Pallet Manufacturing Industry Statistics

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Pallet Manufacturing Industry Statistics

U.S. pallet manufacturing still runs on people, with 200,000 workers earning an average $18.50 an hour and average productivity climbing 2.1% YoY to $250k per worker, even as turnover hits 28% and a 10% automation-driven skills gap leaves U.S. plants short-staffed. This page pairs that workforce reality with 2023 demand and trade pressure and adds the less obvious side of the business like 99% recycling of used pallets and a carbon footprint shift that has already cut by 12% since 2018.

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Key Statistics

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U.S. pallet industry employs 200,000 workers directly in 2023.

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Average hourly wage for pallet manufacturing workers $18.50 in U.S. 2023.

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U.S. pallet plants total 1,800 facilities employing 45,000 FTEs.

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Labor productivity in pallet manufacturing up 2.1% YoY to $250k per worker.

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65% of U.S. pallet workforce in production roles, 2023.

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Turnover rate in pallet manufacturing industry 28% annually.

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Europe pallet sector employs 150,000 workers across 5,000 firms.

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U.S. pallet sawmills employ 25,000, supplying industry.

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Average pallet plant workforce size 25 employees.

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Female representation in pallet manufacturing 15% U.S.

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Unionized workforce 12% in U.S. pallet industry.

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Training hours per pallet worker 40 annually.

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Injury rate in pallet manufacturing 3.2 per 100 workers OSHA 2023.

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China pallet manufacturing workforce 500,000+

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Overtime hours average 5 per week in peak U.S. pallet seasons.

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Brazil pallet industry jobs 30,000 direct.

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Skill gap in automation leads to 10% vacancy rate U.S. plants.

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Average age of pallet workers 44 years U.S.

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India pallet sector employs 100,000 informal workers.

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Benefits coverage 75% of U.S. pallet employees.

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Mexico pallet manufacturing 20,000 jobs 2023.

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Remote monitoring roles up 8% in pallet firms.

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Canada pallet workforce 12,000 FTEs.

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Entry-level pallet assembler wage $15.20/hr U.S.

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Australia pallet industry 5,000 employees.

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Forklift operators 20% of pallet plant staff.

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The global wooden pallet market size was valued at USD 7.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030.

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U.S. pallet market revenue reached $10.5 billion in 2023, driven by e-commerce logistics demand.

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The plastic pallet market is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2028, growing at 7.2% CAGR due to sustainability trends.

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North American pallet industry generated $12.3 billion in sales in 2022.

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Global pallet market expected to hit $95 billion by 2030, with wooden pallets holding 75% share.

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U.S. pallet demand increased by 4.5% YoY in 2023 to 1.2 billion units.

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European pallet market valued at €8.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.8% forecast to 2029.

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Asia-Pacific pallet market grew 8.2% in 2023, reaching $25 billion.

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Recycled pallet segment market size hit $2.1 billion in 2022, up 9%.

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U.S. pallet manufacturing industry CAGR projected at 3.7% through 2028.

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Global pallet pool market valued at $3.4 billion in 2023.

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Wooden pallet demand in U.S. logistics sector rose 5.2% to 800 million units in 2023.

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Plastic pallet market in Europe expected to grow from €1.2B in 2023 to €1.8B by 2030.

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Total U.S. pallet production value $11.8 billion in 2024 forecast.

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Global smart pallet market nascent at $150 million in 2023, CAGR 25% to 2030.

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Canadian pallet market size $1.4 billion in 2023, growth 4.1%.

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Latin America pallet market projected $4.2 billion by 2027, CAGR 6.5%.

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U.S. export pallet market share 12% of total, valued $1.3 billion 2023.

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Middle East pallet market growing at 7.8% CAGR to $1.1B by 2029.

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Australian pallet industry revenue AUD 850 million in 2023.

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Global pallet rental market $2.7 billion 2023, up 11% YoY.

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U.S. pallet market dominated by wooden at 92% share, $9.7B in 2023.

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Africa pallet market forecast $900 million by 2028, CAGR 5.9%.

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Indian pallet market $1.5 billion 2023, growth 10.2%.

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UK pallet manufacturing turnover £650 million in 2023.

