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What does stretch film really cost?

Example based on 5,000 roll containers (RCs) in use

BASELINE SCENARIO

Securing a fully loaded roll container requires
21 m of film (17 µm) = 0.075 kg.

Each roll container is loaded 3 times per week (150 times per year).

The average film cost per roll container per use is €0.30*.

ANNUAL STRETCH FILM COSTS
MIT STRETCHFOLIE (excluding labour costs)

Annual film consumption per RC:
0.075 kg × 150 = 11.25 kg

Annual film cost per RC:
3 × 50 × €0.30 = €45

Total annual film cost:

€45 × 5,000 RCs = €225,000

SAVINGS
per year

€225,000

56,250kg

KRP system payback period < 1 Year

Over 3 years, using the KRP system on 5,000 RCs avoids more than 168 tonnes  of film waste and saves 675,000 in film costs!

* Based on research at LogiMAT 2026.