About the Compostable Flexible Pouch Index
PackIndex COMPOST_PCH tracks the material cost of an EN 13432 certified compostable PLA/PBAT flexible pouch. PPWR compliance driver. 20-60% premium over conventional BOPP/PE.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.48 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 Compostable Flexible Pouch supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex COMPOST_PCH index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a compostable flexible pouch typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use COMPOST_PCH as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Compostable Flexible Pouch — this index) | $0.480 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.672 – $0.720 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the COMPOST_PCH index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Compostable Flexible Pouch — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex COMPOST_PCH 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 Compostable Flexible Pouch index is driven by movements in:
NAPHTHA OCC PLATrack all drivers live 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 compostable flexible pouch cost?
The PackIndex COMPOST_PCH index puts compostable flexible pouch material cost at $0.480 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my compostable flexible pouch quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex COMPOST_PCH 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 $0.480.
How often is the compostable flexible pouch price index updated?
PackIndex updates the COMPOST_PCH index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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