About the E-Commerce Tape (water-activated kraft) Index
E-Commerce Tape (water-activated kraft). Reinforced kraft gummed tape for corrugated mailers — stronger and more tamper-evident than BOPP tape. 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 E-Commerce Tape (water-activated kraft) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex ECOMM_TAPE index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a e-commerce tape (water-activated kraft) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use ECOMM_TAPE as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (E-Commerce Tape (water-activated kraft) — this index) | $0.008 EUR/m |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.011 – $0.011 EUR/m |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the ECOMM_TAPE index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
E-Commerce Tape (water-activated kraft) 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex ECOMM_TAPE index moved +0.00% — from $0.008 (2026-05-01) to $0.008 (2026-06-01).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $0.008 (2026-05-01) | $0.008 (2026-06-01) | +0.00% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Mill Buy/Hold Advisor | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Negotiation Brief | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
How much does a e-commerce tape (water-activated kraft) cost?
The PackIndex ECOMM_TAPE index puts e-commerce tape (water-activated kraft) material cost at $0.008 EUR/m. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my e-commerce tape (water-activated kraft) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex ECOMM_TAPE 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 $0.008.
How often is the e-commerce tape (water-activated kraft) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the ECOMM_TAPE index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
How much has the e-commerce tape (water-activated kraft) price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex ECOMM_TAPE index moved +0.00% — from $0.008 (2026-05-01) to $0.008 (2026-06-01).
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