Papaya Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Papaya at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Sep 18, 2026, ranging $17.00 to $34.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Atlanta
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $33.00 | $34.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $33.00 | $34.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $28.00 | $31.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $33.00 | $34.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $28.00 | $31.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $28.00 | $31.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $28.00 | $31.00 |
| MARADOL/TAINUNG TYPES | Guatemala | 35-40 lb cartons | $32.00 | $33.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN COOKING TYPE | Panama | 30-35 lb cartons | $26.00 | $28.00 |
| GREEN COOKING TYPE | Belize | 30-35 lb cartons | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| GREEN COOKING TYPE | Panama | 30-35 lb cartons | $26.00 | $28.00 |
| GREEN COOKING TYPE | Panama | 30-35 lb cartons | $26.00 | $28.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $28.00 | $30.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $32.00 |
Miami
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN COOKING TYPE | Florida | 35-40 lb cartons | $17.00 | $20.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $27.00 | $30.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $27.00 | $30.00 |
| TAINUNG | Dominican Republic | 30-35 lb cartons | $29.00 | $32.00 |
| TAINUNG | Dominican Republic | 30-35 lb cartons | $29.00 | $32.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| MARADOL TYPE | Mexico | 35-40 lb cartons | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| SOLO TYPE | Brazil | 3.5 kg containers | $22.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Sep 18, 2026.
Papaya price chart, 1-year history
Papaya prices and seasonality
Hawaii has long been a domestic source of papaya, but the U.S. fresh market also relies substantially on imports, especially from Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, and other tropical producing countries. Supply is available through much of the year because origins have different production calendars, rather than a single nationwide U.S. peak season. Wholesale terminal-market prices are affected by weather in tropical growing regions, harvest and shipping volumes, fruit maturity and condition, supply interruptions, and competition among origins. These reported prices are wholesale terminal-market prices, not retail store prices.
Papaya wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Papaya?
As of Sep 18, 2026, Papaya wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $17.00 to $34.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these papaya 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 papaya 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.