About the Layer Pad Index
Layer Pad. Published by PackIndex.
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | PackIndex live FX |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Layer Pad supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex LAYER_PAD index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a layer pad typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use LAYER_PAD as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Layer Pad — this index) | $0.183 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.256 – $0.275 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the LAYER_PAD index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Layer Pad — market activity since 2026-07-20
Since 2026-07-20, the PackIndex LAYER_PAD index recorded 16 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-07-20. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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 layer pad cost?
The PackIndex LAYER_PAD index puts layer pad material cost at $0.183 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my layer pad quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex LAYER_PAD 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 $0.183.
How often is the layer pad price index updated?
PackIndex updates the LAYER_PAD index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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