About the Shrink Sleeve Index
PackIndex SLVS tracks the material cost of a BOPET shrink sleeve label (100mm diameter × 1,000 units) — the full-body decoration format for beverage, dairy, and personal care containers. Primary driver is BOPET/PET film price.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $16.26 per 1,000 | 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 Sleeve supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex SLVS index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a shrink sleeve typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use SLVS as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Shrink Sleeve — this index) | $20.6 $/1,000 |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $28.9 – $31.0 $/1,000 |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the SLVS index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Shrink Sleeve 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex SLVS index moved -98.75% — from $1,653 (2026-04-01) to $20.6 (2026-06-25).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $1,653 (2026-04-01) | $20.6 (2026-06-25) | -98.75% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
Key Price Drivers
The Shrink Sleeve index is driven by movements in:
BOPET PVC_FILMTrack 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 sleeve cost?
The PackIndex SLVS index puts shrink sleeve material cost at $20.6 $/1,000. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my shrink sleeve quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex SLVS 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 $20.6.
How often is the shrink sleeve price index updated?
PackIndex updates the SLVS index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
How much has the shrink sleeve price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex SLVS index moved -98.75% — from $1,653 (2026-04-01) to $20.6 (2026-06-25).
Live Shrink Sleeve Data on PackIndex
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