PALL-EX (U.K.) LIMITED carries an average payment time of 51 days, placing it firmly outside standard 30-day terms and closer to a 60-day payment cycle. Only 25% of invoices are settled within 30 days, while the largest share (48%) falls within the 31–60 day bracket, indicating that extended payment timelines are the norm rather than the exception. With 27% of payments exceeding 60 days, there is a notable tail of significantly delayed settlements that suppliers must plan for.
The late payment rate of 48% signals that nearly half of all invoices are not honoured on agreed terms, representing a substantial and consistent reliability concern. The spread across all three payment bands — with meaningful volume in both the 31–60 day and over-60-day categories — suggests unpredictable payment behaviour rather than a stable, albeit slow, cycle. This variability makes cash flow forecasting difficult for suppliers, particularly those operating on tight working capital margins.
PALL-EX (U.K.) LIMITED presents a moderate-to-high payment risk profile, with an average payment delay of 51 days and a 48% late payment rate making it a challenging account for suppliers reliant on prompt cash flow. Suppliers should consider negotiating explicit 60-day payment terms upfront to align contractual expectations with actual behaviour, and factor in the possibility of further delays given the 27% over-60-day volume. Credit limits, invoice financing options, or early payment incentives should be evaluated as practical risk mitigation measures before extending significant credit exposure.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | 06 Jun 2025 | 51 | 25% | 48% | 27% | 48% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Average terms are 60 days however we have suppliers outside of these terms
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
All invoices must be approved within the business before a payment is raised any invoice that does not agree to the purchase order due to query on price or quantity is put into query. If an invoice goes into query for price or quantity, the invoice is logged in the system and allocated to the authoriser of the PO. An email is sent by AP to the the authoriser advising them of the query. This person is responsible for getting in touch with the vendor and resolving the query. The AP function monitor and chase the individual concerned. Any supplier that has a query due to missing payments or incorrect values will contact the accounts payable department
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
PALL-EX (U.K.) LIMITED is a privately limited company operating within the logistics and freight distribution sector in the United Kingdom. The company's name is synonymous with pallet-based freight networks, identifying it as a key player in the consolidation and distribution of palletised goods across the country.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 03155761 and has been an active trading entity since its incorporation on 6 February 1996. Its registered office is located at Pall-Ex House, Victoria Road, Ellistown, Leicestershire, LE67 1FH, placing it firmly within the East Midlands region.
Companies of this type operating within the UK palletised freight sector typically provide hub-and-spoke distribution networks, enabling businesses to ship single or multiple pallets through a consolidated national delivery system. Services of this nature include next-day pallet delivery, timed deliveries, and collection services coordinated through a network of regional haulage partners.
With nearly three decades of continuous operation since 1996, PALL-EX (U.K.) LIMITED represents an established and long-standing presence within the UK logistics industry, serving businesses that require reliable and efficient freight distribution solutions.