Iceberg lettuce prices today, Philadelphia
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale iceberg lettuce (cartons, 24s film wrapped) from California traded at $41.00 a case in Philadelphia, inside its usual range of $35 to $64 for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $37 a case, down about 9%.
Also quoted that day
- Arizona $39.00 to $42.00
- Today
- ▼ 2%
- For the season
- Normal for the seasonusually $35 to $64
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $37 a case, down about 9%
- Week by week
- next week about $40, in 2 weeks about $37, in 4 weeks about $34
What to do
Keep inventory tight and stay on the open market; don't lock price at today's level.
Coming up
- Salinas-Watsonville, CA usually finishes in mid November.
- Central San Joaquin Valley, CA usually finishes in late November.
From the weeks USDA quoted each growing area over the past six seasons.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $41.67 | $34.77 to $64.28 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $45.30 | $28.96 to $67.99 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $58.40 | $25.16 to $67.99 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $63.60 | $23.31 to $67.99 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $63.25 | $22.46 to $51.89 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $60.60 | $22.03 to $47.18 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $52.50 | $22.17 to $42.26 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $43.30 | $22.17 to $38.19 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $32.60 | $22.52 to $35.64 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $30.62 | $22.66 to $36.99 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $29.40 | $23.81 to $37.86 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $27.10 | $24.23 to $36.99 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $20.90 | $25.50 to $33.66 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $20.00 | $25.50 to $33.66 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $20.60 | $26.18 to $33.41 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $21.00 | $26.27 to $32.83 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $22.90 | $26.67 to $33.41 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $23.30 | $27.80 to $31.01 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $25.75 | $27.64 to $30.91 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $34.75 | $26.68 to $30.54 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $50.50 | $26.30 to $30.54 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $66.67 | $24.33 to $30.54 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $53.60 | $23.58 to $27.44 |
| May 25, 2026 | $39.00 | $23.50 to $27.44 |
| May 18, 2026 | $45.40 | $23.50 to $28.82 |
| May 11, 2026 | $56.00 | $23.49 to $38.21 |
| May 4, 2026 | $54.00 | $23.45 to $39.08 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $60.40 | $23.49 to $39.08 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $57.40 | $23.49 to $39.08 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $35.40 | $23.49 to $36.04 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $24.50 | $23.50 to $36.04 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $23.80 | $23.57 to $36.04 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $25.00 | $22.81 to $38.13 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $25.60 | $23.74 to $38.69 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $25.80 | $21.42 to $38.69 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $25.40 | $21.08 to $38.26 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $28.62 | $21.08 to $30.34 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $37.88 | $21.08 to $25.47 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $53.20 | $21.08 to $25.08 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $43.30 | $21.08 to $24.66 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $32.00 | $21.08 to $24.34 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $23.75 | $21.64 to $24.93 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $24.10 | $21.95 to $27.67 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $22.60 | $22.17 to $27.77 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $26.00 | $22.17 to $27.98 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $26.50 | $22.45 to $32.04 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $28.40 | $21.22 to $34.18 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $33.30 | $22.45 to $39.33 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $51.50 | $23.34 to $52.12 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $62.50 | $27.04 to $57.31 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $57.10 | $28.51 to $65.24 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $52.38 | $28.51 to $75.81 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $45.50 | $26.65 to $73.05 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $46.20 | $23.77 to $72.56 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $47.60 | $22.41 to $70.23 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $44.50 | $21.93 to $68.50 |
All markets
USDA’s latest quote. Each market shows its own main pack and growing area.
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point)Cartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $40.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $26 to $55 | ▼ Softeningabout $37 |
| Los AngelesCartons, film lined 24s, California | $30.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $26 to $59 | ▼ Softeningabout $28 |
| ChicagoCartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $30.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $25 to $59 | Steadyabout $31 |
| PhiladelphiaCartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $41.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $35 to $64 | ▼ Softeningabout $37 |
| BostonCartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $55.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $38 to $73 | ▼ Softeningabout $48 |
| AtlantaCartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $51.50 | Normal for the seasonusually $36 to $66 | ▼ Softeningabout $45 |
| DetroitGreen, cartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $39.25 | 7% below last yearsame week, last year | Steadyabout $38 |
| MiamiCartons, 24s film wrapped, California | $52.50 | Normal for the seasonusually $36 to $72 | ▼ Softeningabout $47 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of iceberg lettuce cost wholesale right now?
$40.00 in New York (cartons, 24s film wrapped, California). $30.00 in Los Angeles (cartons, film lined 24s, California). $30.00 in Chicago (cartons, 24s film wrapped, California). $41.00 in Philadelphia (cartons, 24s film wrapped, California). $55.00 in Boston (cartons, 24s film wrapped, California). $51.50 in Atlanta (cartons, 24s film wrapped, California). $39.25 in Detroit (green, cartons, 24s film wrapped, California). $52.50 in Miami (cartons, 24s film wrapped, California).
Are iceberg lettuce prices high right now?
In New York, iceberg lettuce is inside the usual range of $26 to $55 for this time of year.
Will iceberg lettuce prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should come down: about $37 a case, down about 9%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 3 times in 4 in testing (2021 to 2026).
Shopping for home? See what supermarkets are charging for iceberg lettuce this week.