How much is eggplant this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., eggplant is on sale for $1.57/lb on average, about the usual price for late October. Eggplant is out of season now; it’s in season in summer. It’s usually cheapest in August, October and December.
$1.57/lb
Typical price
Out of season now, so most likely imported or from storage.Eggplant
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Price | $1.50 | $1.56 | $1.69 | $1.57 | $1.51 | $1.58 | $1.52 | $1.44 | $1.51 | $1.50 | $1.64 | $1.48 |
- Quality nowFair. Out of season now, so most likely imported or from storage.
- In seasonSummer (USDA seasonal produce guide)
- Usually cheapestAugust, October and December
- Most often on saleJune, July and August
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does eggplant cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., eggplant is on sale for $1.57/lb on average, about the usual price for late October.
Is eggplant in season right now?
Eggplant is out of season now; it’s in season in summer.
When is eggplant cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for eggplant were lowest in August, October and December, and it was most often on sale in June, July and August.