Iceberg lettuce prices today, Chicago
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale iceberg lettuce (cartons, 24s film wrapped) traded at $71.17 a case in Chicago, 90% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $60 a case, down about 16%.
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- High for the season90% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $60 a case, down about 16%
- Week by week
- Next week about $64 · In 2 weeks about $60 · In 4 weeks about $53
What to do
Keep inventory tight and stay on the open market; don't lock price at today's level. Relief is coming on a high market.
Supply news
Shipping points slightly lower in Central San Joaquin Valley, CA and Salinas-Watsonville, CA (Oct 27). Salinas-Watsonville, CA: too little supply to quote.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $71.17 | $23.77 to $57.70 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $65.40 | $24.10 to $53.50 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $70.75 | $25.01 to $46.20 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $67.10 | $23.92 to $45.06 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $65.30 | $23.07 to $40.49 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $47.40 | $22.55 to $35.10 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $43.45 | $22.34 to $34.16 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $30.00 | $21.84 to $30.92 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $33.00 | $21.84 to $30.62 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $31.50 | $21.66 to $30.84 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $21.50 | $21.32 to $30.71 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $22.00 | $21.27 to $30.71 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $20.00 | $21.49 to $30.71 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $21.90 | $22.63 to $31.13 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $23.30 | $23.18 to $32.30 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $24.40 | $24.64 to $32.96 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $32.45 | $25.49 to $33.62 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $65.22 | $25.24 to $34.92 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $72.88 | $25.06 to $34.48 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $61.50 | $24.83 to $33.62 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $59.70 | $23.37 to $31.24 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $63.35 | $22.94 to $29.26 |
| May 25, 2026 | $31.38 | $21.98 to $29.47 |
| May 18, 2026 | $47.40 | $21.75 to $29.84 |
| May 11, 2026 | $57.25 | $21.98 to $33.05 |
| May 4, 2026 | $54.20 | $22.38 to $35.00 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $64.95 | $23.02 to $36.30 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $46.50 | $23.02 to $36.30 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $38.35 | $22.89 to $35.04 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $22.90 | $22.50 to $32.81 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $22.65 | $22.34 to $32.43 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $24.45 | $22.18 to $32.85 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $31.75 | $21.70 to $33.44 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $28.50 | $21.26 to $32.96 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $29.00 | $20.62 to $31.12 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $31.50 | $20.62 to $30.21 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $36.62 | $20.51 to $27.94 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $45.50 | $20.51 to $25.84 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $45.50 | $20.43 to $25.76 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $30.10 | $20.43 to $25.76 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $23.12 | $20.43 to $27.52 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $21.80 | $20.43 to $30.11 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $27.25 | $20.56 to $30.85 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $30.88 | $21.91 to $31.47 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $30.88 | $22.25 to $30.25 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $33.80 | $22.42 to $31.51 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $35.00 | $22.42 to $39.01 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $49.10 | $23.36 to $44.53 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $63.88 | $23.63 to $49.38 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $60.85 | $23.36 to $49.38 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $56.25 | $23.66 to $49.38 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $53.35 | $23.65 to $49.38 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $57.75 | $23.65 to $45.72 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $60.80 | $23.75 to $44.83 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $56.69 | $23.82 to $44.83 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $49.10 | $23.82 to $44.72 |
The three markets
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point) | $56.00 | High for the season47% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $48 |
| Los Angeles | $53.00 | Normal for the season19% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $47 |
| Chicago | $71.17 | High for the season90% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $60 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of iceberg lettuce cost wholesale right now?
$56.00 in New York (cartons, 24s film wrapped). $53.00 in Los Angeles (cartons, film lined 24s). $71.17 in Chicago (cartons, 24s film wrapped).
Are iceberg lettuce prices high right now?
In New York, iceberg lettuce is 47% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will iceberg lettuce prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should come down: about $48 a case, down about 14%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 7 times in 10 in testing (2021 to 2026).