Lemon prices today, New York
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale lemons (7/10 bushel cartons, 165s) traded at $36.00 a case in New York (Hunts Point), 12% below the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $36 a case.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- Low for the season12% below usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $36 a case
What to do
Good value for the season: a good item to feature on specials and promotions.
Supply news
Shipping points lower on some packs in Central and Southern California and Arizona (Oct 27). Mexico via Texas: too little supply to quote. Shipments 26% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $36.00 | $36.93 to $44.25 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $36.00 | $37.02 to $44.17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $36.00 | $36.88 to $44.13 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $35.00 | $34.30 to $43.53 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $35.00 | $33.90 to $42.87 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $37.00 | $33.86 to $44.29 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $36.00 | $35.05 to $45.20 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $36.00 | $36.34 to $47.68 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $40.00 | $37.08 to $48.98 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $42.00 | $38.19 to $55.18 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $40.00 | $38.99 to $56.22 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $45.50 | $39.53 to $55.48 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $46.50 | $38.99 to $54.33 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $45.00 | $38.99 to $53.52 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $45.00 | $39.13 to $52.17 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $45.00 | $39.40 to $52.15 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $45.00 | $38.73 to $51.58 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $45.00 | $38.50 to $50.79 |
| May 25, 2026 | $48.00 | $37.25 to $47.99 |
| May 18, 2026 | $48.00 | $37.22 to $46.24 |
| May 11, 2026 | $43.00 | $37.22 to $45.72 |
| May 4, 2026 | $44.10 | $37.02 to $45.28 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $42.40 | $36.39 to $44.31 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $42.00 | $35.46 to $42.26 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $37.20 | $34.90 to $41.73 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $34.00 | $34.85 to $41.74 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $32.00 | $34.85 to $41.71 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $32.00 | $33.47 to $41.90 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $32.00 | $33.16 to $42.27 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $29.00 | $33.04 to $42.95 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $29.00 | $33.02 to $43.11 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $31.00 | $32.98 to $43.05 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $31.00 | $32.47 to $43.29 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $32.20 | $32.47 to $45.37 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $34.00 | $33.32 to $46.22 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $31.25 | $34.07 to $47.03 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $30.50 | $34.16 to $46.70 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $30.50 | $34.55 to $46.31 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $29.90 | $34.94 to $46.09 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $29.50 | $34.43 to $45.70 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $29.50 | $35.07 to $44.24 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $31.50 | $35.50 to $44.90 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $32.00 | $35.50 to $44.90 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $31.80 | $35.60 to $44.90 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $33.08 | $35.60 to $46.16 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $33.25 | $35.60 to $46.16 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $35.12 | $36.00 to $45.76 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $40.60 | $36.17 to $45.37 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $40.35 | $36.93 to $44.73 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $43.50 | $36.88 to $44.13 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $43.50 | $33.67 to $41.59 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $43.50 | $33.53 to $40.74 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $41.00 | $36.08 to $48.09 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $41.00 | $36.92 to $50.15 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $41.00 | $37.68 to $56.03 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $41.00 | $38.44 to $56.62 |
Other counts today
| Count | Case price |
|---|---|
| 140s | $33.00 |
| 165s | $36.00 |
The three markets
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point) | $36.00 | Low for the season12% below usual | Steadyabout $36 |
| Los Angeles | $25.50 | Low for the season38% below usual | Steadyabout $26 |
| Chicago | $31.75 | Low for the season26% below usual | Steadyabout $32 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of lemons cost wholesale right now?
$36.00 in New York (7/10 bushel cartons, 165s). $25.50 in Los Angeles (7/10 bushel cartons, 115s). $31.75 in Chicago (7/10 bushel cartons, 115s).
Are lemon prices high right now?
In New York, lemons are 12% below the usual price for this time of year, low for the season.
Will lemon prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $36 a case. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 7 times in 10 in testing (2021 to 2026).