§1The market
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area had 12 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average, 11% of Florida's 106. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 47th by count.
That is down from 16 in 2020 (−25.0%).
BLS disclosed employment of 270 for 2023, with average annual pay of $57,111, against $53,743 statewide and $52,196 nationally.
3 sawmill establishments (NAICS 321113) were also counted in the metro in 2024.
Diesel in the Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) region averaged $5.744 a gallon in October 2026 (EIA), the freight context for deliveries here.
§2By year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 | 168 | $40,049 |
| 2021 | 15 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2022 | 14 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2023 | 10 | 270 | $57,111 |
| 2024 | 12 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 12 plants, the Orlando, FL area has a small local field; invite bidders from the wider state as well, and compare delivered cost, not price at the plant. An establishment is a location, not a company, so two plants may belong to one supplier.
Other metro areas in Florida: Miami, FL (29), Tampa, FL (18), Lakeland, FL (12), Jacksonville, FL (10).