Romaine lettuce prices today, Los Angeles
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale romaine lettuce (cartons film lined, 24s) traded at $47.50 a case in Los Angeles, 13% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $45 a case, down about 5%.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- Normal for the season13% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $45 a case, down about 5%
- Week by week
- Next week about $46 · In 2 weeks about $45 · In 4 weeks about $40
What to do
Keep inventory tight and stay on the open market; don't lock price at today's level.
Supply news
Shipping points slightly lower in Salinas-Watsonville, CA (Oct 27). Shipments 19% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $47.50 | $27.10 to $54.29 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $52.30 | $20.18 to $56.13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $49.25 | $17.96 to $54.29 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $32.50 | $18.15 to $51.84 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $22.70 | $18.30 to $46.43 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $20.90 | $18.30 to $40.85 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $21.30 | $18.30 to $37.14 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $21.50 | $18.30 to $34.80 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $19.10 | $18.30 to $32.58 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $18.50 | $18.32 to $31.59 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $17.50 | $18.42 to $29.07 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $15.50 | $18.42 to $28.76 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $15.50 | $18.00 to $23.21 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $15.50 | $18.00 to $21.95 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $16.30 | $17.86 to $21.81 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $17.10 | $18.01 to $22.19 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $19.00 | $18.36 to $22.77 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $23.25 | $18.40 to $23.98 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $28.80 | $18.36 to $24.29 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $42.00 | $17.77 to $24.01 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $56.70 | $16.72 to $23.46 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $57.50 | $16.70 to $21.43 |
| May 25, 2026 | $58.00 | $16.48 to $20.14 |
| May 18, 2026 | $58.40 | $16.48 to $21.72 |
| May 11, 2026 | $55.00 | $16.73 to $23.18 |
| May 4, 2026 | $48.70 | $16.73 to $27.56 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $38.10 | $16.77 to $27.65 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $36.50 | $17.02 to $27.68 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $28.70 | $17.49 to $27.68 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $18.10 | $17.64 to $28.73 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $18.50 | $18.00 to $30.65 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $19.30 | $18.00 to $34.30 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $22.70 | $18.11 to $35.89 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $26.10 | $18.08 to $36.66 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $27.50 | $16.41 to $33.82 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $27.50 | $16.41 to $22.65 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $28.00 | $15.76 to $19.22 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $27.50 | $15.76 to $18.96 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $25.50 | $15.99 to $18.96 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $22.50 | $16.82 to $18.97 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $20.50 | $16.92 to $19.58 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $19.50 | $17.02 to $22.29 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $21.10 | $17.02 to $23.35 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $21.75 | $17.26 to $23.67 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $27.00 | $17.31 to $23.98 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $27.50 | $17.31 to $26.04 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $28.90 | $17.41 to $28.14 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $35.50 | $18.57 to $35.27 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $44.00 | $19.72 to $38.29 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $47.90 | $28.08 to $43.21 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $50.50 | $28.08 to $43.24 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $48.70 | $25.79 to $48.54 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $54.00 | $18.36 to $52.23 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $56.00 | $17.85 to $56.51 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $48.62 | $17.42 to $52.23 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $33.00 | $17.85 to $51.97 |
The three markets
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point) | $60.00 | High for the season77% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $56 |
| Los Angeles | $47.50 | Normal for the season13% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $45 |
| Chicago | $62.50 | High for the season60% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $56 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of romaine lettuce cost wholesale right now?
$60.00 in New York (cartons, 24s). $47.50 in Los Angeles (cartons film lined, 24s). $62.50 in Chicago (cartons, 24s).
Are romaine lettuce prices high right now?
In New York, romaine lettuce is 77% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will romaine lettuce prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should come down: about $56 a case, down about 7%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 7 times in 10 in testing (2021 to 2026).