Spain EPR fee schedule 2027: published rates, modulation and change
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The 2027 packaging fee schedule for Spain lists 33 categories with a rate in EUR per kilogram. Rates run from 0.011 for Ceramics to 1.280 for Plastic film and flexibles, SUP. Instica read each figure from the publisher's schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.
How the fee is built
The base of the fee is a rate per kilogram of packaging placed on the market, by material (10 material groups here). On top of the base, the scheme adjusts some rates up or down for how recyclable a pack is. The scheme also lists other charges that do not depend on weight.
Eco-modulation
The scheme describes its modulation as follows: percentage. The adjustments below are the values the publisher states; Instica applies none of them on its own.
| Group | Description | Adjustment | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecovidrio: 50% penalty on the base glass tariff for glass packaging with ceramic closures, glass other than soda-lime glass (e.g. opal or borosilicate), or with an associated infused element (porcelain, stoneware, etc.) | +50 % | glass |
Ecoembes eco-modulation is expressed partly through the separate SUP price rows captured as categories; the Ecoembes eco-modulation criteria guide was not read.
Other charges
Besides the weight-based rates, the schedule lists these charges. Each is shown with the basis the publisher gives for it.
| Charge | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecovidrio glass tariff, unit factor | Added to the glass weight factor (0.03761 EUR/kg) for each glass packaging unit placed on the market in 2027 | 0.00533 EUR per glass packaging unit excl. VAT |
Every published rate
The table lists all 33 categories of the schedule with the rate exactly as published, in EUR per kilogram. The last column converts each rate to EUR per tonne (1 tonne is 1,000 kg; 1 lb is 0.45359237 kg) so it can be compared with other schedules.
| Code | Category | Material | Rate (EUR per kilogram) | Converted (EUR per tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
es-acero-latas | Steel, beverage cans | steel | 0.197 | 197.00 |
es-acero-resto | Steel, other packaging | steel | 0.197 | 197.00 |
es-aluminio-latas | Aluminium, beverage cans | aluminium | 0.040 | 40.00 |
es-aluminio-resto | Aluminium, other packaging | aluminium | 0.040 | 40.00 |
es-pet-botellas-bebidas-sup | PET beverage bottles up to 3 L (excl. dairy and plant drinks), SUP | plastic | 0.278 | 278.00 |
es-pet-otras-botellas | PET other bottles | plastic | 0.267 | 267.00 |
es-pet-otras-botellas-sup | PET other bottles, SUP | plastic | 0.278 | 278.00 |
es-pet-bandejas | PET trays and other rigid | plastic | 0.682 | 682.00 |
es-pet-bandejas-sup | PET trays and other rigid, SUP | plastic | 0.693 | 693.00 |
es-hdpe-rigido | HDPE rigid body | plastic | 0.282 | 282.00 |
es-hdpe-rigido-sup | HDPE rigid body, SUP | plastic | 0.293 | 293.00 |
es-resto-rigidos | Other rigid plastics (PP, PS, PVC, EPS rigid and other rigid plastics) | plastic | 0.773 | 773.00 |
es-resto-rigidos-sup | Other rigid plastics, SUP | plastic | 0.784 | 784.00 |
es-film-flexible | Plastic film and flexibles | plastic | 1.269 | 1,269.00 |
es-film-flexible-sup | Plastic film and flexibles, SUP | plastic | 1.280 | 1,280.00 |
es-bolsas-une | Plastic bags (UNE standard) | plastic | 0.530 | 530.00 |
es-compostable | Compostable packaging, non-SUP | compostable | 0.205 | 205.00 |
es-compostable-sup | Compostable packaging, SUP | compostable | 0.216 | 216.00 |
es-brik | Beverage and food cartons (brik type), non-SUP | composite | 0.544 | 544.00 |
es-brik-sup | Beverage and food cartons, SUP | composite | 0.555 | 555.00 |
es-papel | Paper and cardboard, non-SUP | paper | 0.117 | 117.00 |
es-papel-sup | Paper and cardboard, SUP (with plastic content) | paper | 0.128 | 128.00 |
es-ceramica | Ceramics | ceramic | 0.011 | 11.00 |
es-madera-corcho | Wood and cork | wood | 0.030 | 30.00 |
es-otros | Other materials (not in any specific group) | other | 1.269 | 1,269.00 |
es-vidrio | Glass (weight factor) | glass | 0.03761 | 37.61 |
es-com-plasticos-rigidos | Commercial: rigid plastics | plastic | 0.173 | 173.00 |
es-com-plasticos-flexibles | Commercial: flexible plastics | plastic | 0.164 | 164.00 |
es-com-papel | Commercial: paper and cardboard | paper | 0.037 | 37.00 |
es-com-aluminio | Commercial: aluminium | aluminium | 0.132 | 132.00 |
es-com-acero | Commercial: steel | steel | 0.132 | 132.00 |
es-com-madera | Commercial: wood | wood | 0.020 | 20.00 |
es-com-otros | Commercial: other | other | 0.173 | 173.00 |
The most and least expensive categories
These are the 5 categories with the highest and the lowest published rate in Spain for 2027. The ranking uses the per-tonne figure where the schedule can be converted, so every row is on the same scale.
