Delaware's agriculture sector, while small by acreage, is intense by output. The state is dominated by poultry processing -- Perdue Farms (Salisbury MD HQ with major DE processing), Mountaire Farms (Millsboro), and Allen Family Foods process millions of broiler chickens annually in Sussex County, making Delaware one of the top poultry-producing states in the US per square mile. Grain (corn, soybeans, wheat) is the second major agricultural output, much of it exported through Port of Wilmington or Baltimore. Fresh sweet corn and soybeans from the Delmarva Peninsula also find their way to retail through regional packinghouses.
📨 Need agriculture pallets in Delaware? We deliver to all 3 Delaware counties with documented Grade A stock and compliance letters.
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Standard pallet requirement: GMA 48x40 Grade A food-grade stringer pallets; custom citrus/produce sizes; kiln-dried, no chemical treatment.
Compliance frameworks: USDA AMS (inspected facilities), FDA FSMA Produce Safety Rule (21 CFR Part 112), GFSI for major retailer supply.
Typical load range: 500 lbs (boxed berries, specialty crops) to 2,000 lbs (citrus bins, bulk produce).
2026 Delaware Pallet Pricing
| Pallet Type | Grade | Price Per Unit (DE) | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | A (Near-New) | $13 - $18 | Retail-bound, food-grade, export |
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | B (Light Use) | $7 - $12 | Internal, non-retail outbound |
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | C (Economy) | $3 - $6 | Ground-level staging, one-way |
| Block Pallet (New) | New | $28 - $42 | GDP pharma, automotive, heavy industrial |
| ISPM-15 Heat Treated | A or New | +$4 - $7 | International export through Port of Wilmington (#1 US fresh fruit import port) |
Pricing reflects delivered truckload rates to Delaware. Load range for agriculture: 500 lbs (boxed berries, specialty crops) to 2,000 lbs (citrus bins, bulk produce).
Pallet Types for Delaware Agriculture Operations
GMA 48x40 Grade A
Standard for case-packed produce, boxed citrus, and packaged agricultural goods bound for retail
Custom Sizes (48x24, 40x40, 48x48)
Citrus bins, specialty produce crates, and grower-specific field pallet configurations
Plastic (Nestable)
Increasingly required in GFSI-certified fresh-cut and ready-to-eat produce operations
ISPM-15 Heat Treated
Required for all fresh produce exported through US ports; critical for citrus, tomato, and tropical fruit exports
Delaware Agriculture Market Overview
Sussex County Delaware is the heart of Delmarva poultry: Mountaire Farms (Millsboro HQ), Allen Family Foods (Seaford). Perdue Farms has processing facilities near the MD-DE border. Delaware corn and soybean production is exported through both Port of Wilmington and Port of Baltimore -- ISPM-15 documentation needed for export grain pallets. Kent County produces significant field crops and some specialty vegetables.
Key customers and operations: Mountaire Farms (Millsboro HQ), Allen Family Foods (Seaford), Perdue Farms Delmarva operations, Delaware grain elevator operators, Kent County produce operations.
Port Access & ISPM-15 Availability
For agriculture operations shipping internationally through Delaware, we supply ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets with documented treatment certificates. Primary port served: Port of Wilmington (#1 US fresh fruit import port).
Delaware Coverage
Delivery area: All 3 Delaware counties; next-day New Castle; 1-2 days Kent and Sussex counties.
Browse our All 3 Delaware Counties directory for county-level information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Agriculture operations in Delaware typically require GMA 48x40 Grade A food-grade stringer pallets; custom citrus/produce sizes; kiln-dried, no chemical treatment. Sussex County Delaware is the heart of Delmarva poultry: Mountaire Farms (Millsboro HQ), Allen Family Foods (Seaford). Perdue Farms has processing facilities near the MD-DE border. Delaware corn and soybean production is exported through both Port of Wilmington and Port of Baltimore -- ISPM-15 documentation needed for export grain pallets. Kent County produces significant field crops and some specialty vegetables.
1-2 days throughout Delaware. Contact us at (888) 271-7771 or submit a quote request for your specific Delaware location -- we'll confirm lead time and availability same business day.
We provide supplier conformance letters confirming pallet grade, species, and treatment type for all orders. For pharmaceutical orders, batch documentation is available. For export orders, ISPM-15 treatment certificates are provided. USDA AMS (inspected facilities), FDA FSMA Produce Safety Rule (21 CFR Part 112), GFSI for major retailer supply.
Full truckload orders (approximately 560-580 GMA 48x40 pallets on a standard 53-foot trailer) qualify for best pricing. We accommodate smaller quantities for established customers. Contact us to discuss your volume requirements for Delaware delivery.