About the Corrugating Starch Index
Corrugating Starch — native or modified maize starch used to bond corrugated layers. Accounts for 3-5% of corrugated box cost; corn price volatility directly impacts converter margins. PackIndex/PackIndex published.
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 |
Corrugating Starch 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex STARCH index moved +2.80% — from $521.5 (2026-04-13) to $536.1 (2026-07-06).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $521.5 (2026-04-13) | $536.1 (2026-07-06) | +2.80% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current corrugating starch price?
PackIndex puts corrugating starch at $536.1 /t (▲ 0.00% WoW).
What drives the corrugating starch price?
The PackIndex STARCH index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the corrugating starch price updated?
PackIndex updates the STARCH index weekly.
How much has the corrugating starch price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex STARCH index moved +2.80% — from $521.5 (2026-04-13) to $536.1 (2026-07-06).
Live Corrugating Starch Data on PackIndex
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