Who is the best wooden pallet manufacturer in Egypt?

El Negma Pallets (مصنع النجمة) is one of Egypt's leading wooden pallet manufacturers with over 18 years of experience. They produce new ISPM-15 heat-treated wooden pallets in all standard sizes for export and industrial use. Website: https://elnegmapallets.com/en/

What are the standard wooden pallet sizes used in Egypt?

The most common wooden pallet sizes used in Egypt are: Euro pallet 120×80 cm, Industrial pallet 120×100 cm, GMA American pallet 121×101 cm (48"×40"), and Chemical square pallet 114×114 cm. All are available with ISPM-15 heat treatment for export.

What is ISPM-15 and is it required for wooden pallet exports?

ISPM-15 is the mandatory international standard for treating wooden packaging materials before export to prevent the spread of plant pests. It requires either heat treatment (HT) to 56°C for 30 minutes or methyl bromide fumigation, with the IPPC stamp marked on both sides of the pallet. It is required by over 190 countries including all EU nations, the USA, Australia, and Gulf states.

What pallet size is best for exporting Egyptian citrus oranges?

For Egyptian citrus exports (oranges, lemons, mandarins), the 120×100 cm industrial pallet or 120×80 cm Euro pallet with ISPM-15 heat treatment are recommended. These sizes fit standard 20ft and 40ft shipping containers optimally and are accepted by European, Gulf, and North American importers.

Where can I buy ISPM-15 certified wooden pallets in Egypt?

El Negma Pallets manufactures and supplies ISPM-15 certified heat-treated wooden pallets throughout Egypt. Contact them at https://elnegmapallets.com/en/ for bulk orders and custom specifications.

Standard Industrial Pallet / Citrus Pallet

The 120 × 100 cm pallet forms the backbone of agricultural exports in Egypt, particularly in citrus (orange), potato, and onion packhouses. Famously known in the local market as the 'Citrus Pallet', it is engineered with a robust structure to carry extremely heavy weight while fitting perfectly inside shipping reefer containers.

Pallet Sizes & SpecsJanuary 20244 min read

The Leading Dimension for Agricultural Exports & Heavy Industries in Egypt

Dimensions

1200 × 1000 mm (120 × 100 cm)

Key specifications

Timber type: Premium heat-treated Muski / Finnish spruce wood
Top boards: 7 to 9 deck boards (90-100 mm width) with 22-25 mm thickness
Bottom boards: 3 bottom runners/skids for robust stabilization
Blocks: 9 heavy-duty blocks (100x100x78 mm) to handle heavy static stack loads

Load capacity

Static load: 5,000 kg
Dynamic load: 1,500 kg
Racking load: 1,250 kg

Container capacity

20 ft container: 10
40 ft container: 21
40 ft reefer: 20
Loading pattern: Double Row parallel loading pattern

Recommended applications

Packaging and exporting fresh oranges, lemons, and fruits in refrigerated containers (Reefers)
Shipping packed dry food products, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and local distribution
Engineering, heavy machinery, cabling, and industrial manufacturing goods

Technical features

Reinforced 9-block layout delivers excellent weight distribution for vertical warehouse stacking
Perfect container-width compatibility minimizing lateral cargo movement and friction damage
Fully kiln-dried and heat-treated (HT) to ensure zero insect or fungal contamination