About the Amber Glass Bottle (oral liquid) Index
PackIndex PHARMA_AMB tracks the material cost of a UV-blocking amber glass bottle for syrups, oral solutions and liquid OTC medicines.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.284 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 Amber Glass Bottle (oral liquid) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PHARMA_AMB index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a amber glass bottle (oral liquid) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PHARMA_AMB as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Amber Glass Bottle (oral liquid) — this index) | $0.284 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.398 – $0.426 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PHARMA_AMB index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Amber Glass Bottle (oral liquid) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex PHARMA_AMB 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 Amber Glass Bottle (oral liquid) index is driven by movements in:
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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 amber glass bottle (oral liquid) cost?
The PackIndex PHARMA_AMB index puts amber glass bottle (oral liquid) material cost at $0.284 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my amber glass bottle (oral liquid) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PHARMA_AMB 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 $0.284.
How often is the amber glass bottle (oral liquid) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PHARMA_AMB index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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