Cauliflower prices today, Detroit

Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026

On November 12, 2026, wholesale cauliflower (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s) from California traded at $52.25 a case in Detroit, 67% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $52 a case.

$52.25a caseWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12sCalifornia, USDA on Nov 12: $52.00 to $52.50

Also quoted that day

  • Mexico $39.00
  • Michigan $36.50
Today
Unchanged
For the season
High for the season67% above usual
Next 2 weeks
Steadyabout $52 a case

What to do

High for the season with no relief in sight. Look at other counts or packs, and price quotes to cover it.

Supply news

Salinas-Watsonville, CA: supplies light, demand fairly good.

Cauliflower in Detroit, weekly case price over the last year, from $55.25 to $52.25$0$20$40$60$80NovDecJan 26FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Weekly case priceUsual range for the time of yearForecast; shading is where 8 in 10 outcomes land
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Week ofCase priceUsual range
Nov 9, 2026$52.25$28.62 to $50.20
Nov 2, 2026$24.50$28.62 to $50.20
Oct 26, 2026$19.50$27.86 to $40.86
Oct 19, 2026$23.50$24.52 to $39.88
Oct 12, 2026$24.25$24.01 to $36.73
Oct 5, 2026$24.25$24.01 to $35.03
Sep 28, 2026$24.25$24.52 to $34.08
Sep 21, 2026$24.25$24.52 to $31.33
Sep 14, 2026$24.25$24.52 to $30.25
Sep 7, 2026$24.25$24.37 to $30.11
Aug 31, 2026$24.25$23.22 to $28.68
Aug 24, 2026$24.05$20.50 to $27.65
Aug 17, 2026$23.75$19.94 to $23.88
Aug 10, 2026$23.75$19.94 to $22.99
Aug 3, 2026$23.75$20.30 to $22.59
Jul 27, 2026$23.75$20.80 to $22.99
Jul 20, 2026$26.50$20.86 to $24.74
Jul 13, 2026$26.50$20.99 to $24.74
Jul 6, 2026$25.88$21.41 to $24.87
Jun 29, 2026$25.88$21.22 to $24.74
Jun 22, 2026$25.88$20.95 to $25.27
Jun 15, 2026$27.75$20.95 to $23.63
Jun 8, 2026$25.50$20.99 to $23.63
Jun 1, 2026$33.42$20.99 to $23.50
May 25, 2026$52.25$21.34 to $25.27
May 18, 2026$52.25$21.96 to $25.61
May 11, 2026$64.85$23.15 to $31.08
May 4, 2026$68.00$23.50 to $35.76
Apr 27, 2026$78.25$24.33 to $36.75
Apr 20, 2026$25.50$23.26 to $37.19
Apr 13, 2026$25.50$24.08 to $37.19
Apr 6, 2026$25.50$24.23 to $33.64
Mar 30, 2026$25.50$24.08 to $33.64
Mar 23, 2026$27.40$24.10 to $37.19
Mar 16, 2026$32.90$24.23 to $37.66
Mar 9, 2026$38.50$24.10 to $37.66
Mar 2, 2026$47.80$21.59 to $37.66
Feb 23, 2026$55.65$21.37 to $39.53
Feb 16, 2026$50.00$21.59 to $33.61
Feb 9, 2026$40.25$21.59 to $28.03
Feb 2, 2026$36.90$21.37 to $27.64
Jan 26, 2026$38.00$21.37 to $27.64
Jan 19, 2026$25.00$21.60 to $28.03
Jan 12, 2026$25.00$21.60 to $35.18
Jan 5, 2026$24.45$21.52 to $40.66
Dec 29, 2025$24.69$23.81 to $48.77
Dec 22, 2025$25.75$30.94 to $48.94
Dec 15, 2025$26.25$23.83 to $51.29
Dec 8, 2025$24.80$23.83 to $51.29
Dec 1, 2025$39.00$24.28 to $50.81
Nov 24, 2025$39.00$23.34 to $44.73
Nov 17, 2025$36.30$24.65 to $48.38
Nov 10, 2025$29.50$25.44 to $45.12
Nov 3, 2025$48.81$27.15 to $40.12
Oct 27, 2025$55.25$27.03 to $37.52
Oct 20, 2025$55.25$27.03 to $35.55

All markets

USDA’s latest quote. Each market shows its own main pack and growing area.

MarketCaseFor the seasonNext 2 weeks
New York (Hunts Point)White, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$47.00High for the season46% above usualSteadyabout $46
Los AngelesWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$45.50High for the season50% above usualSteadyabout $45
ChicagoWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$42.00High for the season37% above usualUnsettled
PhiladelphiaWhite, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$47.0036% above last yearsame week, last yearSteadyabout $48
BostonWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$45.00Normal for the seasonusually $30 to $46Steadyabout $45
AtlantaWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$34.50Normal for the seasonusually $26 to $39▲ Firmingabout $37
DetroitWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$52.25High for the season67% above usualSteadyabout $52
MiamiWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California$34.00Low for the season22% below usualSteadyabout $34

Questions buyers ask

How much does a case of cauliflower cost wholesale right now?

$47.00 in New York (white, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $45.50 in Los Angeles (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $42.00 in Chicago (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $47.00 in Philadelphia (white, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $45.00 in Boston (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $34.50 in Atlanta (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $52.25 in Detroit (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $34.00 in Miami (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California).

Are cauliflower prices high right now?

In New York, cauliflower is 46% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.

Will cauliflower prices go up or down?

The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $46 a case, down about 2%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 3 times in 4 in testing (2021 to 2026).

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