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Polymer price data for consumer packaging

Consumer packaging protects products for everyday use and is produced in very high unit numbers – material prices are a decisive cost factor in this segment.

Consumer packaging

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Why polymer prices matter for consumer packaging:

Consumer packaging is manufactured in high unit numbers; price movements in the standard plastics used can feed directly into the unit costs of the pack.

  • Material changes determine the margin: at high unit numbers, even small swings in material prices can alter the margin significantly.

  • Packaging has to stay cost-efficient and marketable: price data provides the basis for assessing material costs and specifications in commercial terms.

  • Price knowledge creates negotiating confidence: knowing the market level makes procurement and supplier discussions easier to steer.

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Relevant segments for consumer packaging

Explore how pricenxt supports individual segments of consumer packaging – from food and beverage packaging through to pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging.

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Which plastics are relevant for consumer packaging?

For consumer packaging, standard plastics and secondary materials are particularly relevant. They are flexible and versatile in use – from films and cups through to bottles and tubs.

  • Polystyrene

    GPPS, HIPS
  • ABS

    ABS IM natural
  • Polypropylene

    PPH IM
  • Polyethylene

    HDPE IM
  • PET

    PET packaging
  • EPS

    EPS packaging

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