Strawberries wholesale price — $32.00 / case of 8 × 1 lb
Supplier ref. 02670 · quoted October 5, 2026
Strawberries are quoted at $32.00 / 8X1 - LB 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 8X1 - LB 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 8X1 - LB case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 18 weekly quotes, strawberries ranged from $24.00 to $44.00 per 8X1 - LB case, averaging $33.49. Today's $32.00 / 8X1 - LB case is below the 18-quote average of $33.49. The quote is down 27.3% from a month ago, when it stood at $44.00.
- Low
- $24.00
- High
- $44.00
- Average
- $33.49
- Quotes
- 18
Why Strawberries is moving
Medium confidenceThe price of strawberries has fallen to $32.00 per case, marking a significant -17.9% drop over the past week. This decline is largely attributed to the seasonal transition and increasing volumes from key growing districts. New production from Baja California, Mexico, and fall acreage in Santa Maria, California, has begun to come online, with healthy plants contributing to a gradual increase in overall supply. Additionally, Peru continues to show strong export growth, with strawberry exports to the U.S. up over 32% as of early October, further bolstering market availability. This influx of fruit is easing market pressure and driving prices down.
- Increased Mexican supply
- California fall acreage ramp-up
- Strong Peruvian exports
1 source 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 strawberries is invoiced as 8X1 - LB, the weight the supplier states on the pack. Strawberries are quoted in four pack sizes this week, from $8.00 for the 1LB to $32.00 for the 8X1 - LB. The quotes are not comparable per pound — the supplier does not publish a weight for every pack — so we list them side by side rather than ranking them.
Availability in New York
Year-round (imported in winter)
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists six origins shipping red fruits into New York: Peru, Argentina, North Carolina (USA) and Oregon / Washington / Canada — British Columbia appear in market reports for this category, and California (USA) and Mexico on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the red fruits level and applied to this item. Regional supply peaks in July to August.
- California (USA)year-roundtrade calendar
- Mexicoyear-roundtrade calendar
- PeruJan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved for this category
- ChileFeb, Marobserved for this category
- ArgentinaOct, Novobserved for this category
- ColombiaJan, Sepobserved for this category
- Florida (USA)Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Mayobserved for this category
- Georgia (USA)Apr, Mayobserved for this category
- North Carolina (USA)May, Jul, Octobserved for this category
- New Jersey (USA)Jul, Augobserved for this category
- Oregon / Washington / Canada — British ColumbiaJul, Aug, Sep, Octobserved for this category
- GuatemalaApr, Nov, Decobserved for this category
- MoroccoMayobserved for this category
Sourcing documented at category level (Red fruits) and applied to this product. Based on 17 sources · confidence: high
About Strawberries
Berries move week to week more than most of the fruit list does, and the reason is structural. They are quoted by the flat of clamshells, they hold for days rather than weeks, and our reference data shows supply arriving from a long list of origins — California and Mexico across the whole year, with Peru, Chile, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest each covering part of it. Every changeover between those origins is an opportunity for the price to move, which is why the twelve-month range on the chart tells a buyer more here than today's number does.
Buying notes
Berries are quoted as a full flat, a half flat and a single clamshell, and the smaller formats consistently carry a premium per container. Order against a service date rather than a delivery date — shelf life is the binding constraint, and a cheap flat you cannot turn is not cheap.
Frequently asked questions about Strawberries
How much do strawberries cost wholesale in New York?
Strawberries are quoted at $32.00 / 8X1 - LB case in the week of October 5, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 8X1 - LB case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Are strawberries expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 18 weekly quotes strawberries ranged from $24.00 to $44.00, averaging $33.49. Today's $32.00 / 8X1 - LB case is below that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
Where do strawberries come from?
In October, our reference lists six origins shipping red fruits into New York: Peru, Argentina, North Carolina (USA) and Oregon / Washington / Canada — British Columbia appear in market reports for this category, and California (USA) and Mexico on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the red fruits level and applied to this item. Regional supply peaks in July to August.
What is in a case of strawberries?
One case of strawberries is invoiced as 8X1 - LB, the weight the supplier states on the pack. Strawberries are quoted in four pack sizes this week, from $8.00 for the 1LB to $32.00 for the 8X1 - LB. The quotes are not comparable per pound — the supplier does not publish a weight for every pack — so we list them side by side rather than ranking them.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $32.00 / 8X1 - LB case is the lowest of 18 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.