Lemons Wholesale Prices
USDA Market News · Report date: October 7, 2026
As of October 7, 2026, the average for lemons (7/10 bushel cartons) was $33.73 per 7/10 bushel carton across 58 quotes from 7 U.S. markets, ranging $18.00 to $60.00. Organic (7/10 bushel cartons) averaged $64.00 per 7/10 bushel carton across 1 quote. Leading origins: California, Argentina, Chile, South and Central District California, Mexico. Other packs and sizes are priced separately below.
How this price is calculated
The headline is the average of USDA terminal market quotes for lemons in the most commonly quoted pack, 7/10 bushel cartons (conventional): 58 quotes from 7 U.S. markets in this report. Each quote counts once, at the midpoint of USDA's “mostly” range where one is published, otherwise of its low–high range. The range shown is the lowest and highest price among those same quotes.
Other packs, sizes and organic lots are priced separately in the tables below; nothing is averaged across different packs. Quotes more than three times above or below the typical price for their pack are treated as likely errors, marked † and left out. Reports more than 10 days older than the newest are not used.
The trend compares the same items, meaning the same city, variety, pack, size and origin, with the previous report and takes the median change (42 items matched). Prices are per package as published by USDA AMS Market News.
Terminal Market (Wholesale)
| Market | Size | Origin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 bushel cartons58 quotes · avg $33.73 · $18.00–$60.00Headline price | |||
| Atlanta | 115s · Shippers Choice | California | $37.00–$41.00mostly $38.00–$39.00 |
| Atlanta | 140s · Marked Fancy | Mexico | $25.00 |
| Atlanta | 150s · Marked Choice | Mexico | $18.00 |
| Atlanta | 165s · Marked Fancy | Mexico | $25.00 |
| Atlanta | 165s · Shippers First Grade | California | $41.00 |
| Atlanta | 200s · Shippers First Grade | California | $35.00–$37.00 |
| Atlanta | 200s · Marked Choice | Mexico | $18.00 |
| Atlanta | 200s · Shippers First Grade | California | $40.00–$41.00 |
| Boston | 115s · Shippers First Grade | California | $36.00–$38.00 |
| Boston | 140s · Shippers First Grade | California | $36.00–$38.00 |
| Boston | 165s · Shippers First Grade | California | $36.00–$38.00 |
| Boston | 95s · Shippers First Grade | California | $36.00–$38.00 |
| Chicago | 115s · Marked Choice | Mexico | $30.00–$32.50 |
| Chicago | 115s · Shippers First Grade | California | $39.50 |
| Chicago | 115s · Shippers Choice | California | $38.00 |
| Chicago | 165s · Shippers Choice | California | $38.00 |
| Chicago | 165s · Marked Choice | Mexico | $28.00–$32.50mostly $29.00–$30.00 |
| Chicago | 95s · Shippers Choice | California | $34.00–$34.50 |
| Chicago | 95s · Shippers First Grade | California | $38.50 |
| Los Angeles | 115s · Shippers First Grade | California | $31.00–$32.00 |
| Los Angeles | 115s · Shippers Choice | California | $21.00–$22.00 |
| Los Angeles | 140s · Shippers Choice | California | $22.00–$23.00 |
| Los Angeles | 140s · Shippers First Grade | California | $33.00–$34.00 |
| Los Angeles | 165s · Shippers Choice | California | $20.00–$21.00 |
| Los Angeles | 165s · Shippers First Grade | California | $23.00–$24.00 |
| Los Angeles | 165s · Shippers First Grade | California | $35.00–$36.00 |
| Los Angeles | 200s · Shippers First Grade | California | $35.00–$36.00 |
| Los Angeles | 75s · Shippers First Grade | California | $23.00–$24.00 |
| Los Angeles | 75s · Shippers Choice | California | $20.00–$21.00 |
| Los Angeles | 95s · Shippers First Grade | California | $29.00–$30.00 |
| Los Angeles | 95s · Unclassified (Standard) | California | $22.00–$23.00 |
| Los Angeles | 95s · Shippers Choice | California | $20.00–$21.00 |
| Miami | 165s · Shippers First Grade | California | $40.00–$42.00 |
| New York | 115s · Shippers Choice | California | $34.00–$36.00 |
| New York | 115s · Shippers Choice | Arizona | $34.00 |
| New York | 140s · Shippers Choice | California | $32.00 |
| New York | 140s · Shippers First Grade | Arizona | $46.00 |
| New York | 140s · Shippers Choice | Arizona | $36.00 |
| New York | 140s · Shippers First Grade | California | $48.00 |
| New York | 165s · Shippers Choice | California | $35.00 |
| New York | 95s · Shippers Choice | Arizona | $34.00 |
