About the Infant Formula Tin (800g premium) Index
PackIndex FORMULA_TIN tracks the material cost of a premium BPA-free lacquered tinplate formula can. Nestlé, Danone (Aptamil), Mead Johnson (Enfamil) format. $0.80-1.20/unit.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.98 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 Infant Formula Tin (800g premium) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex FORMULA_TIN index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a infant formula tin (800g premium) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use FORMULA_TIN as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Infant Formula Tin (800g premium) — this index) | $0.980 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $1.372 – $1.470 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the FORMULA_TIN index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Infant Formula Tin (800g premium) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex FORMULA_TIN 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 Infant Formula Tin (800g premium) index is driven by movements in:
TINPLATE LME_AL LACQ_MTLTrack 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 infant formula tin (800g premium) cost?
The PackIndex FORMULA_TIN index puts infant formula tin (800g premium) material cost at $0.980 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my infant formula tin (800g premium) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex FORMULA_TIN 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 $0.980.
How often is the infant formula tin (800g premium) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the FORMULA_TIN index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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