About the Moulded Fibre Plate (compostable) Index
PackIndex PAPER_PLATE tracks the material cost of an EN 13432 compostable moulded pulp plate replacing plastic foam trays under EU SUP Directive.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.084 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 Moulded Fibre Plate (compostable) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PAPER_PLATE index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a moulded fibre plate (compostable) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PAPER_PLATE as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Moulded Fibre Plate (compostable) — this index) | $0.084 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.118 – $0.126 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PAPER_PLATE index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Moulded Fibre Plate (compostable) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex PAPER_PLATE index recorded Reference value — live level available on Essential.. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Moulded Fibre Plate (compostable) index is driven by movements in:
OCC NBSK MOULD_SLURRYTrack 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 moulded fibre plate (compostable) cost?
The PackIndex PAPER_PLATE index puts moulded fibre plate (compostable) material cost at $0.084 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my moulded fibre plate (compostable) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PAPER_PLATE 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 $0.084.
How often is the moulded fibre plate (compostable) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PAPER_PLATE index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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