PFX · Louisiana · September 2026
$6.13
per pallet · recycled 48x40 · delivered truckload
- vs U.S.
- −9.4%
- U.S. PFX
- $6.77
- 12 months on U.S.
- +7.6%
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Louisiana's outlook in dollars: PFX Pro
See PFX ProEvery grade in Louisiana
| Pallet · 48x40 · truckload | Delivered | Heat treated | Sep 2027 outlook | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Grade A#1 | $7.20 | Free with an account | Up | Derived |
| Recycled Grade B#2 | $4.53 | 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 |
$7.20
UpDerived$4.53
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 Louisiana's factor (0.906); combo is the average of Louisiana's AAA and new prices. Other sizes and the full state grid as a spreadsheet come with PFX Pro.
Why Louisiana prices differ
PFX prices Louisiana 9.4% below the national grid. This is how each local cost moves the price:
| Cost | LA vs U.S. | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet-industry wages | −15.1% | −4.8% |
| Yard land and buildings | −36.9% | −5.4% |
| Diesel (Gulf Coast) | −5.0% | −0.8% |
| Pallet demand per local pallet worker | 1.08x | +0.5% |
| Completed sales in the South Central region | +0.9% | |
| Louisiana vs the national grid | −9.4% |
Pallet-industry wages in Louisiana run 15.1% below the U.S. average (BLS, 2025), and diesel in the Gulf Coast averaged $5.976 a gallon in September 2026, 5.0% below 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 Louisiana?
In September 2026, PFX prices a recycled Grade A 48x40 at $7.20 and Grade B at $4.53 delivered by the truckload in Louisiana. AAA, combo, block and new pallets in Louisiana are on the board with a free account (home state Louisiana).
Why are pallet prices in Louisiana lower than the U.S. average?
PFX prices Louisiana 9.4% below the national grid. The biggest reasons: yard land and buildings (−5.4% on price) and pallet-industry wages (−4.8% on price). Pallet-industry wages in Louisiana run 15.1% below the U.S. average (BLS, 2025), and diesel in the Gulf Coast averaged $5.976 a gallon in September 2026, 5.0% below the U.S. price (EIA).