Greens, Kale Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Greens, Kale at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $11.50 to $42.50 per package across markets and varieties.
Asheville
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MULTICOLOR | - | crates loose | $25.00 | $31.00 |
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, Kale | New Jersey | cartons bunched | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | New Jersey | cartons bunched | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | Texas | cartons bunched | $22.00 | $24.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, Kale | Ohio | cartons/crates bunched | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Greens, Kale | Illinois | cartons/crates bunched | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Greens, Kale | Indiana | cartons/crates bunched | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Greens, Kale | Illinois | cartons/crates bunched | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | New Jersey | cartons/crates bunched | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | Ohio | cartons/crates bunched | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | Illinois | cartons/crates bunched | $20.00 | $20.50 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, Kale | Illinois | cartons bunched | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Greens, Kale | Michigan | cartons bunched | $16.50 | $20.50 |
| FLOWERING | California | cartons | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| FLOWERING | California | cartons bunched | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | Illinois | cartons bunched | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | Ohio | cartons bunched | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Los Angeles
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, Kale | California | cartons bunched | $18.00 | $19.00 |
| Greens, Kale | California | cartons bunched | $17.00 | $18.00 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, Kale | New Jersey | crates bunched | $15.00 | $16.00 |
| Greens, Kale | New York | crates bunched | $15.00 | $16.00 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | Georgia | cartons/crates bunched | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | New Jersey | cartons/crates bunched | $18.00 | $20.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, Kale | New Jersey | cartons bunched | $13.00 | $14.00 |
| Greens, Kale | Ohio | cartons bunched | $16.00 | - |
| Greens, Kale | Delaware | cartons bunched | $17.00 | - |
| LACINATO (TUSCAN) | New Jersey | cartons bunched | $18.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Greens, Kale price chart, 1-year history
Greens, Kale prices and seasonality
Kale is produced in several regions, with California an important source and seasonal supplies also coming from the Southeast and other growing areas. Production can continue through much of the year in favorable climates, while Mexico and Canada can supplement US availability depending on the season and market. Wholesale terminal-market prices respond to regional harvest volumes, weather that affects leafy-green production and quality, freight conditions, and competing supplies. These reported prices are wholesale prices at terminal markets, not retail store prices.
Greens, Kale wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Greens, Kale?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Greens, Kale wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $11.50 to $42.50 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these greens, kale 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 greens, kale 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.