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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.
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Pallet prices in the US market held steady this month amid uncertainty on how proposed tariffs under the Trump administration would play out. The tariffs, if sustained, could significantly worsen inflation, threatening the trust that many voters placed in Trump to lower prices. While the immediate effects on the US pallet system are limited, a […]
As we frequently remind our readers, the future is uncertain, and market conditions can change rapidly, particularly in light of ongoing tariff discussions. Currently, the US has delayed imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico by one month. For now, we are assuming those tariffs will not take effect – and that China’s tariffs will. With […]
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