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.
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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