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.
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 |
What a real Paper Barrier Bag (aqueous coating) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex AQ_BARR_BAG index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a paper barrier bag (aqueous coating) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use AQ_BARR_BAG as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Paper Barrier Bag (aqueous coating) — this index) | $0.284 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.398 – $0.426 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the AQ_BARR_BAG index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Paper Barrier Bag (aqueous coating) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex AQ_BARR_BAG 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 Paper Barrier Bag (aqueous coating) index is driven by movements in:
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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 paper barrier bag (aqueous coating) cost?
The PackIndex AQ_BARR_BAG index puts paper barrier bag (aqueous coating) material cost at $0.284 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my paper barrier bag (aqueous coating) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex AQ_BARR_BAG 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 $0.284.
How often is the paper barrier bag (aqueous coating) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the AQ_BARR_BAG index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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