Star fruit wholesale price — $38.00 / box
Supplier ref. 04123 · quoted October 5, 2026
Star fruit is quoted at $38.00 / BOX 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 BOX 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 BOX case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 53 weekly quotes, star fruit ranged from $24.50 to $68.00 per BOX case, averaging $43.08. Today's $38.00 / BOX case is below the 53-quote average of $43.08. The quote is down 32.1% from three months ago, when it stood at $56.00. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 33.3%, in the week of April 20, 2026 ($48.00 to $64.00). Across our series, star fruit was cheapest in October (average $27.90) and dearest in May (average $64.50). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $24.50
- High
- $68.00
- Average
- $43.08
- Quotes
- 53
Why Star fruit is moving
High confidenceThe current price for star fruit stands at $38.00 per case, reflecting a substantial decrease of 32.1% over the last three months. This decline is largely attributed to the robust supply from Florida, the sole shipping origin for star fruit in October. Florida's star fruit season includes multiple harvest periods, with a significant peak occurring in late summer, specifically August and September. The sustained availability from this recent peak, combined with the ongoing blooming and ramping up of the next crop in September and October, has contributed to the increased market volume and subsequent price adjustment. Buyers can capitalize on this favorable pricing as the market stabilizes before the next major harvest period from December through February.
- Florida harvest volume
- seasonal availability
3 sources consulted
Written automatically from public sources on 2026-10-08. Our own quotes are the supplier's; the causes above come from the sources listed.
What is in the case
The supplier states no weight for the BOX pack, so we quote it as a pack and publish no price per pound for it. That is a limit of the source, and the reason our figure stays comparable from one week to the next: a per-pound price built on an assumed case weight moves whenever the assumption does.
Availability in New York
11 months out of 12 — May is the gap month
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping star fruit (carambola) into New York: United States (Florida) appears in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item. Our reference calendar shows no star fruit on the New York market in May.
- United States (Florida)Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
- TaiwanAprobserved at market
Sourcing documented for this product. Based on 5 sources · confidence: medium
About Star fruit
Star fruit reaches New York almost entirely from Florida according to our reference data, with a single documented gap month and only occasional imported fruit alongside it. That near-single-origin supply is what shapes the price: there is no hemisphere switch to smooth it out, so the line reflects one growing region's conditions. It is a plating and garnish item bought by the box and used by the slice, so the cost that matters to a kitchen is per plate rather than per case.
Buying notes
Only the box is quoted, so compare it against its own history rather than against another pack. Star fruit ships firm and bruises along the ribs — check the edges on delivery, because damage there is exactly what takes a slice off the plate.
Frequently asked questions about Star fruit
How much does star fruit cost wholesale in New York?
Star fruit is quoted at $38.00 / BOX case in the week of October 5, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one BOX case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Is star fruit expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes star fruit ranged from $24.50 to $68.00, averaging $43.08. Today's $38.00 / BOX case is below that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is star fruit cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in October ($27.90) and highest in May ($64.50). 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 star fruit come from?
In October, our reference lists a single origin shipping star fruit (carambola) into New York: United States (Florida) appears in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item. Our reference calendar shows no star fruit on the New York market in May.
What is in a case of star fruit?
The supplier states no weight for the BOX pack, so we quote it as a pack and publish no price per pound for it. That is a limit of the source, and the reason our figure stays comparable from one week to the next: a per-pound price built on an assumed case weight moves whenever the assumption does.
How much has the price of star fruit moved this year?
Up 55.1% over twelve months, from $24.50 to $38.00 / BOX case. The sharpest single week was 33.3%, in the week of April 20, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $38.00 / BOX 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.