About the HDPE Pharma Bottle (CR closure) Index
PackIndex HDPE_PHRM tracks the material cost of a child-resistant HDPE pharma bottle for tablets, capsules and oral liquid doses. #1 volume rigid pharma primary pack globally.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.164 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 Pharma Bottle (CR closure) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex HDPE_PHRM index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a hdpe pharma bottle (cr closure) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use HDPE_PHRM as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (HDPE Pharma Bottle (CR closure) — this index) | $0.164 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.230 – $0.246 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the HDPE_PHRM index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
HDPE Pharma Bottle (CR closure) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex HDPE_PHRM 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 Pharma Bottle (CR closure) index is driven by movements in:
HDPE PPTrack 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 pharma bottle (cr closure) cost?
The PackIndex HDPE_PHRM index puts hdpe pharma bottle (cr closure) material cost at $0.164 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my hdpe pharma bottle (cr closure) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex HDPE_PHRM 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 $0.164.
How often is the hdpe pharma bottle (cr closure) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the HDPE_PHRM index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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