EPAL Certified Euro Pallets | Standardized Wooden Pallets for Logistics

EPAL Certified Euro Pallets €11 – Wholesale from Ukraine

Premium EPAL euro pallets at €11.00 per piece – fully certified to EPAL standards and ISPM 15 heat-treated for international export. Private Enterprise Lviv Pak manufactures and supplies standardized 1200x800mm wooden pallets for European logistics operations, manufacturing facilities, warehousing, and international freight forwarding.

Based in Lviv, Western Ukraine, we provide strategic geographic advantage for EU-destined freight with shorter transport distances than Eastern European competitors. Our EPAL pallets meet stringent European quality standards while offering competitive pricing that includes full certification documentation, making them ideal for cost-conscious logistics operations requiring genuine EPAL compliance.

Complete Technical Specifications

Understanding EPAL Certification & Why It Matters

What is EPAL? The European Pallet Association (EPAL) is an international organization that licenses manufacturers to produce standardized wooden pallets meeting strict quality specifications. EPAL certification guarantees dimensional accuracy, load capacity, durability, and exchangeability across the global pallet pool system.

EPAL vs Non-Certified Pallets: While cheaper alternatives exist, only genuine EPAL pallets can participate in the exchange pool system. This means logistics providers, warehouses, and retailers across Europe will accept EPAL pallets without question, streamlining operations and reducing delays.

Quality Control Requirements: EPAL manufacturers undergo regular audits verifying wood quality, nail specifications, dimensional tolerances, and production processes. Each pallet is inspected before the EPAL brand is applied, ensuring consistent quality batch after batch.

Traceability: Every EPAL pallet carries a unique manufacturer code allowing full traceability. This is critical for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and resolving any issues that arise in the supply chain.

Exchange Pool Benefits: The EPAL pool is the world’s largest open pallet exchange system with over 500 million pallets in circulation. When your shipment arrives at a warehouse or distribution center, you can exchange your EPAL pallets for equivalent pallets from their stock, eliminating empty return logistics and associated costs.

ISPM 15 Compliance for International Trade

What is ISPM 15? International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is a global regulation requiring wood packaging materials (pallets, crates, dunnage) used in international trade to be heat-treated or fumigated to prevent pest transmission.

Heat Treatment Process: Our pallets are heat-treated at minimum 56°C core temperature for minimum 30 minutes, then stamped with the IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) mark including treatment code “HT” (heat treated), country code “UA” (Ukraine), and producer registration number.

Export Compliance: ISPM 15 certification is mandatory for exporting to EU countries, USA, Canada, Australia, and most international destinations. Non-compliant pallets will be rejected at customs, causing expensive delays, fumigation charges, or destruction of the shipment.

Documentation Provided: Every shipment includes ISPM 15 treatment certificates documenting the heat treatment process, batch numbers, and compliance verification. This documentation is essential for customs clearance and regulatory audits.

Ukraine’s ISPM 15 Authority: Ukrainian wood treatment facilities are recognized by international phytosanitary authorities. Our ISPM 15 stamps are accepted without question at EU borders, eliminating compliance risks that plague some Eastern European suppliers.

Logistics Optimization & Total Landed Cost Analysis

Full Truck Load (FTL) Efficiency: Our MOQ of 756 pallets represents optimal loading for a standard European truck. This configuration maximizes transport efficiency and provides the best per-unit delivered cost.

Truck Loading Breakdown:

• Standard truck capacity: 756 EPAL pallets (loaded in stacks)
• Gross weight: Approximately 19 tons (756 pallets × 25kg)
• Cubic optimization: Pallets stack efficiently within truck height limits
• Loading time: 1-2 hours with proper forklift equipment

Container Shipping Option:

• 20ft container: Not recommended (inefficient utilization)
• 40ft container: Approximately 2,600 pallets (more cost-effective for distant destinations)
• Container advantages: Protection from weather, security, intermodal flexibility

Geographic Advantage – Lviv Location: Western Ukraine’s Lviv region provides strategic proximity to EU markets:

• Poland border: 80km (1 hour drive to EU customs)
• Central Europe delivery: 500-800km to Germany, Czech Republic, Austria
• Western Europe: 1,200-1,500km to France, Belgium, Netherlands
• Transport time: 2-4 days typical delivery to Central/Western EU

Competitive Total Landed Cost: When comparing Ukrainian EPAL pallets to Western European suppliers, consider the complete cost picture:

Note: Transport costs vary by destination, fuel prices, and carrier rates. Faktorist can coordinate competitive freight quotes through our logistics network.

