Potato prices today, Boston
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale potatoes (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s) from Idaho traded at $40.00 a case in Boston, 41% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $40 a case.
Also quoted that day
- U.S. One, Burbank $41.00 to $46.00
- Canada $36.00
- Washington $36.00
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- High for the season41% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $40 a case
- Week by week
- next week about $40, in 2 weeks about $40, in 4 weeks about $39
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 12% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $40.00 | $25.02 to $38.30 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $39.80 | $25.02 to $37.70 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $39.00 | $25.02 to $37.70 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $39.20 | $25.74 to $38.31 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $39.00 | $26.48 to $38.31 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $37.00 | $27.55 to $39.41 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $37.40 | $28.02 to $39.49 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $39.50 | $28.85 to $40.58 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $37.40 | $28.85 to $43.02 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $38.38 | $28.85 to $44.12 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $33.60 | $29.15 to $46.24 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $32.20 | $29.15 to $51.56 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $33.00 | $28.59 to $51.56 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $28.80 | $28.35 to $51.56 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $26.00 | $28.14 to $51.56 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $26.00 | $27.93 to $51.56 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $25.90 | $27.62 to $51.50 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $26.10 | $26.49 to $51.07 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $24.60 | $25.25 to $51.07 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $25.50 | $24.85 to $44.08 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $26.10 | $24.82 to $43.53 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $22.50 | $24.24 to $39.12 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $22.50 | $24.82 to $38.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $22.50 | $24.82 to $36.38 |
| May 25, 2026 | $22.12 | $24.82 to $34.65 |
| May 18, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.31 to $34.62 |
| May 11, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.31 to $33.87 |
| May 4, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.31 to $33.87 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.31 to $34.33 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.37 to $34.33 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.37 to $35.47 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.37 to $35.47 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.37 to $37.08 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.37 to $37.08 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.39 to $37.08 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.80 to $37.08 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.80 to $37.08 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.80 to $37.28 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.80 to $38.81 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $21.00 | $25.93 to $38.81 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $20.70 | $25.93 to $38.81 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $21.50 | $25.93 to $39.72 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $21.50 | $25.96 to $39.72 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $22.00 | $25.96 to $39.72 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $20.50 | $25.96 to $39.78 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $21.12 | $25.95 to $39.06 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $21.50 | $27.26 to $40.21 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $21.30 | $26.86 to $40.34 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $20.50 | $26.58 to $40.77 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $20.70 | $26.58 to $40.77 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $21.00 | $26.58 to $40.77 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $20.50 | $26.58 to $41.02 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $21.00 | $26.49 to $40.34 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $22.50 | $26.91 to $39.51 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $22.40 | $28.22 to $39.49 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $22.00 | $28.22 to $39.49 |
Counts quoted this week
Each count against its own usual price for the time of year. When one count is tight, another is often the better buy.
| Count | Case | For the season |
|---|---|---|
| 70s (main) | $40.00 | 41% above usual |
| 80s | $37.00 | within the usual range |
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)Russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $35.00 | High for the season50% above usual | Steadyabout $34 |
| Los AngelesRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $31.00 | High for the season58% above usual | Steadyabout $31 |
| ChicagoRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $34.75 | High for the season63% above usual | Steadyabout $34 |
| PhiladelphiaRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $38.50 | High for the season69% above usual | Steadyabout $39 |
| BostonRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $40.00 | High for the season41% above usual | Steadyabout $40 |
| AtlantaRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $34.50 | High for the season39% above usual | Steadyabout $35 |
| DetroitRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $36.50 | High for the season76% above usual | Steadyabout $36 |
| MiamiRusset, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho | $36.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $27 to $38 | Steadyabout $36 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of potatoes cost wholesale right now?
$35.00 in New York (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $31.00 in Los Angeles (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $34.75 in Chicago (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $38.50 in Philadelphia (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $40.00 in Boston (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $34.50 in Atlanta (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $36.50 in Detroit (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho). $36.00 in Miami (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s, Idaho).
Are potato prices high right now?
In New York, potatoes are 50% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will potato prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $34 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 potatoes this week.