Rainbow carrots wholesale price — $26.00 / 25 lb case

Supplier ref. 02859 · quoted October 5, 2026

Rainbow carrots are quoted at $26.00 / 25LB 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 25LB case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.

Price history

-27.8%-10.00 over 3M

13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, per 25LB case

Over the last 12 months

Over the last 53 weekly quotes, rainbow carrots ranged from $24.00 to $36.00 per 25LB case, averaging $29.12. Today's $26.00 / 25LB case is below the 53-quote average of $29.12. The quote is down 8.8% from a month ago, when it stood at $28.50. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 28.3%, in the week of March 16, 2026 ($24.95 to $32.00). Across our series, rainbow carrots were cheapest in November (average $25.50) and dearest in July (average $36.00). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.

Low: $24.00
High: $36.00
Average: $29.12
Quotes: 53

Why Rainbow carrots is moving

High confidence

The current price for Rainbow Carrots is $26.00 per case, reflecting a notable 27.8% decrease over the past three months and a 10.3% drop week over week. This downward trend is primarily driven by robust supplies from multiple shipping origins entering their peak harvest periods. California's main crop in the Cuyama/Lancaster region is reporting strong availability and good quality, while Michigan and New York are actively harvesting their fall carrot crops, with favorable weather aiding fieldwork. Additionally, Canadian regions like Ontario and Quebec are in full swing with their carrot harvests, including the start of storage crops, further contributing to the increased market volume. International sources from Belgium and the Netherlands also show significant year-on-year production increases and lower prices, alongside seasonal harvests in Colombia supporting temporary price declines, collectively creating a well-supplied market.

increased supply
favorable harvest conditions
multiple districts in season

9 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 rainbow carrots is invoiced as 25LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.

Availability in New York

12 months — storage vegetables + imports

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Where it comes from

In October, our reference lists ten origins shipping storage roots into New York: United States (California), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), United States (Michigan), Belgium, United States (New Jersey), Guatemala, Colombia, Netherlands, United States (New York) and United States (Oregon) appear in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item.

United States (California)year-roundobserved at market
Canada (Ontario, Quebec)year-roundobserved at market
United States (Michigan)year-roundobserved at market
Belgiumyear-roundobserved at market
United States (New Jersey)year-roundobserved at market
GuatemalaJan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
IsraelJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sepobserved at market
MexicoJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sepobserved at market
United States (Georgia)Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Augobserved at market
United States (Colorado)Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Decobserved at market
ColombiaFeb, Mar, May, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
NetherlandsJul, Aug, Sep, Octobserved at market
United States (New York)Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
HungaryMar, Apr, May, Junobserved at market
United States (Illinois)Apr, Sepobserved at market
United States (Oregon)Oct, Novobserved at market
United States (Florida)Marobserved at market

Sourcing documented for this product. Based on 14 sources · confidence: high

About Rainbow carrots

Storage roots — carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, celery root, salsify, horseradish — are the part of the produce order that does not depend on this week's weather. They are lifted, cured and held, and our reference shows California, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec and New Jersey shipping in every month of the year, with Belgium, Israel, Guatemala, Mexico and Colombia filling the gaps. The real variable for a buyer here is not season but grade and size: a bulk case of jumbo carrots and a cello pack are two different products sold to two different kitchens.

Buying notes

Most of the group runs in twenty to forty pound sacks and cases, carrots are also quoted by the pound in cello, and horseradish, salsify and celery root come in smaller cases because they turn slowly. Turnip, horseradish and celery root are carried down to ten pound, two pound and single-each packs for kitchens that use them as an accent rather than a staple.

Frequently asked questions about Rainbow carrots

How much do rainbow carrots cost wholesale in New York?

Rainbow carrots are quoted at $26.00 / 25LB case in the week of October 5, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 25LB case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.

Are rainbow carrots expensive right now?

Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes rainbow carrots ranged from $24.00 to $36.00, averaging $29.12. Today's $26.00 / 25LB case is below that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.

When are rainbow carrots cheapest in New York?

In our series the monthly average was lowest in November ($25.50) and highest in July ($36.00). 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 do rainbow carrots come from?

What is in a case of rainbow carrots?

One case of rainbow carrots is invoiced as 25LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.

How much has the price of rainbow carrots moved this year?

Down 7.1% over twelve months, from $28.00 to $26.00 / 25LB case. The sharpest single week was 28.3%, in the week of March 16, 2026.

Are these the official Hunts Point prices?

No. $26.00 / 25LB 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.