Hand peeled rainbow carrot wholesale price — $29.95 / 5 lb case
Supplier ref. 02850 · quoted October 5, 2026
Hand peeled rainbow carrot is quoted at $29.95 / 5LB 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 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 rainbow carrot ranged from $18.50 to $33.00 per 5LB case, averaging $23.39. Today's $29.95 / 5LB case is above the 53-quote average of $23.39. The quote is up 53.6% from a month ago, when it stood at $19.50. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 53.6%, in the week of October 5, 2026 ($19.50 to $29.95). Across our series, hand peeled rainbow carrot was cheapest in August (average $18.85) and dearest in April (average $29.49). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $18.50
- High
- $33.00
- Average
- $23.39
- Quotes
- 53
Why Hand peeled rainbow carrot is moving
Medium confidenceThe current price for hand-peeled rainbow carrots is $29.95 per case, reflecting a sharp 53.6% increase over the past week. This significant jump is primarily due to extremely tight supplies of baby vegetables, including carrots, as California's growing regions navigate a transition period. Reports indicate that a combination of southern fields winding down and others closing has led to split labor problems, severely impacting availability for value-added products. Further compounding the issue are product delays and increased dwell times at shippers, particularly affecting the processed sector. Buyers can anticipate some improvement in availability across the board as production is expected to fully transition into the Salinas region by next week.
- growing-district transition
- labor issues
- tight supply (baby carrots)
- freight delays
2 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 rainbow 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 rainbow 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 rainbow carrot
How much does hand peeled rainbow carrot cost wholesale in New York?
Hand peeled rainbow carrot is quoted at $29.95 / 5LB case in the week of October 5, 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 rainbow carrot expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes hand peeled rainbow carrot ranged from $18.50 to $33.00, averaging $23.39. Today's $29.95 / 5LB case is above that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is hand peeled rainbow carrot cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in August ($18.85) and highest in April ($29.49). 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 rainbow 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 rainbow carrot?
One case of hand peeled rainbow 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 rainbow carrot moved this year?
Up 36.1% over twelve months, from $22.00 to $29.95 / 5LB case. The sharpest single week was 53.6%, in the week of October 5, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $29.95 / 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.