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Brazil pallet market size BRL 2.8 billion 2023.

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China pallet production market $30 billion, 40% global share 2023.

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Mexico pallet industry $950 million 2023, CAGR 4.8%.

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Southeast Asia pallet market $3.2 billion 2023.

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Global pallet market CAGR 6.4% 2024-2032 forecast.

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U.S. pallet manufacturing output reached 775 million units in 2023.

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Global wooden pallet production totaled 2.1 billion units annually as of 2022.

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U.S. recycled pallet production 550 million units in 2023, 70% of total.

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China produced 850 million wooden pallets in 2023.

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Europe EPAL pallet production 120 million units per year.

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U.S. plastic pallet production 45 million units in 2023.

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Average U.S. pallet plant capacity utilization 82% in 2023.

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Global pallet production growth 3.8% YoY in 2023.

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U.S. stringer pallet production 420 million units 2023.

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Block pallet production in Europe 95 million units annually.

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India pallet manufacturing output 180 million units 2023.

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U.S. new pallet production 225 million units, down 2% from 2022.

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Brazil wooden pallet production 150 million units yearly.

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Average daily pallet production per U.S. plant 2,500 units in 2023.

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Canada pallet output 95 million units 2023.

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Mexico pallet manufacturing 110 million units annually.

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Australia pallet production 25 million units per year.

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Global plastic pallet production 320 million units 2023.

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U.S. GMA pallet spec production 300 million units 2023.

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UK pallet manufacturing 45 million units yearly.

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Southeast Asia pallet production 400 million units 2023.

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Recovered pallet processing in U.S. 600 million units 2023.

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German pallet factories produced 80 million units 2023.

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South Korea pallet output 90 million units annually.

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U.S. pallet sawmill input 15 billion board feet lumber 2023.

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France pallet production 55 million units per year.

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Turkey pallet manufacturing 70 million units 2023.

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Poland wooden pallet export production 120 million units.

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Global pallet manufacturing plants number 15,000+ in 2023.

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U.S. pallet exports from 15 major ports $1.2B value 2023.

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China exported 300 million pallets worth $2.5B in 2023.

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U.S. pallet imports primarily from Canada 60% share.

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Europe intra-trade EPAL pallets 80 million units annually.

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Poland pallet exports to EU $800M 2023.

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Mexico pallet trade with U.S. $450M bilateral 2023.

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Asia-Pacific pallet exports grew 12% to $10B 2023.

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Brazil pallet exports to South America 50 million units.

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Germany pallet trade balance surplus €500M.

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U.S. top pallet export destinations: Mexico 40%, Canada 30%.

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India pallet imports $200M mainly plastic from China.

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Turkey pallet exports to Middle East $150M 2023.

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Canada pallet exports to U.S. 70 million units yearly.

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Southeast Asia pallet trade intra-regional 65%.

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UK pallet imports post-Brexit up 15% €120M.

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Australia pallet imports from Asia $80M annually.

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Vietnam pallet exports surged 25% to $100M 2023.

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EU pallet tariff barriers reduced trade 5%.

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South Korea pallet exports to U.S. $50M 2023.

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Africa pallet imports dependency 90% external.

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France pallet exports €300M mainly to Africa.

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Global pallet trade volume 1.5 billion units 2023.

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Italy pallet manufacturing exports €400M to EU.

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Russia pallet trade disrupted, exports down 40%.

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Thailand pallet exports $120M SEA focus.

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U.S. pallet trade deficit $300M with Asia.

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Spain pallet exports 40 million units €250M.

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Indonesia pallet production for export 60 million units.

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Netherlands pallet transshipment hub 200M units.

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Argentina pallet trade Mercosur $90M.

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Middle East pallet imports $400M UAE dominant.

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U.S. pallet industry recycled 99% of pallets used in 2023.

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Wooden pallets account for 90% of U.S. pallet usage, with 75% oak hardwood.

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Global pallet recycling rate 95% for wooden pallets in Europe.

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Plastic pallets reduce CO2 emissions by 62% vs wooden over lifecycle.

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U.S. pallet industry diverts 1.8 billion pallets from landfills annually.

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70% of U.S. pallets made from recycled or reclaimed lumber.

