Watermelon prices today, Detroit
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale watermelons (red flesh seedless, flat cartons, 4s) from Mexico traded at $42.50 a case in Detroit, 7% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $43 a case, up about 2%.
Also quoted that day
- Texas $48.50
- Today
- Unchanged
- For the season
- High for the season7% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $43 a case, up about 2%
- Week by week
- next week about $43, in 2 weeks about $43, in 4 weeks about $44
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 | $42.50 | $37.54 to $40.11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $45.50 | $37.93 to $43.61 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $48.50 | $38.50 to $47.08 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $50.50 | $38.84 to $47.08 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $50.50 | $39.51 to $45.23 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $46.00 | $37.91 to $43.38 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $36.00 | $34.81 to $42.40 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $36.00 | $33.99 to $38.50 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $36.00 | $32.65 to $34.81 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $36.00 | $30.05 to $34.81 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.74 to $34.81 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.74 to $34.81 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.74 to $34.97 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.74 to $35.02 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.80 to $35.02 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.86 to $35.02 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $36.00 | |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $36.00 | |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.88 to $35.27 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $36.00 | $28.88 to $37.70 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $36.00 | $30.36 to $40.14 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $36.00 | $31.30 to $40.14 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $36.00 | $39.74 to $40.24 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $36.00 | $40.14 to $40.59 |
| May 25, 2026 | $36.00 | $40.19 to $40.65 |
| May 18, 2026 | $20.25 | $40.44 to $40.99 |
| May 11, 2026 | $20.25 | $40.49 to $41.33 |
| May 4, 2026 | $25.25 | $40.59 to $41.35 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $39.25 | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $39.25 | |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $38.81 | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $36.50 | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $35.00 | $36.48 to $48.92 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $39.00 | $38.28 to $49.20 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $39.00 | $38.50 to $49.77 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $41.05 | $38.50 to $49.77 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $41.50 | $38.50 to $49.77 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $40.00 | $37.71 to $46.74 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Sep 1, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $28.00 | |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $36.00 | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $38.40 | |
| May 26, 2025 | $40.00 | |
| May 19, 2025 | $40.00 | |
| May 12, 2025 | $40.00 | |
| May 5, 2025 | $40.00 |
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.