Pallet Size

Different countries use different rules, some pallet sizes are used only in certain countries or industries, so we need to confirm the pallet size first before buying pallets. This means that moving a pallet of produuct from a place to another, or from one country to another, isn't always simple. Differences in product packaging may mean that products size don't fit pallet size, creating problems, and different transportation methods might mean that pallets don't easily fit into containers which could lead to space waste and low efficiency in transport.

The most common sizes are 1200*1000mm and 1200*800mm. The original 800×1200 mm Euro pallet was defined in 1968 and predates the body that is now responsible for standardization. It's small compared to others, but it makes it fit in more equipments and storage space. However, it does not fit well into ISO standard shipping containers and increasing global trade beyond Europe has contributed to a decline in its use therefore it's less common nowdays. It fits the standard shipping containers.

The other size 1200*1000mm is the most common size people use nowdays. -It is a close equivalent to the North American GMA pallet and largely compatible with North American pallet racking systems and also other international racking systems. This has helped it find increasing use in North America and Asia as well as in Europe.And it has become the most popular size in the world.