| Rank | Category | Published rate | EUR per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plastic film and flexibles, SUP | 1.280 | 1,280.00 |
| 2 | Plastic film and flexibles | 1.269 | 1,269.00 |
| 3 | Other materials (not in any specific group) | 1.269 | 1,269.00 |
| 4 | Other rigid plastics, SUP | 0.784 | 784.00 |
| 5 | Other rigid plastics (PP, PS, PVC, EPS rigid and other rigid plastics) | 0.773 | 773.00 |
| Rank | Category | Published rate | EUR per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceramics | 0.011 | 11.00 |
| 2 | Commercial: wood | 0.020 | 20.00 |
| 3 | Wood and cork | 0.030 | 30.00 |
| 4 | Commercial: paper and cardboard | 0.037 | 37.00 |
| 5 | Glass (weight factor) | 0.03761 | 37.61 |
Across the schedule the spread between the highest and the lowest rate is 1,269.00 EUR per tonne, a factor of 116.4. The mean rate is 358.38 and the median 205.00 EUR per tonne. These are plain averages over the listed categories, not weighted by tonnage.
Rates by material group
The schedule groups its categories into 10 material groups. For each group the table shows how many priced categories it holds and the lowest, highest and mean per-tonne rate. A wide range inside one group means the pack format matters as much as the material.
| Group | Material class | Categories | Lowest (EUR per tonne) | Highest (EUR per tonne) | Mean (EUR per tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steel | Steel | 3 | 132.00 | 197.00 | 175.33 |
| aluminium | Aluminium | 3 | 40.00 | 132.00 | 70.67 |
| plastic | Plastic | 14 | 164.00 | 1,280.00 | 553.29 |
| compostable | Compostable | 2 | 205.00 | 216.00 | 210.50 |
| composite | Composite and cartons | 2 | 544.00 | 555.00 | 549.50 |
| paper | Paper and card | 3 | 37.00 | 128.00 | 94.00 |
| ceramic | Ceramic | 1 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| wood | Wood and organics | 2 | 20.00 | 30.00 | 25.00 |
| other | Other | 2 | 173.00 | 1,269.00 | 721.00 |
| glass | Glass | 1 | 37.61 | 37.61 | 37.61 |
Change from 2026
32 categories are priced in both the 2026 and the 2027 schedules for Spain. Of these, 15 rose, 9 fell and 8 did not change; the mean change is -1.2 %. 1 category is new in 2027. The table compares the rates category by category.
