About the Paperboard Tube Index
PackIndex TUBE tracks the material cost of a paperboard tube (75mm diameter, 200mm length) — used in cosmetics, food, and industrial applications. Primary drivers are kraftliner and binder's board prices.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.251 per unit | 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 Paperboard Tube supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex TUBE index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a paperboard tube typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use TUBE as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Paperboard Tube — this index) | $0.319 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.447 – $0.479 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the TUBE index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Paperboard Tube 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex TUBE index moved +3.92% — from $0.307 (2026-04-01) to $0.319 (2026-06-25).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $0.307 (2026-04-01) | $0.319 (2026-06-25) | +3.92% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
Key Price Drivers
The Paperboard Tube index is driven by movements in:
KRLNR TSTLNRTrack 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 paperboard tube cost?
The PackIndex TUBE index puts paperboard tube material cost at $0.319 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my paperboard tube quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex TUBE 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 $0.319.
How often is the paperboard tube price index updated?
PackIndex updates the TUBE index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
How much has the paperboard tube price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex TUBE index moved +3.92% — from $0.307 (2026-04-01) to $0.319 (2026-06-25).
Live Paperboard Tube Data on PackIndex
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