About the IBC / Drum Chemical Packaging (1000L) Index
IBC / Drum Chemical Packaging (1000L). Intermediate Bulk Container for chemicals and food ingredients. 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 IBC / Drum Chemical Packaging (1000L) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex DRUM_CHEM index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a ibc / drum chemical packaging (1000l) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use DRUM_CHEM as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (IBC / Drum Chemical Packaging (1000L) — this index) | $191.5 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $268.1 – $287.3 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the DRUM_CHEM index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
IBC / Drum Chemical Packaging (1000L) 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex DRUM_CHEM index moved +0.33% — from $190.9 (2026-05-01) to $191.5 (2026-06-01).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $190.9 (2026-05-01) | $191.5 (2026-06-01) | +0.33% |
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 ibc / drum chemical packaging (1000l) cost?
The PackIndex DRUM_CHEM index puts ibc / drum chemical packaging (1000l) material cost at $191.5 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my ibc / drum chemical packaging (1000l) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex DRUM_CHEM 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 $191.5.
How often is the ibc / drum chemical packaging (1000l) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the DRUM_CHEM index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
How much has the ibc / drum chemical packaging (1000l) price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex DRUM_CHEM index moved +0.33% — from $190.9 (2026-05-01) to $191.5 (2026-06-01).
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