| Category | 2026 (EUR per kilogram) | 2027 (EUR per kilogram) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel, beverage cans | 0.197 | 0.197 | 0.0 % |
| Steel, other packaging | 0.197 | 0.197 | 0.0 % |
| Aluminium, beverage cans | 0.040 | 0.040 | 0.0 % |
| Aluminium, other packaging | 0.040 | 0.040 | 0.0 % |
| PET beverage bottles up to 3 L (excl. dairy and plant drinks), SUP | 0.271 | 0.278 | 2.6 % |
| PET other bottles | 0.260 | 0.267 | 2.7 % |
| PET other bottles, SUP | 0.271 | 0.278 | 2.6 % |
| PET trays and other rigid | 0.659 | 0.682 | 3.5 % |
| PET trays and other rigid, SUP | 0.670 | 0.693 | 3.4 % |
| HDPE rigid body | 0.285 | 0.282 | -1.1 % |
| HDPE rigid body, SUP | 0.296 | 0.293 | -1.0 % |
| Other rigid plastics (PP, PS, PVC, EPS rigid and other rigid plastics) | 0.748 | 0.773 | 3.3 % |
| Other rigid plastics, SUP | 0.759 | 0.784 | 3.3 % |
| Plastic film and flexibles | 1.243 | 1.269 | 2.1 % |
| Plastic film and flexibles, SUP | 1.254 | 1.280 | 2.1 % |
| Plastic bags (UNE standard) | 0.586 | 0.530 | -9.6 % |
| Compostable packaging, non-SUP | 0.205 | 0.205 | 0.0 % |
| Compostable packaging, SUP | 0.216 | 0.216 | 0.0 % |
| Beverage and food cartons (brik type), non-SUP | 0.533 | 0.544 | 2.1 % |
| Beverage and food cartons, SUP | 0.544 | 0.555 | 2.0 % |
| Paper and cardboard, non-SUP | 0.115 | 0.117 | 1.7 % |
| Paper and cardboard, SUP (with plastic content) | 0.126 | 0.128 | 1.6 % |
| Ceramics | 0.013 | 0.011 | -15.4 % |
| Wood and cork | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.0 % |
| Other materials (not in any specific group) | 1.243 | 1.269 | 2.1 % |
| Glass (weight factor) | 0.03515 | 0.03761 | 7.0 % |
| Commercial: rigid plastics | 0.192 | 0.173 | -9.9 % |
| Commercial: flexible plastics | 0.177 | 0.164 | -7.3 % |
| Commercial: paper and cardboard | 0.041 | 0.037 | -9.8 % |
| Commercial: steel | 0.161 | 0.132 | -18.0 % |
| Commercial: wood | 0.020 | 0.020 | 0.0 % |
| Commercial: other | 0.192 | 0.173 | -9.9 % |
Worked costs for common packs
The table prices nine typical packs from Instica's packaging templates. For each material in the pack, the weight in grams is multiplied by the mean EUR per tonne rate of that material class in the Spain 2027 schedule, and the sum is the fee for 1,000 packs. It is an estimate for orientation: the real category of your pack decides the actual rate.
| Pack | Weight by material | Estimated fee, 1,000 packs (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bag, Small (lunch bag) | Paper and card 20 g | €1.88 |
| Pouch, Packet (about 1 to 2 oz) | Composite and cartons 4 g | €2.20 |
| Jar, Small (about 4 oz) | Glass 110 g + Steel 7 g + Paper and card 1 g | €5.46 |
| Bottle, Small (about 12 oz) | Plastic 15 g + Plastic 2 g | €9.41 |
| Can, Standard (12 oz) | Aluminium 14 g | €0.99 |
| Tin, Small (mint or balm tin) | Steel 20 g | €3.51 |
| Carton, Small (soap or tea box) | Paper and card 15 g | €1.41 |
| Mailer, Small (about 8 x 6 x 4 in) | Paper and card 90 g | €8.46 |
How it compares
Rates can only be compared in the same currency, so this section sets Spain against the 18 other schedules in Instica's data that are priced in EUR and convert to a per-tonne figure. No exchange rate is applied.
| Material class | Spain mean (EUR per tonne) | Median of the others | Range of the others | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 721.00 | 258.00 | 15.00 – 1,546.10 | 2 / 11 |
| Plastic | 553.29 | 417.50 | 70.50 – 14,418.00 | 5 / 15 |
| Composite and cartons | 549.50 | 429.43 | 70.50 – 1,250.00 | 5 / 14 |
| Compostable | 210.50 | 210.50 | 210.50 – 325.00 | 2 / 3 |
| Steel | 175.33 | 98.00 | 21.00 – 264.45 | 4 / 10 |
| Paper and card | 94.00 | 89.83 | 17.00 – 258.10 | 7 / 16 |
| Aluminium | 70.67 | 70.67 | 5.14 – 380.00 | 7 / 13 |
| Glass | 37.61 | 46.65 | 18.50 – 440.00 | 9 / 15 |
| Wood and organics | 25.00 | 21.75 | 1.95 – 258.10 | 5 / 14 |
| Ceramic | 11.00 | 66.50 | 11.00 – 1,050.10 | 4 / 4 |
The class listed first, Other, is where this schedule charges the most compared with its peers. A high rank is not a verdict on the schedule; it reflects what the publisher chose to charge.
