Arugula Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Arugula at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $4.50 to $34.50 per package across markets and varieties.
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABY TYPE | California | cartons 2 1-1/2 lb film bags | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | Florida | 3 lb film bags | $16.00 | $18.00 |
| BABY TYPE | California | flat cartons | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABY TYPE | Canada | cartons bunched | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| BABY TYPE | California | 3 lb film bags | $19.50 | $22.50 |
Los Angeles
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | California | cartons bunched | $5.25 | $5.75 |
| Arugula | California | 1 lb film bags | $4.50 | $5.00 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | New Jersey | cartons bunched | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| BABY TYPE | Florida | cartons 2 1-1/2 lb film bags | $15.00 | $16.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABY TYPE | California | 4 lb cartons | $14.00 | - |
| BABY TYPE | - | cartons 2 1-1/2 lb film bags | $16.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Arugula price chart, 1-year history
Arugula prices and seasonality
Arugula is a cool-season leafy green grown primarily in California, with Arizona production helping supply winter markets. Domestic availability is generally strongest during the cooler growing periods, while Mexico may supplement supplies at other times. Terminal-market wholesale prices reflect harvest timing, weather, quality, freight, and the balance between shipments and buyer demand. These are wholesale terminal-market prices, not retail store prices.
Arugula wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Arugula?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Arugula wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $4.50 to $34.50 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these arugula prices wholesale or retail?
These are wholesale terminal-market prices per package as reported by USDA Market News, not retail store prices. Retail prices are typically higher and vary by store and region.
Why do arugula prices vary?
Prices differ by terminal market, variety, growing origin, and pack size, and they move with the season as supply shifts between domestic harvests, storage crop, and imports.
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