Applications & Industry Segments

Manufacturing & Production: EPAL pallets are the foundation of efficient factory logistics. Used for raw material delivery, work-in-process movement, and finished goods storage. Standardized dimensions ensure compatibility with automated production lines, AGVs (automated guided vehicles), and robotic handling systems.

Warehousing & Distribution: Distribution centers rely on EPAL pallets for rack storage, cross-docking operations, and order picking. The 1,000kg racking load capacity supports high-density storage systems. Four-way entry enables flexible warehouse layouts and efficient space utilization.

Retail Supply Chain: Grocery stores, hypermarkets, and retail chains use EPAL pallets throughout their supply networks. Display pallets in stores, regional distribution center transfers, and vendor deliveries all depend on EPAL standardization for seamless operations.

FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods): Food, beverage, and consumer product manufacturers ship millions of EPAL pallets annually. The exchangeable nature of EPAL pallets simplifies logistics for companies managing high-volume flows to multiple retail destinations.

Agricultural Exports: Ukraine’s agricultural sector exports grains, oilseeds, and processed foods on EPAL pallets. ISPM 15 compliance is critical for phytosanitary regulations, while EPAL standardization ensures acceptance at international ports and warehouses.

Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals: Industries requiring strict quality control and traceability benefit from EPAL’s standardized specifications and manufacturer codes. Clean, dry, certified pallets meet regulatory requirements for sensitive products.

Automotive Parts & Components: Just-in-time manufacturing demands reliable pallet quality. EPAL pallets support the automotive supply chain from component suppliers through assembly plants to aftermarket distribution.

Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Logistics providers manage millions of pallets across customer accounts. EPAL pallets simplify asset management through the exchange pool system, reducing capital tied up in pallet inventory and eliminating complex tracking of non-standard pallets.

Export Freight Forwarding: International freight forwarders require ISPM 15 compliant pallets for container stuffing and ocean/air freight. EPAL certification ensures customs acceptance and reduces clearance delays at destination ports.

Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Standards

Licensed EPAL Production: Private Enterprise Lviv Pak operates as a licensed EPAL manufacturer, authorized to produce and brand pallets with the official EPAL logo. This license requires:

• Annual facility audits by EPAL inspectors
• Adherence to UIC 435-2 technical specifications
• Use of approved raw materials (timber, nails)
• Quality control documentation for each production batch
• Traceability systems linking pallets to production records

Wood Selection & Treatment: Timber is sourced from certified suppliers meeting EPAL requirements. Wood is kiln-dried to ≤22% moisture content to prevent warping, cracking, or dimensional changes during use. Debarking removes all bark to comply with ISPM 15 pest prevention requirements.

Precision Manufacturing: CNC-controlled cutting ensures dimensional accuracy within EPAL tolerances (±5mm on length/width, ±2mm on height). Assembly uses exactly 78 EPAL-specification nails positioned according to standardized patterns for optimal structural integrity.

Quality Inspection Process:

• Raw material inspection: Wood moisture content, dimensions, defects
• In-process checks: Assembly accuracy, nail placement, board alignment
• Final inspection: Dimensional verification, load testing samples, visual quality check
• EPAL branding: Applied only after passing all inspections
• ISPM 15 stamping: Heat treatment documentation verified before stamping

Batch Traceability: Each production batch is assigned a unique identifier linking pallets to production date, wood source, heat treatment records, and quality inspection results. This traceability supports regulatory compliance and quality issue resolution.

EPAL Exchange Pool System Explained

How Pallet Exchange Works: When you deliver goods on EPAL pallets to a customer, warehouse, or distribution center, you can exchange them for an equal number of EPAL pallets from their stock. This “pallet for pallet” exchange eliminates the need to transport empty pallets back to your facility.

