About the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (£/t) Index
UK Plastic Packaging Tax (£/t). £217.85/t levy on plastic packaging with <30% recycled content manufactured or imported into the UK. Published by HMRC. PackIndex tracks as cost overlay on plastic L3 indices.
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax (£/t) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex UK_PLAST_TAX index recorded 10 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current uk plastic packaging tax (£/t) price?
PackIndex puts uk plastic packaging tax (£/t) at $214.0 £/t (10 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01 — live level on Essential).
What drives the uk plastic packaging tax (£/t) price?
The PackIndex UK_PLAST_TAX index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the uk plastic packaging tax (£/t) price updated?
PackIndex updates the UK_PLAST_TAX index weekly.
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