About the Pharma Blister Warm-Form (PVC/alu) Index
PackIndex PHARMA_BL_W tracks the material cost of a PVC/PVDC warm-form blister with aluminium lidding foil. #1 volume primary pharma pack globally. No public benchmark exists.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.064 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 Pharma Blister Warm-Form (PVC/alu) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PHARMA_BL_W index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a pharma blister warm-form (pvc/alu) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PHARMA_BL_W as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Pharma Blister Warm-Form (PVC/alu) — this index) | $0.080 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.112 – $0.120 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PHARMA_BL_W index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Pharma Blister Warm-Form (PVC/alu) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex PHARMA_BL_W index recorded 36 price updates · 35 major moves · active market since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Pharma Blister Warm-Form (PVC/alu) index is driven by movements in:
PP PET_RESIN LME_AL PVDC_PVCTrack 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 pharma blister warm-form (pvc/alu) cost?
The PackIndex PHARMA_BL_W index puts pharma blister warm-form (pvc/alu) material cost at $0.080 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my pharma blister warm-form (pvc/alu) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PHARMA_BL_W 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 $0.080.
How often is the pharma blister warm-form (pvc/alu) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PHARMA_BL_W index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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