What factors determine the price of plastic pallets
Source: kuda 2025-09-03
The core cost of plastic pallets first depends on the selection and quality of raw materials. Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are the mainstream raw materials, and their performance differences directly determine the load-bearing capacity and service life of pallets. The pallets produced from brand new materials have higher molecular structural stability and can withstand dynamic loads of 1-2 tons and static loads of 4-6 tons. However, pallets made from recycled materials may experience a decrease in load-bearing performance by more than 50% due to molecular chain breakage, and are prone to rapid aging in humid or corrosive environments.
In addition, the purity of raw materials also affects the quality of finished products. Some manufacturers reduce costs by adding fillers such as calcium carbonate, but this can lead to increased brittleness and weakened impact resistance of the pallets. Although this material level 'stealing beams and replacing pillars' can lower short-term prices, it can cause long-term hidden losses due to frequent replacement and damage to goods.
The influence of the progressiveness production technology on the price of plastic pallets cannot be ignored. As a mainstream technology, injection molding directly determines the structural uniformity and strength distribution of the product based on its equipment accuracy. Manufacturers using German imported injection molding machines can accurately control injection pressure and temperature, producing high-precision trays with size errors less than 0.5 millimeters. However, older equipment may lead to uneven wall thickness, stress concentration, and other problems, reducing product durability. The popularization of automated production lines has further optimized the cost structure, and large manufacturers have significantly reduced individual unit costs through economies of scale.. In contrast, workshop style production that relies on manual operation is not only inefficient, but also increases implicit costs due to fluctuations in yield rates.
In addition, the iteration cycle of mold design also affects pricing. Complex structures such as Sichuan style pallets require more research and development costs, but their four-way fork design can improve handling efficiency by more than 30%. This functional premium will ultimately be reflected in the selling price.
Market demand and policy orientation are the third driving factors for pricing plastic pallets. With the tightening of global environmental regulations, policies such as the EU REACH regulation and China's "plastic restriction order" have significantly increased the market demand for recyclable pallets. The strict requirements of hygiene standards in the food and pharmaceutical industry have resulted in a premium space of 20% -30% for antibacterial and anti mold PP material trays. At the same time, the explosive growth of e-commerce logistics has generated a demand for standardized pallets. The international standard specification of 1200 × 1000mm is suitable for more than 90% of shelves, and its large-scale production further dilutes costs.
2025-09-03
