As one of the important logistics units, plastic pallets have their own standard sizes around the world. In addition to domestic use, most plastic pallets in China are exported to Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea and other places. So what are the standard sizes of plastic pallets in different regions? Let's learn about it together.
What are the standard sizes of plastic pallets
Europe: European pallets mainly use 1210 specification pallets (1200mm × 1000mm) and 1208 pallets (1200mm × 800mm). European standard pallets are also the most widely used pallets. Other countries such as Australia and South America mostly use European standard pallets;
Japan and South Korea: The main specifications for pallets are 1111 pallets (1100mm × 1100mm), and Southeast Asian countries mainly adopt Japanese and Korean standards;
The United States mainly uses 48 inch by 40 inch pallets, and 1210 pallets are also commonly used;
China: Mainly uses 1200mm × 1000mm pallets, and the standard also recommends using 1111 pallets, mainly considering the standards of Japan and South Korea.
Overall, 1210 pallets are a widely used pallet specification worldwide. China and the European Union have officially negotiated the specifications of pallets, and finally determined 1210 pallets as the standard to be jointly followed by both parties.
In fact, the so-called standard pallets only account for a relatively large proportion of pallets, and are not a unified market. There is also a certain proportion of non-standard pallets. Especially for disposable pallets, packaging boxes, and pallets used within enterprises, the use of non-standard materials is very common. Due to historical reasons, this part of the pallets has a relatively large specification, and the proportion of quantity should be above 55%. The tobacco industry, although implementing industry standards, adopts a pallet specification of 1250 * 1050, which is different from the national standard.
With the promotion of standardization and normalization of plastic pallets, the productivity of enterprises continues to improve. The importance of pallet standardization exists in various aspects and links, and is developing horizontally. Plastic pallets play an important role in improving supply chain management efficiency, optimizing logistics systems, reducing logistics costs, and promoting green logistics.
2025-01-14
