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.
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