Watermelon prices today, Chicago
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale watermelons (red flesh seedless, cartons, 4s) from Mexico traded at $48.00 a case in Chicago, 26% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $47 a case, down about 3%.
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- High for the season26% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $47 a case, down about 3%
- Week by week
- next week about $48, in 2 weeks about $47, in 4 weeks about $46
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
Mexico via Nogales, AZ: supplies fairly light, demand fairly good. Shipments 10% above last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $48.00 | $33.63 to $41.59 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $45.00 | $34.35 to $41.42 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $39.00 | $34.57 to $41.50 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $39.00 | $34.57 to $41.33 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $33.00 | $34.57 to $41.34 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $33.00 | $34.57 to $41.31 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $31.00 | $33.66 to $38.80 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $31.00 | $32.93 to $38.10 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $31.00 | $32.63 to $37.92 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $31.00 | $30.95 to $37.73 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $21.00 | $32.67 to $37.67 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $22.00 | $33.11 to $37.71 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $24.00 | $32.53 to $37.85 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $30.00 | $32.25 to $38.04 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $30.00 | $32.38 to $38.23 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $29.00 | $32.25 to $38.02 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $31.60 | $31.72 to $37.70 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $30.00 | $32.01 to $37.70 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $35.62 | $32.69 to $37.70 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $34.40 | $32.93 to $37.63 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $30.50 | $33.31 to $37.65 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $25.00 | $33.87 to $37.80 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $30.60 | $33.87 to $37.83 |
| May 25, 2026 | $32.75 | $34.18 to $38.11 |
| May 18, 2026 | $32.00 | $34.63 to $38.06 |
| May 11, 2026 | $29.00 | $35.26 to $39.45 |
| May 4, 2026 | $34.40 | $35.38 to $42.59 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $34.00 | $35.73 to $45.53 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $43.20 | $36.65 to $46.79 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $47.50 | $38.70 to $50.88 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $54.00 | $42.47 to $53.56 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $56.50 | $43.76 to $53.76 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $52.30 | $44.59 to $53.52 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $52.40 | $40.16 to $52.53 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $47.60 | $39.91 to $49.75 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $45.20 | $38.31 to $49.03 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $46.00 | $37.96 to $48.21 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $45.00 | $38.31 to $47.96 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $46.35 | $39.60 to $48.17 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $38.00 | $41.69 to $53.75 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $41.50 | $42.68 to $51.29 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $38.50 | $42.27 to $48.77 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $36.00 | $39.21 to $48.43 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $36.00 | $38.86 to $47.53 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $34.00 | $37.12 to $47.21 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $35.20 | $36.55 to $44.38 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $38.00 | $34.24 to $43.53 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $35.60 | $31.43 to $43.08 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $25.00 | $33.55 to $42.81 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $35.40 | $34.18 to $42.24 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $38.60 | $34.57 to $42.24 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $37.40 | $34.57 to $41.35 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $23.00 | $34.57 to $39.30 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $22.10 | $33.90 to $38.10 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $21.30 | $33.90 to $38.01 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $22.10 | $33.73 to $37.95 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4s (main) | $48.00 | 26% above usual |
| 5s | $48.00 | 39% 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)Red flesh seedless, cartons 4s, 65-69 lb, Mexico | $51.00 | High for the season27% above usual | Steadyabout $52 |
| Los AngelesRed flesh seedless, cartons, 5s, Mexico | $37.00 | High for the season28% above usual | Steadyabout $38 |
| ChicagoRed flesh seedless, cartons, 4s, Mexico | $48.00 | High for the season26% above usual | Steadyabout $47 |
| PhiladelphiaRed flesh seedless, cartons, 4s, Mexico | $48.00 | High for the season21% above usual | Steadyabout $48 |
| BostonRed flesh seedless, cartons, 4s, South Carolina | $50.00 | New packno history to compare yet | Steadyabout $50 |
| AtlantaRed flesh seedless, cartons, 5s | $29.50 | Low for the season24% below usual | Steadyabout $31 |
| DetroitRed flesh seedless, flat cartons, 4s, Mexico | $42.50 | High for the season7% above usual | Steadyabout $43 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of watermelons cost wholesale right now?
$51.00 in New York (red flesh seedless, cartons 4s, 65-69 lb, Mexico). $37.00 in Los Angeles (red flesh seedless, cartons, 5s, Mexico). $48.00 in Chicago (red flesh seedless, cartons, 4s, Mexico). $48.00 in Philadelphia (red flesh seedless, cartons, 4s, Mexico). $50.00 in Boston (red flesh seedless, cartons, 4s, South Carolina). $29.50 in Atlanta (red flesh seedless, cartons, 5s). $42.50 in Detroit (red flesh seedless, flat cartons, 4s, Mexico).
Are watermelon prices high right now?
In New York, watermelons are 27% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will watermelon prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $52 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 watermelons this week.