About the Stretch Wrap / Pallet Film (LLDPE) Index
PackIndex PALLET_WRAP tracks the material cost of LLDPE machine or hand stretch film for pallet load stabilisation. Renamed from legacy PALLET code.
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 / Pallet Film (LLDPE) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PALLET_WRAP index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a stretch wrap / pallet film (lldpe) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PALLET_WRAP as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Stretch Wrap / Pallet Film (LLDPE) — this index) | $4.064 $/roll |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $5.690 – $6.096 $/roll |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PALLET_WRAP index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Key Price Drivers
The Stretch Wrap / Pallet Film (LLDPE) index is driven by movements in:
LLDPE LDPE LLDPE_STRCHTrack 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 / pallet film (lldpe) cost?
The PackIndex PALLET_WRAP index puts stretch wrap / pallet film (lldpe) material cost at $4.064 $/roll. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my stretch wrap / pallet film (lldpe) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PALLET_WRAP 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 $4.064.
How often is the stretch wrap / pallet film (lldpe) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PALLET_WRAP index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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