Romaine lettuce prices today, New York
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale romaine lettuce (cartons, 24s) traded at $60.00 a case in New York (Hunts Point), 77% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $56 a case, down about 7%.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- High for the season77% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $56 a case, down about 7%
- Week by week
- Next week about $57 · In 2 weeks about $56 · In 4 weeks about $50
What to do
Keep inventory tight and stay on the open market; don't lock price at today's level. Relief is coming on a high market.
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 | $60.00 | $23.38 to $50.28 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $21.00 | $20.88 to $39.20 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $23.25 | $20.86 to $34.52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $31.00 | $20.36 to $29.15 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $29.80 | $20.36 to $28.41 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $27.40 | $20.38 to $27.01 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $29.00 | $19.81 to $27.07 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $25.00 | $19.61 to $25.46 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $23.00 | $20.38 to $25.55 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $20.00 | $19.66 to $25.55 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $20.00 | $19.75 to $24.35 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $20.60 | $19.75 to $24.32 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $23.50 | $19.42 to $24.26 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $24.25 | $19.05 to $23.95 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $24.25 | $18.07 to $23.81 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $33.50 | $18.05 to $23.64 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $35.75 | $17.60 to $23.13 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $39.50 | $17.99 to $23.30 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $42.94 | $18.40 to $23.13 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $48.50 | $18.78 to $23.30 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $60.20 | $19.24 to $24.18 |
| May 25, 2026 | $55.06 | $19.54 to $24.37 |
| May 18, 2026 | $44.80 | $20.09 to $24.95 |
| May 11, 2026 | $37.90 | $20.49 to $27.35 |
| May 4, 2026 | $45.00 | $22.04 to $30.20 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $42.20 | $22.77 to $31.42 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $33.50 | $23.30 to $33.41 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $26.60 | $23.56 to $34.85 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $26.50 | $23.56 to $36.30 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $25.60 | $23.56 to $37.21 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $28.20 | $23.34 to $38.15 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $29.00 | $20.05 to $37.23 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $30.00 | $19.57 to $37.15 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $27.00 | $19.64 to $28.44 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $27.00 | $19.67 to $25.92 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $27.00 | $19.67 to $24.13 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $27.00 | $20.10 to $24.84 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $27.00 | $20.62 to $26.13 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $27.00 | $21.13 to $27.79 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $27.00 | $21.70 to $30.10 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $28.00 | $21.94 to $30.84 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $28.00 | $21.12 to $32.03 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $32.50 | $21.18 to $33.40 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $34.90 | $21.04 to $35.09 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $44.70 | $21.50 to $42.09 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $57.50 | $22.28 to $48.19 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $57.60 | $22.93 to $51.89 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $52.56 | $22.28 to $48.19 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $57.50 | $22.94 to $48.19 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $65.50 | $22.17 to $45.59 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $38.50 | $21.51 to $44.45 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $36.75 | $20.88 to $34.52 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $20.00 | $20.27 to $29.15 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $21.00 | $20.27 to $28.67 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $22.00 | $20.27 to $27.93 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $22.00 | $19.51 to $27.54 |
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).