Grape prices today, Chicago

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

On November 12, 2026, wholesale grapes (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large) from California traded at $45.50 a case in Chicago, 29% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $46 a case.

$45.50a caseWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra largeCalifornia, USDA on Nov 12: $45.00 to $46.00
Today
Unchanged
For the season
High for the season29% above usual
Next 2 weeks
Steadyabout $46 a case
Week by week
next week about $46, in 2 weeks about $46, in 4 weeks about $45

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

San Joaquin Valley and Kern, CA: supplies white seedless type light, others moderate, demand white seedless type good, others fairly good.

Grapes in Chicago, weekly case price over the last year, from $42.50 to $45.50$20$30$40$50$60JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan 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$45.50$31.66 to $38.76
Nov 2, 2026$46.00$31.64 to $37.90
Oct 26, 2026$43.20$31.62 to $35.76
Oct 19, 2026$43.20$31.62 to $35.76
Oct 12, 2026$38.58$31.62 to $35.76
Oct 5, 2026$36.75$31.62 to $35.76
Sep 28, 2026$36.75$31.62 to $35.67
Sep 21, 2026$36.75$31.65 to $35.98
Sep 14, 2026$34.25$31.65 to $36.27
Aug 31, 2026$35.00$32.66 to $37.02
Aug 24, 2026$36.00$33.15 to $37.21
Aug 17, 2026$36.80$33.68 to $37.21
Aug 10, 2026$28.50$34.60 to $37.62
Aug 3, 2026$41.00$33.34 to $38.06
Jul 27, 2026$41.00$30.09 to $38.48
Jul 20, 2026$41.50$29.84 to $38.77
Jul 13, 2026$38.00$29.83 to $38.40
Jul 6, 2026$42.50$30.34 to $38.93
Jun 22, 2026$40.35$33.85 to $44.11
Jun 15, 2026$28.50$33.73 to $45.11
Jun 8, 2026$28.50$34.09 to $48.48
Jun 1, 2026$24.00$36.98 to $50.87
May 18, 2026$51.00$43.65 to $52.17
May 11, 2026$42.40$43.56 to $51.26
May 4, 2026$40.50$39.07 to $46.47
Apr 27, 2026$45.80$36.15 to $45.13
Apr 20, 2026$48.00$34.33 to $39.07
Apr 13, 2026$38.00$33.60 to $37.81
Apr 6, 2026$38.00$31.19 to $37.81
Mar 30, 2026$42.00$29.51 to $37.97
Mar 23, 2026$38.00$27.91 to $39.59
Mar 16, 2026$40.40$30.52 to $44.38
Mar 9, 2026$38.00$32.59 to $48.07
Mar 2, 2026$32.80$36.01 to $48.90
Feb 23, 2026$32.70$36.45 to $50.31
Feb 16, 2026$32.25$36.79 to $50.64
Nov 17, 2025$31.00$31.66 to $38.79
Oct 27, 2025$36.25$31.21 to $35.27
Oct 20, 2025$35.00$31.21 to $35.27
Oct 13, 2025$35.00$31.17 to $35.27
Oct 6, 2025$35.00$29.83 to $35.62
Sep 29, 2025$35.50$30.28 to $35.62
Aug 18, 2025$38.50$33.16 to $37.21
Aug 11, 2025$38.50$33.64 to $37.21
Aug 4, 2025$38.50$30.34 to $37.21
Jul 28, 2025$40.00$29.84 to $37.45
Jul 21, 2025$39.70$29.83 to $37.62
Jul 14, 2025$45.00$28.31 to $37.33
Jul 7, 2025$49.00$27.55 to $36.70
Jun 30, 2025$36.00$31.42 to $37.12
Jun 23, 2025$43.60$33.29 to $38.81
Jun 16, 2025$50.00$33.18 to $39.51
Jun 9, 2025$48.20$34.09 to $45.16
Jun 2, 2025$47.00$34.09 to $51.26
May 26, 2025$41.25$36.13 to $51.26
May 19, 2025$42.50$43.65 to $53.22

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 seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, Peru$47.00High for the season17% above usualSteadyabout $47
Los AngelesWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, California$38.00High for the season36% above usualSteadyabout $38
ChicagoWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, California$45.50High for the season29% above usualSteadyabout $46
PhiladelphiaWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, jumbo, Peru$38.00Low for the season12% below usualSteadyabout $39
BostonWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, large-extra large, California$45.00High for the season16% above usualSteadyabout $45
AtlantaWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, large-extra large, California$34.50New packno history to compare yetSteadyabout $34
DetroitRed seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, California$37.50Normal for the seasonusually $37 to $44Steadyabout $38
MiamiWhite seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, large-extra large, California$42.00New packno history to compare yetSteadyabout $42

Questions buyers ask

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

$47.00 in New York (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, Peru). $38.00 in Los Angeles (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, California). $45.50 in Chicago (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, California). $38.00 in Philadelphia (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, jumbo, Peru). $45.00 in Boston (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, large-extra large, California). $34.50 in Atlanta (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, large-extra large, California). $37.50 in Detroit (red seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, extra large, California). $42.00 in Miami (white seedless, 18-19 lb containers bagged, large-extra large, California).

Are grape prices high right now?

In New York, grapes are 17% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.

Will grape prices go up or down?

The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $47 a case. 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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