Australia Pallet Market Overview, 2028

Australia Pallet Market Overview, 2028

Pallets play an important role in the logistics and transportation industries in Australia. It is a significant economic contributor and a critical link in the supply chain. The Japanese pallet market is steadily expanding, driven by rising demand for efficient and safe material handling solutions in industries such as automotive, food and beverage, retail, and healthcare. Wooden pallets are the most commonly used pallets in Australia, with an average size of 1,165 mm x 1,165 mm and a weight carrying capacity of 500–1800 kg. While these are generally a suitable fit for the Australian Railways' RACE container, the average cost of a wooden pallet is between USD 19 and USD 24.

According to the research report “Australia Pallet Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the market is expected to add USD 235.14 Million by 2028 The market for pallets is being driven by the growing popularity of online shopping in the Country, which is resulting in the wide adoption of pallets by large online retailers to store and transport their merchandise. The efforts made by the market players in the research and development of state-of-the-art pallets are also accelerating the market development. There is a rising inclination towards wooden pallets owing to their multiple advantages when compared to their counterparts, such as cost-effectiveness, enhanced durability, wider availability and easy reparability, and the ability to carry higher weight capacities. Further, there is an improved availability of sustainable and renewable pallet solutions. Australian Standard AS 4068-1993 sets out the requirements for pallets, including their design, construction, and performance. It also provides guidelines for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of pallets. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations: Employers are required to ensure the safety of their workers, including the safe use of pallets in the workplace. This includes ensuring that workers are trained in the proper use of pallets and that pallets are stored and handled safely to prevent injuries.

The pallet market in the Australia is segmented by material type into four parts based on material type: wood, plastic, metal, and corrugated. Currently, wood pallets are dominating the market, and wood pallets are expected to dominate the market for pallets in the country during the forecast period due to their greater reusability than plastic pallets and low cost per trip. They are also reusable, easy to repair, and can carry heavy loads of goods. A plastic pallet is a flat platform made from plastic materials, typically polyethylene or polypropylene that is used to transport, store, and stack goods. It is an alternative to traditional wooden pallets and has advantages such as being lighter, more durable, and resistant to moisture and pests. Metal pallets are another pallet variant, besides those made of wood and plastic, with very specific applications. Due to them being heavy-duty, they are the most commonly used pallet in the automotive and metal processing sectors. Corrugated pallets, also known as paper pallets or cardboard pallets are pallets made from paper board sheets, corrugated material and other reinforced paper goods, rather than wood. Corrugated pallets can be made using engineered corrugated products that are suited for clean room environments in medical, pharmaceutical and non-wet food applications.

The pallet market in the Australia is segmented by end use: food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, transportation and warehousing, consumer goods and retail, engineering, and agriculture. Currently, the Food and Beverages industry dominates the pallet market in the Australia because the food and beverage industry has witnessed considerable growth over the last decade because of changing lifestyles, convenience and increased penetration of retail stores. Food and beverage products have a limited shelf life and need to be handled with care to maintain their quality and safety. Pallets provide a safe and secure way to transport and store these products without damage or contamination. The Food and beverages is expected to influence the demand for pallets in Australia.

The pallet market in the Australia is segmented by application type: rental and non-rental. Because most businesses use their own pallets to store their goods, maintain inventory, and transport goods, the non-rental segment currently dominates the market. During the forecast period, it is expected that the non-rental segment will dominate the market for pallets in the Australia. The pallet market in the Australia is segmented by structural design type: block and stringer. The Block pallet is dominating the market for pallets in the Australia, and it is expected to dominate the market in the Australia during the forecast period due to block pallet allows forklifts and other pallet jacks to access the pallet from all four sides, though block pallets are stronger than other types of pallets, such as stringer pallets. Block pallets are gaining popularity in Australia due to the safety it provides to carry bulk loads on them while transporting the goods from one place to another. Some of the main companies of pallet in Australia includes CHEP Australia, CHEP Australia, Loscam Australia, Plain Pallets, Australian Wooden Pallets, Eco Pallets, Oceania Pallets, Aussie Pallets, Premier Pallets, Palletmasters.
 
Considered in this report
• Geography: Australia
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report
• Australia pallet market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Material Type
• Wood
• Plastic
• Metal
• Corrugated
• Others

By End Use
• Food and Beverages
• Chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
• Automotive
• Transportation & Warehousing
• Consumer goods and Retail
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Other End Use

By Application Type
• Rental
• Non Rental
 
By Structural Design
• Block
• Stringers
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analysing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Vacuum Cleaner market, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.