Basil Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Basil at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $3.00 to $30.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Hawaii | 1 lb film bags | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| THAI | Colombia | 1 lb film bags | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| WITH ROOT | New Jersey | bushel cartons bunched | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Hawaii | 1 lb film bags | $5.00 | $6.50 |
| Basil | Colombia | 1 lb film bags | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| THAI | Hawaii | 1 lb film bags | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Hawaii | 1 lb film bags | $7.50 | $8.00 |
| THAI | Hawaii | 15 lb containers | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Los Angeles
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Mexico | cartons bunched | $4.75 | $5.25 |
| Basil | Mexico | 1 lb film bags | $3.00 | $3.50 |
| OPAL | Mexico | cartons bunched | $10.00 | $11.00 |
| OPAL | Mexico | 1 lb film bags | $9.50 | $10.50 |
| THAI | Mexico | cartons bunched | $6.25 | $6.75 |
| THAI | Mexico | 1 lb film bags | $5.00 | $5.50 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Colombia | 1 kg cartons bunched | $12.00 | $13.00 |
| Basil | Hawaii | 1 kg cartons bunched | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| WITH ROOT | New Jersey | 1/2 bruce cartons bunched | $24.00 | $28.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | New Jersey | cartons bunched | $28.00 | $30.00 |
| Basil | Israel | 1 kg cartons bunched | $18.00 | - |
| Basil | Colombia | 1 kg cartons | $16.00 | $18.00 |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Basil price chart, 1-year history
Basil prices and seasonality
Fresh basil is grown in warm regions and in protected production, with domestic supplies coming from areas such as California and Florida as well as greenhouse operations. Imports, including shipments from Mexico and Colombia, help supply the US market when domestic production is limited or demand exceeds local availability. Wholesale terminal-market prices can vary with seasonal harvests, weather, crop quality, perishability, freight, and competition among domestic and imported supplies. These reported prices are wholesale prices at terminal markets, not retail store prices.
Basil wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Basil?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Basil wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $3.00 to $30.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these basil 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 basil 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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