About the HDPE Agrochemical Container (5L) Index
PackIndex AGROCHEM_C tracks the material cost of a UN-certified HDPE jerry-can for liquid pesticide and herbicide. Syngenta, Bayer CropScience, BASF format.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $1.84 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 HDPE Agrochemical Container (5L) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex AGROCHEM_C index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a hdpe agrochemical container (5l) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use AGROCHEM_C as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (HDPE Agrochemical Container (5L) — this index) | $1.840 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $2.576 – $2.760 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the AGROCHEM_C index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
HDPE Agrochemical Container (5L) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex AGROCHEM_C index recorded Reference value — live level available on Essential.. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The HDPE Agrochemical Container (5L) index is driven by movements in:
HDPE PPTrack 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 hdpe agrochemical container (5l) cost?
The PackIndex AGROCHEM_C index puts hdpe agrochemical container (5l) material cost at $1.840 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my hdpe agrochemical container (5l) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex AGROCHEM_C 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 $1.840.
How often is the hdpe agrochemical container (5l) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the AGROCHEM_C index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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