Gala apple prices today, Chicago
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale Gala apples (Gala, cartons tray pack, 72s) from Washington traded at $43.00 a case in Chicago, 11% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $43 a case.
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- High for the season11% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $43 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
Appalachian (md, Pa, Va, Wv): supplies light, demand fairly good. Shipments 12% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $43.00 | $36.02 to $42.08 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $45.40 | $36.02 to $42.08 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $46.00 | $36.02 to $42.97 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $46.00 | $36.39 to $43.57 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.70 to $43.71 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $43.25 | $38.70 to $45.13 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $45.45 | $38.70 to $45.58 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.70 to $46.10 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $43.40 | $38.70 to $46.10 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $42.19 | $38.67 to $47.05 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $42.00 | $38.67 to $47.33 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $45.20 | $38.67 to $49.25 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.67 to $52.17 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.67 to $53.55 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.67 to $53.51 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.69 to $51.38 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $46.00 | $38.69 to $49.25 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $46.00 | $37.65 to $45.08 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $46.00 | $37.65 to $44.94 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $46.00 | $37.65 to $44.94 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $46.00 | $37.65 to $44.94 |
| May 25, 2026 | $41.50 | $37.30 to $44.80 |
| May 18, 2026 | $46.00 | $35.38 to $44.67 |
| May 11, 2026 | $47.50 | $35.38 to $44.67 |
| May 4, 2026 | $47.50 | $35.38 to $44.69 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $46.30 | $35.34 to $44.68 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $46.00 | $35.20 to $44.72 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $46.00 | $35.20 to $44.72 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $47.60 | $35.15 to $44.66 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $48.00 | $35.09 to $44.72 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $48.00 | $35.09 to $45.25 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $48.00 | $35.09 to $45.90 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $48.00 | $35.14 to $45.90 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $48.00 | $35.27 to $46.02 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $46.50 | $35.38 to $47.61 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $46.12 | $36.33 to $48.08 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $46.00 | $35.99 to $48.12 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $46.00 | $36.71 to $48.17 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $42.80 | $36.76 to $48.21 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $42.00 | $36.71 to $48.09 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $40.40 | $36.74 to $47.71 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $40.00 | $36.77 to $47.71 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $40.00 | $36.73 to $45.62 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $40.00 | $36.87 to $45.58 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $37.20 | $37.00 to $44.60 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $34.50 | $37.00 to $43.84 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $32.80 | $37.00 to $43.40 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $32.50 | $37.00 to $42.96 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $32.10 | $36.22 to $42.08 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $32.00 | $36.20 to $42.25 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $34.40 | $36.16 to $42.97 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $35.80 | $36.11 to $43.57 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $39.20 | $36.74 to $43.57 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $40.00 | $38.70 to $43.97 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $40.00 | $38.70 to $45.47 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $40.00 | $38.69 to $45.95 |
Counts quoted this week
Each count against its own usual price for the time of year. When one count is tight, another is often the better buy.
| Count | Case | For the season |
|---|---|---|
| 72s (main) | $43.00 | 11% above usual |
| 100s | $40.00 | 9% above usual |
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)Gala, cartons tray pack, 80s, Washington | $42.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $38 to $43 | Steadyabout $42 |
| Los AngelesGala, cartons 12 3-lb film bags, 2 1/2" minimum, Washington | $32.00 | High for the season9% above usual | Steadyabout $32 |
| ChicagoGala, cartons tray pack, 72s, Washington | $43.00 | High for the season11% above usual | Steadyabout $43 |
| PhiladelphiaGala, cartons tray pack, 80s, Washington | $33.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $27 to $36 | Steadyabout $33 |
| BostonGala, cartons tray pack, 72s, New York | $34.50 | New packno history to compare yet | Steadyabout $34 |
| AtlantaGala, cartons tray pack, 88s, Washington | $37.50 | Normal for the seasonusually $35 to $42 | Steadyabout $38 |
| DetroitGala, cartons tray pack, 72s, Washington | $51.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $44 to $52 | Steadyabout $51 |
| MiamiGala, cartons tray pack, 175s, Michigan | $48.00 | High for the season24% above usual | Steadyabout $48 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of Gala apples cost wholesale right now?
$42.00 in New York (Gala, cartons tray pack, 80s, Washington). $32.00 in Los Angeles (Gala, cartons 12 3-lb film bags, 2 1/2" minimum, Washington). $43.00 in Chicago (Gala, cartons tray pack, 72s, Washington). $33.00 in Philadelphia (Gala, cartons tray pack, 80s, Washington). $34.50 in Boston (Gala, cartons tray pack, 72s, New York). $37.50 in Atlanta (Gala, cartons tray pack, 88s, Washington). $51.00 in Detroit (Gala, cartons tray pack, 72s, Washington). $48.00 in Miami (Gala, cartons tray pack, 175s, Michigan).
Are Gala apple prices high right now?
In New York, Gala apples are inside the usual range of $38 to $43 for this time of year.
Will Gala apple prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $42 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 Gala apples this week.