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Paper-Based Pouch (250mm x 350mm Quad-Seal, 90 gsm Kraft, PE Barrier, 4-Color Flexo)
Multi-layer flexible packaging conversion: paper unwinding, PE extrusion or dispersion coating, solvent-free lamination, 4-color flexographic printing, quad-seal forming, cutting, and heat sealing · US
Total Cost
$0.36 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$3.0K Mn
Capex
$0.00 Mn
Offsite
$0.00 Mn
Total investment
$3.0K Mn
Lines
14
Net raw material
$0.16
43.6%
Conversion
$0.20
56.4%
Total / unit
$0.36
$ per unit
Raw Material
$0.16 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft paper substrate (90 gsm, food-grade) | kg | $0.13 | ||
| Polyethylene barrier coating (extrusion grade LLDPE/LDPE blend)Live | kg | $0.01 | ||
| Water-based barrier dispersion coating (for dispersion-coated pouches) | kg | $0.01 | ||
| Flexographic printing inks (4-color process: CMYK) | kg | $0.01 | ||
| Lamination adhesive (solvent-free 2K polyurethane) | kg | $0.01 |
Utility
$0.02 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (plant consumption for coating, printing, and converting lines) | MWh | $0.02 | ||
| Natural gas (thermal energy for drying and heat sealing) | GJ | $0.00 |
Operating
$0.07 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Converting labor and equipment (forming, sealing, cutting, line operators) | $0.07 |
Overhead
$0.06 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Factory overhead (plant indirect labor, maintenance, insurance, facilities, SG&A allocation) | $0.06 |
Depreciation
$0.01 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment depreciation (printing press, coater, laminator, slitter, bagger — 10-year straight-line) | $0.01 |
Financing
$0.01 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Financing cost (working capital and invested capital carrying cost) | $0.01 |
Others
$0.05 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outbound packaging materials (poly mailers, cartons, palletization) | $0.02 | |
| Regulatory compliance and certification (FDA food contact, FSC, audit, testing) | $0.01 | |
| Tooling and print cylinder amortization (engraved cylinders, cutting dies amortized over run) | $0.01 |
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