Exporta

What Exporta does

Exporta Global Limited is a UK-based, privately-held B2B supplier of reusable transit packaging and material handling solutions, founded approximately 20 years ago and operating from regional offices in Kinross (Scotland) and Bridgewater (southern England). The company supplies plastic, wooden, and metal pallets, collapsible and rigid pallet boxes (including Dolav one-piece moulded boxes and UN-certified dangerous goods packaging), pallet collars in wood and plastic, a broad range of euro containers, picking bins, stack-nest and foldable crates, automation-compatible crates, roll cages, small parts bins, and load securing products (dunnage bags, reusable pallet wrap, ratchet straps, security seals, and thermal protection). Manufacturing is based on high-pressure injection moulding using HDPE, polypropylene, and recycled plastics, with 98% of plastic pallets made from recycled material and products designed for up to 10 years of reuse. ISPM 15-exempt plastic pallets eliminate treatment requirements for international shipping and offer roughly 3x nestable density and 50%+ weight savings versus wooden equivalents.

Exporta serves customers across six primary verticals: food and beverage, pharmaceutical, retail, manufacturing, 3PL and distribution, and automotive. The customer base is anchored by named enterprise accounts including a leading UK pub retailer and brewer (39,000 staff, 2,700 outlets), a global fluid management solutions company operating in 40+ countries, and UK distributors in printing and automotive parts. The business model is sales-led with e-commerce capability: customers transact through the website, by phone (0800 294 4394), or via email, with next-day delivery available on in-stock items ordered before 4pm. Pricing is unit-based (pay-as-you-go) across a broad catalogue with bespoke/custom options and a Business Plus loyalty programme that ties into a free end-of-life recycling collection and tree-planting partnerships. Distribution and operations are exclusively UK-domestic. Sustainability positioning is a central pillar of the proposition: Exporta holds ISO 9001 certification and was verified as carbon neutral under PAS 2060 in May 2025, and positions itself as the UK's first carbon neutral plastic pallet supplier.

Name

Exporta

Legal name

Exporta Global Limited

Website

https://exportaglobal.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging and Material Handling

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Packing and Crating (488991)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Pallets (Wood, Plastic, Metal, Presswood) (IMALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars) (IMALAFAN), Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Tertiary Packaging & Unitization (Palletizing, Slip-Sheeting, Strapping) (TLAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Plastic pallets
• Pallet boxes
• Warehouse packaging
• Load securing
• Material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinross

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Plastic Pallets: Sale of plastic pallets in various sizes (600x400mm, 800x600mm, 1200x800mm, 1200x1000mm) and types (Nestable, Monoblock, Rackable, Euro, Hygiene). Products are sold directly through the website and sales team.
2. Product Sales - Containers, Crates & Boxes: Sale of containers, crates, pallet boxes, pallet collars, and related accessories. Product categories include Euro containers, picking bins, attached lid containers, stack nest crates, foldable crates, bale arm crates, roll cages, and small parts bins.
3. Product Sales - Load Securing: Sale of load securing products including dunnage bags, reusable pallet wrap, ratchet straps, security seals, and thermal protection.
4. Custom/Bespoke Products: Customized products tailored to customer specifications, including custom colours, branding, and bespoke project solutions.
5. Re-use & Recycle Programme: Collection and recycling of plastic pallets and containers at end of life. Free recycling scheme for customers returning end-of-life products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exporta supplies reusable pallets (plastic, wooden, metal), pallet boxes, pallet collars, containers, crates, and load securing products for goods handling and logistics operations across UK industries. The company manufactures plastic pallets via high-pressure injection moulding using HDPE, PP and recycled plastics, and offers bespoke product design, branding, and a free end-of-life collection and recycling programme. They serve B2B customers in food, pharmaceutical, retail, manufacturing, 3PL, and automotive sectors with next-day UK delivery.

