Blackberries wholesale price — $36.00 / case of 12
Supplier ref. 02691 · quoted October 5, 2026
Blackberries are quoted at $36.00 / 12CT case in the week of October 5, 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. The quote covers one 12CT case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Price history
13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, per 12CT case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 53 weekly quotes, blackberries ranged from $24.00 to $46.00 per 12CT case, averaging $34.39. Today's $36.00 / 12CT case is above the 53-quote average of $34.39. The quote is down 18.2% from a month ago, when it stood at $44.00. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 37.5%, in the week of July 6, 2026 ($32.00 to $44.00). Across our series, blackberries were cheapest in June (average $27.60) and dearest in September (average $45.00). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $24.00
- High
- $46.00
- Average
- $34.39
- Quotes
- 53
Why Blackberries is moving
High confidenceThe New York wholesale market is seeing blackberry prices at $36.00 per case, a notable 21.7% decrease week-over-week. This downward trend is primarily driven by the seasonal ramp-up of imports from Mexico and Peru. Mexican blackberry production is forecast to increase by 3% in 2026, with volumes anticipated to build significantly through October as the primary harvest cycle begins. Similarly, Peru is extending its production season and has started the 2026-2027 season with more than double the exported volume compared to the previous year, with overall supply gradually increasing to offset declining domestic production. As these key origins increase their shipments, the market is experiencing greater availability, contributing to the recent price adjustment.
- Increased Mexican supply
- Increased Peruvian supply
4 sources consulted
Written automatically from public sources on 2026-10-06. Our own quotes are the supplier's; the causes above come from the sources listed.
What is in the case
The supplier states no weight for the 12CT 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. Blackberries are quoted in three pack sizes this week, from $5.50 for the 1EA to $36.00 for the 12CT. The quotes are not comparable per pound — the supplier does not publish a weight for every pack — so we list them side by side rather than ranking them.
Availability in New York
Year-round (imported in winter)
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists six origins shipping red fruits into New York: Peru, Argentina, North Carolina (USA) and Oregon / Washington / Canada — British Columbia appear in market reports for this category, and California (USA) and Mexico on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the red fruits level and applied to this item. Regional supply peaks in July to August.
- California (USA)year-roundtrade calendar
- Mexicoyear-roundtrade calendar
- PeruJan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved for this category
- ChileFeb, Marobserved for this category
- ArgentinaOct, Novobserved for this category
- ColombiaJan, Sepobserved for this category
- Florida (USA)Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Mayobserved for this category
- Georgia (USA)Apr, Mayobserved for this category
- North Carolina (USA)May, Jul, Octobserved for this category
- New Jersey (USA)Jul, Augobserved for this category
- Oregon / Washington / Canada — British ColumbiaJul, Aug, Sep, Octobserved for this category
- GuatemalaApr, Nov, Decobserved for this category
- MoroccoMayobserved for this category
Sourcing documented at category level (Red fruits) and applied to this product. Based on 17 sources · confidence: high
About Blackberries
Berries move week to week more than most of the fruit list does, and the reason is structural. They are quoted by the flat of clamshells, they hold for days rather than weeks, and our reference data shows supply arriving from a long list of origins — California and Mexico across the whole year, with Peru, Chile, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest each covering part of it. Every changeover between those origins is an opportunity for the price to move, which is why the twelve-month range on the chart tells a buyer more here than today's number does.
Buying notes
Berries are quoted as a full flat, a half flat and a single clamshell, and the smaller formats consistently carry a premium per container. Order against a service date rather than a delivery date — shelf life is the binding constraint, and a cheap flat you cannot turn is not cheap.
Frequently asked questions about Blackberries
How much do blackberries cost wholesale in New York?
Blackberries are quoted at $36.00 / 12CT case in the week of October 5, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 12CT case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Are blackberries expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes blackberries ranged from $24.00 to $46.00, averaging $34.39. Today's $36.00 / 12CT case is above that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When are blackberries cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in June ($27.60) and highest in September ($45.00). 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 do blackberries come from?
In October, our reference lists six origins shipping red fruits into New York: Peru, Argentina, North Carolina (USA) and Oregon / Washington / Canada — British Columbia appear in market reports for this category, and California (USA) and Mexico on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the red fruits level and applied to this item. Regional supply peaks in July to August.
What is in a case of blackberries?
The supplier states no weight for the 12CT 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. Blackberries are quoted in three pack sizes this week, from $5.50 for the 1EA to $36.00 for the 12CT. The quotes are not comparable per pound — the supplier does not publish a weight for every pack — so we list them side by side rather than ranking them.
How much has the price of blackberries moved this year?
Up 5.9% over twelve months, from $34.00 to $36.00 / 12CT case. The sharpest single week was 37.5%, in the week of July 6, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $36.00 / 12CT case 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.