Current Price
$0.284
$/unit
Week-on-Week
+4.40%
vs prior week
Layer
L3
Packaging
Last Updated
2026-04-15
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About the Paper Barrier Bag (aqueous coating) Index
PackIndex AQ_BARR_BAG tracks the material cost of a PFAS-free aqueous barrier-coated paper bag replacing PE-lined bags in fast food and deli.
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North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.284 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 |
Key Price Drivers
The Paper Barrier Bag (aqueous coating) index is driven by movements in:
NBSK OCC AQ_BARRIERTrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
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