Taro Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Taro at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $25.00 to $45.00 per package across markets and varieties.
Boston
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHEEN (COCO, ISLENA) | Ecuador | 36 lb cartons | $40.00 | $42.00 |
| DASHEEN (COCO, ISLENA) | Costa Rica | 36 lb cartons | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| EDDOES | Ecuador | 36 lb cartons | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| EDDOES | Costa Rica | 36 lb cartons | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHEEN (COCO, ISLENA) | Mexico | 40 lb sacks | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| EDDOES | Ecuador | 36 lb cartons | $25.00 | $28.00 |
| EDDOES | Ecuador | 36 lb cartons | $32.00 | $35.00 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHEEN (COCO, ISLENA) | Mexico | 30 lb cartons | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| EDDOES | Costa Rica | 30 lb cartons | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| EDDOES | China | 40 lb sacks | $45.00 | $45.00 |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDDOES | Ecuador | 16 kg cartons | $34.00 | $36.00 |
| EDDOES | Ecuador | 16 kg cartons | $40.00 | $44.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHEEN (COCO, ISLENA) | Mexico | 40 lb sacks | $38.00 | $40.00 |
| EDDOES | Ecuador | 36 lb cartons | $40.00 | - |
| EDDOES | Costa Rica | 30 lb cartons | $42.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Taro price chart, 1-year history
Taro prices and seasonality
Taro is grown commercially in Hawaii and in limited mainland production, while U.S. markets also receive imported roots from Caribbean, Latin American, and other tropical growing regions. Supply is shaped by tropical production conditions, shipping schedules, and the availability of different taro and malanga types in trade. Weather, disease and pest pressures, harvest volume, and import competition can affect terminal-market availability. Reported USDA terminal-market prices are wholesale prices, not retail store prices.
Taro wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Taro?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Taro wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $25.00 to $45.00 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these taro 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 taro 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.