Other years of the same programme
Instica also holds these schedules for Spain. Each page shows the rates of that year.
Every priced category against its own schedule
The 2027 schedule for Spain prices 33 categories. Each one below is set against the other rates of the same schedule: its place in the ranking and its distance from the schedule mean.
Spain 2027: Steel, beverage cans is charged 0.197 EUR per kilogram, which is 197.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 18 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.55 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group steel. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Steel, other packaging is charged 0.197 EUR per kilogram, which is 197.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 18 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.55 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group steel. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Aluminium, beverage cans is charged 0.040 EUR per kilogram, which is 40.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 27 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.11 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Aluminium, other packaging is charged 0.040 EUR per kilogram, which is 40.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 27 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.11 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: PET beverage bottles up to 3 L (excl. dairy and plant drinks), SUP is charged 0.278 EUR per kilogram, which is 278.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 13 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.78 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.6 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: PET other bottles is charged 0.267 EUR per kilogram, which is 267.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 15 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.75 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.7 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: PET other bottles, SUP is charged 0.278 EUR per kilogram, which is 278.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 13 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.78 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.6 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: PET trays and other rigid is charged 0.682 EUR per kilogram, which is 682.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 7 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.90 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 3.5 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: PET trays and other rigid, SUP is charged 0.693 EUR per kilogram, which is 693.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 6 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.93 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 3.4 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: HDPE rigid body is charged 0.282 EUR per kilogram, which is 282.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 12 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.79 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -1.1 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: HDPE rigid body, SUP is charged 0.293 EUR per kilogram, which is 293.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 11 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.82 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -1.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Other rigid plastics (PP, PS, PVC, EPS rigid and other rigid plastics) is charged 0.773 EUR per kilogram, which is 773.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 5 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.16 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 3.3 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Other rigid plastics, SUP is charged 0.784 EUR per kilogram, which is 784.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 4 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.19 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 3.3 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Plastic film and flexibles is charged 1.269 EUR per kilogram, which is 1,269.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 2 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 3.54 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.1 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Plastic film and flexibles, SUP is charged 1.280 EUR per kilogram, which is 1,280.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 1 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 3.57 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.1 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Plastic bags (UNE standard) is charged 0.530 EUR per kilogram, which is 530.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 10 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.48 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -9.6 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Compostable packaging, non-SUP is charged 0.205 EUR per kilogram, which is 205.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 17 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.57 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group compostable. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Compostable packaging, SUP is charged 0.216 EUR per kilogram, which is 216.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 16 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.60 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group compostable. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Beverage and food cartons (brik type), non-SUP is charged 0.544 EUR per kilogram, which is 544.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 9 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.52 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group composite. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.1 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Beverage and food cartons, SUP is charged 0.555 EUR per kilogram, which is 555.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 8 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.55 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group composite. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Paper and cardboard, non-SUP is charged 0.117 EUR per kilogram, which is 117.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 26 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.33 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 1.7 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Paper and cardboard, SUP (with plastic content) is charged 0.128 EUR per kilogram, which is 128.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 25 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.36 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 1.6 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Ceramics is charged 0.011 EUR per kilogram, which is 11.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 33 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group ceramic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -15.4 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Wood and cork is charged 0.030 EUR per kilogram, which is 30.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 31 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.08 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group wood. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Other materials (not in any specific group) is charged 1.269 EUR per kilogram, which is 1,269.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 2 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 3.54 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group other. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 2.1 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Glass (weight factor) is charged 0.03761 EUR per kilogram, which is 37.61 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 29 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.10 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group glass. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 7.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Commercial: rigid plastics is charged 0.173 EUR per kilogram, which is 173.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 20 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.48 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -9.9 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Commercial: flexible plastics is charged 0.164 EUR per kilogram, which is 164.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 22 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.46 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -7.3 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Commercial: paper and cardboard is charged 0.037 EUR per kilogram, which is 37.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 30 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.10 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group paper. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -9.8 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Commercial: aluminium is charged 0.132 EUR per kilogram, which is 132.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 23 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.37 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium.
