About the Retort Pouch (3-side seal) Index
Retort Pouch (3-side seal) — PackIndex L3 benchmark for the global packaging supply chain. Updated weekly.
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 Retort Pouch (3-side seal) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex RETORT index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a retort pouch (3-side seal) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use RETORT as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Retort Pouch (3-side seal) — this index) | $0.227 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.318 – $0.341 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the RETORT index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Retort Pouch (3-side seal) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex RETORT index recorded 40 price updates · 18 major moves · high-volatility period since 2026-05-01. 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 retort pouch (3-side seal) cost?
The PackIndex RETORT index puts retort pouch (3-side seal) material cost at $0.227 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my retort pouch (3-side seal) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex RETORT 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 $0.227.
How often is the retort pouch (3-side seal) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the RETORT index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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