About the Wood Pallet (EUR/EPAL) Index
PackIndex PALLET_WOOD tracks the material cost of an EPAL-certified wooden pallet (1200x800mm). Universal logistics platform — every manufacturer ships on pallets.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $11.84 per pallet | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL/MXN converted |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Wood Pallet (EUR/EPAL) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex PALLET_WOOD index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a wood pallet (eur/epal) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use PALLET_WOOD as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Wood Pallet (EUR/EPAL) — this index) | $14.7 $/pallet |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $20.6 – $22.1 $/pallet |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the PALLET_WOOD index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Wood Pallet (EUR/EPAL) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex PALLET_WOOD index recorded 1 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Wood Pallet (EUR/EPAL) index is driven by movements in:
NBSK OCC PALLET_BDTrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Negotiation Brief | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Invoice Audit | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
How much does a wood pallet (eur/epal) cost?
The PackIndex PALLET_WOOD index puts wood pallet (eur/epal) material cost at $14.7 $/pallet. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my wood pallet (eur/epal) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex PALLET_WOOD tracks material cost only. Conversion and labour (+12–18%), overhead (+8–15%), and converter margin (+10–18%) sit on top, so delivered quotes typically land 40–50% above the index value of $14.7.
How often is the wood pallet (eur/epal) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the PALLET_WOOD index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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