Guide to Sourcing Wooden Pallets in Saudi Arabia: Specs, Dimensions & ISPM 15
Comprehensive guide for Saudi logistics hubs and industrial plants covering standard wooden pallet dimensions, ISPM 15 heat treatment requirements for port clearance, and structural load ratings.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a historic transformation into a premier global logistics platform under Vision 2030. Within this expanding ecosystem, heavy-duty wooden pallets remain the bedrock of warehouse operations, material handling, and freight movement across Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam hubs.
Two primary dimensional standards dominate the Saudi Arabian supply chain: the GCC regional industrial standard (120x100 cm) widely utilized in retail and distribution, and the internationally certified Euro pallet (120x80 cm - EUR/EPAL) essential for international intermodal freight and container stuffing.
For export and import operations via Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port, compliance with the international ISPM 15 phytosanitary standard is mandatory. This protocol mandates certified thermal heat treatment (HT) ensuring the wood core reaches 56°C for at least 30 minutes, stamped with an official tracking insignia to guarantee smooth clearance through Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) inspection gates.
Structurally, pallets are engineered in 2-way and 4-way entry configurations using high-grade structural timber and galvanized ring-shank screw nails that resist vibrational loosening during heavy forklift maneuvers and racking deployment.
Royana Modern Contracting supplies standardized and bespoke heat-treated wooden pallets engineered for heavy industrial and freight operations across the Western Province and throughout Saudi Arabia.