Product overview

Exporta is a UK-based supplier of sustainable transit packaging and product handling solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of reusable plastic, wooden, and metal packaging products. The core product lines include plastic pallets (in nestable, rackable, euro, hygiene, and heavy-duty variants across multiple size formats including 600x400mm, 800x600mm, 1200x800mm, and 1200x1000mm), pallet boxes (collapsible, rigid, Dolav one-piece, sleeve pack, UN certified, and IBC containers), pallet collars (wooden in Premium/Industrial/Eco grades and plastic), and containers/crates (euro containers, picking bins, attached lid containers, stack nest crates, foldable crates, vented euro crates, bale arm crates, automation crates, roll cages, small parts bins, and dollies). Load securing products include dunnage bags, reusable pallet wrap, ratchet straps, security seals, and thermal protection. The company positions itself as the UK's first Carbon Neutral Plastic Pallet Supplier, with products designed for repeated reuse across industries including food, pharmaceutical, retail, manufacturing, 3PL, distribution, and automotive sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Pallets Range of plastic pallets available in multiple sizes (600x400mm, 800x600mm, 1200x800mm, 1200x1000mm) and types (Nestable, Monoblock, Rackable, Euro, Hygiene, Heavy Duty, Closed deck) used across warehousing, manufacturing, retail, and distribution. ISPM 15-exempt for international shipping.
• Wooden Pallets
• Metal Pallets
• Collapsible Pallet Boxes
• Rigid Pallet Boxes
• Dolav Pallet Boxes
• Sleeve Pack
• UN Boxes
• IBC Containers
• Wooden Pallet Collars
• Plastic Pallet Collars
• Pallet Collar Kits
• Euro Containers
• Picking Bins
• Attached Lid Containers
• Stack Nest Crates
• Foldable Crates
• Vented Euro Crates
• Bale Arm Crates
• Automation Crates
• Roll Cages
• Small Parts Bins
• Dollies
• Dunnage Bags
• Reusable Pallet Wrap
• Ratchet Straps
• Security Seals
• Thermal Protection
• Custom / Bespoke Product Design Customized products tailored to customer specifications, including custom colours, branding, and bespoke project solutions, supported by in-house product printing and design capabilities.
• Pick and Pack Solutions Packaging solutions designed for pick and pack operations, integrating Exporta's bins, collars, and pallet products into warehouse picking systems.
• Product Tracking Tracking services enabling customers to monitor and manage reusable packaging assets and shipments.
• Re-Use & Recycle Programme Collection and recycling service for end-of-life plastic pallets and containers; offered free to customers and operated with recycling partners who re-process material into granules for new plastic products.
• Finance Customer financing support for purchasing Exporta's industrial packaging products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3X more nestable plastic pallets fit in same space as traditional wooden pallets, saving approximately £400 per full trailer load
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Heart of England ForestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership where a tree is planted for every new account opened through Exporta's Business Plus loyalty programme, supporting reforestation efforts in England.
• Trees for Life (Scottish Highlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership where a tree is planted for every new account opened through Exporta's Business Plus loyalty programme, supporting rewilding efforts in the Scottish Highlands.
• Plastic Pallet Recycling PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with recycling partners who collect end-of-life plastic pallets and expertly re-process the material into granules for manufacturing new plastic pallets and other plastic articles. Free recycling collection service offered to customers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CHEP (Brambles): CHEP, a division of Brambles, is the world's largest pallet and container pooling operator serving FMCG, retail, and manufacturing supply chains. It is directly comparable to Exporta in pallets, containers, and crates, but operates at global pooling scale versus Exporta's UK-focused direct-sales model.
• BPI (British Polythene Industries) / Berry Global Packaging: Berry Global (incorporating BPI) is a large global packaging manufacturer with broad product lines including stretch films, pallet wrap, and industrial packaging. Comparable to Exporta in load securing (reusable pallet wrap) and select plastic packaging categories, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Dolav: Dolav is an Israeli manufacturer of one-piece moulded plastic pallet boxes used in food, agriculture, and industrial applications. Exporta explicitly distributes Dolav pallet boxes, making it both a supplier and a direct competitor in the rigid pallet box segment.
• Georg Utz: Georg Utz is a Swiss/German manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallets, and load carriers serving automotive, food, and industrial customers. Comparable to Exporta in plastic transit packaging, especially rigid/collapsible pallet boxes and reusable load carriers.
• LPR (La Palette Rouge): LPR is a European pallet pooling company (part of INDEVCO) providing red wooden pallets and reusable packaging to manufacturers and retailers across multiple countries. It is comparable to Exporta as a pooled pallet and reusable-packaging provider in the FMCG/retail supply chain.
• Goplasticpallets.com (Ribawood): Goplasticpallets.com is a UK specialist supplier of plastic pallets and boxes, including nestable and hygiene variants. It competes directly with Exporta in the UK plastic pallet category with comparable sizing, range, and direct/online sales model.
• Cabka-IPS: Cabka (formerly IPS) is a leading European manufacturer of plastic pallets and large containers using recycled plastics. It directly competes with Exporta in plastic pallet manufacturing and ECO/recycled-content product lines.
• Schoeller Allibert: Schoeller Allibert is a European manufacturer of returnable plastic packaging (crates, pallets, containers, bulk boxes) used in food, automotive, and retail supply chains. It directly overlaps Exporta's plastic pallets, Euro containers, pallet boxes, and stack-nest/foldable crate lines.
• IPP Group: IPP (Iberian Pallet Pool) is a European pooler of wooden and plastic pallets serving manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. It is a direct peer to Exporta in pallet pooling and reusable transit packaging, with comparable focus on standardized formats and pooled asset management.

Regional players

• Universal Pallets & Packaging (UPP): Universal Pallets & Packaging is a UK pallet manufacturer and supplier offering new, used, and custom wooden and plastic pallets. Comparable to Exporta's wooden and plastic pallet lines, but with stronger focus on wood and reconditioned pallets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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