Basil wholesale price — $15.25 / kg
Supplier ref. 02632 · quoted September 7, 2026
Basil is quoted at $15.25 / kg in the week of September 7, 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 kilogram — the supplier prices it in metric, and we publish it as quoted.
Price history
13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, per kg
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 54 weekly quotes, basil ranged from $12.45 to $15.25 per kg, averaging $13.83. Today's $15.25 / kg sits at the top of that range. The quote is up 13.0% from three months ago, when it stood at $13.50. Across our series, basil was cheapest in October (average $13.00) and dearest in August (average $14.93). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $12.45
- High
- $15.25
- Average
- $13.83
- Quotes
- 54
What is in the case
The supplier states no weight for the 1KG pack, so we quote it as a pack and publish no price per pound for it. That is a limit of the source, and the reason our figure stays comparable from one week to the next: a per-pound price built on an assumed case weight moves whenever the assumption does.
Availability in New York
Year-round (Colombia and Hawaii air-freighted continuously; local New Jersey June-September)
Where it comes from
In September, our reference lists four origins shipping basil into New York: Israel appears in market reports for this category, and Colombia, United States — Hawaii and United States — New Jersey on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the basil level and applied to this item. Regional supply peaks in June to September.
- Colombiayear-roundtrade calendar
- United States — Hawaiiyear-roundtrade calendar
- United States — FloridaJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dectrade calendar
- United States — New JerseyJun, Jul, Aug, Septrade calendar
- IsraelSepobserved for this category
Sourcing documented at category level (Basil) and applied to this product. Based on 11 sources · confidence: high
About Basil
Three basils, all sold in the same kilo box: sweet Genovese-type basil, Thai basil and purple opal. They are not substitutes for one another. Thai basil carries anise and holds up under heat, opal is a colour and garnish leaf, and sweet basil is the volume item behind pesto and every tomato dish on the menu. What separates their prices is how much of each is grown, not how good any of them is.
Buying notes
Because all three ship in the same kilo format, this is one of the rare produce groups where quotes compare directly, side by side. Basil is chill-sensitive and blackens if it is held too cold, which makes it the herb most likely to arrive damaged in winter, so check it on delivery rather than at service.
Frequently asked questions about Basil
How much does basil cost wholesale in New York?
Basil is quoted at $15.25 / kg in the week of September 7, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. This item is quoted by the kilogram — the supplier prices it in metric, and we publish it as quoted.
Is basil expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 54 weekly quotes basil ranged from $12.45 to $15.25, averaging $13.83. Today's $15.25 / kg is at the top of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is basil cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in October ($13.00) and highest in August ($14.93). 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 basil come from?
In September, our reference lists four origins shipping basil into New York: Israel appears in market reports for this category, and Colombia, United States — Hawaii and United States — New Jersey on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the basil level and applied to this item. Regional supply peaks in June to September.
What is in a case of basil?
The supplier states no weight for the 1KG pack, so we quote it as a pack and publish no price per pound for it. That is a limit of the source, and the reason our figure stays comparable from one week to the next: a per-pound price built on an assumed case weight moves whenever the assumption does.
How much has the price of basil moved this year?
Up 19.6% over twelve months, from $12.75 to $15.25 / kg. The sharpest single week was 15.8%, in the week of February 16, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $15.25 / kg is the lowest of 54 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.