Hand peeled carrot wholesale price — $32.00 / 5 lb case
Supplier ref. 02849 · quoted October 16, 2026
Hand peeled carrot is quoted at $32.00 / 5LB case 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. The quote covers one 5LB 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 5LB case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 53 weekly quotes, hand peeled carrot ranged from $15.00 to $32.00 per 5LB case, averaging $21.86. Today's $32.00 / 5LB case sits at the top of that range. The quote is up 79.3% from a month ago, when it stood at $17.85. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 53.0%, in the week of December 1, 2025 ($15.00 to $22.95). Across our series, hand peeled carrot was cheapest in November (average $15.00) and dearest in March (average $27.35). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $15.00
- High
- $32.00
- Average
- $21.86
- Quotes
- 53
Why Hand peeled carrot is moving
High confidenceThe market for hand-peeled carrots has seen a significant escalation, with the current price at $29.95 per case, reflecting a sharp +58.9% increase over the last three months. This upward trend is primarily driven by the persistent extreme heat wave currently affecting California, the main shipping origin for carrots, which can stress crops and impact harvest and processing efficiency. While general carrot supplies were reported as good earlier in the month, the ongoing high temperatures, coupled with tightness observed in the broader baby vegetable category during regional transitions, likely contribute to the elevated costs for processed items. Additionally, although reefer spot rates saw a slight week-over-week dip, they remain substantially higher year-over-year and have risen over the past month, adding to the overall cost of moving product from California to the East Coast.
- California heat wave
- Elevated freight costs
- Regional supply tightness
6 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
One case of hand peeled carrot is invoiced as 5LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
Availability in New York
Year-round (processed product — 5 of 12 months sampled: Jan., Mar., Jun., Sep., Dec.)
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping ready to use carrots into New York: California, on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the ready to use carrots level and applied to this item.
- Californiayear-roundtrade calendar
- GuatemalaMar, Jun, Sep, Decobserved for this category
- ColoradoJun, Decobserved for this category
Sourcing documented at category level (Ready to use carrots) and applied to this product. Based on 5 sources · confidence: medium
About Hand peeled carrot
Carrots are the most heavily processed vegetable on a New York produce list, and the cuts are not interchangeable: matchstick and julienne for salads and slaw, thin shredded for garnish and volume, hand-peeled whole carrots for roasting and plating, and portioned snack packs for service. Hand-peeled is the premium end because a machine cannot peel a carrot without taking the shape off it. Everything here starts from a cheap raw vegetable and adds a labor step, so the spread between two cuts is mostly labor and yield loss rather than the carrot itself.
Buying notes
The same cut is listed both as a single tub and as a multi-tub case; take the case only if the unopened tubs can be held cold, because the advantage disappears the day one spoils. Cut carrots whiten at the surface as they dry — that is water loss rather than spoilage, but it is what the customer sees, so buy to a few days of use.
Frequently asked questions about Hand peeled carrot
How much does hand peeled carrot cost wholesale in New York?
Hand peeled carrot is quoted at $32.00 / 5LB case in the week of October 12, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 5LB case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Is hand peeled carrot expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes hand peeled carrot ranged from $15.00 to $32.00, averaging $21.86. Today's $32.00 / 5LB case is at the top of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is hand peeled carrot cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in November ($15.00) and highest in March ($27.35). 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 hand peeled carrot come from?
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping ready to use carrots into New York: California, on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the ready to use carrots level and applied to this item.
What is in a case of hand peeled carrot?
One case of hand peeled carrot is invoiced as 5LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
How much has the price of hand peeled carrot moved this year?
Up 93.9% over twelve months, from $16.50 to $32.00 / 5LB case. The sharpest single week was 53.0%, in the week of December 1, 2025.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $32.00 / 5LB 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.