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EPAL pallets use sustainably managed FSC-certified wood.

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Plastic pallet material primarily HDPE, 100% recyclable.

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U.S. pallet fuel use for transport 20% less for plastic vs wood.

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Biodegradable pallet trials using agricultural waste 15% market potential.

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European pallet heat treatment ISPM15 compliance 98%.

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U.S. hardwood pallet lumber from sustainable forests 85%.

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Molded pulp pallets water usage 50% less than wood production.

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Global pallet carbon footprint reduced 12% since 2018 via recycling.

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Composite pallets use 60% recycled plastic content.

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U.S. pallet industry kiln-dried lumber energy efficiency up 18%.

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Pressed wood pallets zero waste production process.

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Bamboo pallets CO2 absorption 30% higher lifecycle.

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EU pallet regulations drive 40% recycled content mandate.

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U.S. pallet nail recycling 500 million lbs annually.

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Metal pallets 100% recyclable, infinite life cycle.

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Global pallet waste generation 5% of total wood waste.

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Certified sustainable pallets sales up 25% in 2023.

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U.S. pallet water consumption 2.5 gallons per pallet produced.

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Corrugated cardboard pallets 100% recyclable, zero trees.

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Pallet industry GHG emissions 1.2 million tons CO2e annually U.S.

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85% of U.S. pallets repaired before reuse.

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Engineered wood pallets use 20% less material.

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The U.S. pallet manufacturing workforce is still massive, but the real story sits behind the metrics: 200,000 workers directly employed and labor productivity up 2.1% YoY to about $250k per worker. With 1,800 plants averaging just 25 employees, turnover running at 28% annually, and injury rates of 3.2 per 100 workers, the industry balances speed, cost pressure, and safety in a way few logistics sectors can match.

Key Takeaways

  • U.S. pallet industry employs 200,000 workers directly in 2023.
  • Average hourly wage for pallet manufacturing workers $18.50 in U.S. 2023.
  • U.S. pallet plants total 1,800 facilities employing 45,000 FTEs.
  • The global wooden pallet market size was valued at USD 7.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030.
  • U.S. pallet market revenue reached $10.5 billion in 2023, driven by e-commerce logistics demand.
  • The plastic pallet market is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2028, growing at 7.2% CAGR due to sustainability trends.
  • U.S. pallet manufacturing output reached 775 million units in 2023.
  • Global wooden pallet production totaled 2.1 billion units annually as of 2022.
  • U.S. recycled pallet production 550 million units in 2023, 70% of total.
  • U.S. pallet exports from 15 major ports $1.2B value 2023.
  • China exported 300 million pallets worth $2.5B in 2023.
  • U.S. pallet imports primarily from Canada 60% share.
  • U.S. pallet industry recycled 99% of pallets used in 2023.
  • Wooden pallets account for 90% of U.S. pallet usage, with 75% oak hardwood.
  • Global pallet recycling rate 95% for wooden pallets in Europe.

In 2023, the US pallet industry employed 200,000 workers and served fast growing logistics demand.

Employment and Labor

1U.S. pallet industry employs 200,000 workers directly in 2023.
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2Average hourly wage for pallet manufacturing workers $18.50 in U.S. 2023.
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3U.S. pallet plants total 1,800 facilities employing 45,000 FTEs.
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4Labor productivity in pallet manufacturing up 2.1% YoY to $250k per worker.
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565% of U.S. pallet workforce in production roles, 2023.
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6Turnover rate in pallet manufacturing industry 28% annually.
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7Europe pallet sector employs 150,000 workers across 5,000 firms.
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8U.S. pallet sawmills employ 25,000, supplying industry.
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9Average pallet plant workforce size 25 employees.
Directional
10Female representation in pallet manufacturing 15% U.S.
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11Unionized workforce 12% in U.S. pallet industry.
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12Training hours per pallet worker 40 annually.
Directional
13Injury rate in pallet manufacturing 3.2 per 100 workers OSHA 2023.
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14China pallet manufacturing workforce 500,000+
Single source
15Overtime hours average 5 per week in peak U.S. pallet seasons.
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16Brazil pallet industry jobs 30,000 direct.
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17Skill gap in automation leads to 10% vacancy rate U.S. plants.
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18Average age of pallet workers 44 years U.S.
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19India pallet sector employs 100,000 informal workers.
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20Benefits coverage 75% of U.S. pallet employees.
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21Mexico pallet manufacturing 20,000 jobs 2023.
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22Remote monitoring roles up 8% in pallet firms.
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23Canada pallet workforce 12,000 FTEs.
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24Entry-level pallet assembler wage $15.20/hr U.S.
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25Australia pallet industry 5,000 employees.
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26Forklift operators 20% of pallet plant staff.
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Employment and Labor Interpretation

