What is the average cost of a wooden pallet?
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Wood Pallet Pricing For a new, modified, 48-by-40-inch GMA pallet, recent pricing has been in the $11.25-$12.50 range, depending upon the region of the country, according to Pallet Profile Weekly. A heavier-duty block-style pallet such as those used by pallet pools would be $25 or more.
Can you take pallets from Bunnings?
Yes pallets are available at Bunnings. You may have to personally inquire at the service desk as to the current status of pallets at that store as Bunnings often recycle them.
How much is a 48×40 pallet?

For a 48”x 40″ new GMA pallet, the latest pricing has been in the $11.25-$12.50 range, as reported by Pallet Profile Weekly, depending on the region of the country you are located in. A heavy-duty block-style pallet, like those used to make pallet pools, pricing would be $25.00 or more.
Is there a wooden pallet shortage?
The US is experiencing a significant lumber shortage, driving up the price of all items manufactured from wood, including new shipping pallets.
Is there a market for pallet wood?
Wood Pallet Market was valued at USD 65.1 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 97.9 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028.

Why are wood pallets so expensive?
Pallet costs are up 400%, according to the association, due to several factors, including high demand and rising lumber costs. Repositioning the pallets is also a challenge as trucking capacity is strained. Not enough trucks and drivers are available to move the pallets from one location to another, the group said.
What size is a pallet in Australia?
1,165mm x 1,165mm
Australian standard pallet sizes
Pallet type | Dimensions | Capacity |
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Australian standard pallets | 1,165mm x 1,165mm | 500kg–1,800kg |
Australian export pallets | 1,100mm x 1,100mm | 1,000kg |
Do Bunnings have free pallets?
Most Bunnings stores will happily provide you with free pallets whenever they are available. Just speak to one of the helpful team members in the Timber Yard at your local store and they will be able to point you in the right direction. It is wise to give the store a call before visiting to ensure they have supply.
What is standard pallet size?
48″ X 40″
Pallet FAQs The standard pallet size is 48″ X 40″ with each deck board being 3 ½” wide 5/16″ thick. There are other pallet sizes that are standard across different industries but the above described GMA pallet is the most common and makes up more than 30% of all pallets used in the USA.
Why is there a pallet shortage 2021?
The record-breaking demand combined with the prolonged labor shortage led to what has been dubbed “the great lumber crisis of 2021.” The price per thousand board feet of lumber ranged between $350-500 pre-pandemic.