Raw materials for Packaging

Polymers, films, paperboard, tinplate and aluminium foil for flexible and rigid packaging converters.

Sourcing for Packaging starts with the right grade, consistent delivery and traceable documentation. Below you will find the material groups the sector uses, guide pages, current offers and verified suppliers.

How to source reliably

Work with verified (KYC) suppliers, request samples and a trial lot before large volumes, use independent inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, etc.) and tie payment terms to shipping milestones. The platform deal room keeps offer history, the digital contract and delivery steps on record in one place.

Material groups used in Packaging

Plastics & Polymers

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Polypropylene (PP)

Guide Offers

Paper & pulp

Pulp

Guide Offers

Wood & timber

Logs

Guide Offers

Packaging materials

Packaging films

Guide Offers

Scrap & recycling

Ferrous scrap

Guide Offers

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Cullet & glass batch materials

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE)

Guide Offers

Paper & pulp

Kraftliner, testliner & containerboard

Guide Offers

Wood & timber

Sawn timber & lumber

Guide Offers

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Ceramic raw materials, frits & glazes

Guide Offers

Packaging materials

Tinplate, metal packaging & aluminium foil

Guide Offers

Scrap & recycling

Stainless & alloy steel scrap

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

PVC & vinyls

Guide Offers

Scrap & recycling

Non-ferrous scrap

Guide Offers

Wood & timber

Wood panels (plywood, MDF, particleboard, OSB)

Guide Offers

Packaging materials

Paperboard, corrugated & paper packaging

Guide Offers

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Flat glass & container glass (semi-finished)

Guide Offers

Paper & pulp

Printing, writing & tissue parent rolls

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

PET & polyesters

Guide Offers

Paper & pulp

Recovered paper

Guide Offers

Scrap & recycling

Plastic scrap & bales

Guide Offers

Wood & timber

Wood pellets, briquettes & sawdust

Guide Offers

Packaging materials

Rigid packaging & bulk containers

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Polystyrene & styrenics (GPPS, HIPS, EPS, ABS, SAN)

Guide Offers

Packaging materials

Packaging consumables (tapes, labels, strapping)

Guide Offers

Scrap & recycling

Textile waste & other recyclables

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Engineering plastics

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Recycled plastic granules

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Masterbatch & plastic additives

Guide Offers

Paper & pulp

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Polyurethane raw materials

Guide Offers

Wood & timber

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Bioplastics & biodegradable polymers

Guide Offers

Plastics & Polymers

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE, TPU, TPV)

Guide Offers

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Guide Offers

Packaging materials

Guide Offers

Scrap & recycling

Guide Offers

Material profiles

Polypropylene (PP): grades, MFI and sourcing guide

Polypropylene is one of the most widely used thermoplastics thanks to its low density, chemical resistance and easy processing. It is supplied as homopolymer, random and impact copolymer in injection, film, fibre and extrusion grades.

HDPE (high-density polyethylene) sourcing guide

HDPE offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, moisture barrier and chemical resistance, making it the choice for bottles, jerrycans, pipes and film. For pipe applications, the PE80/PE100 class and long-term pressure rating are decisive.

PVC resin: K-value, grades and sourcing

PVC resin is produced by suspension or emulsion polymerisation; the K-value indicates molecular weight and drives the application. Higher K-values suit flexible products, lower K-values rigid profiles and pipes.

PET chips (bottle & fibre grade) sourcing guide

The key parameter of PET chips is intrinsic viscosity (IV): bottle grade is typically 0.80–0.84 dl/g. Acetaldehyde level, colour (b*) and moisture directly affect quality in food-contact packaging.

Recycled plastics (rPET, rPE, rPP) sourcing guide

Recycled plastics are a fast-growing market for manufacturers aiming to cut carbon footprint and cost. Post-consumer (PCR) vs post-industrial (PIR) origin, contamination level, colour consistency and traceability certificates define quality.

Wood pellets (ENplus A1) sourcing guide

ENplus A1 pellets are used for residential heating, I1–I3 industrial grades for boilers. Ash content, moisture, mechanical durability and calorific value are decisive; verifying the ENplus certificate number on the bag and in the official database protects against fraud.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a reliable Packaging supplier?

Prefer suppliers with the verified badge, a high trust score and completed deals. For large volumes, post a buying request to compare several offers and sign the contract in the deal room.

Can I buy small quantities as well?

Yes. For samples and small quantities you can message suppliers directly from the directory, free and commission-free. The deal room is designed for large, protected deals.