About the HDPE Industrial Drum (200L) Index
PackIndex HDPE_DRUM tracks the material cost of an extrusion blow-moulded 200L HDPE drum for chemicals, lubricants, dairy ingredients and adhesives.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $28.4 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 Industrial Drum (200L) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex HDPE_DRUM index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a hdpe industrial drum (200l) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use HDPE_DRUM as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (HDPE Industrial Drum (200L) — this index) | $28.4 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $39.8 – $42.6 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the HDPE_DRUM index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
HDPE Industrial Drum (200L) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex HDPE_DRUM 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 HDPE Industrial Drum (200L) index is driven by movements in:
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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 industrial drum (200l) cost?
The PackIndex HDPE_DRUM index puts hdpe industrial drum (200l) material cost at $28.4 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my hdpe industrial drum (200l) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex HDPE_DRUM 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 $28.4.
How often is the hdpe industrial drum (200l) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the HDPE_DRUM index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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