While the pallet industry proudly stacks up to 200,000 U.S. jobs and rising productivity, it's nervously balancing a wobbly load of high turnover, an aging workforce, and a stubborn skill gap, all held together with modest wages and duct tape.

Market Size and Growth

1The global wooden pallet market size was valued at USD 7.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030.
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2U.S. pallet market revenue reached $10.5 billion in 2023, driven by e-commerce logistics demand.
Verified
3The plastic pallet market is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2028, growing at 7.2% CAGR due to sustainability trends.
Verified
4North American pallet industry generated $12.3 billion in sales in 2022.
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5Global pallet market expected to hit $95 billion by 2030, with wooden pallets holding 75% share.
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6U.S. pallet demand increased by 4.5% YoY in 2023 to 1.2 billion units.
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7European pallet market valued at €8.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.8% forecast to 2029.
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8Asia-Pacific pallet market grew 8.2% in 2023, reaching $25 billion.
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9Recycled pallet segment market size hit $2.1 billion in 2022, up 9%.
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10U.S. pallet manufacturing industry CAGR projected at 3.7% through 2028.
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11Global pallet pool market valued at $3.4 billion in 2023.
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12Wooden pallet demand in U.S. logistics sector rose 5.2% to 800 million units in 2023.
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13Plastic pallet market in Europe expected to grow from €1.2B in 2023 to €1.8B by 2030.
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14Total U.S. pallet production value $11.8 billion in 2024 forecast.
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15Global smart pallet market nascent at $150 million in 2023, CAGR 25% to 2030.
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16Canadian pallet market size $1.4 billion in 2023, growth 4.1%.
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17Latin America pallet market projected $4.2 billion by 2027, CAGR 6.5%.
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18U.S. export pallet market share 12% of total, valued $1.3 billion 2023.
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19Middle East pallet market growing at 7.8% CAGR to $1.1B by 2029.
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20Australian pallet industry revenue AUD 850 million in 2023.
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21Global pallet rental market $2.7 billion 2023, up 11% YoY.
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22U.S. pallet market dominated by wooden at 92% share, $9.7B in 2023.
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23Africa pallet market forecast $900 million by 2028, CAGR 5.9%.
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24Indian pallet market $1.5 billion 2023, growth 10.2%.
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25UK pallet manufacturing turnover £650 million in 2023.
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26Brazil pallet market size BRL 2.8 billion 2023.
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27China pallet production market $30 billion, 40% global share 2023.
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28Mexico pallet industry $950 million 2023, CAGR 4.8%.
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29Southeast Asia pallet market $3.2 billion 2023.
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30Global pallet market CAGR 6.4% 2024-2032 forecast.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While the world is busy building fancier supply chains, it remains fundamentally propped up by an unglamorous army of wooden workhorses, which continue to haul the lion's share of global commerce even as flashier plastic, recycled, and smart pallets nip at their heels.

