How much is garlic 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., garlic is on sale for $2.33 a sleeve on average, 24% above usual for late October. Garlic is in season now. It’s usually cheapest in May, July and September.
$2.33a sleeve
Pricey
From storage and imports all year.24% above usual for late October. In season. On sale in 424 stores, more than usual.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Price | $2.03 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.67 | $1.74 | $1.63 | $1.74 | $1.60 | $1.84 | $1.93 | $1.95 |
- Quality nowGood. From storage and imports all year.
- Usually cheapestMay, July and September
- Most often on saleJanuary, March and April
The past year
Average sale price a sleeveUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does garlic cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., garlic is on sale for $2.33 a sleeve on average, 24% above usual for late October.
Is garlic in season right now?
Garlic is in season now.
When is garlic cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for garlic were lowest in May, July and September, and it was most often on sale in January, March and April.