About the Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) Index
PackIndex VACUUM_PACK tracks the material cost of vacuum skin film for fresh beef, salmon and premium cheese. Extends shelf life 30-60% vs MAP. Fastest-growing fresh food format in EU retail.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.064 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 Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex VACUUM_PACK index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a vacuum skin pack (vsp) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use VACUUM_PACK as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) — this index) | $0.064 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.090 – $0.096 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the VACUUM_PACK index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex VACUUM_PACK index recorded Reference value — live level available on Essential.. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) index is driven by movements in:
LLDPE LME_AL VACUUMSKINTrack 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 vacuum skin pack (vsp) cost?
The PackIndex VACUUM_PACK index puts vacuum skin pack (vsp) material cost at $0.064 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my vacuum skin pack (vsp) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex VACUUM_PACK 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 $0.064.
How often is the vacuum skin pack (vsp) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the VACUUM_PACK index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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