Pear prices today, Chicago
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 5, 2026, wholesale pears (d'anjou, 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped, 80s) from Washington traded at $54.50 a case in Chicago, 14% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $54 a case.
- Today
- Not quoted today
- For the season
- High for the season14% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $54 a case
- Week by week
- next week about $54, in 2 weeks about $54, in 4 weeks about $53
What to do
High for the season with no relief in sight. Look at other counts or packs, and price quotes to cover it.
Supply news
Shipments 13% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | $54.50 | $43.14 to $49.32 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $54.50 | $43.17 to $49.26 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $54.50 | $44.91 to $49.26 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.58 to $48.43 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $38.00 | $40.87 to $47.64 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.55 to $48.43 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.55 to $49.10 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.55 to $51.12 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.55 to $49.14 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.80 to $48.03 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.88 to $47.52 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $39.60 | $42.03 to $47.50 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $40.00 | $42.17 to $47.45 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $40.00 | $41.83 to $47.45 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $38.40 | $41.20 to $47.45 |
| May 25, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.15 to $47.45 |
| May 18, 2026 | $38.00 | $40.75 to $47.47 |
| May 11, 2026 | $36.40 | $39.76 to $47.53 |
| May 4, 2026 | $34.40 | $39.24 to $47.53 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $35.60 | $38.91 to $47.53 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $36.00 | $38.91 to $47.53 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $36.00 | $39.12 to $47.53 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $36.00 | $41.68 to $47.52 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $36.00 | $41.69 to $47.48 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $36.00 | $41.94 to $47.48 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $36.00 | $42.78 to $47.52 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $36.00 | $43.24 to $47.97 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $34.40 | $43.48 to $48.18 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $29.60 | $43.90 to $49.10 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $31.88 | $44.38 to $48.41 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $33.00 | $44.61 to $48.89 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $33.00 | $44.91 to $49.10 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $33.00 | $44.98 to $50.79 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $33.00 | $45.03 to $51.10 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $34.00 | $45.16 to $51.23 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $34.00 | $45.16 to $51.23 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $34.00 | $45.16 to $51.23 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $34.00 | $45.85 to $51.40 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $34.00 | $46.08 to $51.40 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $34.00 | $46.08 to $50.48 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $38.00 | $46.16 to $49.55 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $39.00 | $46.42 to $49.55 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $39.00 | $46.48 to $49.51 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $39.75 | $46.71 to $49.51 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $40.00 | $47.16 to $49.51 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $42.00 | $47.33 to $49.45 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $42.00 | $47.42 to $49.26 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.55 to $49.14 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.71 to $47.59 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.88 to $47.52 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.33 to $47.49 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.24 to $47.12 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.14 to $46.85 |
| May 26, 2025 | $46.00 | $41.14 to $46.20 |
| May 19, 2025 | $46.00 | $39.90 to $46.20 |
| May 12, 2025 | $46.00 | $38.90 to $46.20 |
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.