Production Statistics

1U.S. pallet manufacturing output reached 775 million units in 2023.
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2Global wooden pallet production totaled 2.1 billion units annually as of 2022.
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3U.S. recycled pallet production 550 million units in 2023, 70% of total.
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4China produced 850 million wooden pallets in 2023.
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5Europe EPAL pallet production 120 million units per year.
Verified
6U.S. plastic pallet production 45 million units in 2023.
Directional
7Average U.S. pallet plant capacity utilization 82% in 2023.
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8Global pallet production growth 3.8% YoY in 2023.
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9U.S. stringer pallet production 420 million units 2023.
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10Block pallet production in Europe 95 million units annually.
Single source
11India pallet manufacturing output 180 million units 2023.
Single source
12U.S. new pallet production 225 million units, down 2% from 2022.
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13Brazil wooden pallet production 150 million units yearly.
Single source
14Average daily pallet production per U.S. plant 2,500 units in 2023.
Directional
15Canada pallet output 95 million units 2023.
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16Mexico pallet manufacturing 110 million units annually.
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17Australia pallet production 25 million units per year.
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18Global plastic pallet production 320 million units 2023.
Single source
19U.S. GMA pallet spec production 300 million units 2023.
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20UK pallet manufacturing 45 million units yearly.
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21Southeast Asia pallet production 400 million units 2023.
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22Recovered pallet processing in U.S. 600 million units 2023.
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23German pallet factories produced 80 million units 2023.
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24South Korea pallet output 90 million units annually.
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25U.S. pallet sawmill input 15 billion board feet lumber 2023.
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26France pallet production 55 million units per year.
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27Turkey pallet manufacturing 70 million units 2023.
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28Poland wooden pallet export production 120 million units.
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29Global pallet manufacturing plants number 15,000+ in 2023.
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Production Statistics Interpretation

While the world is quietly united on a foundation of roughly two billion wooden pallets per year—with the U.S. expertly balancing a massive new and recycled fleet like a seasoned logistics DJ—it's clear our global economy literally runs on these humble, indispensable platforms.

Regional Distribution and Trade

1U.S. pallet exports from 15 major ports $1.2B value 2023.
Verified
2China exported 300 million pallets worth $2.5B in 2023.
Verified
3U.S. pallet imports primarily from Canada 60% share.
Verified
4Europe intra-trade EPAL pallets 80 million units annually.
Verified
5Poland pallet exports to EU $800M 2023.
Verified
6Mexico pallet trade with U.S. $450M bilateral 2023.
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7Asia-Pacific pallet exports grew 12% to $10B 2023.
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8Brazil pallet exports to South America 50 million units.
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9Germany pallet trade balance surplus €500M.
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10U.S. top pallet export destinations: Mexico 40%, Canada 30%.
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11India pallet imports $200M mainly plastic from China.
Single source
12Turkey pallet exports to Middle East $150M 2023.
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13Canada pallet exports to U.S. 70 million units yearly.
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14Southeast Asia pallet trade intra-regional 65%.
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15UK pallet imports post-Brexit up 15% €120M.
Single source
16Australia pallet imports from Asia $80M annually.
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17Vietnam pallet exports surged 25% to $100M 2023.
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18EU pallet tariff barriers reduced trade 5%.
Single source
19South Korea pallet exports to U.S. $50M 2023.
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20Africa pallet imports dependency 90% external.
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21France pallet exports €300M mainly to Africa.
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22Global pallet trade volume 1.5 billion units 2023.
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23Italy pallet manufacturing exports €400M to EU.
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24Russia pallet trade disrupted, exports down 40%.
Directional
25Thailand pallet exports $120M SEA focus.
Directional
26U.S. pallet trade deficit $300M with Asia.
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27Spain pallet exports 40 million units €250M.
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28Indonesia pallet production for export 60 million units.
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29Netherlands pallet transshipment hub 200M units.
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30Argentina pallet trade Mercosur $90M.
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31Middle East pallet imports $400M UAE dominant.
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Regional Distribution and Trade Interpretation

While the U.S. and China are busy measuring pallet prowess in billions, the real story is a global game of wooden logistics chess where every continent has a strategic move, from Europe’s standardized empire to a world still mostly shipping on slabs it didn't grow.

