How much are plantains 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., plantains are on sale for $0.79/lb on average. They’re usually cheapest in September, November and December.
$0.79/lb
Newly on sale
Imported all year.Plantains
Only 65 stores put them on sale this week, often a single chain, so treat the comparison loosely.
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 | $0.81 | $0.85 | $0.81 | $0.94 | $0.83 | $0.81 | $0.83 | $0.89 | $0.79 | $0.88 | $0.81 | $0.78 |
- Quality nowGood. Imported all year.
- Usually cheapestSeptember, November and December
- Most often on saleMay, June and December
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do plantains cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., plantains are on sale for $0.79/lb on average.
Are plantains in season right now?
They’re usually cheapest in September, November and December.
When are plantains cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for plantains were lowest in September, November and December, and they were most often on sale in May, June and December.