Latest price
$310.00
Produce price
Pumpkins Price Today
As of May 12, 2026, the US average Pumpkins price is $310.00 USD per package, based on USDA market reports. Over the past 30 days it has held roughly steady, moving less than 1%, and over the past year it has ranged from $310.00 to $347.50.
30-day change
held steady
1-year high
$347.50
1-year low
$310.00
$310.00
USD per package
as of May 12, 2026
What affects Pumpkins prices
Pumpkin prices are primarily shaped by the size and quality of the seasonal crop, fall ornamental demand, and demand from processors that make puree and other products. Production is geographically broad, but Illinois is the leading producer and is especially important to the processing market; California, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania are also major producing states. Planting conditions, summer heat, rainfall, disease pressure, and pollination affect yields and appearance, which are particularly important for fresh decorative pumpkins. Freight, labor, packaging, fuel, and processing capacity also influence market costs, while imports supply a smaller share of fresh-market availability.
Domestic pumpkin harvest generally builds in late summer and peaks in the fall, aligning fresh and ornamental supplies with Halloween and other autumn demand. Fresh whole pumpkins can be held for a period under suitable conditions, but quality and decay risk limit long-term storage compared with staple crops. Processing pumpkins are harvested for canning and puree, allowing processed products to be available beyond the harvest period. Fresh-market imports, chiefly from nearby countries, can supplement supply outside the main domestic season.
About the Pumpkins price chart
This chart shows the US national daily average price for Pumpkins, calculated from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports across the states and markets we track. Each point is the average of the reported prices for that day. Use the buttons above to switch between one week, one month, three months, one year, and the full history.
Prices are compiled from public USDA data and are indicative averages, not a quote for any specific location or grade, and not investment advice. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.
Pumpkins price frequently asked questions
What is the current Pumpkins price?
As of May 12, 2026, the US average Pumpkins price is $310.00 USD per package, compiled from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports. This is a national indicative average, not a quote for a specific location or grade.
Has the Pumpkins price gone up or down recently?
Over the last 30 days, the US average Pumpkins price has held roughly steady, moving less than 1%. In the past year it has moved between $310.00 and $347.50 USD per package. These figures describe past price movement and are not a forecast.
What were the highest and lowest Pumpkins prices this year?
In the tracked period, Pumpkins reached a high of $347.50 USD per package (on Feb 18, 2026) and a low of $310.00 USD per package (on Apr 6, 2026).
Where does this Pumpkins price data come from?
Prices are compiled from public USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports across the states and markets we track, then averaged into a daily US figure. This series covers Jan 20, 2026 to May 12, 2026 (80 readings).