Turmeric wholesale price — $4.25 / 1 lb case
Supplier ref. 04212 · quoted October 16, 2026
Turmeric is quoted at $4.25 / 1LB case in the week of October 12, 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 1LB 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 1LB case
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 53 weekly quotes, turmeric ranged from $3.95 to $7.95 per 1LB case, averaging $5.44. Today's $4.25 / 1LB case is below the 53-quote average of $5.44. The quote is down 28.6% from three months ago, when it stood at $5.95. The sharpest week-over-week move in the series is 101.3%, in the week of February 2, 2026 ($3.95 to $7.95). Across our series, turmeric was cheapest in December (average $3.95) and dearest in February (average $7.48). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $3.95
- High
- $7.95
- Average
- $5.44
- Quotes
- 53
Why Turmeric is moving
High confidenceThe current price for turmeric is holding at $4.25 per case, reflecting a significant -28.6% decline over the past three months, though it has remained stable week over week. This downward trend appears to be driven by robust and consistent supply from several key tropical growing regions currently shipping to the New York market. The Dominican Republic is in its peak turmeric season, while Fiji and Jamaica both report year-round harvesting and have seen increased export volumes in 2024, contributing to a healthy flow of product. With Thailand also experiencing a year-on-year price decrease and increased exports, the collective strong availability from these origins has likely contributed to the market softening, suggesting current pricing offers a favorable buying opportunity.
- Increased supply
- Active harvests
4 sources consulted
Written automatically from public sources on 2026-10-10. Our own quotes are the supplier's; the causes above come from the sources listed.
What is in the case
One case of turmeric is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
Availability in New York
12 months for malanga and turmeric; jicama absent from 2 fall-winter reports
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists six origins shipping tropical roots and rhizomes into New York: Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Fiji Islands, Thailand and Jamaica appear in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item.
- Ecuadoryear-roundobserved at market
- Dominican RepublicJan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
- Mexicoyear-roundobserved at market
- Fiji Islandsyear-roundobserved at market
- ThailandFeb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
- JamaicaJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov, Decobserved at market
- Costa RicaJan, Mar, Apr, Mayobserved at market
Sourcing documented for this product. Based on 13 sources · confidence: medium
About Turmeric
Jicama, malanga (taro), lotus root and fresh turmeric serve New York's Caribbean, Latin American and Asian kitchens, and they follow importer and container schedules rather than a North American season. Our reference lists them arriving from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Fiji and Thailand. These are hard, dense roots that ship and hold well, so the buying question is usually availability and arrival timing rather than freshness on the day.
Buying notes
Jicama and malanga move in heavy thirty-five to forty pound master cases, while lotus root and turmeric are quoted by the pound because they turn slowly in most kitchens. Jicama is also carried in twenty and ten pound packs and malanga down to a single pound, so a kitchen using them as an accent does not have to take the master case.
Frequently asked questions about Turmeric
How much does turmeric cost wholesale in New York?
Turmeric is quoted at $4.25 / 1LB case in the week of October 12, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. The quote covers one 1LB case, the unit the supplier invoices; we never divide it by a weight to publish a price per pound.
Is turmeric expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 53 weekly quotes turmeric ranged from $3.95 to $7.95, averaging $5.44. Today's $4.25 / 1LB case is below that average. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When is turmeric cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in December ($3.95) and highest in February ($7.48). 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 turmeric come from?
In October, our reference lists six origins shipping tropical roots and rhizomes into New York: Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Fiji Islands, Thailand and Jamaica appear in market reports for this category. Sourcing is documented for this item.
What is in a case of turmeric?
One case of turmeric is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
How much has the price of turmeric moved this year?
Down 29.2% over twelve months, from $6.00 to $4.25 / 1LB case. The sharpest single week was 101.3%, in the week of February 2, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $4.25 / 1LB 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.