About the Composite Pallet (PP/recycled) Index
Composite Pallet (PP/recycled). Injection-moulded plastic pallet using recycled PP. Hygienic, dimensionally stable alternative to wood. PackIndex / Pulse-seeded.
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 Composite Pallet (PP/recycled) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex COMP_PALLET index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a composite pallet (pp/recycled) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use COMP_PALLET as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Composite Pallet (PP/recycled) — this index) | $390.1 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $546.2 – $585.2 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the COMP_PALLET index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Composite Pallet (PP/recycled) — market activity since 2026-04-01
Since 2026-04-01, the PackIndex COMP_PALLET index recorded 7 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-01. 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 composite pallet (pp/recycled) cost?
The PackIndex COMP_PALLET index puts composite pallet (pp/recycled) material cost at $390.1 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my composite pallet (pp/recycled) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex COMP_PALLET 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 $390.1.
How often is the composite pallet (pp/recycled) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the COMP_PALLET index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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