Pear prices today, Boston
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale pears (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s) from Washington traded at $48.00 a case in Boston, 10% below the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $48 a case.
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- Low for the season10% below usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $48 a case
What to do
Good value for the season: a good item to feature on specials and promotions.
Supply news
Shipments 13% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $48.00 | $51.37 to $58.18 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $48.00 | $51.37 to $58.18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $45.20 | $51.37 to $58.18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $41.00 | $51.35 to $58.18 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $41.00 | $51.74 to $57.26 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $41.00 | $51.74 to $54.38 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $41.00 | $51.33 to $54.08 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.87 to $54.08 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $41.00 | $46.99 to $54.08 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $41.00 | $45.31 to $54.08 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $41.00 | $46.20 to $53.01 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $41.00 | $47.09 to $53.31 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $41.00 | $47.98 to $52.92 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.00 to $53.07 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.00 to $53.34 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.00 to $53.34 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.00 to $53.34 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.03 to $53.34 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.06 to $53.95 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.06 to $53.91 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.06 to $53.65 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.06 to $53.65 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.17 to $53.78 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.17 to $54.20 |
| May 25, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.17 to $54.20 |
| May 18, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.17 to $54.60 |
| May 11, 2026 | $41.00 | $48.17 to $54.71 |
| May 4, 2026 | $41.00 | $49.09 to $56.23 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $41.00 | $49.09 to $56.23 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $41.00 | $49.09 to $56.31 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $41.00 | $49.12 to $56.40 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $41.00 | $49.13 to $56.40 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $41.00 | $49.13 to $56.74 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $41.40 | $49.13 to $56.74 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $42.00 | $49.19 to $56.74 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $42.00 | $49.19 to $56.74 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $42.00 | $49.19 to $56.45 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $42.00 | $50.48 to $56.45 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $42.00 | $51.24 to $56.45 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $42.00 | $51.24 to $56.45 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $42.00 | $51.24 to $56.45 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $42.00 | $51.24 to $56.45 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $42.00 | $51.28 to $56.04 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $42.00 | $51.41 to $56.35 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $42.20 | $51.29 to $56.58 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $43.00 | $47.87 to $56.58 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $43.00 | $47.95 to $57.42 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $43.00 | $48.75 to $57.92 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $43.00 | $50.98 to $57.92 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $43.00 | $52.16 to $57.92 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $43.00 | $52.16 to $57.92 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $43.00 | $52.16 to $58.05 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $57.00 | $48.17 to $55.25 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $57.00 | $48.17 to $55.25 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $57.00 | $48.21 to $55.82 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $57.00 | $48.21 to $55.82 |
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)D'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 70s, Washington | $39.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $38 to $53 | Steadyabout $39 |
| ChicagoD'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s, Washington | $54.50 | High for the season14% above usual | Steadyabout $54 |
| PhiladelphiaD'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s, Oregon | $39.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $37 to $47 | Steadyabout $39 |
| BostonD'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s, Washington | $48.00 | Low for the season10% below usual | Steadyabout $48 |
| AtlantaD'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 120s, Washington | $44.50 | Normal for the seasonusually $42 to $46 | Steadyabout $44 |
| DetroitD'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 70s, Oregon | $50.50 | Normal for the seasonusually $43 to $55 | Steadyabout $50 |
| MiamiD'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 70s, Washington | $51.00 | New packno history to compare yet | Steadyabout $51 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of pears cost wholesale right now?
$39.00 in New York (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 70s, Washington). $54.50 in Chicago (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s, Washington). $39.00 in Philadelphia (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s, Oregon). $48.00 in Boston (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s, Washington). $44.50 in Atlanta (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 120s, Washington). $50.50 in Detroit (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 70s, Oregon). $51.00 in Miami (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 70s, Washington).
Are pear prices high right now?
In New York, pears are inside the usual range of $38 to $53 for this time of year.
Will pear prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $39 a case. 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 pears this week.