About the MAP Food Tray (rPET/CPET) Index
PackIndex MAP_TRAY tracks the material cost of a modified atmosphere food tray with peelable lidding for fresh meat, fish, ready meals and salads. Tesco, Lidl, Carrefour format. No public benchmark exists.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.098 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 MAP Food Tray (rPET/CPET) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex MAP_TRAY index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a map food tray (rpet/cpet) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use MAP_TRAY as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (MAP Food Tray (rPET/CPET) — this index) | $0.123 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.172 – $0.185 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the MAP_TRAY index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
MAP Food Tray (rPET/CPET) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex MAP_TRAY index recorded 36 price updates · 35 major moves · active market since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The MAP Food Tray (rPET/CPET) index is driven by movements in:
PET_RESIN LLDPE THERM_rPET MAP_LIDFILMTrack 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 map food tray (rpet/cpet) cost?
The PackIndex MAP_TRAY index puts map food tray (rpet/cpet) material cost at $0.123 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my map food tray (rpet/cpet) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex MAP_TRAY 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 $0.123.
How often is the map food tray (rpet/cpet) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the MAP_TRAY index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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