Bitter Melon Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Bitter Melon at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $40.00 to $58.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter Melon | Honduras | 40 lb cartons | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| INDIAN | Florida | 30 lb cartons | $44.00 | $44.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter Melon | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Bitter Melon | Honduras | 30 lb cartons | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| INDIAN | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| INDIAN | Florida | 30 lb cartons | $46.00 | $46.00 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter Melon | California | 30 lb cartons | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Bitter Melon | Costa Rica | 30 lb cartons | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Bitter Melon | Honduras | 30 lb cartons | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| INDIAN | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| INDIAN | Florida | 30 lb cartons | $54.00 | $54.00 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | Honduras | 25 lb cartons | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Bitter Melon price chart, 1-year history
Bitter Melon prices and seasonality
Bitter melon is grown in limited US acreage in warm regions, including Florida and California, and US markets also rely on imports from tropical producing areas. Supply can shift with local harvest seasons, imported arrivals, and demand from markets serving communities familiar with the commodity. Weather, growing conditions, shipping logistics, and temporary supply gluts or gaps can affect terminal-market wholesale prices. Reported prices are wholesale terminal-market prices for the produce trade, not retail store prices.
Bitter Melon wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Bitter Melon?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Bitter Melon wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $40.00 to $58.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these bitter melon 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 bitter melon 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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