Bell pepper prices today, New York
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale bell peppers (green, 1 1/9 bushel cartons, jumbo) traded at $28.00 a case in New York (Hunts Point), 8% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $27 a case, down about 5%.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- Normal for the season8% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $27 a case, down about 5%
- Week by week
- Next week about $27 · 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 | $28.00 | $23.91 to $28.11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $29.20 | $23.29 to $27.85 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $30.50 | $21.45 to $27.56 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $23.00 | $19.86 to $25.72 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $22.00 | $18.22 to $24.31 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $19.80 | $16.20 to $22.42 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $14.00 | $16.16 to $21.17 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $14.00 | $15.87 to $20.49 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $14.00 | $15.77 to $20.05 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $19.00 | $17.27 to $28.57 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $24.00 | $19.04 to $35.48 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $37.00 | $20.78 to $34.05 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $36.60 | $20.90 to $37.41 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $35.00 | $19.41 to $34.69 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $40.70 | $18.94 to $33.18 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $36.38 | $16.97 to $25.91 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $27.20 | $16.97 to $23.04 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $34.50 | $17.27 to $26.11 |
| May 18, 2026 | $40.33 | $19.68 to $28.02 |
| May 11, 2026 | $33.50 | $21.05 to $29.59 |
| May 4, 2026 | $19.00 | $21.11 to $29.59 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $21.40 | $21.50 to $28.02 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $37.80 | $22.35 to $27.34 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $54.17 | $21.92 to $29.63 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $51.67 | $20.06 to $28.77 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $49.00 | $19.80 to $28.77 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $47.17 | $17.58 to $27.39 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $25.00 | $17.45 to $24.73 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $18.00 | $17.32 to $23.73 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $22.00 | $17.32 to $25.93 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $29.00 | $17.98 to $27.64 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $28.75 | $20.20 to $29.56 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $23.40 | $22.10 to $30.15 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $19.00 | $22.91 to $32.23 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $19.00 | $18.69 to $30.75 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $18.80 | $18.74 to $28.75 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $23.40 | $19.88 to $29.95 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $25.80 | $20.55 to $29.95 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $19.00 | $22.30 to $29.95 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $19.00 | $23.46 to $34.12 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $19.00 | $23.81 to $34.92 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $17.00 | $23.97 to $32.23 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $11.00 | $20.98 to $26.21 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $11.00 | $19.83 to $24.56 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $13.00 | $19.24 to $23.20 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $13.00 | $17.25 to $21.48 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $13.00 | $16.36 to $21.33 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $28.20 | $17.14 to $24.45 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $46.35 | $18.02 to $29.18 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $59.00 | $20.03 to $32.90 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $41.20 | $20.43 to $33.69 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $28.33 | $19.41 to $33.69 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $14.00 | $18.94 to $26.80 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $12.20 | $18.98 to $25.20 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $16.80 | $18.98 to $27.11 |
| May 26, 2025 | $17.00 | $18.98 to $29.61 |
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).