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) | $10.8 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $15.1 – $16.2 $/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) 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex BIG_BAG index moved +0.24% — from $10.7 (2026-05-01) to $10.8 (2026-06-01).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $10.7 (2026-05-01) | $10.8 (2026-06-01) | +0.24% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools 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 flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) cost?
The PackIndex BIG_BAG index puts flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) material cost at $10.8 $/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 $10.8.
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.
How much has the flexible intermediate bulk container (fibc) price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex BIG_BAG index moved +0.24% — from $10.7 (2026-05-01) to $10.8 (2026-06-01).
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