Exchange Pool Benefits:

• Cost savings: Eliminate return freight costs for empty pallets
• Working capital: Reduce pallet inventory requirements (borrow from pool as needed)
• Flexibility: Adjust pallet quantities to production volumes without purchasing new pallets
• Asset management: Simplify pallet tracking and accounting
• Global acceptance: Exchange EPAL pallets in 30+ countries worldwide

Exchange Documentation: Pallet exchange transactions are documented through delivery notes specifying the number of EPAL pallets delivered and received. This creates an audit trail for accounting and inventory management purposes.

Repair & Lifecycle Management: Damaged EPAL pallets can be repaired by licensed EPAL repair facilities. Repaired pallets receive a repair mark but maintain full exchangeability within the pool system. This extends pallet lifecycle from 5-10 years for properly maintained pallets.

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility

Reusable Design: EPAL pallets are engineered for 50+ trips in typical supply chain conditions. Reusability dramatically reduces per-trip environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.

Repairable Construction: Damaged boards can be replaced, broken stringers repaired, extending pallet life and reducing wood waste. Licensed repair operations support a circular economy model.

Recyclable Materials: At end-of-life, EPAL pallets are recycled into wood chips for particleboard, mulch, or biomass energy. No component goes to landfill in responsible disposal systems.

Sustainable Forestry: EPAL manufacturers source timber from responsibly managed forests. Many Ukrainian suppliers offer FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified pallets upon request for buyers requiring verified sustainable sourcing.

Carbon Footprint: Wooden pallets have lower embodied carbon than plastic alternatives. Wood sequesters atmospheric CO2 during tree growth, creating a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative product when sustainably sourced.

Ordering Information & Logistics Coordination

Pricing Structure:

• Unit price: €11.00 per pallet (FOB Lviv)
• MOQ: 756 pallets (1 full truck load)
• Volume discounts: Available for regular orders, multi-truck contracts
• Payment terms: Negotiable based on order volume and relationship

Delivery Options:

Option 1 – Ex-Works Lviv: Buyer arranges own transport from Lviv facility. Best for logistics companies with established carrier relationships.

Option 2 – Delivered (DDP): Seller arranges transport to buyer’s warehouse. Faktorist can coordinate competitive freight quotes through our logistics network. Pricing includes transport, insurance, customs clearance (if applicable).

Option 3 – CIF Port: For container shipments to distant destinations, CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) to destination port available.

Lead Times:

• Stock availability: 3-7 days (subject to inventory levels)
• Production orders: 10-15 days manufacturing time
• Large contracts: Custom production schedules for 10,000+ pallet orders

Documentation Package: Every shipment includes:

• Commercial invoice with HS code 4415.20
• Packing list detailing pallet quantities and batch numbers
• ISPM 15 heat treatment certificate
• EPAL quality certificate
• Certificate of Origin (if required for customs)
• CMR transport document (for road freight)

Frequently Asked Questions – EPAL Euro Pallets

What is the difference between EPAL and EURO pallets?

EPAL and EUR/EURO pallets refer to the same 1200x800mm standardized pallet. “EPAL” is the current official certification managed by the European Pallet Association. “EUR” or “EURO” are older terms from when the European railways managed the standard (UIC). Modern compliant pallets are branded “EPAL” and meet UIC 435-2 specifications.

Can I buy smaller quantities than 756 pallets?

The 756-pallet MOQ represents one full truck load, providing optimal logistics efficiency and per-unit pricing. Smaller quantities may be available at premium pricing, particularly if combined with other shipments heading to your region. Contact us through Faktorist to discuss options for smaller orders.

How does pricing compare to buying pallets locally in Western Europe?

Ukrainian EPAL pallets typically offer 15-25% total landed cost savings compared to Western European suppliers, even including international transport. The €11 FOB price plus €0.80-1.20 transport (Central EU) totals €11.80-12.20 delivered, versus €14-16+ for German or Polish suppliers. Actual savings depend on destination and current freight rates.

Are Ukrainian ISPM 15 stamps accepted at EU customs?