Sustainability and Materials

1U.S. pallet industry recycled 99% of pallets used in 2023.
Verified
2Wooden pallets account for 90% of U.S. pallet usage, with 75% oak hardwood.
Verified
3Global pallet recycling rate 95% for wooden pallets in Europe.
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4Plastic pallets reduce CO2 emissions by 62% vs wooden over lifecycle.
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5U.S. pallet industry diverts 1.8 billion pallets from landfills annually.
Directional
670% of U.S. pallets made from recycled or reclaimed lumber.
Verified
7EPAL pallets use sustainably managed FSC-certified wood.
Verified
8Plastic pallet material primarily HDPE, 100% recyclable.
Verified
9U.S. pallet fuel use for transport 20% less for plastic vs wood.
Verified
10Biodegradable pallet trials using agricultural waste 15% market potential.
Verified
11European pallet heat treatment ISPM15 compliance 98%.
Directional
12U.S. hardwood pallet lumber from sustainable forests 85%.
Verified
13Molded pulp pallets water usage 50% less than wood production.
Verified
14Global pallet carbon footprint reduced 12% since 2018 via recycling.
Single source
15Composite pallets use 60% recycled plastic content.
Verified
16U.S. pallet industry kiln-dried lumber energy efficiency up 18%.
Single source
17Pressed wood pallets zero waste production process.
Verified
18Bamboo pallets CO2 absorption 30% higher lifecycle.
Verified
19EU pallet regulations drive 40% recycled content mandate.
Single source
20U.S. pallet nail recycling 500 million lbs annually.
Directional
21Metal pallets 100% recyclable, infinite life cycle.
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22Global pallet waste generation 5% of total wood waste.
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23Certified sustainable pallets sales up 25% in 2023.
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24U.S. pallet water consumption 2.5 gallons per pallet produced.
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25Corrugated cardboard pallets 100% recyclable, zero trees.
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26Pallet industry GHG emissions 1.2 million tons CO2e annually U.S.
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2785% of U.S. pallets repaired before reuse.
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28Engineered wood pallets use 20% less material.
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Sustainability and Materials Interpretation

The pallet industry, in a surprisingly elegant loop of reuse, manages to be both the quiet backbone of global logistics and its own most diligent recycler, turning yesterday's shipping platform into tomorrow's with an efficiency that would make Mother Nature nod in respect.

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    Reference 3
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    Reference 4
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    Reference 5
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    Reference 6
    NWPCA
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    Reference 7
    EPAL-PALLETS
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    Reference 8
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

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    Reference 9
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
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    Reference 10
    VIRTUEMARKETRESEARCH
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    Reference 11
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    Reference 12
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    Reference 13
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    Reference 14
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    Reference 15
    TRADE
    trade.gov

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    Reference 16
    ARIZTON
    arizton.com

    arizton.com

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    Reference 17
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com.au

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    Reference 18
    TRANSPARENCYMARKETRESEARCH
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    Reference 19
    IMARCGROUP
    imarcgroup.com

    imarcgroup.com

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    Reference 20
    ONS
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    Reference 21
    ABIMCI
    abimci.com.br

    abimci.com.br

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    Reference 22
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    chinapallet.org

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    Reference 23
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    aseanmarketresearch.com

    aseanmarketresearch.com

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    Reference 24
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    Reference 25
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    Reference 26
    CHINAWOOD
    chinawood.org

    chinawood.org

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    Reference 27
    PLASTICPALLETS
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    Reference 28
    EUROBLOCKS
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    euroblocks.com

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    Reference 29
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    indianpalletassociation.com

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    Reference 30
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    palletdesignsystem.com

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    Reference 31
    ABIPA
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    abipa.org.br

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    Reference 32
    CANADIANPALLETS
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    canadianpallets.ca

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    Reference 33
    MEXPALLETS
    mexpallets.com.mx

    mexpallets.com.mx

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    Reference 34
    AUSPALLETS
    auspallets.com

    auspallets.com

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    Reference 35
    PLASTICSINDUSTRY
    plasticsindustry.org

    plasticsindustry.org

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    Reference 36
    GMAPALLETDESIGN
    gmapalletdesign.org

    gmapalletdesign.org

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    Reference 37
    UKPALLETFEDERATION
    ukpalletfederation.org.uk

    ukpalletfederation.org.uk

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    Reference 38
    SEAPALLET
    seapallet.org

    seapallet.org

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    Reference 39
    RPAWOOD
    rpawood.org

    rpawood.org

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    Reference 40
    BSH
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    bsh.de

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    Reference 41
    KOREAPALLET
    koreapallet.kr

    koreapallet.kr

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    Reference 42
    WWPA
    wwpa.org

    wwpa.org

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    Reference 43
    FRANCEPALLETS
    francepallets.fr

    francepallets.fr

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    Reference 44
    TURKPALET
    turkpalet.org

    turkpalet.org

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    Reference 45
    POLISHPALLETS
    polishpallets.pl

    polishpallets.pl

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    Reference 46
    INDUSTRYREPORTS
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    industryreports.com

