About the Litho-Laminate Retail Box Index
PackIndex LITHO_BOX tracks the material cost of a litho-laminate retail box — premium printed paper bonded to E/F-flute corrugated board. Used for FMCG shelf-ready packaging, premium cosmetics and electronics outer cases. Cost inputs: LITHO_LAM (L2) + FBB board + adhesive.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $1.24 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 Litho-Laminate Retail Box supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex LITHO_BOX index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a litho-laminate retail box typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use LITHO_BOX as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Litho-Laminate Retail Box — this index) | $1.240 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $1.736 – $1.860 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the LITHO_BOX index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Key Price Drivers
The Litho-Laminate Retail Box index is driven by movements in:
KRLNR FBB LITHO_LAMTrack 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 litho-laminate retail box cost?
The PackIndex LITHO_BOX index puts litho-laminate retail box material cost at $1.240 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my litho-laminate retail box quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex LITHO_BOX 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 $1.240.
How often is the litho-laminate retail box price index updated?
PackIndex updates the LITHO_BOX index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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