Green papaya wholesale price — $3.95 each
Supplier ref. 03683 · quoted September 7, 2026
Green papaya is quoted at $3.95 each 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 unit, as invoiced.
Price history
13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, each
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 54 weekly quotes, green papaya ranged from $2.95 to $3.95 each, averaging $3.80. Today's $3.95 each sits at the top of that range. The quote is up 33.9% from a year ago, when it stood at $2.95. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 33.9%, in the week of October 27, 2025 ($2.95 to $3.95). Across our series, green papaya was cheapest in September (average $3.12) and dearest in November (average $3.95). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $2.95
- High
- $3.95
- Average
- $3.80
- Quotes
- 54
What is in the case
One case of green papaya is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
Availability in New York
Year-round (Mexico steady, Hawaii and Brazil filling in)
Where it comes from
In September, our reference lists three origins shipping papayas into New York: Mexico, United States (Hawaii) and Brazil appear in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item.
- Mexicoyear-roundobserved at market
- United States (Hawaii)year-roundobserved at market
- BrazilMar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
- GuatemalaAprobserved at market
Sourcing documented for this product. Based on 5 sources · confidence: high
About Green papaya
Papaya splits into two purchases that share a name. Ripe papaya — the large red Maradol type sold loose by the case, and the smaller Hawaiian fruit sold by count — goes to fruit plates and juice. Green papaya is a vegetable in practice: bought firm for salads and cooking, and priced by weight rather than by the case. Our reference data documents steady Mexican supply with Hawaii and Brazil filling in, so this is a year-round line rather than a seasonal one.
Buying notes
Check which papaya is being quoted before you compare anything: Maradol comes as a bulk case sold on weight, Hawaiian comes by count, and green papaya is priced by weight. Ripe papaya marks in handling, so inspect it on delivery rather than on service day.
Frequently asked questions about Green papaya
How much does green papaya cost wholesale in New York?
Green papaya is quoted at $3.95 each in the week of September 7, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. This item is quoted by the unit, as invoiced.
Is green papaya expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 54 weekly quotes green papaya ranged from $2.95 to $3.95, averaging $3.80. Today's $3.95 each is at the top of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is green papaya cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in September ($3.12) and highest in November ($3.95). 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 green papaya come from?
In September, our reference lists three origins shipping papayas into New York: Mexico, United States (Hawaii) and Brazil appear in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item.
What is in a case of green papaya?
One case of green papaya is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
How much has the price of green papaya moved this year?
Up 33.9% over twelve months, from $2.95 to $3.95 each. The sharpest single week was 33.9%, in the week of October 27, 2025.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $3.95 each 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.