PFX · Illinois · September 2026
$6.89
per pallet · recycled 48x40 · delivered truckload
- vs U.S.
- +1.8%
- U.S. PFX
- $6.77
- 12 months on U.S.
- +7.6%
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Illinois's outlook in dollars: PFX Pro
See PFX ProEvery grade in Illinois
| Pallet · 48x40 · truckload | Delivered | Heat treated | Sep 2027 outlook | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Grade A#1 | $8.09 | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
| Recycled Grade B#2 | $5.09 | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
| Recycled AAAPremium, near-new | Free with an account | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
| ComboNew and recycled parts | Free with an account | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
| Recycled blockWhite-wood 9-block, not pooled | Free with an account | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
| New stringerGMA-style, heat-treatable | Free with an account | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
$8.09
UpDerived$5.09
UpDerivedPremium, near-new
Free with an account
UpDerivedNew and recycled parts
Free with an account
UpDerivedWhite-wood 9-block, not pooled
Free with an account
UpDerivedGMA-style, heat-treatable
Free with an account
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Create a free accountState prices are the national grid times Illinois's factor (1.018); combo is the average of Illinois's AAA and new prices. Other sizes and the full state grid as a spreadsheet come with PFX Pro.
Why Illinois prices differ
PFX prices Illinois 1.8% above the national grid. This is how each local cost moves the price:
| Cost | IL vs U.S. | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet-industry wages | +3.6% | +1.1% |
| Yard land and buildings | −6.1% | −0.8% |
| Diesel (Midwest) | +1.0% | +0.1% |
| Pallet demand per local pallet worker | 0.86x | −0.9% |
| Completed sales in the Midwest region | +2.2% | |
| Illinois vs the national grid | +1.8% |
Pallet-industry wages in Illinois run 3.6% above the U.S. average (BLS, 2025), and diesel in the Midwest averaged $6.354 a gallon in September 2026, 1.0% above the U.S. price (EIA).
State prices use public cost data (BLS wages and jobs for 2025, BEA rents for 2024, EIA diesel for September 2026) plus completed sales in each region. The method.
Questions buyers ask
How much does a pallet cost in Illinois?
In September 2026, PFX prices a recycled Grade A 48x40 at $8.09 and Grade B at $5.09 delivered by the truckload in Illinois. AAA, combo, block and new pallets in Illinois are on the board with a free account (home state Illinois).
Why are pallet prices in Illinois higher than the U.S. average?
PFX prices Illinois 1.8% above the national grid. The biggest reasons: completed sales in the midwest region (+2.2% on price) and pallet-industry wages (+1.1% on price). Pallet-industry wages in Illinois run 3.6% above the U.S. average (BLS, 2025), and diesel in the Midwest averaged $6.354 a gallon in September 2026, 1.0% above the U.S. price (EIA).