Spain 2027: Commercial: steel is charged 0.132 EUR per kilogram, which is 132.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 23 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.37 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group steel. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -18.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Commercial: wood is charged 0.020 EUR per kilogram, which is 20.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 32 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.06 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group wood. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves 0.0 % in the 2027 schedule.
Spain 2027: Commercial: other is charged 0.173 EUR per kilogram, which is 173.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2027 schedule it ranks 20 of 33 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.48 times the schedule mean of 358.38 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group other. Against the 2026 schedule the same category moves -9.9 % in the 2027 schedule.
Fees at standard weights
The same engine that runs the fee calculator on this site prices each category of the 2027 schedule for Spain at four standard weights, in EUR. These are estimates built from the published rates; they leave out modulation, flat tiers and any other fee.
| Category | 100 g (EUR) | 1 kg (EUR) | 10 kg (EUR) | 1 tonne (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel, beverage cans | €0.0197 | €0.1970 | €1.97 | €197.00 |
| Steel, other packaging | €0.0197 | €0.1970 | €1.97 | €197.00 |
| Aluminium, beverage cans | €0.0040 | €0.0400 | €0.4000 | €40.00 |
| Aluminium, other packaging | €0.0040 | €0.0400 | €0.4000 | €40.00 |
| PET beverage bottles up to 3 L (excl. dairy and plant drinks), SUP | €0.0278 | €0.2780 | €2.78 | €278.00 |
| PET other bottles | €0.0267 | €0.2670 | €2.67 | €267.00 |
| PET other bottles, SUP | €0.0278 | €0.2780 | €2.78 | €278.00 |
| PET trays and other rigid | €0.0682 | €0.6820 | €6.82 | €682.00 |
| PET trays and other rigid, SUP | €0.0693 | €0.6930 | €6.93 | €693.00 |
| HDPE rigid body | €0.0282 | €0.2820 | €2.82 | €282.00 |
| HDPE rigid body, SUP | €0.0293 | €0.2930 | €2.93 | €293.00 |
| Other rigid plastics (PP, PS, PVC, EPS rigid and other rigid plastics) | €0.0773 | €0.7730 | €7.73 | €773.00 |
| Other rigid plastics, SUP | €0.0784 | €0.7840 | €7.84 | €784.00 |
| Plastic film and flexibles | €0.1269 | €1.269 | €12.69 | €1,269.00 |
| Plastic film and flexibles, SUP | €0.1280 | €1.28 | €12.80 | €1,280.00 |
| Plastic bags (UNE standard) | €0.0530 | €0.5300 | €5.30 | €530.00 |
| Compostable packaging, non-SUP | €0.0205 | €0.2050 | €2.05 | €205.00 |
| Compostable packaging, SUP | €0.0216 | €0.2160 | €2.16 | €216.00 |
| Beverage and food cartons (brik type), non-SUP | €0.0544 | €0.5440 | €5.44 | €544.00 |
| Beverage and food cartons, SUP | €0.0555 | €0.5550 | €5.55 | €555.00 |
| Paper and cardboard, non-SUP | €0.0117 | €0.1170 | €1.17 | €117.00 |
| Paper and cardboard, SUP (with plastic content) | €0.0128 | €0.1280 | €1.28 | €128.00 |
| Ceramics | €0.0011 | €0.0110 | €0.1100 | €11.00 |
| Wood and cork | €0.0030 | €0.0300 | €0.3000 | €30.00 |
| Other materials (not in any specific group) | €0.1269 | €1.269 | €12.69 | €1,269.00 |
| Glass (weight factor) | €0.003761 | €0.03761 | €0.3761 | €37.61 |
| Commercial: rigid plastics | €0.0173 | €0.1730 | €1.73 | €173.00 |
| Commercial: flexible plastics | €0.0164 | €0.1640 | €1.64 | €164.00 |
| Commercial: paper and cardboard | €0.0037 | €0.0370 | €0.3700 | €37.00 |
| Commercial: aluminium | €0.0132 | €0.1320 | €1.32 | €132.00 |
| Commercial: steel | €0.0132 | €0.1320 | €1.32 | €132.00 |
| Commercial: wood | €0.0020 | €0.0200 | €0.2000 | €20.00 |
| Commercial: other | €0.0173 | €0.1730 | €1.73 | €173.00 |
Dates this schedule carries
The dates on file for the 2027 schedule of Spain, with the date Instica last checked the rates against the source.
