How much are tomatoes 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., tomatoes are on sale for $1.73/lb on average, 13% below usual for late October. Tomatoes are out of season now; they’re in season in summer. They’re usually cheapest in April, May and July.
Great price
Greenhouse and Mexican or Florida tomatoes: steady, but less flavor than summer.13% 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 | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Price | $2.43 | $2.28 | $2.15 | $1.96 | $1.92 | $2.01 | $1.92 | $1.96 | $2.00 | $1.97 | $2.17 | $2.25 |
- Quality nowGood. Greenhouse and Mexican or Florida tomatoes: steady, but less flavor than summer.
- Best qualityJuly, August and September
- Usually cheapestApril, May and July
- Most often on saleApril, May and June
The past year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do tomatoes cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., tomatoes are on sale for $1.73/lb on average, 13% below usual for late October.
Are tomatoes in season right now?
Tomatoes are out of season now; they’re in season in summer.
When are tomatoes cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for tomatoes were lowest in April, May and July, and they were most often on sale in April, May and June.
Buy for a restaurant, store or distributor? See wholesale tomatoes prices and the two-week outlook.