About the Phase-Change Panel Index
Phase-Change Panel. 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 Phase-Change Panel supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PCM_PANEL index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a phase-change panel typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PCM_PANEL as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Phase-Change Panel — this index) | $0.579 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.811 – $0.869 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PCM_PANEL index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Phase-Change Panel — market activity since 2026-07-20
Since 2026-07-20, the PackIndex PCM_PANEL index recorded 17 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 phase-change panel cost?
The PackIndex PCM_PANEL index puts phase-change panel material cost at $0.579 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my phase-change panel quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PCM_PANEL 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 $0.579.
How often is the phase-change panel price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PCM_PANEL index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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