Watercress Wholesale Prices
Current wholesale prices for Watercress at US terminal markets, from USDA reports dated Aug 3, 2026, ranging $24.00 to $30.50 per package across markets and varieties.
Chicago
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress | Florida | cartons bunched | $24.00 | $26.00 |
Detroit
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress | Florida | cartons bunched | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Los Angeles
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress | Florida | cartons bunched | $29.00 | - |
New York
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress | Florida | cartons bunched | $25.00 | $27.00 |
Philadelphia
| Variety | Origin | Package | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress | Florida | cartons bunched | $25.00 | - |
Wholesale prices per package as sold at USDA terminal markets, not retail. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, published Aug 3, 2026.
Watercress price chart, 1-year history
Watercress prices and seasonality
Watercress is a perishable leafy green commonly produced near reliable water sources and in controlled growing systems, with California and Florida among important U.S. production areas. Production can continue through much of the year in suitable regions, but weather, water conditions, and the crop's short shelf life can affect available volume and quality. Wholesale terminal-market prices reflect supply from domestic growers and any supplemental imports, along with freight and buyer demand. Reported terminal-market prices are wholesale trade prices, not retail grocery-store prices.
Watercress wholesale price FAQ
What is the current wholesale price of Watercress?
As of Aug 3, 2026, Watercress wholesale prices at US terminal markets range $24.00 to $30.50 per package, depending on the market, variety, origin, and pack size.
Are these watercress 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 watercress 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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