Pallets

Inform your decision making with independent and objective news, analysis and prices for pallets

Pallets are a key commodity across a huge range of industries, from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to shipping and logistics. Don’t get caught off guard by market disruptions impacting the price of wood pallets.

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Major market players at every stage of the supply chain utilize pallets in their day-to-day trading, but huge swings in supply and demand for new and recycled pallets can leave companies struggling with price volatility. Our pallet prices and analysis can help you to make informed decisions for your business.

Fastmarkets is the only price reporting agency to offer a comprehensive package of finished softwood pallet pricing, industrial lumber prices and analysis and expert commentary on market trends.

Price and news

Breaking news and market-reflective prices covering 80 products and 2,800 sub-grades

Short-term forecasts

Analysis of the forces moving your markets and how they’ll play out over the next 1-2 years across seven major grades

Long-term forecasts

5- and 15-year forecasts underpinned by deep industry expertise, macroeconomic analysis and 50 years of historical data

Asset analysis

Cost and performance benchmarking covering more than 4,500 companies and 16,500 projects

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Get early access to our pallet price data and analytics for a limited time only. Learn about how the pallet market has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with macroeconomic challenges impacting manufacturers across the US.

What’s happening in the pallet market today?

Gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the North American and global timber and woodfiber markets. Understand what’s behind your price and what can impact your business.

Gain a competitive edge in logistics with our in-depth look into pallet prices and the factors driving market changes in 2024.

Read about the key factors impacting the North American pallet market, including the evolving landscape of the US housing market and recent US election.

Get the key takeaways from our recent webinar that looked at how the pallet prices supply chain has been transformed in recent years and discussed future market drivers.

Read the November edition of our pallet newsletter, including insights into the most recent price trends and the impact of the US election results.

Explore Fastmarkets’ new pallet pricing series, bringing clarity to softwood GMA Grade A markets for manufacturers, traders and related industries.

Learn how changes in trade, housing and immigration policies could impact the US pallet market.

In the ever-evolving North American softwood lumber market, staying informed about wood product industry developments is crucial. Fastmarkets’ Lumber Commentary provides a short-term outlook on North American softwood lumber market trends and price developments. 

How can we help you today?

Fastmarkets forest products give market participants and investors the transparency and clarity to make critical and strategic business decisions.

Market-reflective price data covering more than 2,800 commodities and 80 sub-grades with Fastmarkets forest products prices

Asset analysis and 5 – and 15-year economic outlooks

Near-term economic outlooks for the pulp, paper and wood products markets

Keep up to date with the latest pulp, paper, and wood products news, and be in the know about critical market shifts

Formerly RISI events, these are the places to discuss, debate, and learn about the latest trends and challenges in pulp, paper, packaging and more

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Why Fastmarkets Forest Products?
Fastmarkets Forest Products brings together and builds on decades of expertise from RISI and Random Lengths. In order for you to stay ahead of industry trends and plan for what’s ahead, our forest products price data, forecasts, mill intelligence and reporting cover more than 3,500 grades.
About RISI
In March 2017, Fastmarkets announced its acquisition of RISI.

RISI has been a leading provider of insight to the forest products industry for many decades, and is well known for its analysis, news and conferences.

Fastmarkets has built on this foundation to bring you news, forecasts, mill intelligence and price reporting cover over 3,500 grades across the globe to inform and prepare you for the risks and opportunities ahead. Learn more here.
About Random Lengths
In 2018, RISI, as part of Fastmarkets, acquired Random Lengths.

Random Lengths, still the most widely circulated and respected source of information for the wood products industry, continues to provide unbiased, consistent, and timely reports of market activity and prices, related trends, issues, and analyses. The company’s focus has traditionally been on North American markets, but as international trade in wood products has increased, we have expanded our coverage to prices and developments in overseas supplying regions. We also strive to deliver information to our customers in a timely and economical manner, utilizing modern technology. Learn more here.
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