DirectPAL supplies and buys back wooden pallets in bulk: EPAL, CP chemical, one-way, VMF, custom-made. Full-truckload delivery across Europe from our depots in the Paris region, France — with realistic, stated lead times and an English-speaking team. Quote within 24 hours.
📦 Delivery by full truckload from 300 pallets — below that, pickup at one of our 3 depots in the Paris region, France.
Products
More than 30 references — new or reconditioned, sorted and checked, from the European standard to fully custom formats. 100% French sourcing.
1200×800×144 mm — 1,500 kg dynamic load. Grade 1, grade 2, conveyor-suitable, pharma grade.
See the products →Light, semi-heavy, heavy and perimeter-base models. 1200×800 and 1200×1000 mm formats.
See the products →ECTA/VCI standard. 9 models for the chemical and petrochemical industry across Europe.
See the products →800×600 and 600×400 mm. Display units, retail, point-of-sale, e-commerce.
See the products →VMF D 3071 standard. 1000×1200×154 mm. Glass industry, bottling and wine.
See the products →Reinforced pallets for heavy or concentrated loads: machinery, metal, construction materials.
See the products →Any dimensions and load ratings. ISPM 15 heat treatment available. On quote.
See the products →Prices
Indicative prices per pallet, excl. VAT, for full-truckload volumes. The final price depends on quantities, delivery location and the timber market — precise quote within 24 hours.
| Pallet | Published range (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| EPAL grade 1 | €10.50 – €13.30 |
| EPAL grade 2 | €9.00 – €11.60 |
| One-way 80×120 light | €4.30 – €5.40 |
| One-way 80×120 semi-heavy | €4.80 – €6.00 |
| One-way 100×120 light | €3.80 – €4.75 |
| One-way 100×120 semi-heavy | €4.40 – €5.50 |
| Mini pallet | €2.60 – €3.30 |
VAT: Intra-EU supply: invoice without VAT with your valid EU VAT number (reverse charge, Art. 138 of Directive 2006/112/EC). Deliveries to the United Kingdom or Switzerland are invoiced as exports outside the EU.
Two-way service
Supply your European sites with quality wooden pallets at a fair price, straight from a French wholesaler.
International group with operations in France? We buy back used or surplus pallets at your sites located in France.
How it works
Types, quantities, frequency and delivery or pickup location — by form, email or phone, in English or French.
A firm written offer: price per pallet excl. VAT, quantities, lead time and transport — no blind estimates.
Your truckload is prepared and loaded at one of our Paris-region depots; transport is booked per full truckload.
Delivery with the CMR consignment note; invoice issued once the goods have shipped, with reverse charge where applicable.
Delivery across Europe
We ship from our 3 depots in the Paris region, France — we do not claim local warehouses we don't have. What you get instead: full-truckload deliveries with realistic, stated lead times, ISPM 15 treatment where your destination requires it, and paperwork handled in English.
| Destination | Indicative lead time* |
|---|---|
| Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands | 1–2 working days after loading |
| Western Germany | 1–2 working days after loading |
| Southern Germany | 2–3 working days after loading |
| Northern Italy, north-eastern Spain | 2–3 working days after loading |
| Switzerland, United Kingdom | On quote — export formalities apply |
| Scandinavia and other EU destinations | On quote, realistic lead time stated upfront |
*Confirmed with your quote — transport is booked per truckload, never promised blindly.
Countries served, real lead times and how full-truckload transport is organised.
See the page →Randstad and the logistics corridor — full truckloads from the Paris region.
See the page →ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets since Brexit — we already supply UK buyers.
See the page →Non-EU delivery with export formalities taken into account, on quote.
See the page →Delivery by full truckload from 300 pallets — below that, pickup at one of our 3 depots in the Paris region, France.
How it works →Which destinations require heat-treated pallets — the reference list, updated.
Check your destination →Sectors
Manufacturers, logistics providers and exporters across Europe — each sector with the pallet that actually fits its constraints.
CP1 to CP9 pallets to the ECTA/VCI standard, the formats expected by chemical logistics across Europe.
CP pallets →EPAL Euro pallets, grade 1 and grade 2, for racking, retail platforms and automated lines.
EPAL pallets →VMF D 3071 pallets for bottles and glass packaging — a French speciality we stock as standard.
VMF pallets →Heavy-duty and reinforced pallets for machinery, metal products and construction materials.
Heavy-duty pallets →Half and quarter pallets for display units, point-of-sale operations and parcel logistics.
Half & quarter pallets →One-way and ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets for shipments leaving the EU — which pallet for which export.
Export guide →Technical guides
Understanding the standards means choosing the right pallet.
The European standard. More than 600 million pallets circulating in an open exchange pool.
Mandatory for exports outside the EU — and for the UK since Brexit. Heat treatment at 56 °C for 30 minutes.
Wood from sustainably managed forests, in 55 countries. Compliant with the EUDR regulation (2026).
What the load ratings really mean — and how to size a pallet for racking or stacking.
Read the guide →Reusable exchange pallet or one-way? The real cost comparison for your flows.
Read the guide →How exchange and pooling systems work in Europe — and when firm purchase makes more sense.
Read the guide →CP1 to CP9 compared: dimensions, load ratings and typical uses in the chemical industry.
Read the guide →Drums, bags, IBCs, cartons: the right CP model for each type of packaged chemical product.
Read the guide →How to read the markings on a genuine EPAL pallet and spot non-compliant copies.
Read the guide →Our commitments
Published price ranges and a lean structure — savings passed on, no blind quoting.
Quote within 24 hours, fast loading, transport booked per full truckload.
Every batch inspected and sorted. EPAL-compliant, ISPM 15, ECTA.
Short, traceable supply chain: recovery, repair, resale. The circular economy of timber.
FAQ
We deliver by full truckload from 300 pallets. Below that volume, your order remains available for pickup at one of our 3 depots in the Paris region: Pontault-Combault, Chilly-Mazarin and Mitry-Mory (France).
We deliver across the European Union by full truckload from our depots in the Paris region, France. Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and western Germany are typically reached within 1–2 working days after loading; other destinations are quoted with a realistic lead time. The United Kingdom and Switzerland are served on quote, with export formalities taken into account.
No. Deliveries to another EU member state are intra-Community supplies: with a valid EU VAT number, the invoice is issued without French VAT under the reverse-charge mechanism (Art. 138 of Directive 2006/112/EC). Deliveries to the United Kingdom or Switzerland are invoiced as exports outside the EU.
No. Our buy-back service covers sites located in France only. It is designed for international groups operating production or logistics sites in France: we collect, sort and recondition their used or surplus pallets there.
Yes, on request: heat-treated pallets (56 °C core temperature for 30 minutes) marked ISPM 15 are available for exports outside the EU and for the United Kingdom since Brexit. Tell us your destination and we will confirm whether the treatment is required.
Our team replies in French and English. You can send your enquiry in English and handle the whole process — quote, order, delivery documents — in English.
Contact
Request a free quote or offer us your pallets. A dedicated contact person handles your enquiry.
Mon – Fri, 8 am – 6 pm (Paris time)
