Matchstick carrot wholesale price — $13.50 / 5LB case
Supplier ref. 01195 · quoted September 7, 2026
Matchstick carrot is quoted at $13.50 / 5LB case 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. 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 54 weekly quotes, matchstick carrot ranged from $12.00 to $14.00 per 5LB case, averaging $12.33. Today's $13.50 / 5LB case is above the 54-quote average of $12.33. The quote is up 8.0% from a month ago, when it stood at $12.50. Across our series, matchstick carrot was cheapest in October (average $12.00) and dearest in May (average $13.63). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $12.00
- High
- $14.00
- Average
- $12.33
- Quotes
- 54
What is in the case
One case of matchstick 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 September, our reference lists two origins shipping ready to use carrots into New York: Guatemala appears in market reports for this category, and 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 Matchstick 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 Matchstick carrot
How much does matchstick carrot cost wholesale in New York?
Matchstick carrot is quoted at $13.50 / 5LB case in the week of September 7, 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 matchstick carrot expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 54 weekly quotes matchstick carrot ranged from $12.00 to $14.00, averaging $12.33. Today's $13.50 / 5LB case is above that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is matchstick carrot cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in October ($12.00) and highest in May ($13.63). 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 matchstick carrot come from?
In September, our reference lists two origins shipping ready to use carrots into New York: Guatemala appears in market reports for this category, and 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 matchstick carrot?
One case of matchstick 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 matchstick carrot moved this year?
Up 12.5% over twelve months, from $12.00 to $13.50 / 5LB case. The sharpest single week was 16.7%, in the week of April 27, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $13.50 / 5LB case 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.