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Wholesale Stretch Film and Pallet Wrap: 80 Gauge Rolls, Prices and Export Pallet Wrapping
How to buy pallet wrap in bulk: 80 gauge (20 micron) 18 in x 1,500 ft rolls from $13.14, how many rolls a pallet uses, and what exporters should know about wrapping.
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Wholesale stretch film is searched for under several names: stretch wrap and skid wrap in Canada, pallet wrap in the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa, and stretch film everywhere. The buyer is usually a warehouse, a manufacturer or an exporter who wants a steady supply at a fixed price per roll.
The roll
Our pallet stretch film is blown linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), 80 gauge (20 micron), on rolls 18 in × 1,500 ft, which is 457 mm × 457 m, sold by the roll in cases of four. Published prices:
| Rolls | Price per roll | Order value |
|---|---|---|
| 72 (the minimum, 18 cases) | $13.14 | $946 |
| 2,500 | $12.69 | $31,725 |
| 5,000 | $12.24 | $61,200 |
| 10,000 | $11.88 | $118,800 |
| 25,000 | $11.52 | $288,000 |
The price is the same from the minimum up to 2,500 rolls in our published list, and larger quantities are quoted. Prices are in US dollars and exclude freight.
How many rolls does a pallet use?
It depends on the load and on how you wrap, so use your own measurements. One worked example with stated assumptions: a 457 m roll, a pallet that takes 6 wraps at the base and 4 at the top with a perimeter of 4.4 m (1.2 m × 1.0 m) takes 4.4 m × 12 turns = about 53 m of film as applied, so about 8 or 9 pallets per 457 m roll. Your own count of turns will differ, and a hand-wrapped pallet usually uses more film than a machine-wrapped one. Our guide to wrapping a pallet properly shows the turns that matter, and the gauge explainer covers the thickness.
A 72-roll order therefore wraps hundreds of pallets, so the minimum suits a busy warehouse, not an occasional shipper.
Gauge and micron
80 gauge equals 20 micron, the common thickness for hand-applied film. Thinner film saves money per roll but tears on sharp corners; thicker film adds protection and weight. For export pallets, wrap the base to the pallet itself and finish with a top cover to keep the load stable on handling and in the container.
Freight on film
A roll weighs a few kilograms and a case of four is heavy, so pallets of film are charged by weight and size. We quote freight for your address with the goods. If your stretch film travels with cartons and tape, combine them on one booking. See corrugated boxes and packing tape.
Buying for Canada, the UK and South Africa
We supply businesses worldwide. Orders for Canada ship from the United States or from our manufacturing partners, confirmed before you pay. Duty, tax and brokerage are for the recipient unless the quotation says otherwise. See our Canada, UK and South Africa pages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for stretch film?
72 rolls (18 cases of four), worth $946.
Is it hand film or machine film?
It is the 80 gauge specification most warehouses use for hand wrapping, in blown LLDPE. Ask us if you need machine-grade film.
Is a lighter gauge available?
Lighter film costs less and suits light, stable loads, but it punctures on loads with corners. Ask us for a quotation if you want to compare.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer or USDT, against a proforma invoice.
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More guides on this topic
- What to Do When a Shipment Arrives Damaged — Carrier claims are usually won or lost in the first hour, on evidence most people throw away before they think to take a photograph.
- How to Wrap a Pallet Properly — Most damaged pallets fail in the same three places, and all three come from how the film was applied rather than which film was bought.
- Wholesale Packing Tape: How to Buy by the Case and Work Out the Real Cost per Box — Micron, adhesive and roll length decide whether tape holds. Here is how to compare wholesale packing tape, with the cost per box worked out from stated assumptions.
- VCI Film for Export and Industrial Packaging: Protecting Metal Parts in Transit — How VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) film protects steel parts and machinery during sea freight and storage, how to wrap, what it cannot do, and where to buy 4 mil rolls in bulk.
Still not sure?
Tell us what you ship and roughly how much of it, and we will recommend a specification and price it.