🇺🇸 United States imports of wooden crates and pallets: 2024 trade data
Imports of wooden crates and pallets by the United States reached $256.9 million in 2024 (266.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $324.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of wooden crates and pallets by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $256.9M | 266.2K t |
| 2023 | $256.4M | 248.7K t |
| 2022 | $324.9M | 338.1K t |
| 2021 | $321.1M | 405.7K t |
| 2020 | $236.2M | 335.8K t |
| 2019 | $237.2M | 344.9K t |
| 2018 | $230.2M | 324.6K t |
| 2017 | $208.2M | 319.3K t |
Where the United States imports wooden crates and pallets from
The largest suppliers were Canada (40%), Mexico (23%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $101.7M | 40% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $59.3M | 23% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31.1M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.9M | 3.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $8.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.6M | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.5M | 1% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $2.5M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 0.9% |
Types of wooden crates and pallets under HS 4415
| 4415.20 | Wood: pallets, box pallets and other load boards: pallet collars | 52% |
| 4415.10 | Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average import price of wooden crates and pallets
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports wooden crates and pallets
Exports of wooden crates and pallets by the United States reached $177.3 million in 2024 (206.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 182 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (37%), Canada (35%), South Korea (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $64.9M | 37% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $62.3M | 35% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $7.5M | 4.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.9M | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.7M | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $3.7M | 2.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $3.6M | 2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $2.7M | 1.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.9M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Wooden crates and pallets trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets imported by the United States?
The United States imported wooden crates and pallets worth $256.9 million in 2024 (266.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import wooden crates and pallets from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (40%), Mexico (23%), Netherlands (12%).
What is the average import price of wooden crates and pallets in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.67 per kg.
Does the United States export wooden crates and pallets?
Yes. The United States exported wooden crates and pallets worth $177.3 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, South Korea.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
Wooden crates and pallets falls under HS heading 4415 (Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other l). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading wooden crates and pallets with the United States?
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