Blueberries wholesale price — $49.00 / case of 12
Supplier ref. 02688 · quoted October 5, 2026
Blueberries are quoted at $49.00 / 12 - CT 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 12 - CT 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 12 - CT case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 18 weekly quotes, blueberries ranged from $28.00 to $49.00 per 12 - CT case, averaging $37.66. Today's $49.00 / 12 - CT case sits at the top of that range. The quote is up 11.4% from a month ago, when it stood at $44.00.
- Low
- $28.00
- High
- $49.00
- Average
- $37.66
- Quotes
- 18
Why Blueberries is moving
High confidenceThe current price for blueberries is holding at $49.00 per case, representing a substantial 43.3% increase over the past three months. This elevated pricing is largely a consequence of the ongoing seasonal transition, as domestic blueberry volumes from the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, are quickly winding down in September. While Peru typically ramps up as a key import origin during this time, the confirmed El Niño conditions are introducing significant uncertainty, with reports indicating steady but limited conventional volumes and very restricted organic availability, potentially impacting future arrivals and overall supply. Furthermore, Mexican blueberry availability is also constrained this month, contributing to the tighter market as the industry shifts to imported fruit.
- Growing-District Transition
- El Niño impact on Peruvian supply
- Limited Mexican supply
4 sources consulted
Written automatically from public sources on 2026-09-29. 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 12 - CT 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. Blueberries are quoted in three pack sizes this week, from $7.50 for the 1EA to $49.00 for the 12 - CT. 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 Blueberries
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 Blueberries
How much do blueberries cost wholesale in New York?
Blueberries are quoted at $49.00 / 12 - CT case in the week of October 5, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 12 - CT case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Are blueberries expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 18 weekly quotes blueberries ranged from $28.00 to $49.00, averaging $37.66. Today's $49.00 / 12 - CT case is at the top of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
Where do blueberries 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 blueberries?
The supplier states no weight for the 12 - CT 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. Blueberries are quoted in three pack sizes this week, from $7.50 for the 1EA to $49.00 for the 12 - CT. 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.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $49.00 / 12 - CT case is the lowest of 18 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.