What are Amazon pallets and how to choose the right type of goods to sell?
Amazon pallets are bulk sales units containing a mix of products from consumer returns and surplus stock. They are used in e-commerce, wholesale and reseller activities as a source of merchandise with a wide assortment and high sales potential.
In practice, Amazon's pallets allow more products to be purchased in a single delivery, thus increasing the number of listings, speeding up the turnover of goods and developing sales in different categories at the same time.
How do Amazon pallets work and where do the goods come from?
The goods available in pallets come mainly from:
- consumer returns (Amazon Returns)
- surplus stocks
- end of series
The products are not sorted in detail, which means that each pallet has a random composition and no fixed list of products.
What are the main types of pallets available on the market?
Electronics
The category includes technology products with stable demand, used for online and retail sales. Electronics is one of the most popular segments due to its high turnover.
Small electronics (UK / Amazon Returns, A-B)
These are pallets containing mainly small electronic devices and accessories:
- chargers
- cables
- powerbanks
- GSM accessories
The products are lightweight, easy to ship and sell well on the marketplace.
Mixed electronics (EU / Amazon Returns, A-B)
A diverse set of electronic products from Europe, covering different sales segments. It's a solution for those who want to work with a broad assortment.
Mixed electronics (UK / Amazon Returns, A-B)
Similar model to EU, but based on UK supply. It is characterised by a wide variety of products and variability in the product range.
Industrial pallet electronics from England (UK) | 100% electronics
Pallets focused exclusively on electronics. Chosen by retailers who want to operate in one category and build specialisation.
Premium size (EU / Amazon Returns, A-B-C)
Pallets containing larger products such as:
- household equipment
- utility equipment
- items of equipment
They require more storage space, but offer a higher unit value of products.
Amazon Mix
Mixed pallets that contain products from different categories. They allow multiple segments to be tested simultaneously and increase the number of offers.
Amazon boxes
Smaller sales units compared to pallets. Chosen by those who want to start selling on a lower budget.
Amazon deliveries
A model based on higher-volume procurement, for example:
It allows for scaling of operations and cost optimisation.
What other product categories can be found in pallets?
Home
Products for the home, such as decorations, organisers and furnishings.
Toys
Children's items and seasonal products that are in high demand at certain times.
Carnival costumes
Seasonal products linked to parties and events.
Textiles
Utility products such as fabrics, home accessories and clothing.
EGLO Lighting
A category comprising lighting products, often with a higher unit value.
Unclaimed/lost parcels
Merchandise with unknown content, which may include different product categories. High level of randomness.
How do I choose the right type of pallet?
The choice depends on the business model.
If you want a fast turnover:
- small electronics
- mix of electronics
If you want more value from your products:
- premium size
- Lighting
If you want to test multiple categories:
- Amazon Mix
- lost packages
If you want to scale the business:
- Amazon deliveries (16 / 32 / 66 pallets)
Who are Amazon pallets for?
Pallets are used by:
What are the main advantages of Amazon pallets?
- possibility to buy more goods
- wide range of products
- access to different categories
- sales flexibility
- ability to scale up operations
Is every palette the same?
No.
Each pallet:
- has a random composition
- is different from others
- depends on current delivery
Are the products new?
The most common products are:
- new
- in very good condition
- with traces of use
A small admixture of Class C products is possible.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Which is better: pallets or Amazon boxes?
Pallets offer more volume, boxes are better for starting out.
Can you choose the products?
No. The pallets are unsorted.
Are pallets suitable for sale?
Yes. They are intended for resale.
How to get started?
Mostly starting with smaller deliveries or boxes and then moving on to larger volumes.
Summary
Amazon Pallets is a commodity buying model that allows you to grow your sales across categories and scale your business. With a wide range of offerings - from small electronics to large deliveries - it is possible to tailor the strategy to your own needs and operational capabilities.
