Mid-year demand predictions fell short with tariff concerns softening at year-end.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — PalletTrader, the U.S. supply chain industry’s first online digital marketplace and full-scale pallet management solution, announced today the release of its year-end 2025 Pallet Market Survey Report, a semi-annual poll of pallet market participants gauging their sentiment and forecasts on various market measures and conditions.
“Our fourth semi-annual survey found that tariff uncertainty throughout the year led to increased market volatility, driving fluctuating pricing and demand,” noted John Vaccaro, Pallet Trader’s chief executive officer. “We did see some stabilization at year-end as the sentiment around tariffs tempered and demand began to firm.”
Continued Vaccaro, “Looking ahead, we’re cautiously optimistic as the consensus of both buyers and sellers is an expectation of pricing to remain flat or trend slightly upward, signaling reduced volatility. We did also see some core tightening in certain regions but the national impact, if any, is yet to be determined.”
Supply conditions remained stable despite the broader market and economic uncertainty, the report found. Inventories continued to normalize and excess core supply was depleted. As well, lumber cost expectations moderated while concerns about tariff impacts were tempered, pointing to less input-cost volatility ahead.
“After a year of notable ups and downs, the market appears to be transitioning from volatility to stability,” Vaccaro noted. “We expect 2026 to reflect cautious optimism with suppliers anticipating modest growth and buying conditions normalizing. The overall sentiment suggests a more stable market with less downside risk, leveled-out supply and fewer sharp swings in demand,” Vaccaro concluded.
The survey interviewed hundreds of participants in North America over a three-week period concluding in November 2025. Respondents encompassed pallet suppliers, including manufacturers, resellers and brokers, and pallet buyers in manufacturing, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution.
PalletTrader operates as an independent, neutral online platform leveraging a centralized network of vetted pallet suppliers to buy and sell pallets across multiple channels of service, including an e-commerce marketplace and a fully managed solution for enterprise level customers. PalletTrader was founded by the owner of Bettaway Supply Chain Services, a 40+ year old services company that focuses on pallet management, transportation, distribution and trucking.
For more information about PalletTrader please visit www.pallettrader.com, phone us at (877) 777-7495 or email support@pallettrader.com. To obtain a free copy of the full report, visit this link.
About PalletTrader & Bettaway Supply Chain Services South Plainfield, NJ-based PalletTrader is transforming the way businesses handle pallet procurement and order management. Leveraging seamless technology, PalletTrader provides comprehensive pallet solutions spanning a wide spectrum of services. Their fully managed service offers a centralized management solution, simplifying fragmented processes and enhancing network visibility. PalletTrader’s self-service solution offers a centralized marketplace empowering both buyers and sellers of pallets with more control, convenience, and choice. Trust PalletTrader to reshape your pallet needs- where innovation meets practicality. Bettaway, who founded PalletTrader, is an integrated material handling, transportation, and supply chain management company. Bettaway is an industry leader in pallet management solutions, delivering a managed service program built on an active network of some 750 facilities, and an active supplier database of 1,200+, providing a centralized suite of pallet services. The company also provides quality transportation with its own dedicated fleets on both the east and west coasts, a national 3PL network, and a full-scope warehouse operation with a variety-pack line, e-commerce fulfillment and distribution management for beverage and other CPG products, as well as supply chain consulting services.
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