Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem wholesale price — $6.50 / lb
Supplier ref. 02591 · quoted October 16, 2026
Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem is quoted at $6.50 / lb in the week of October 12, 2026. That is the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week from the single New York distributor we track — not a market average, and not an official terminal quotation. This item is quoted by the pound, as invoiced.
Price history
13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, per lb
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 53 weekly quotes, artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem ranged from $4.95 to $6.50 per lb, averaging $5.15. Today's $6.50 / lb sits at the top of that range. The quote is up 31.3% from a month ago, when it stood at $4.95. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 31.3%, in the week of September 21, 2026 ($4.95 to $6.50). Across our series, artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem was cheapest in December (average $4.95) and dearest in October (average $6.20). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $4.95
- High
- $6.50
- Average
- $5.15
- Quotes
- 53
Why Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem is moving
High confidenceThe current price for Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem is $6.50 lb, reflecting a substantial +31.3% increase over the past three months. This significant price jump is primarily due to the exceptionally hot and dry summer experienced across France, the current shipping origin for sunchokes. Severe drought conditions and record-low soil moisture levels throughout the growing season severely impacted tuber development and overall yields for root vegetables, including sunchokes, which require ample water for robust growth. Consequently, the reduced harvest volume from France is creating tighter supplies and driving up market prices for professional buyers.
- Drought in France
- Reduced yields
5 sources consulted
Written automatically from public sources on 2026-10-16. Our own quotes are the supplier's; the causes above come from the sources listed.
What is in the case
One case of artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
Availability in New York
9 months observed — absent from the April, May and June reports
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping Jerusalem artichokes into New York: France appears in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item. Our reference calendar shows no artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem on the New York market in April to June.
- FranceJan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
Sourcing documented for this product. Based on 14 sources · confidence: medium
About Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem
The sunchoke, or Jerusalem artichoke, is a knobby tuber sold by the pound rather than by the case, a specialty that moves in small volume for restaurant kitchens. Our reference records France as the origin observed for it, and it is not a continuously documented item: it drops out of the market reports for part of the year. It is a root and not an artichoke, and it stores like one.
Buying notes
This is a by-the-pound line with no case pack, so the quote is already a price per pound and there is nothing to convert or infer. Check the knobs for firmness and shrivel — the tuber holds well cold but dries out fast in a warm kitchen.
Frequently asked questions about Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem
How much does artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem cost wholesale in New York?
Artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem is quoted at $6.50 / lb in the week of October 12, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. This item is quoted by the pound, as invoiced.
Is artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem ranged from $4.95 to $6.50, averaging $5.15. Today's $6.50 / lb is at the top of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in December ($4.95) and highest in October ($6.20). That is one year of weekly observation from one distributor, not a seasonal rule — a single cold season or a freight event can move a month.
Where does artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem come from?
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping Jerusalem artichokes into New York: France appears in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item. Our reference calendar shows no artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem on the New York market in April to June.
What is in a case of artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem?
One case of artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
What is the price per pound of artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem?
$6.50 / lb. This item is invoiced by the pound, so the quote is already a price per pound — we did not derive it from a case weight.
How much has the price of artichoke Sunchoke / Jerusalem moved this year?
Up 8.3% over twelve months, from $6.00 to $6.50 / lb. The sharpest single week was 31.3%, in the week of September 21, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $6.50 / lb is the lowest of 53 weekly quotes we recorded from one distributor serving New York. The USDA publishes the official New York terminal market quotations; we link to them from our methodology page.