Bell pepper prices today, Los Angeles
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale bell peppers (green, 1 1/9 bushel cartons, extra large) traded at $35.88 a case in Los Angeles, 29% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $32 a case, down about 11%.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- High for the season29% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $32 a case, down about 11%
- Week by week
- Next week about $36 · In 2 weeks about $32 · In 4 weeks about $30
What to do
Keep inventory tight and stay on the open market; don't lock price at today's level. Relief is coming on a high market.
Supply news
Shipping points slightly higher in South, GA (Oct 27).
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $35.88 | $23.13 to $31.42 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $31.50 | $23.03 to $30.20 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $28.50 | $21.21 to $27.78 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $19.50 | $21.21 to $26.96 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $19.50 | $21.21 to $25.16 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $19.50 | $21.43 to $23.52 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $19.50 | $21.43 to $23.52 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $22.38 | $21.95 to $27.11 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $23.50 | $21.95 to $27.21 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $23.50 | $22.43 to $27.95 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $23.50 | $23.14 to $29.61 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $23.50 | $24.02 to $33.81 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $21.80 | $24.37 to $34.18 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $23.50 | $24.37 to $40.82 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $27.50 | $24.37 to $40.08 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $25.75 | $24.02 to $38.92 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $36.50 | $23.29 to $34.24 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $35.00 | $22.42 to $32.49 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $33.50 | $21.21 to $32.21 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $33.50 | $22.82 to $30.52 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $33.50 | $24.67 to $30.38 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $37.10 | $24.67 to $30.38 |
| May 25, 2026 | $40.62 | $24.47 to $30.38 |
| May 18, 2026 | $40.00 | $24.47 to $30.38 |
| May 11, 2026 | $37.60 | $24.47 to $30.42 |
| May 4, 2026 | $26.10 | $24.47 to $30.84 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $32.50 | $25.00 to $30.84 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $44.90 | $25.79 to $31.16 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $50.10 | $25.80 to $31.16 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $55.50 | $26.31 to $31.36 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $59.50 | $26.52 to $31.76 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $53.10 | $26.61 to $31.79 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $51.00 | $26.61 to $31.76 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $51.00 | $24.61 to $31.76 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $43.30 | $22.34 to $29.83 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $39.10 | $18.46 to $28.44 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $36.00 | $18.16 to $25.32 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $20.70 | $18.11 to $24.61 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $22.50 | $18.16 to $24.55 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $24.10 | $18.16 to $24.55 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $24.50 | $18.42 to $26.37 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $19.70 | $19.46 to $26.37 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $12.50 | $21.62 to $26.80 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $12.50 | $21.81 to $27.09 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $17.00 | $21.60 to $27.29 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $17.00 | $22.23 to $30.08 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $22.50 | $24.53 to $30.79 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $22.10 | $26.12 to $34.94 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $20.50 | $26.53 to $33.65 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $20.50 | $26.54 to $35.27 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $20.50 | $27.11 to $35.27 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $25.50 | $27.47 to $33.43 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $25.50 | $25.04 to $33.43 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $22.30 | $23.33 to $31.93 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $17.50 | $23.03 to $28.29 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $18.70 | $22.63 to $26.99 |
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).