200×150mm pouch) — used in snack food, pet food, and coffee packaging requiring barrier properties. Primary drivers are VMPET (metallised PET film) and aluminium foil.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.086 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 |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Metallised Flexible supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex METFLEX index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a metallised flexible typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use METFLEX as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Metallised Flexible — this index) | $0.110 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.154 – $0.165 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the METFLEX index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Metallised Flexible 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex METFLEX index moved -100.00% — from $2,293 (2026-04-01) to $0.110 (2026-06-18).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $2,293 (2026-04-01) | $0.110 (2026-06-18) | -100.00% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
Key Price Drivers
The Metallised Flexible index is driven by movements in:
VMPET ALFOILTrack 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 metallised flexible cost?
The PackIndex METFLEX index puts metallised flexible material cost at $0.110 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my metallised flexible quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex METFLEX 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 $0.110.
How often is the metallised flexible price index updated?
PackIndex updates the METFLEX index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
How much has the metallised flexible price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex METFLEX index moved -100.00% — from $2,293 (2026-04-01) to $0.110 (2026-06-18).
Live Metallised Flexible Data on PackIndex
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