Yellow watermelon wholesale price — $9.00 each
Supplier ref. 03329 · quoted October 16, 2026
Yellow watermelon is quoted at $9.00 each 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. This item is quoted by the unit, as invoiced.
Price history
13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, each
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 26 weekly quotes, yellow watermelon ranged from $9.00 to $15.56 each, averaging $12.67. Today's $9.00 each is the lowest we have quoted in 26 weeks. The quote is down 25.0% from a month ago, when it stood at $12.00.
- Low
- $9.00
- High
- $15.56
- Average
- $12.67
- Quotes
- 26
Why Yellow watermelon is moving
High confidenceThe price of yellow watermelon has seen a significant decline, dropping -35.7% over the past three months to its current level of $9.00 each. This downward trend is primarily driven by the ongoing transition of growing districts and a seasonal easing of demand following the summer peak. As October progresses, California's San Joaquin Valley continues its watermelon harvest, while the Imperial Valley begins its second growing season, contributing to a robust domestic supply. Concurrently, Mexico remains a consistent supplier, with regions like La Laguna harvesting through the end of the month, further ensuring ample availability in the market. The cooler weather typically observed in October also contributes to a reduction in overall watermelon demand, which further supports the price adjustment.
- growing-district transition
- seasonal demand
3 sources consulted
Written automatically from public sources on 2026-10-16. 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 1EA 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
Cantaloupe and honeydew available 12 months (Central America in winter, California-Arizona in summer) — Galia, Hami, Canary: isolated observations, no established calendar
Where it comes from
In October, our reference lists three origins shipping melons into New York: Mexico and United States (Arizona) appear in market reports for this category, and United States (California) on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the melons level and applied to this item.
- GuatemalaJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Maytrade calendar
- HondurasApr, Mayobserved for this category
- MexicoJan, Apr, May, Octobserved for this category
- BrazilJanobserved for this category
- United States (California)Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dectrade calendar
- United States (Arizona)Aug, Sep, Octobserved for this category
Sourcing documented at category level (Melons) and applied to this product. Based on 9 sources · confidence: medium
About Yellow watermelon
Melons are quoted by the count in the case, and that count is the first thing to read on a melon price: a case holding a few large melons and a case holding many smaller ones are both "a case" and cost very different amounts per fruit. Our reference data separates two supply pictures here. Cantaloupe and honeydew are documented as twelve-month items moving from Central America in winter to California and Arizona in summer; Galia, Hami and Canary appear only as isolated observations with no established calendar, so their supply cannot be assumed. Melons are also among the fruits the wholesaler will break down to the each, which tells you the trade expects kitchens to buy them in small numbers.
Buying notes
Read the count size first — on cantaloupe and honeydew several counts plus singles are quoted, and the count is what separates them. Treat a quote on Galia, Hami or Canary as a spot price rather than a standing one, because the reference data records no reliable calendar for them.
Frequently asked questions about Yellow watermelon
How much does yellow watermelon cost wholesale in New York?
Yellow watermelon is quoted at $9.00 each in the week of October 12, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. This item is quoted by the unit, as invoiced.
Is yellow watermelon expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 26 weekly quotes yellow watermelon ranged from $9.00 to $15.56, averaging $12.67. Today's $9.00 each is at the bottom of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
Where does yellow watermelon come from?
In October, our reference lists three origins shipping melons into New York: Mexico and United States (Arizona) appear in market reports for this category, and United States (California) on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the melons level and applied to this item.
What is in a case of yellow watermelon?
The supplier states no weight for the 1EA 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 yellow watermelon moved this year?
Down 42.2% over twelve months, from $15.56 to $9.00 each. The sharpest single week was 17.1%, in the week of September 21, 2026.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $9.00 each is the lowest of 26 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.