About the Starch Loose Fill Index
Starch Loose Fill. 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 Starch Loose Fill supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex LOOSE_FILL_ST index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a starch loose fill typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use LOOSE_FILL_ST as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Starch Loose Fill — this index) | $715.1 /t |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $1,001 – $1,073 /t |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the LOOSE_FILL_ST index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Starch Loose Fill — market activity since 2026-07-20
Since 2026-07-20, the PackIndex LOOSE_FILL_ST index recorded 1 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 starch loose fill cost?
The PackIndex LOOSE_FILL_ST index puts starch loose fill material cost at $715.1 /t. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my starch loose fill quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex LOOSE_FILL_ST 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 $715.1.
How often is the starch loose fill price index updated?
PackIndex updates the LOOSE_FILL_ST index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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