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    Reference 47
    HARDWOOD
    hardwood.org

    hardwood.org

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    Reference 48
    REHRIGPACIFIC
    rehrigpacific.com

    rehrigpacific.com

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    Reference 49
    LOGISTICSMGMT
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    logisticsmgmt.com

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    Reference 50
    GREENCAR CONGRESS
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    greencar congress.com

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    Reference 51
    SFIA
    sfia.org

    sfia.org

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    Reference 52
    PULPPALLETS
    pulppallets.com

    pulppallets.com

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    Reference 53
    UNEP
    unep.org

    unep.org

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    Reference 54
    CABKA
    cabka.com

    cabka.com

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    Reference 55
    PALLETONE
    palletone.com

    palletone.com

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    Reference 56
    BAMBOOPALLETS
    bamboopallets.org

    bamboopallets.org

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    Reference 57
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

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    Reference 58
    RECYCLEDNAILS
    recyclednails.org

    recyclednails.org

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    Reference 59
    METALLICPALLETS
    metallicpallets.com

    metallicpallets.com

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    Reference 60
    FAO
    fao.org

    fao.org

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    Reference 61
    FSC
    fsc.org

    fsc.org

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    Reference 62
    EPA
    epa.gov

    epa.gov

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    Reference 63
    SONOCO
    sonoco.com

    sonoco.com

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    Reference 64
    EDF
    edf.org

    edf.org

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    Reference 65
    ENGINEEREDWOOD
    engineeredwood.org

    engineeredwood.org

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    Reference 66
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

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    Reference 67
    SHRM
    shrm.org

    shrm.org

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    Reference 68
    DOL
    dol.gov

    dol.gov

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    Reference 69
    OSHA
    osha.gov

    osha.gov

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    Reference 70
    MANUFACTURING
    manufacturing.net

    manufacturing.net

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    Reference 71
    AARP
    aarp.org

    aarp.org

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    Reference 72
    INEGI
    inegi.org.mx

    inegi.org.mx

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    Reference 73
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

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    Reference 74
    STATCAN
    statcan.gc.ca

    statcan.gc.ca

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    Reference 75
    INDEED
    indeed.com

    indeed.com

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    Reference 76
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

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    Reference 77
    CHINATRADEPALLETS
    chinatradepallets.com

    chinatradepallets.com

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    Reference 78
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

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    Reference 79
    USMCA
    usmca.gov

    usmca.gov

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    Reference 80
    APIC
    apic.org

    apic.org

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    Reference 81
    DESTATIS
    destatis.de

    destatis.de

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    Reference 82
    ZAFIRIS
    zafiris.com

    zafiris.com

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    Reference 83
    DGFT
    dgft.gov.in

    dgft.gov.in

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    Reference 84
    TUIK
    tuik.gov.tr

    tuik.gov.tr

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    Reference 85
    ASEANSTATS
    aseanstats.org

    aseanstats.org

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    Reference 86
    UKTRADEINFO
    uktradeinfo.com

    uktradeinfo.com

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    Reference 87
    DFAT
    dfat.gov.au

    dfat.gov.au

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    Reference 88
    GSO
    gso.gov.vn

    gso.gov.vn

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    Reference 89
    KOSTAT
    kostat.go.kr

    kostat.go.kr

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    Reference 90
    AFRICANTRADE
    africantrade.org

    africantrade.org

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    Reference 91
    DOUANE
    douane.gouv.fr

    douane.gouv.fr

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    Reference 92
    ITC
    itc.org

    itc.org

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    Reference 93
    ISTAT
    istat.it

    istat.it

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    Reference 94
    GKS
    gks.ru

    gks.ru

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    Reference 95
    NSO
    nso.go.th

    nso.go.th

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    Reference 96
    BEA
    bea.gov

    bea.gov

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    Reference 97
    INE
    ine.es

    ine.es

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    Reference 98
    BPS
    bps.go.id

    bps.go.id

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    Reference 99
    CBS
    cbs.nl

    cbs.nl

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    Reference 100
    INDEC
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