Potato prices today, Detroit
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale potatoes (russet, 50 lb cartons, 70s) from Idaho traded at $36.50 a case in Detroit, 76% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $36 a case.
Also quoted that day
- Oregon $34.50
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- High for the season76% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $36 a case
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 | $36.50 | $18.87 to $29.70 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $36.50 | $19.64 to $29.70 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $33.40 | $19.64 to $29.92 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $32.50 | $19.64 to $30.41 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $32.50 | $19.92 to $31.77 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $32.50 | $22.14 to $32.72 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $32.50 | $23.05 to $33.54 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $32.50 | $23.08 to $36.75 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $31.30 | $24.21 to $38.10 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $30.50 | $24.81 to $38.72 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $29.10 | $24.96 to $38.83 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $27.00 | $25.07 to $39.97 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $27.00 | $25.14 to $44.12 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $24.20 | $25.14 to $44.37 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $20.00 | $21.13 to $44.37 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $20.00 | $21.13 to $44.12 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $20.00 | $21.13 to $42.98 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $20.00 | $21.13 to $42.96 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $18.10 | $19.48 to $42.77 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $15.25 | $18.22 to $42.43 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $15.25 | $18.22 to $37.06 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $15.25 | $18.22 to $31.98 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $15.25 | $18.22 to $31.98 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $15.25 | $18.38 to $31.98 |
| May 25, 2026 | $15.25 | $19.01 to $31.98 |
| May 18, 2026 | $15.25 | $19.01 to $31.85 |
| May 11, 2026 | $15.20 | $19.01 to $29.92 |
| May 4, 2026 | $15.00 | $18.22 to $29.92 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $15.00 | $18.22 to $30.32 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $15.00 | $18.22 to $30.32 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $15.00 | $18.22 to $30.32 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $15.00 | $18.27 to $30.32 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $13.25 | $18.50 to $30.71 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $13.25 | $18.58 to $30.71 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $13.85 | $18.68 to $31.29 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $15.10 | $19.50 to $33.61 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $16.50 | $19.55 to $34.10 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $16.50 | $19.56 to $34.10 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $16.50 | $19.71 to $34.10 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $16.50 | $19.71 to $34.69 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $16.50 | $19.73 to $35.18 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $16.50 | $20.08 to $35.18 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $16.50 | $20.11 to $35.18 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $16.50 | $20.11 to $35.18 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $16.50 | $20.11 to $35.30 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.93 to $35.30 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.79 to $35.06 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.63 to $35.15 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.63 to $35.15 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.63 to $35.27 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.70 to $33.33 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $16.50 | $19.78 to $31.74 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $16.50 | $20.09 to $30.77 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $16.50 | $20.19 to $30.82 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $16.70 | $20.76 to $31.19 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $17.50 | $22.22 to $32.22 |
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.
Better buy right now: 80s (50% above usual) instead of 70s (76% above usual).
| Count | Case | For the season |
|---|---|---|
| 70s (main) | $36.50 | 76% above usual |
| 80s | $31.00 | 50% above usual |
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.