EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos. 333-26047, 333-17025 and 333-17027 of Eagle Pacific Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 and Registration Statement No. 333-08953 of Eagle Pacific Industries, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated February 24, 1998, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Eagle Pacific Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1997. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP - --------------------------------- Deloitte & Touche LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota March 23, 1998