Cabbage prices today, Chicago
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale cabbage (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium) from Canada traded at $17.50 a case in Chicago, 14% below the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $18 a case.
Also quoted that day
- Wisconsin $20.00 to $21.00
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- Low for the season14% below usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $18 a case
- Week by week
- next week about $18, in 2 weeks about $18, in 4 weeks about $18
What to do
Good value for the season: a good item to feature on specials and promotions.
Supply news
Mexico via Texas: supplies light, demand moderate.
Coming up
- Central Coast, CA usually finishes in late November.
- Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX usually starts shipping in early December.
- North, Central and South Florida usually starts shipping in early December.
From the weeks USDA quoted each growing area over the past six seasons.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $17.50 | $17.71 to $21.24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $17.50 | $17.29 to $21.05 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $17.70 | $16.83 to $20.75 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $17.65 | $16.67 to $20.35 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $16.25 | $16.62 to $20.07 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $16.15 | $16.80 to $20.38 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $16.00 | $17.31 to $20.83 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $16.00 | $17.02 to $20.54 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $15.60 | $16.86 to $20.38 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $14.50 | $16.86 to $18.90 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $13.00 | $16.75 to $18.76 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $12.80 | $16.59 to $18.31 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $13.30 | $16.30 to $18.29 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $14.50 | $16.05 to $18.52 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $14.90 | $15.78 to $18.93 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $15.50 | $15.78 to $20.70 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $15.70 | $16.21 to $22.37 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $15.80 | $16.43 to $22.68 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $15.80 | $16.96 to $22.74 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $18.25 | $17.58 to $23.60 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $17.70 | $17.58 to $23.68 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $15.00 | $17.26 to $23.68 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $14.80 | $17.16 to $23.41 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $14.90 | $16.64 to $22.10 |
| May 25, 2026 | $15.25 | $16.56 to $21.21 |
| May 18, 2026 | $14.30 | $16.55 to $21.21 |
| May 11, 2026 | $15.40 | $16.55 to $20.89 |
| May 4, 2026 | $18.70 | $16.55 to $20.67 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $20.50 | $16.55 to $20.77 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $20.50 | $16.77 to $20.77 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $19.70 | $16.90 to $20.80 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $17.90 | $16.93 to $22.11 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $17.00 | $17.10 to $22.31 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $17.60 | $17.51 to $22.55 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $18.80 | $17.81 to $22.86 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $19.35 | $18.14 to $23.13 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $18.50 | $18.14 to $23.48 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $17.00 | $18.23 to $23.62 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $17.00 | $18.28 to $23.98 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $16.90 | $18.61 to $24.87 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $16.15 | $19.09 to $25.25 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $15.70 | $19.22 to $26.94 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $16.31 | $19.38 to $27.55 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $17.25 | $19.34 to $27.55 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $17.55 | $19.26 to $26.99 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $17.81 | $19.31 to $25.13 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $16.38 | $20.03 to $24.90 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $15.70 | $20.48 to $24.72 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $16.40 | $20.36 to $24.72 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $16.60 | $20.03 to $24.72 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $17.25 | $19.70 to $22.67 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $15.30 | $19.21 to $22.40 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $15.12 | $18.46 to $22.15 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $15.30 | $18.28 to $21.15 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $15.85 | $17.61 to $20.84 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $16.00 | $17.05 to $20.44 |
All markets
USDA’s latest quote. Each market shows its own main pack and growing area.
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point)Round green, 50 lb cartons, large, Canada | $18.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $16 to $22 | Steadyabout $18 |
| Los AngelesRound green, 50 lb cartons, medium, California | $31.00 | High for the season25% above usual | Steadyabout $31 |
| ChicagoRound green, 50 lb cartons, medium, Canada | $17.50 | Low for the season14% below usual | Steadyabout $18 |
| PhiladelphiaRound green, 50 lb cartons, medium, New York | $17.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $16 to $19 | Steadyabout $17 |
| BostonRound green, 50 lb cartons, medium, New York | $19.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $18 to $21 | Steadyabout $19 |
| AtlantaRound green, 50 lb cartons, medium, Georgia | $20.75 | Normal for the seasonusually $20 to $24 | Steadyabout $21 |
| DetroitRound green, 50 lb cartons, large, Canada | $17.00 | Low for the season9% below usual | Steadyabout $17 |
| MiamiRound green, 50 lb cartons, medium, Canada | $23.50 | High for the season13% above usual | Steadyabout $24 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of cabbage cost wholesale right now?
$18.00 in New York (round green, 50 lb cartons, large, Canada). $31.00 in Los Angeles (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium, California). $17.50 in Chicago (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium, Canada). $17.00 in Philadelphia (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium, New York). $19.00 in Boston (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium, New York). $20.75 in Atlanta (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium, Georgia). $17.00 in Detroit (round green, 50 lb cartons, large, Canada). $23.50 in Miami (round green, 50 lb cartons, medium, Canada).
Are cabbage prices high right now?
In New York, cabbage is inside the usual range of $16 to $22 for this time of year.
Will cabbage prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $18 a case. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 3 times in 4 in testing (2021 to 2026).
Shopping for home? See what supermarkets are charging for cabbage this week.