Brazil: Wood Flat Pallet Market 2025

Wood Flat Pallet Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian wood flat pallet market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Flat Pallet Production in Brazil

In value terms, wood flat pallet production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Wood flat pallet production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Flat Pallet Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, overseas shipments of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood decreased by -17.1% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 485% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood flat pallet exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for wood flat pallet exports from Brazil, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, wood flat pallet exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +36.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+39.8% per year) and Belgium (+57.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for wood flat pallet exported from Brazil were Sweden ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 84% of total exports. South Korea, China, the Netherlands and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +80.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood flat pallet export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 89%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Flat Pallet Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, imports of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood into Brazil soared to X units, rising by 346% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood flat pallet imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 417% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Sweden (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of wood flat pallet imports to Brazil, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +49.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest wood flat pallet suppliers to Brazil were Spain ($X), Sweden ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +58.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood flat pallet import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -33.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 183%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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