Florida's citrus industry - the largest in the US - depends on reliable pallet supply every harvest season. Florida Pallet Supply delivers GMA and heat-treated pallets to packinghouses across Polk, Indian River, Highlands, and DeSoto counties.
Florida produces over 70% of US citrus. From grove-to-packinghouse bin movement to retail distribution and Port of Miami export, every link in the citrus supply chain runs on pallets.
Harvest season creates intense, time-compressed pallet demand. Packinghouses in Polk, Highlands, Indian River, and DeSoto counties run continuous shifts during the November-April peak. A shortage of pallets at the packinghouse floor stops production. Florida Pallet Supply maintains standing inventory of 48x40 GMA pallets and custom bin sizes ready for rapid delivery across all citrus-producing counties.
Export citrus moving through Port of Miami or Port of Tampa requires ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets certified compliant with international phytosanitary standards. For guidance on pallet selection, see our new vs recycled pallets comparison or explore Florida agriculture pallet solutions. The IPPC ISPM-15 standard governs all export pallet requirements.
Florida Pallet Supply delivers GMA and heat-treated pallets to citrus packinghouses across Polk, Indian River, Highlands, and DeSoto counties. Pre-season standing orders available.
Get Free QuoteFrom packinghouse floors to refrigerated export containers, citrus operations need durable, compliant pallets at every stage of the supply chain.
The industry-standard pallet for domestic citrus distribution. Fits 53-foot trailers, racking systems, and retail DC requirements. Available in new and Grade A recycled. See full specs in our GMA pallet guide.
GMA Pallet Specs →Required for all citrus export shipments leaving US ports. HT-stamped, compliant with international phytosanitary standards. Ships through Port of Miami, Port of Tampa, and Port of Jacksonville. Full details in our heat treatment guide.
Heat Treated Options →Cost-effective option for domestic citrus distribution and packinghouse floor operations. Inspected and graded for structural integrity. Significant savings vs new pallets for high-volume seasonal operations where cost per unit matters.
Recycled vs New →Most Florida citrus packinghouses use the 48x40 GMA pallet for finished product shipping to retail DCs and grocery chains. Larger custom bins are used for grove-to-packinghouse transport. Florida Pallet Supply stocks both standard GMA and custom-dimension pallets for citrus operations across Polk, Indian River, Highlands, and DeSoto counties.
Yes. All wood pallets used for citrus exports leaving US ports must comply with ISPM-15 heat treatment standards. This prevents the spread of invasive wood-boring pests that could devastate agriculture in destination countries. Florida Pallet Supply provides HT-stamped heat-treated pallets with documentation for customs compliance.
Order well before the November harvest start - typically September or October. Pallet supply tightens across the Florida citrus belt during peak season as every packinghouse ramps up simultaneously. Florida Pallet Supply offers pre-season standing orders to lock in inventory and pricing before peak demand hits.
Grade A recycled pallets are widely used in citrus packinghouses for domestic shipment at 30-50% lower cost than new. For export or retail chains requiring new pallets, we supply both grades. See our new vs recycled pallets guide for detailed comparison of cost and application suitability.
We deliver to all major citrus-producing counties including Polk, Highlands, Hardee, Indian River, St. Lucie, DeSoto, Hendry, and Collier. Our drivers cover the full Florida citrus belt with flexible scheduling to accommodate packinghouse receiving windows and continuous shift operations during harvest season.
GMA and heat-treated pallets for Florida citrus packinghouses. Pre-season standing orders available for harvest supply.
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