About the Stretch Wrap Index
PackIndex PALLET tracks the material cost of stretch wrap (500mm × 300m, 23µm per roll) — the universal pallet unitising film used throughout global supply chains. Primary driver is LLDPE resin price.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $4.064 per roll | 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 Stretch Wrap supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PALLET index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a stretch wrap typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PALLET as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Stretch Wrap — this index) | $5.161 $/roll |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $7.226 – $7.742 $/roll |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PALLET index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Stretch Wrap 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex PALLET index moved +0.00% — from $5.161 (2026-06-08) to $5.161 (2026-06-17).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $5.161 (2026-06-08) | $5.161 (2026-06-17) | +0.00% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
Key Price Drivers
The Stretch Wrap index is driven by movements in:
LLDPE LDPETrack 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 stretch wrap cost?
The PackIndex PALLET index puts stretch wrap material cost at $5.161 $/roll. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my stretch wrap quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PALLET 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 $5.161.
How often is the stretch wrap price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PALLET index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
How much has the stretch wrap price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex PALLET index moved +0.00% — from $5.161 (2026-06-08) to $5.161 (2026-06-17).
Live Stretch Wrap Data on PackIndex
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