| Item | On file |
|---|---|
| Effective from | January 1, 2027 |
| Effective until | December 31, 2027 |
| Rates last checked | October 22, 2026 |
| Categories with a verified rate | 33 |
| Categories not yet published | 0 |
What is not yet published
| Item | Reason | Expected |
|---|---|---|
| Ecoembes eco-modulation criteria (bonus/malus beyond SUP rows) | Ecoembes eco-modulation guide not read | Not yet published |
| Ecoembes commercial packaging surcharge for hazardous-waste management via municipal clean points | Published as an additional +0,052 EUR/kg on commercial packaging managed as hazardous waste through municipal clean points; not modelled as a separate category | Not yet published |
| Other SCRAPs' 2027 tariffs (e.g. commercial/industrial packaging SCRAPs) | Only Ecoembes and Ecovidrio captured; other SCRAPs may charge differently | Not yet published |
What the schedule covers
Ecoembes / Ecovidrio sets the packaging fees for Spain in 2027. It applies from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, and every rate is stated in EUR per kilogram, in EUR.
The schedule lists 33 categories, spread over 10 material groups such as steel, aluminium, plastic and compostable. Every category carries a published rate.
Instica read the schedule from the publisher's own document and last retrieved it on October 22, 2026. Rates keep the precision with which they were published. Where the publisher quotes a different weight unit, the tables add a per-tonne column, converted exactly, so schedules can be set side by side.
Original wording
Precios 2027 Envases domésticosSource: Spain 2027: Ecoembes / Ecovidrio
Who pays and when
The fee schedule is only half of the picture. Whether a producer pays it, and by when, depends on the rules of Spain. This section reads them from Instica's verified record of the jurisdiction.
The regime is: Royal Decree 1055/2022 on packaging and packaging waste, under Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils. The regulator is Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO), Directorate-General for Environmental Quality and Assessment.
Thresholds
2 thresholds decide whether a producer must register, pay or report, or may use a simpler route. Each row gives the measure, the amount and what happens at it.
| Measure | Amount | Effect | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight of packaging | 10 tonne per calendar year | Reduced duty | packaging made available for the first time in the Member State |
| Weight of packaging | 15 tonne per year | Reduced duty | packaging placed on the market |
Exemptions
1 exemption exists. The last column says whether the producer has to apply for it or whether it applies automatically.
| Exemption | Description | Application needed |
|---|---|---|
single-registration-service-packaging | Single registration for service packaging and for under 50,000 kg of commercial and industrial packaging | Not yet published |
Registration
Producers must register in Spain. The register is Packaging section of the Register of Product Producers (Registro de Productores de Productos). Who registers: Product producers, or authorised representatives under Art. 17(2).
Who runs the scheme
Spain uses more than one producer responsibility organisation: Ecoembes and Ecovidrio. Membership is required.
Dates
3 dates fall in this regime. Dates that the source has not published yet are shown as not yet published.
| What | Date | Period covered |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Not yet published | previous full calendar year |
| Other | August 12, 2026 | – |
| Report | Not yet published | previous calendar year |
Penalties
The source states these penalties. They are listed so a producer knows what is at stake; Instica does not calculate or advise on them.
| Violation | Amount |
|---|---|
| very serious infringement | €100,001 to €3,500,000 per infringement |
| serious infringement | €2,001 to €100,000 per infringement |
| minor infringement | up to €2,000 per infringement |
Targets
The regime sets these recycling or recovery targets.
Data period and invoice timing
The 2027 schedule for Spain is effective from January 1, 2027 until December 31, 2027. The publisher does not state a separate data period, so use the supply of the fee year.
