About the Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Index
PackIndex EPS_BEAD tracks the price of expandable polystyrene bead — the raw input for moulded EPS protective packaging, fish boxes, and insulated shippers. It is polymerised from styrene monomer.
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL/MXN converted at live rates |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex EPS_BEAD index moved +3.50% — from $1,585 (2026-04-01) to $1,640 (2026-06-11).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $1,585 (2026-04-01) | $1,640 (2026-06-11) | +3.50% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
Key Price Drivers
The Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) index is driven by movements in:
STYRENETrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current expandable polystyrene (eps) price?
PackIndex puts expandable polystyrene (eps) at $1,640 $/t (▲ 0.00% WoW).
What drives the expandable polystyrene (eps) price?
The PackIndex EPS_BEAD index is driven by movements in STYRENE.
How often is the expandable polystyrene (eps) price updated?
PackIndex updates the EPS_BEAD index weekly.
How much has the expandable polystyrene (eps) price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex EPS_BEAD index moved +3.50% — from $1,585 (2026-04-01) to $1,640 (2026-06-11).
Live Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Data on PackIndex
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