About the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) Index
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC big bag). 1-tonne capacity woven PP big bag for bulk powders and granules. Driven by PP raffia and woven conversion costs. PackIndex.
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | PackIndex live FX |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex BIG_BAG index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use BIG_BAG as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) — this index) | $10.7 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $15.0 – $16.1 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the BIG_BAG index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex BIG_BAG index recorded 1 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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 flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) cost?
The PackIndex BIG_BAG index puts flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) material cost at $10.7 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex BIG_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 $10.7.
How often is the flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the BIG_BAG index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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