Tomato prices today, New York
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale tomatoes (mature greens, 25 lb cartons loose, 5x6 size) traded at $70.50 a case in New York (Hunts Point), 137% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is softening: in two weeks, expect about $51 a case, down about 27%.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- High for the season137% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- ▼ Softeningabout $51 a case, down about 27%
- Week by week
- Next week about $60 · In 2 weeks about $51 · In 4 weeks about $42
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
Central, CA: too little supply to quote. Shipments 12% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $70.50 | $23.23 to $39.15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $63.80 | $23.38 to $36.82 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $48.00 | $22.19 to $34.24 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $26.00 | $21.32 to $33.21 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $21.60 | $20.89 to $32.36 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $22.60 | $20.86 to $29.53 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $28.80 | $21.26 to $27.75 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $31.00 | $21.65 to $26.98 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $27.80 | $21.79 to $26.42 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $26.10 | $20.70 to $25.76 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $24.40 | $19.53 to $25.27 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $22.30 | $18.25 to $25.08 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $23.10 | $18.60 to $25.02 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $20.20 | $18.78 to $25.09 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $21.05 | $18.61 to $25.33 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $22.60 | $18.65 to $24.81 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $21.00 | $18.89 to $24.59 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $22.00 | $18.47 to $24.76 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $22.60 | $18.33 to $24.76 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $25.00 | $18.48 to $24.76 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $23.60 | $18.50 to $25.09 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $19.40 | $18.50 to $25.51 |
| May 25, 2026 | $25.62 | $18.79 to $26.86 |
| May 18, 2026 | $27.20 | $17.71 to $25.43 |
| May 11, 2026 | $29.40 | $15.89 to $23.90 |
| May 4, 2026 | $49.40 | $15.03 to $22.40 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $82.65 | $14.21 to $20.29 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $83.50 | $13.12 to $20.13 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $94.65 | $12.93 to $20.26 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $71.50 | $13.97 to $24.00 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $52.40 | $15.90 to $24.95 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $37.00 | $16.53 to $26.41 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $32.20 | $15.99 to $27.01 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $43.90 | $15.28 to $26.70 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $34.50 | $15.16 to $26.12 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $25.00 | $15.16 to $26.08 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $24.60 | $15.28 to $26.08 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $25.80 | $15.52 to $27.81 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $22.00 | $16.04 to $31.87 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $19.50 | $17.78 to $35.81 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $19.00 | $21.01 to $43.36 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $17.00 | $23.81 to $45.62 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $14.50 | $24.98 to $46.97 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $15.00 | $25.32 to $49.90 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $16.50 | $24.84 to $49.90 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $14.50 | $24.21 to $46.53 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $11.80 | $23.99 to $45.72 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $11.00 | $23.66 to $45.09 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $11.40 | $23.69 to $44.09 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $12.50 | $23.96 to $41.62 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $15.05 | $23.99 to $41.12 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $20.20 | $25.33 to $40.73 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $21.80 | $25.38 to $37.41 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $14.88 | $23.65 to $36.57 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $11.10 | $22.45 to $33.32 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $13.15 | $22.18 to $32.55 |
The three markets
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point) | $70.50 | High for the season137% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $51 |
| Los Angeles | $21.00 | 68% above last yearsame week, last year | Steadyabout $21 |
| Chicago | $54.50 | High for the season75% above usual | ▼ Softeningabout $44 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of tomatoes cost wholesale right now?
$70.50 in New York (mature greens, 25 lb cartons loose, 5x6 size). $21.00 in Los Angeles (vine ripe - on the vine, red, 5 kg/11 lb flats, 4-5 count). $54.50 in Chicago (mature greens, 25 lb cartons loose, extra large).
Are tomato prices high right now?
In New York, tomatoes are 137% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will tomato prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should come down: about $51 a case, down about 27%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 7 times in 10 in testing (2021 to 2026).