Rates are in EUR. A rate changes only when the publisher issues a new schedule, so a figure on this page stays valid for the year shown and is not adjusted for inflation or exchange rates by Instica.
The scheme sends the invoice. When an invoice and this page differ, the invoice is what you owe; use the page to check the rate per category and to estimate the fee before the invoice arrives.
How to read this schedule
Every row of the Spain 2027 schedule is a price for one category of packaging. The unit is EUR per kilogram: the rate is what the scheme charges for each unit of that category that a producer places on the market. Instica shows the figure exactly as Ecoembes / Ecovidrio publishes it, with its source and the date Instica read it.
For comparison only, Instica also shows each rate as EUR per tonne. That column is arithmetic on the published figure with exact unit factors; the schedule itself is in EUR per kilogram, and the scheme's own invoice decides what is charged.
Match a category by the scheme's own classification, not by how you describe the product. A bottle and its closure can fall into two rows, and the same material can sit in different rows depending on what it is used for. The code in the first column is the scheme's code, and the material column shows the material the source assigns to it.
This schedule is modulated: the base rate is adjusted by a published factor depending on how a package performs against the scheme's criteria. The adjustment table sets out each group and what it applies to. Check which group your package falls into before you read a rate as final.
Other fees are listed with the amount and the basis the source gives. They are separate from the per-unit rates and may apply in addition to them.
All 33 rows of this schedule carry a published rate.
Estimating with this schedule
- Weigh each packaging component on its own and note its material.
- Find the category row that matches the component under the scheme's classification.
- Convert your weight to the unit of the row, EUR per kilogram, or compare in the per-tonne column when you only need a ranking.
- Multiply the weight by the rate. Instica keeps the rate, the weight and the source together so the estimate can be checked.
- Add the flat fees or other fees the schedule lists, if they apply to you.
- Review the total, then sign and submit it yourself in the scheme's portal.
Checking an invoice against this schedule
An invoice from Ecoembes / Ecovidrio for 2027 should be explainable from three things: the weights you reported, the category each weight was placed in and the rate of that category. When an invoice does not match your estimate, check these in this order.
First, the unit. A rate in EUR per kilogram applied to a weight in another unit gives a result that is wrong by a constant factor. Second, the category: a different row can differ by a large amount for the same weight. Third, the period: this page covers the 2027 schedule, and a producer whose reporting period straddles two years may be charged under both.
Instica does not know your contract. Taxes, rebates, minimum charges or membership fees may sit outside the schedule on this page, in EUR or another currency. The schedule is a published reference; the scheme's invoice decides what you owe, and a query about an invoice belongs with the scheme.
Terms used on this page
- Producer
- The business that places packaged goods on the market and is therefore responsible for the packaging, under the rules of the jurisdiction.
- Scheme or organisation
- The body that collects fees from producers and pays for collection and recycling. A jurisdiction may have one, several or none.
- Fee schedule
- A published table of rates per category of packaging, with the unit, the currency and the period it covers.
- Category
- The class of packaging a rate applies to, as the scheme defines it. Categories are usually based on material, sometimes on use.
- Estimate
- A figure Instica prepares from your weights and a rate. It is not an invoice and not a filing; the scheme decides what is charged.
- Not yet published
- A value the source has not released or that Instica has not been able to read and verify. It is shown with its reason and is never replaced by a guess.
Questions and answers
What is the Spain packaging fee schedule for 2027?
It is the list of rates that Ecoembes / Ecovidrio charges producers in Spain for packaging placed on the market in 2027. This page reproduces 33 categories with the rate the publisher states, in EUR per kilogram, and links every figure to its source document.
Which unit are the 2027 rates in?
They are published in EUR per kilogram, in EUR. Instica shows every rate in that unit with the precision of the source. The tables also give EUR per tonne, converted exactly, so schedules that quote pounds or kilograms can be compared.
Which category is the most expensive in Spain?
In the 2027 schedule the highest published rate is 1.280 for Plastic film and flexibles, SUP and the lowest is 0.011 for Ceramics, both in EUR per kilogram. The extremes table above lists the five highest and five lowest categories.
