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The right pallet size saves space in your warehouse and container and reduces damage and freight cost. Here are the most common wooden pallet sizes used in Egypt and worldwide, and how to choose one.
| Size (mm) | Name | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 800 | Euro pallet (EUR) | Exports to Europe, retail supply chains |
| 1200 × 1000 | Industrial (ISO) | Factories, local shipping, Gulf markets |
| 1000 × 1000 | Square | Bags, drums, building materials |
| 1100 × 1100 | Asian / square | Containers, Asian markets |
| 1140 × 1140 | Container square | Efficient container loading |
| 800 × 600 | Half Euro | Retail display, small shipments |
The standard EUR/EPAL pallet measures 1200×800×144 mm, uses 11 boards, 9 blocks and 78 nails, and is rated up to 1,500 kg evenly distributed. Only EPAL-licensed producers may brand pallets with the EPAL mark; we manufacture pallets in the same European format, built to your required load.
| Type | Construction | Forklift entry | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block pallet | Blocks between deck boards | 4-way | Racking, heavy loads, export |
| Stringer pallet | Long bottom stringers | 2-way (4-way with notches) | General use at lower cost |
| Container | Euro 1200×800 | 1200×1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | 11 | 9 – 10 |
| 40 ft | 23 – 24 | 20 – 21 |
Approximate figures for a single, unstacked layer.
The most common sizes are the Euro pallet (1200×800 mm) and the industrial pallet (1200×1000 mm), followed by the 1000×1000 mm square pallet.
About 23–24 Euro pallets, or 20–21 pallets of 1200×1000 mm, in a single layer.
Yes, we build pallets in any size and load capacity to order.