New UK standard pallet
Never used
A new UK standard pallet has clean boards and a 1200 x 1000 mm footprint.
- Clean boards
- Priced from a known build
How much does a pallet cost in the UK?
The price of a pallet follows its size, its condition, its material and build, heat treatment, the number you order and the delivery distance, so every quote is priced to the order.
Used costs less than new of the same size, and new wood costs less than new plastic.
What decides the price of a pallet?
The price of a pallet is set by size, condition, material and build, heat treatment, quantity and delivery distance.
Condition and material set the price of one pallet, and quantity and distance set the price of an order.
Tell us the size, condition, material, heat treatment, quantity and postcode on the form, and add the build in "Anything else".
| Factor | What changes | Effect on price | Field on the quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | UK standard 1200 x 1000 mm, Euro 1200 x 800 mm, CP, half, or a bespoke size footprint | A UK standard 1200 x 1000 pallet is priced as a stock item, and a bespoke size is priced from your drawing | Pallet size |
| Condition | New, or used in Grade A, B or C | Used costs less than new of the same size and build, and Grade C costs the least | Condition |
| Material and build | Wood or plastic; perimeter base, three-runner, block or heavy duty | A new plastic pallet costs more than a new wooden pallet of the same size, and a heavy or perimeter build carries more timber than a light three-runner | Pallet type |
| Heat treatment | Whether the pallet carries the ISPM 15 mark for export | Adds a charge, priced apart from an untreated pallet | Heat-treated checkbox |
| Quantity | One stack, a lorry load or a regular order | Larger orders cost less per pallet | Number of pallets |
| Delivery distance | The delivery postcode and how the load is unloaded | Longer runs cost more, and the pallets and the delivery are priced together | Delivery postcode |
How much does a wooden pallet cost?
A wooden pallet costs most when it is new and least in Grade C, and each grade sits between the two in the order new, Grade A, Grade B, Grade C.
A perimeter or heavy-duty build costs more than a light three-runner of the same grade, because it carries more timber.
Used Grade A pallet
Grade A
Our Grade A pallets have every board and block sound, no visible repairs and only light wear.
- Light wear
- No visible repairs
Used Grade B pallet
Grade B
Our Grade B pallets are sound but show wear, and may carry one or two replaced boards or blocks.
- Visible wear
- One or two replaced parts
Used Grade C pallet
Grade C
Our Grade C pallets show heavy wear and several repairs, and suit light, one-way loads.
- Heavy wear
- Several repairs
CP pallets and half pallets are priced on the same factors, by size and condition, on the quote.
Our range of used pallets is in the guide to used pallets for sale, and new builds are listed under new pallets.
How much does a Euro pallet cost?
A Euro pallet costs more with the EPAL stamp than without it, and more new than used, at the same 1200 x 800 mm size.
New Euro pallet
New
A new Euro pallet has nine blocks and a 1200 x 800 mm footprint.
- Nine blocks
- 1200 x 800 mm
Unstamped Euro-size pallet (used)
Used, unstamped
An unstamped Euro-size pallet has the same footprint and carries no EPAL mark.
- Same footprint
- No EPAL mark
The EPAL stamp marks a pallet made, or repaired, under EPAL's rules, which is why a stamped pallet is priced above an unstamped one.
The stamped and unstamped Euro sizes are set out under euro pallets.
How much does a plastic pallet cost?
A new plastic pallet costs more than a new wooden pallet of the same size, new plastic costs more than used plastic, and heavy-duty builds cost more than nestable ones.
New plastic pallet
New
A new plastic pallet is moulded in one piece, and the build (nestable, heavy duty, rackable) sets its place in the quote.
- Moulded in one piece
- Build sets the price
Used plastic pallet
Used
A used plastic pallet is sorted by condition before it is sold again, and it costs less than new.
- Sorted by condition
- Costs less than new
The builds and sizes are listed under plastic pallets.
How much does heat treatment add to the price of a pallet?
Heat treatment adds a separate charge per pallet, and we price a heat treated pallet apart from an untreated one.
Plastic pallets are exempt from ISPM 15, so only wooden pallets carry the charge.
The ISPM 15 rules apply to wood packaging moved to or from other countries, according to the GOV.UK guidance "Wood packaging material for import and export". A heat treated pallet carries the ISPM 15 mark, so name the export on your quote and we add the treatment to the price.
How does quantity change the price per pallet?
The price per pallet falls as the order grows. Larger orders cost less per pallet, and a full lorry load costs least per pallet to deliver.
The cost of the lorry and the handling is shared across more pallets, so the saving per pallet grows with the order.
How does delivery change the price of a pallet?
Delivery changes the price of a pallet by the distance, the size of the load and how the load is unloaded.
There is no minimum order, so we deliver one stack or a full load.
A fuller trailer spreads the delivery cost over more pallets, so the same trailer cost is shared by 33 pallets rather than 10.
Tell us if there is no forklift on site, and we plan the vehicle.
Get a pallet quote for your order
Tell us the pallet type, the size, the condition, how many pallets you need and where they are going.
- SizeUK standard, Euro, CP, half or another size
- Conditionnew, or used in Grade A, B, C or any grade
- Materialwood or plastic
- Heat treatmentwhether the pallets need the ISPM 15 mark
- Quantitya one-off order or a regular delivery
- Deliverypostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
How much are pallets worth if you sell them?
We buy sound pallets, and what we pay follows size, condition, number and collection distance.
We collect on the same run as a delivery, and collection is usually free for 50 pallets or more. We are a registered waste carrier, so broken pallets go with a waste transfer note.
Both pallet collection and pallet recycling are quoted per job.
Pallet price FAQs
What is the cheapest pallet to buy?
Grade C wooden pallets, light three-runner builds and lightweight unstamped Euro-size pallets are the lowest-priced, being the lightest and most worn. The quote shows the price per pallet for each grade you ask about.
Is a used pallet cheaper than a new pallet?
Yes, a used pallet costs less than a new pallet of the same size and build, and Grade C costs the least. A heat treated used pallet costs more than an untreated one.
Do pallet prices include delivery and VAT?
Yes for delivery, because the quote covers it. VAT is shown on the quote.
Why does an EPAL stamped pallet cost more than an unstamped Euro pallet?
The stamp marks a pallet made or repaired under EPAL's rules, and only EPAL-licensed repairers may repair a stamped pallet. An unstamped Euro-size pallet has the same 1200 x 800 mm footprint without that control.
Can I buy CHEP pallets?
No, we do not sell CHEP, LPR or IPP pallets. The pool owns them and hires them out, so a business returns them to the pool.
Do you publish a pallet price list?
No, we price each order to the pallet type, the condition, the number and the postcode. One quote returns one price per order, with no account needed.
