Red plums wholesale price — $58.00 / 28 lb case
Supplier ref. 03812 · quoted October 5, 2026
Red plums are quoted at $58.00 / 28LB 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 28LB 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 28LB case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 31 weekly quotes, red plums ranged from $34.00 to $68.00 per 28LB case, averaging $50.84. Today's $58.00 / 28LB case is above the 31-quote average of $50.84. The quote is up 26.1% from three months ago, when it stood at $46.00. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 43.5%, in the week of May 25, 2026 ($46.00 to $66.00).
- Low
- $34.00
- High
- $68.00
- Average
- $50.84
- Quotes
- 31
Why Red plums is moving
High confidenceThe current price for red plums is $58.00 per case, reflecting a significant increase of +26.1% over the last three months. This upward trend is primarily driven by the accelerated California stone fruit season, which experienced an unusually warm start and an earlier-than-normal conclusion for many varieties, including plums. Consequently, red plums are now available in lighter volumes, with a prevalence of larger sizes, contributing to tighter supplies in the market as the season winds down. Growers also reported some weather-related challenges earlier in the season, which may have impacted overall yields and sizing, further constraining availability. Buyers should anticipate continued firm pricing as the domestic supply from California diminishes ahead of the typical November-December gap.
- early season end
- lighter volume
- weather impacts
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 red plums is invoiced as 28LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
Availability in New York
January-October; real and verified gap in November-December
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping stone fruits into New York: California (USA), on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the stone fruits level and applied to this item. Our reference calendar shows no red plums on the New York market in November to December.
- ChileJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Maytrade calendar
- California (USA)May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Octtrade calendar
- South AfricaMarobserved for this category
Sourcing documented at category level (Stone fruits) and applied to this product. Based on 11 sources · confidence: high
About Red plums
Stone fruit carries the longest documented supply gap of any fruit category on this catalog. Our reference data records supply across most of the calendar and a real, verified break at the end of the year, when neither hemisphere is shipping. The rest of the time it runs on a two-origin rotation — Chile through the early part of the year, California through the middle and late season — and the changeover is visible in the fruit before it is visible in the price, because imported and domestic stone fruit arrive at different firmness. Plums and nectarines are quoted in cases sized by weight rather than by count.
Buying notes
Stone fruit is bought on arrival condition as much as on price: it ships firm and finishes in your walk-in, so order ahead of the service you need it for. Expect the list to thin out at the end of the calendar year — that is the documented gap in supply, not a failure on the order.
Frequently asked questions about Red plums
How much do red plums cost wholesale in New York?
Red plums are quoted at $58.00 / 28LB case in the week of October 5, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 28LB case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Are red plums expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 31 weekly quotes red plums ranged from $34.00 to $68.00, averaging $50.84. Today's $58.00 / 28LB case is above that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
Where do red plums come from?
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping stone fruits into New York: California (USA), on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the stone fruits level and applied to this item. Our reference calendar shows no red plums on the New York market in November to December.
What is in a case of red plums?
One case of red plums is invoiced as 28LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
How much has the price of red plums moved this year?
Up 20.8% over twelve months, from $48.00 to $58.00 / 28LB case. The sharpest single week was 43.5%, in the week of May 25, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $58.00 / 28LB case is the lowest of 31 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.