How much is papaya 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., papaya is on sale for $1.03/lb on average, 6% below usual for late October. It’s usually cheapest in February, November and December.
$1.03/lb
Great price
Imported all year.6% below usual for late October.
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 | $1.14 | $1.07 | $1.13 | $1.11 | $1.19 | $1.09 | $1.10 | $1.15 | $1.16 | $1.10 | $1.09 | $1.03 |
- Quality nowGood. Imported all year.
- Usually cheapestFebruary, November and December
- Most often on saleJanuary, July and September
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does papaya cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., papaya is on sale for $1.03/lb on average, 6% below usual for late October.
Is papaya in season right now?
It’s usually cheapest in February, November and December.
When is papaya cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for papaya were lowest in February, November and December, and it was most often on sale in January, July and September.