Current Price
$528.6
/t
Week-on-Week
+0.00%
vs prior week
Layer
L1
Fibre
Last Updated
2026-05-04
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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.
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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 — market activity since 2026-05-04
Since 2026-05-04, the PackIndex STARCH index recorded 14 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-04. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current corrugating starch price?
PackIndex puts corrugating starch at $528.6 /t (14 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-04 — live level on Essential).
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.
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