Plantains Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Plantains at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Sep 17, 2026, ranging $26.00 to $44.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Atlanta
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $37.00 | $38.00 |
| Plantains | Honduras | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $42.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $37.00 | $38.00 |
| Plantains | Costa Rica | 50 lb cartons | $37.00 | $38.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $26.00 | $29.00 |
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $33.00 | $36.00 |
| Plantains | Costa Rica | 50 lb cartons | $33.00 | $36.00 |
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $42.00 |
| Plantains | Honduras | 50 lb cartons | $26.00 | $29.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $42.00 |
| Plantains | Honduras | 50 lb cartons | $37.00 | $38.00 |
| Plantains | Costa Rica | 50 lb cartons | $41.00 | $43.00 |
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Plantains | Colombia | 50 lb cartons | $33.00 | $33.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Colombia | 50 lb cartons | $39.00 | $40.00 |
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $36.00 | $38.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Plantains | Mexico | 50 lb cartons | $38.00 | $40.00 |
| Plantains | Mexico | 40 lb cartons | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Columbia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | - |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $45.00 | - |
Miami
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $36.00 | $40.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $34.00 | $38.00 |
| Plantains | Colombia | 50 lb cartons | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| Plantains | Panama | 50 lb cartons | $33.00 | $35.00 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Colombia | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $44.00 |
| Plantains | Honduras | 50 lb cartons | $38.00 | $42.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $40.00 | $44.00 |
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $27.00 | $30.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains | Ecuador | 50 lb cartons | $28.00 | $30.00 |
| Plantains | Guatemala | 50 lb cartons | $43.00 | $44.00 |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Sep 17, 2026.
Plantains price chart, 1-year history
Plantains prices and seasonality
Plantains are a tropical crop and the U.S. market relies largely on imports throughout the year. Common supplying countries in Latin America include Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and other tropical producing areas. Wholesale availability can be affected by weather and crop conditions in origin countries, shipping and port logistics, and the volume of arriving imports. Reported USDA prices are wholesale terminal-market prices, not retail grocery-store prices.
Plantains wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Plantains?
As of Sep 17, 2026, Plantains wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $26.00 to $44.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these plantains 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 plantains 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.