Does the fee change with how recyclable a pack is?
Yes. The schedule applies eco-modulation: some rates move up or down depending on how recyclable the pack is. The modulation section lists each group and the adjustment the publisher states. Instica shows the published rates and does not apply an adjustment of its own.
Are there charges besides the per-weight rates?
Yes. The schedule lists further charges with their basis, such as fees that depend on producer size rather than weight. They appear in their own table with the amount the publisher states.
Can the rates change during the year?
A published schedule changes only when the publisher issues a new version. Instica retrieved this one on October 22, 2026. If the publisher revises it, the page is rebuilt from the new source and the retrieval date moves.
How do the 2027 rates compare with 2026?
The change section compares every category priced in both years, with the rate in each year and the change as a percentage. The text above it counts how many rates rose, fell or stayed the same.
Who files the report and pays the fee?
The producer does. Instica measures, estimates and prepares the figures; you check them, sign and submit them yourself in the scheme's own portal. Instica does not file for you and does not store portal credentials.
Can I use this page to budget my fee?
Yes, as an estimate. Find your category in the rates table, multiply the rate by your weight in the same unit, and compare the result with the worked costs. The scheme's invoice decides what you owe.
How current are these figures?
Instica retrieved the schedule on October 22, 2026. The page shows the retrieval date, the publisher and a short quote from the source next to each rate, so you can check a figure against the original before you rely on it.
How Instica uses this schedule
When you add packaging for Spain, Instica looks up the category in this 2027 schedule, multiplies the rate by the weight you measured and shows the estimated fee with the rate, the source and the data-quality tier of the weight.
Instica measures, estimates and prepares. You review the figures, sign the report and submit it yourself in the scheme's portal. Instica does not submit for you and never stores portal credentials.
Sources
- Spain 2027: Ecoembes / Ecovidrio (2026) retrieved
Original wording: Precios 2027 Envases domésticos
Original wording: Latas de bebidas 0, 197
Original wording: Resto de envases 0, 197
Original wording: Latas de bebidas 0,040
Original wording: Resto de envases 0,040
Original wording: Botellas de bebidas ≤ 3L (excl. bebidas lácteas y vegetales) SUP 0,278
Original wording: Otras botellas 0,267
Original wording: Otras botellas SUP 0,278
Original wording: Bandejas y otros rigidos 0,682
Original wording: Bandejas y otros rígidos SUP 0,693
Original wording: Cuerpo rigido 0,282
Original wording: Cuerpo rigido SUP 0,293
Original wording: Cuerpo rigido 0,773
Original wording: Cuerpo rigido SUP 0,784
Original wording: Flexible 1,269
Original wording: Flexible SUP 1,280
Original wording: Bolsas UNE 0,530
Original wording: Envases no SUP 0,205
Original wording: Envases SUP 0,216
Original wording: Envases no SUP 0,544
Original wording: Envases SUP 0,555
Original wording: Envases no SUP 0, 117
Original wording: Envases SUP (con contenido plástico) 0, 128
Original wording: 0,011
Original wording: 0,030
Original wording: 1,269
Original wording: 0,03761 0,00533 + €/ud
Original wording: 0, 173
Original wording: 0, 164
Original wording: 0,037
Original wording: 0, 132
Original wording: 0,020
- Spain 2027: Ecoembes / Ecovidrio retrieved
Original wording: A partir de enero de 2025 se aplicará una penalización del 50 % sobre la tarifa base en caso de que los envases de vidrio
- Spain: the legal regime retrieved
Original wording: se crea la sección de envases en el Registro de Productores de Productos
Original wording: menos de 15 toneladas de envases al año
Original wording: se inscribirán en la sección de envases del Registro de Productores de Productos
Original wording: deberán designar a una persona física o jurídica en territorio español como representante autorizado
- Spain: Thresholds retrieved
Original wording: a quantity of packaging, including packaging of packaged products, of less than 10 tonnes during one calendar year
Original wording: It shall apply from 12 August 2026.
Original wording: by 31 December 2030, a minimum of 70 % by weight of all packaging waste generated
- Spain: Penalties retrieved
Original wording: Multa desde 100.001 euros hasta 3.500.000 euros
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