Eggplant Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Eggplant at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $8.00 to $52.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Asheville
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | N Carolina-S Carolina | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $22.00 | $25.00 |
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | Massachusetts | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $14.00 | $16.00 |
| Eggplant | Massachusetts | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $20.00 | $26.00 |
| CHINESE | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| INDIAN | Guatemala | 30 lb cartons | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| ITALIAN | Canada | 5 kg/11 lb cartons | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| LONG STRIPED | Canada | 5 kg/11 lb cartons | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| THAI | Honduras | 40 lb cartons | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | Michigan | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $26.00 | $28.00 |
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $23.00 | $24.00 |
| Eggplant | Michigan | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Eggplant | Mexico | 1 1/9 bushel cartons wrapped | $32.00 | $35.00 |
| Eggplant | Mexico | 1 1/9 bushel cartons wrapped | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Eggplant | Canada | 5 kg/11 lb cartons tray pack | $28.00 | $30.00 |
| CHINESE | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $35.00 | $36.00 |
| CHINESE | Honduras | 30 lb cartons | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| INDIAN | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| INDIAN | Florida | 30 lb cartons | $44.00 | $48.00 |
| THAI | Mexico | 40 lb cartons | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| THAI | Florida | 40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| THAI | Honduras | 40 lb cartons | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | Canada | 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates | $27.50 | $32.50 |
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Eggplant | Canada | 10 kg cartons | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Eggplant | Michigan | 1 1/9 bushel cartons wrapped | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Eggplant | North Carolina | 1 1/9 bushel containers wrapped | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Eggplant | Canada | 5 kg/11 lb cartons tray pack | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Eggplant | Canada | 5 kg/11 lb cartons tray pack | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| CHINESE | Dominican Republic | 30 lb cartons | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| CHINESE | California | 30 lb cartons | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| CHINESE | Honduras | 30 lb cartons | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| INDIAN | Florida | 30 lb cartons | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| THAI | Florida | 40 lb cartons | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Los Angeles
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | California | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $32.00 | $33.00 |
| Eggplant | California | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $32.00 | $33.00 |
| CHINESE | California | 30 lb cartons | $26.00 | - |
| ITALIAN | Mexico | 25 lb cartons | $24.00 | - |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $15.00 | $16.00 |
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $16.00 | $20.00 |
| Eggplant | North Carolina | 1 1/9 bushel containers wrapped | $10.00 | $12.00 |
| CHINESE | - | cartons/crates | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| CHINESE | Honduras | 30 lb cartons | $32.00 | $34.00 |
| CHINESE | New Jersey | 1 1/6 bushel cartons | $34.00 | $36.00 |
| ITALIAN | New Jersey | 1/2 bushel cartons | $16.00 | $18.00 |
| ITALIAN | Netherlands | 5 kg/11 lb cartons tray pack | $28.00 | $32.00 |
| LONG STRIPED | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $32.00 | $34.00 |
| LONG STRIPED | New Jersey | cartons | $24.00 | $26.00 |
| LONG STRIPED | Netherlands | 5 kg/11 lb cartons | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| SICILIAN | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $17.00 | $18.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $10.00 | $12.00 |
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $14.00 | $15.00 |
| Eggplant | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $8.00 | - |
| ITALIAN | Canada | 5 kg/11 lb cartons | $14.00 | - |
| JAPANESE | New Jersey | cartons/crates | $22.00 | - |
| LONG STRIPED | New Jersey | 1 1/9 bushel cartons | $22.00 | - |
| SICILIAN | New Jersey | bushel cartons | $16.00 | - |
| SICILIAN | New Jersey | bushel cartons | $24.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Eggplant price chart, 1-year history
Eggplant prices and seasonality
US eggplant production is centered in warm-season regions, particularly Florida and California, with seasonal supplies from other producing areas. Domestic availability is generally strongest during local growing seasons, while Mexico is an important source of imported eggplant when US production is lighter. Weather, field yields, quality, shipment volumes, and competition between domestic and imported product influence terminal-market wholesale prices. The reported figures are wholesale terminal-market prices, not retail store prices.
Eggplant wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Eggplant?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Eggplant wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $8.00 to $52.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these eggplant 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 eggplant 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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