| 48x40 pallet | Delivered, per pallet | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Grade B #2, standard recycled | $4.75–$6.75 | Floor storage, internal moves, one-way shipments |
| Grade A #1, premium recycled | $6.75–$8.75 | Racking, conveyors, automated lines |
| AAA Premium recycled, near-new | $8.50–$10.50 | Retail, display and customer-facing loads |
| Recycled block CHEP-style, 9-block | $6.25–$8.50 | Pallet-jack-heavy docks, retail distribution |
| New New GMA-style, built to spec | Quoted per order | Customers whose spec calls for new, custom sizes and builds |
Full truckload, freight included, as of October 15, 2026. Source: quote ranges published by Chesapeake Pallets (our sister company). Your price depends on location, volume and dock.
Heat treated for export (ISPM-15): add $1.00–$1.50 per pallet. Under a truckload? Prices per pallet are usually higher; ask for quotes.
Grade B 48x40
$4.75–$6.75
#2, standard recycled
Grade A 48x40
$6.75–$8.75
#1, premium recycled
AAA 48x40
$8.50–$10.50
Premium recycled, near-new
Recycled block 48x40
$6.25–$8.50
CHEP-style, 9-block
New 48x40
Quoted per order
New GMA-style, built to spec
Where the market is going
PFX forecast: +1.5% over 3 months, +3.3% over 12 (80% range −1.4% to +22.3%). The BLS index for wood pallets is +7.7% over 12 months. Its high in our data is 444.2 (April 2022).
Wood pallet producer price index since 2007
BLS series WPU084101, monthly.
Show data table
| Month | Pallet price index |
|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 361.8 |
| 2026-08 | 356.4 |
| 2026-07 | 356.4 |
| 2026-06 | 351.7 |
| 2026-05 | 347.7 |
| 2026-04 | 347.2 |
| 2026-03 | 340.7 |
| 2026-02 | 339.2 |
| 2026-01 | 338.9 |
| 2025-12 | 337.0 |
| 2025-11 | 337.0 |
| 2025-10 | 336.6 |
| 2025-09 | 336.1 |
How to read a pallet quote
- Delivered vs. FOB. These ranges include freight to your dock. An FOB price looks cheaper until you add the truck.
- Grade. Grade A has three solid stringers and runs on racks and conveyors. Grade B has repairs and suits floor storage and one-way shipping. Grades explained.
- Volume and frequency. A standing weekly order prices better than a one-time load.
- Your dock. Drop trailers and live unloads cost differently. Say which you need.
Questions buyers ask
How much does a 48x40 pallet cost?
Delivered by the full truckload, recycled Grade B 48x40 pallets run $4.75–$6.75 each and Grade A runs $6.75–$8.75 (as of October 15, 2026). New pallets are quoted per order because they track lumber prices.
Why do pallet quotes vary so much?
Delivered pallet prices depend on grade, quantity, distance from the supplier's yard, freight costs, your dock (live unload or drop trailer) and how often you order. Lumber prices move new pallet prices most.
How much does heat treatment add?
Heat treatment to the ISPM-15 export standard typically adds $1.00–$1.50 per pallet.
Are pallet prices going up?
See the PFX forecast: five statistical models on lumber, freight, labor and demand data, combined by their track record, with probability ranges and a published out-of-sample scorecard.