Domestic US-made pallets dominate 85%+ of US market. Imported pallets (from Canada, Mexico) supplement border state demand.
Domestic US Production
US sawmills supply 85%+ of US pallet lumber. Production concentrated in Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Northeast hardwood regions.
Imports from Canada
Canadian softwood imports (BC, Quebec) supplement US Northeast and Pacific Northwest demand. Affected by US-Canada softwood lumber tariffs.
Imports from Mexico
Mexican pallet imports supplement border-state demand (TX, AZ, NM, CA). Lower-cost alternative.
Lumber Index
Random Lengths Composite Index tracks US lumber pricing. Pallet pricing follows lumber index with 30-90 day lag.
Best Practice
For ISPM-15 export, ensure ALSC-accredited treatment regardless of origin. For domestic, source from regional supplier minimizes freight cost.
Companion Resources
How fast does United States Pallets deliver to national, United States?
Same-day shipping in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core (FL, GA, AL, TN, MS, SC, NC, KY, VA) and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Express options available for national rush orders. Quote response under 2 business hours, dispatch within hours of order confirmation.
What's the minimum order quantity for pallet comparison?
50 pallets per order minimum on buy-side. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Volume tiers kick in automatically as cumulative monthly volume increases - 500+/week accounts qualify for standing-order programs with reserved delivery slots.
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
Can United States Pallets handle pallet comparison for high-volume national operations?
Yes. Standing-order programs for national operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