Yes, absolutely. Ukraine is recognized by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and Ukrainian treatment facilities are authorized to issue ISPM 15 stamps. Our pallets clear EU customs without issues. We’ve supplied thousands of truck loads to EU destinations with zero phytosanitary rejections.

What happens if pallets are damaged during transport?

Pallets are bundled and secured for transport to minimize damage. Any damage claims should be documented with photos and filed with the carrier. We can arrange replacement pallets for verified transport damage. For delivered orders coordinated through Faktorist, our logistics insurance covers transport damage.

Can you supply EPAL pallets with specific branding or custom dimensions?

EPAL pallets must meet exact standardized dimensions (1200x800x144mm) to carry EPAL certification. Custom branding beyond the required EPAL marks is not permitted. For custom sizes or branding, we can produce non-EPAL industrial pallets – contact us for custom pallet inquiries.

Do you offer pallet rental or lease programs?

We sell pallets outright. However, the EPAL exchange pool system functions similarly to rental – you can exchange pallets at customer locations rather than maintaining ownership of specific units. For formal pallet pooling programs, we can introduce you to Ukrainian pallet pooling operators.

What is the typical delivery time to Western Europe?

Road freight from Lviv to Central Europe (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic) takes 2-4 days. Western Europe (France, Belgium, Netherlands) typically 3-5 days. Southern Europe (Italy, Spain) 5-7 days. These are typical transit times – actual delivery depends on customs clearance, border crossing wait times, and carrier schedules.

Can I visit your facility before placing an order?

Yes, we welcome facility visits for serious buyers considering large or recurring orders. Visits can be arranged through the Faktorist platform. This allows you to verify our EPAL license, inspect production quality, and assess our capacity for your requirements. Lviv is accessible via direct flights from many European cities.

Do you offer FSC-certified EPAL pallets?

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified EPAL pallets are available upon request, typically requiring advance notice and higher minimum quantities due to certified timber sourcing requirements. FSC pallets command premium pricing (€12-13) but provide verified sustainable forestry documentation for buyers requiring this certification.

Why Source EPAL Pallets from Ukraine?

Competitive Economics: Ukraine’s timber resources, labor costs, and production efficiency enable competitive pricing without compromising EPAL quality standards. The €11 price point offers exceptional value for genuine EPAL certification.

Strategic Location: Western Ukraine’s proximity to EU borders provides shorter transport distances than Baltic states, Romania, or Russia. Lviv’s position reduces delivery times and freight costs to Central and Western European destinations.

Established Export Infrastructure: Ukrainian pallet manufacturers have decades of export experience with reliable logistics partners, customs clearance procedures, and documentation processes supporting seamless cross-border trade.

Quality Manufacturing: Ukrainian EPAL producers maintain rigorous quality standards required for EPAL licensing. Annual audits ensure consistent compliance with international specifications.

Capacity & Scalability: Ukrainian manufacturers have production capacity to support both spot orders (single trucks) and large contract volumes (10,000+ pallets monthly). This scalability supports growing businesses without supply disruptions.

Request Your Quote Through Faktorist Platform

Ready to optimize your pallet procurement with cost-effective EPAL pallets from Ukraine? Submit your RFQ through Faktorist’s platform for:

• Competitive pricing: Direct manufacturer pricing without distributor markups
• Logistics coordination: Faktorist can arrange competitive freight quotes to your destination
• Quality assurance: Verified supplier with complete certification documentation
• Payment security: Protected payment processing through Faktorist platform
• Expert support: Dedicated account management for large or recurring orders

How to Order:

1. Click “Request for Quote” to submit your requirements (quantity, delivery location, timeline)
2. Receive detailed quote within 24-48 hours including pricing, delivery options, lead time
3. Review terms, certifications, and logistics options
4. Confirm order with secure payment through Faktorist platform
5. Receive shipment tracking and documentation

For regular pallet requirements, we can establish supply agreements with fixed pricing, scheduled deliveries, and preferred payment terms. Contact us through Faktorist to discuss volume contracts and partnership opportunities.

Join hundreds of European logistics operations, manufacturers, and distributors who rely on Ukrainian EPAL pallets for cost-effective, certified supply chain infrastructure.