Bell pepper prices today, Chicago
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale bell peppers (green, 1 1/9 bushel cartons, jumbo) traded at $28.67 a case in Chicago, 10% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $27 a case, down about 7%.
- Today
- ▼ 18%
- For the season
- Normal for the season10% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $27 a case, down about 7%
- Week by week
- Next week about $29 · In 2 weeks about $27 · In 4 weeks about $27
What to do
Keep inventory tight and stay on the open market; don't lock price at today's level.
Supply news
Shipping points slightly higher in South, GA (Oct 27).
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $28.67 | $22.80 to $29.22 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $30.20 | $22.80 to $28.85 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $26.62 | $19.66 to $28.85 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $19.10 | $19.18 to $27.71 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $17.00 | $18.82 to $26.26 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $14.90 | $18.53 to $24.64 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $15.30 | $17.60 to $21.97 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $17.12 | $17.57 to $21.60 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $13.00 | $17.15 to $21.48 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $14.80 | $16.15 to $21.48 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $20.50 | $18.25 to $21.98 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $15.00 | $18.45 to $25.88 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $18.20 | $19.51 to $31.82 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $24.10 | $20.05 to $36.79 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $29.50 | $22.86 to $36.79 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $32.90 | $22.86 to $36.79 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $34.70 | $19.51 to $36.79 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $39.25 | $19.00 to $34.20 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $37.85 | $17.83 to $32.95 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $32.44 | $17.83 to $29.52 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $29.90 | $19.00 to $29.52 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $39.20 | $21.32 to $29.52 |
| May 25, 2026 | $41.00 | $21.51 to $30.31 |
| May 18, 2026 | $36.75 | $21.80 to $30.46 |
| May 11, 2026 | $30.70 | $23.21 to $32.11 |
| May 4, 2026 | $24.40 | $23.21 to $30.31 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $29.45 | $23.05 to $29.25 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $39.20 | $22.86 to $28.68 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $55.00 | $22.08 to $28.68 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $55.00 | $22.08 to $28.45 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $55.60 | $23.38 to $28.68 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $55.90 | $24.33 to $34.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $54.88 | $24.33 to $31.97 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $49.60 | $23.38 to $31.24 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $48.00 | $20.68 to $31.24 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $44.00 | $18.09 to $28.76 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $27.69 | $18.09 to $27.07 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $21.75 | $18.14 to $26.33 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $21.30 | $19.27 to $26.48 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $24.50 | $20.68 to $27.22 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $24.50 | $21.11 to $27.55 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $20.90 | $21.11 to $32.07 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $19.30 | $21.68 to $33.21 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $22.50 | $22.48 to $34.12 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $22.50 | $23.31 to $30.47 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $22.25 | $23.71 to $33.55 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $20.75 | $23.85 to $33.55 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $19.00 | $23.85 to $33.55 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $20.00 | $23.74 to $33.55 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $15.70 | $23.57 to $33.55 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $15.19 | $23.57 to $33.07 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $14.40 | $23.57 to $31.77 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $14.80 | $23.44 to $30.42 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $14.00 | $24.12 to $29.34 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $13.25 | $24.00 to $29.34 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $10.70 | $21.74 to $29.06 |
The three markets
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point) | $28.00 | Normal for the season8% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $27 |
| Los Angeles | $35.88 | High for the season29% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $32 |
| Chicago | $28.67 | Normal for the season10% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $27 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of bell peppers cost wholesale right now?
$28.00 in New York (green, 1 1/9 bushel cartons, jumbo). $35.88 in Los Angeles (green, 1 1/9 bushel cartons, extra large). $28.67 in Chicago (green, 1 1/9 bushel cartons, jumbo).
Are bell pepper prices high right now?
In New York, bell peppers are 8% above the usual price for this time of year, normal for the season.
Will bell pepper prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should come down: about $27 a case, down about 5%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 7 times in 10 in testing (2021 to 2026).