Wooden pallets exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $92.6 million of wooden pallets in 2024 (144.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $137.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92.6M | 144.3K t |
| 2023 | $119.2M | 193.8K t |
| 2022 | $137.9M | 205.1K t |
| 2021 | $126.6M | 170.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 65.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.2M | 93.5K t |
| 2018 | $37.8M | 94.0K t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 74.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wooden pallets to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (16%), France (14%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.9M | 16% |
| France | $13.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 14% |
| Spain | $12.6M | 14% |
| Belgium | $10.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $8.7M | 9.4% |
| Ireland | $6.0M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden pallets imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of wooden pallets by the United Kingdom reached $45.7 million in 2024 (55.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Ireland (15%), Germany (15%), Sweden (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $7.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 15% |
| Sweden | $6.4M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 9.4% |
| Latvia | $4.3M | 9.4% |
| Lithuania | $2.2M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wooden pallets exports (HS 4415.20): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden pallets exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wooden pallets worth $92.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy wooden pallets from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by France (14%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of wooden pallets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wooden pallets from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $92.6 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2022 at $137.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wooden pallets?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $45.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden pallets?
The HS code for wooden pallets is subheading 4415.20. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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