Cactus Pears Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Cactus Pears at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $12.50 to $58.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Atlanta
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN | Mexico | 17 kg containers | $23.00 | $26.00 |
| GREEN | Mexico | 17 kg containers | $31.00 | $33.00 |
| RED | Mexico | 17 kg containers | $27.00 | $29.00 |
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN | Mexico | 40 lb crates | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| RED | Mexico | 40 lb crates | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN | Mexico | 17 kg containers | $34.00 | $36.00 |
| RED | Mexico | 17 kg containers | $36.00 | $38.00 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Pears | Mexico | 40 lb crates | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Cactus Pears | Mexico | 40 lb crates | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| GREEN | Mexico | 40 lb crates | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| RED | Mexico | cartons 1 layer | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| RED | Mexico | cartons 1 layer | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| RED | Mexico | 40 lb crates | $34.50 | $34.50 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED | Mexico | - | $24.00 | $28.00 |
| RED | Mexico | cartons 1 layer | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| RED | Mexico | cartons 1 layer | $18.00 | $20.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED | Mexico | 17 kg containers | $40.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Cactus Pears price chart, 1-year history
Cactus Pears prices and seasonality
Cactus pears, also called prickly pears, are produced in arid regions and have a relatively specialized U.S. fresh market. Domestic supplies are seasonal and limited, while Mexico is an important source of imported fruit. Wholesale terminal-market prices can vary with harvest timing, weather, fruit size and quality, available shipments, and import volumes. Reported prices are wholesale terminal-market prices, not retail store prices.
Cactus Pears wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Cactus Pears?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Cactus Pears wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $12.50 to $58.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these cactus pears 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 cactus pears 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.