Wooden pallets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wooden pallets was worth $3.78 billion in 2024, about 6.73 million tonnes. That is an increase of 55% since 2017, and down 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.78B | 6.73M t |
| 2023 | $4.11B | 7.06M t |
| 2022 | $5.13B | 7.79M t |
| 2021 | $4.24B | 7.68M t |
| 2020 | $2.71B | 6.51M t |
| 2019 | $2.84B | 6.90M t |
| 2018 | $2.91B | 6.88M t |
| 2017 | $2.44B | 6.35M t |
Top wooden pallets exporting countries
Exports are led by Poland (18%), Germany (12%) and Belgium (6%). 166 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $671.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $445.9M | 12% |
| Belgium | $213.5M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $210.6M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $208.6M | 5.5% |
| France | $147.9M | 3.9% |
| Latvia | $130.7M | 3.5% |
| Ukraine | $128.0M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $125.0M | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | $117.8M | 3.1% |
| United States | $113.4M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $92.6M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (19%), France (10%) and Italy (7%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $705.0M | 19% |
| France | $392.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $264.9M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $263.2M | 7% |
| Belgium | $257.4M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $135.5M | 3.6% |
| United States | $134.4M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $123.8M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $103.1M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $99.2M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $93.0M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $91.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.64 per kg and Ukraine $0.36 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Wooden pallets (HS 4415.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4415.20: Wood: pallets, box pallets and other load boards: pallet collars. HS 4415 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wooden pallets?
Poland exported $671.0 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Belgium (6%). In all, 166 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wooden pallets?
Germany imported $705.0 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of France (10%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wooden pallets?
It was worth $3.78 billion in 2024, about 6.73 million tonnes. That is an increase of 55% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.13 billion. 166 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of wooden pallets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.64 per kg and Ukraine $0.36 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for wooden pallets?
The HS code for wooden pallets is subheading 4415.20, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4415 page.
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