About the Flow Wrap Index
PackIndex FLOW_WRAP tracks the material cost of a flow-wrap horizontal FFS film (200×100mm per pack) — used in biscuits, bakery, confectionery, and fresh produce. Primary drivers are BOPP, CPP, and LLDPE film prices.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.023 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 Flow Wrap supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex FLOW_WRAP index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a flow wrap typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use FLOW_WRAP as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Flow Wrap — this index) | $0.034 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.048 – $0.051 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the FLOW_WRAP index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Flow Wrap — market activity since 2026-04-01
Since 2026-04-01, the PackIndex FLOW_WRAP index recorded 31 price updates · 13 major moves · high-volatility period since 2026-04-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Flow Wrap index is driven by movements in:
BOPP CPP LLDPETrack 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 flow wrap cost?
The PackIndex FLOW_WRAP index puts flow wrap material cost at $0.034 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my flow wrap quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex FLOW_WRAP 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 $0.034.
How often is the flow wrap price index updated?
PackIndex updates the FLOW_WRAP index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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