Watermelon prices today, Los Angeles
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale watermelons (red flesh seedless, cartons, 5s) from Mexico traded at $37.00 a case in Los Angeles, 28% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $38 a case, up about 2%.
- Today
- ▲ 3%
- For the season
- High for the season28% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $38 a case, up about 2%
- Week by week
- next week about $37, in 2 weeks about $38, in 4 weeks about $40
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 | $36.33 | $24.26 to $32.64 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $36.00 | $24.71 to $31.16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $38.00 | $24.90 to $31.08 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $40.20 | $26.34 to $31.43 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $41.38 | $27.48 to $34.08 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $39.40 | $28.47 to $34.29 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $36.20 | $28.40 to $34.91 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $33.40 | $27.65 to $34.70 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $31.00 | $27.65 to $34.55 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $31.38 | $26.78 to $33.82 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $32.50 | $26.78 to $33.62 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $32.50 | $27.07 to $32.39 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $32.50 | $27.95 to $32.39 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $32.90 | $28.48 to $32.15 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $29.70 | $27.60 to $31.97 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $28.80 | $26.93 to $31.66 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $36.38 | $26.01 to $31.55 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $38.50 | $26.01 to $31.98 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $34.25 | $26.01 to $32.24 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $33.50 | $25.20 to $33.28 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $33.50 | $25.15 to $33.72 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $32.60 | $25.15 to $33.72 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $29.00 | $25.15 to $31.61 |
| May 25, 2026 | $29.00 | $25.15 to $31.61 |
| May 18, 2026 | $28.60 | $25.40 to $31.71 |
| May 11, 2026 | $27.00 | $25.87 to $31.87 |
| May 4, 2026 | $24.00 | $27.48 to $33.09 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $27.60 | $28.00 to $34.06 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $38.60 | $28.11 to $37.91 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $47.00 | $32.01 to $40.60 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $48.20 | $32.94 to $52.39 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $50.00 | $35.60 to $53.89 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $52.60 | $37.91 to $54.44 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $51.90 | $37.27 to $53.89 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $43.80 | $34.83 to $48.75 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $42.60 | $33.08 to $47.02 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $42.50 | $32.62 to $45.48 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $40.50 | $32.73 to $43.58 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $39.00 | $33.26 to $43.08 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $39.00 | $34.77 to $43.08 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $39.00 | $35.53 to $43.41 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $35.50 | $36.70 to $44.03 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $33.20 | $37.28 to $45.82 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $32.50 | $38.55 to $50.02 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $31.75 | $37.37 to $50.02 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $32.50 | $36.75 to $45.32 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $32.50 | $36.16 to $44.80 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $32.50 | $34.17 to $39.62 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $32.50 | $30.37 to $37.77 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $31.75 | $25.51 to $36.76 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $31.70 | $24.11 to $34.53 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $29.00 | $22.89 to $32.67 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $29.60 | $24.11 to $31.09 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $30.50 | $24.71 to $31.04 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $30.50 | $26.15 to $32.20 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $29.50 | $27.85 to $34.08 |
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 | $37.00 | 34% above usual |
| 5s (main) | $37.00 | 28% 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.