About the HDPE Bottle Index
PackIndex HDPE_BOT tracks the material cost of a 1-litre HDPE blow-moulded bottle — the reference format for household chemicals, personal care, and food packaging. Primary driver is HDPE resin price.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.356 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 HDPE Bottle supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex HDPE_BOT index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a hdpe bottle typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use HDPE_BOT as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (HDPE Bottle — this index) | $1,907 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $2,669 – $2,860 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the HDPE_BOT index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
HDPE Bottle — market activity since 2026-04-01
Since 2026-04-01, the PackIndex HDPE_BOT index recorded 30 price updates · 18 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 HDPE Bottle index is driven by movements in:
HDPETrack 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 hdpe bottle cost?
The PackIndex HDPE_BOT index puts hdpe bottle material cost at $1,907 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my hdpe bottle quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex HDPE_BOT 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 $1,907.
How often is the hdpe bottle price index updated?
PackIndex updates the HDPE_BOT index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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