About the Shrink Bundle Film (multipack) Index
PackIndex SHRINK_BNDL tracks the material cost of LDPE/LLDPE shrink film for beverage 6/8/24-packs and dairy multipacks. AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Arla enterprise format.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $3.84 per roll | 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 Shrink Bundle Film (multipack) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex SHRINK_BNDL index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a shrink bundle film (multipack) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use SHRINK_BNDL as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Shrink Bundle Film (multipack) — this index) | $3.840 $/roll |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $5.376 – $5.760 $/roll |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the SHRINK_BNDL index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Key Price Drivers
The Shrink Bundle Film (multipack) index is driven by movements in:
LDPE LLDPE LDPE_MONOTrack 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 shrink bundle film (multipack) cost?
The PackIndex SHRINK_BNDL index puts shrink bundle film (multipack) material cost at $3.840 $/roll. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my shrink bundle film (multipack) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex SHRINK_BNDL 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 $3.840.
How often is the shrink bundle film (multipack) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the SHRINK_BNDL index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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