BULK
Paper Bags (Kraft Converted)
Kraft paper unwinding, flexographic/rotogravure printing, adhesive lamination for multi-ply, cutting and heat-seal/fold forming, bundling. High-speed converting line with automated handling. · US
Total Cost
$930 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
45,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$6.8M Mn
Capex
$38.0M Mn
Offsite
$8.5M Mn
Total investment
$53.3M Mn
Lines
14
Net raw material
$720
77.4%
Conversion
$210
22.6%
Total / MT
$930
$ per MT
Raw Material
$720 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft paper substrate (2-6 ply) | tonne | $680 | ||
| Water-based print inks and coatings | kg | $36.00 | ||
| Starch-based adhesivesLive | kg | $3.66 |
Utility
$47.75 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | MWh | $29.75 | ||
| Natural gas (process heat) | MWh | $6.00 | ||
| Process water and effluent | m3 | $12.00 |
Operating
$75.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct labour (converting, finishing, QC) | $35.00 | |
| Maintenance labour and consumables | $40.00 |
Overhead
$45.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Factory overhead (supervision, facility, utilities, admin) | $25.00 | |
| SG&A allocation to plant | $20.00 |
Depreciation
$14.22 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment and building depreciation | $14.22 |
Financing
$12.89 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of capital (WACC 5% on capex + WC) | $12.89 |
Others
$15.05 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Machine tooling amortization | $15.00 | |
| Waste handling and scrap disposal | $0.05 |
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