| New York | 95s · Shippers First Grade | Arizona | $44.00 |
| New York | 95s · Shippers Choice | California | $36.00–$38.00 |
| New York | 95s · Shippers First Grade | California | $50.00 |
| New York | 95s · Shippers First Grade | California | $58.00–$60.00 |
| Philadelphia | 115s · No Grade Marked | Mexico | $22.00–$24.00 |
| Philadelphia | 115s · Shippers Choice | California | $40.00–$40.50 |
| Philadelphia | 115s · Shippers Choice | Arizona | $33.00 |
| Philadelphia | 115s · Shippers Choice | California | $35.00 |
| Philadelphia | 140s · Shippers Choice | Arizona | $32.00 |
| Philadelphia | 140s · Shippers Choice | California | $40.00–$40.50 |
| Philadelphia | 140s · Shippers First Grade | Arizona | $36.00 |
| Philadelphia | 165s · Shippers Choice | California | $34.00 |
| Philadelphia | 200s · Shippers Choice | California | $40.00–$40.50 |
| Philadelphia | 95s · Shippers Choice | Arizona | $34.00 |
| Philadelphia | 95s · Shippers Choice | California | $35.00 |
| Philadelphia | 95s · No Grade Marked | Mexico | $22.00–$24.00 |
| Philadelphia | 95s · Shippers Choice | California | $40.00–$40.50 |
| 17 kg cartons23 quotes · avg $28.24 · $20.00–$39.00 | |||
| Atlanta | 140s | Chile | $28.00–$30.00mostly $29.00–$30.00 |
| Atlanta | 165s | Chile | $30.00 |
| 17 kg containers18 quotes · avg $25.83 · $20.00–$34.00 | |||
| cartons 18 2-lb film bags2 quotes · avg $44.50 · $41.50–$48.00 | |||
| Organic7/10 bushel cartons1 quote · avg $64.00 | |||
Showing 60 of 102 quotes. Packs further down are summarized without their individual quotes.
Price History
Weekly averages for 7/10 bushel cartons from USDA reports · Jan 2025 to Oct 2026 · 23% below this week last year
Average
Low to high range
Same week last year
Shipping Point (FOB)
| Region | Size | Origin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 bushel cartons20 quotes · avg $25.70 · $14.00–$35.60 | |||
| Phoenix | 115s · Marked Choice | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $18.00–$22.00mostly $18.00–$20.00 |
| Phoenix | 115s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $23.50–$35.50mostly $31.60–$35.50 |
| Phoenix | 115s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $24.75–$30.10mostly $24.75–$27.55 |
| Phoenix | 140s · Marked Choice | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $18.00–$22.00mostly $20.00–$22.00 |
| Phoenix | 140s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $23.50–$35.10mostly $31.95–$35.10 |
| Phoenix | 140s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $24.75–$32.55mostly $27.10–$30.10 |
| Phoenix | 165s · Marked Choice | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $18.00–$22.00mostly $18.00–$20.00 |
| Phoenix | 165s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $24.50–$35.60mostly $28.50–$31.50 |
| Phoenix | 165s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $24.75–$34.60mostly $27.10–$30.10 |
| Phoenix | 200s · Marked Choice | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $14.00–$16.00mostly $14.00–$15.00 |
| Phoenix | 200s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $25.50–$35.60mostly $28.50–$31.50 |
| Phoenix | 200s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $21.50–$30.10mostly $27.10–$30.10 |
| Phoenix | 235s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $25.50–$34.60mostly $25.50–$28.10 |
| Phoenix | 235s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $21.50–$27.50mostly $24.50–$27.50 |
| Phoenix | 75s · Marked Choice | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $18.00–$22.00mostly $18.00–$20.00 |
| Phoenix | 75s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $22.50–$31.55mostly $28.75–$31.55 |
| Phoenix | 75s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $17.50–$25.75mostly $23.95–$25.75 |
| Phoenix | 95s · Marked Choice | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $18.00–$22.00mostly $18.00–$20.00 |
| Phoenix | 95s · Shippers First Grade | South and Central District California | $23.50–$33.55mostly $28.75–$31.55 |
| Phoenix | 95s · Shippers Choice | South and Central District California | $23.60–$30.10mostly $24.50–$26.55 |
| 17 kg cartons6 quotes · avg $21.00 · $20.00–$26.00 | |||
| Orlando | 115s · Marked Fancy | Argentina Imports - Port of Entry Philadelphia Area | $20.00–$26.00mostly $20.00–$22.00 |
| Orlando | 115s · Marked Fancy | Chile Imports - Port of Entry Philadelphia Area | $20.00–$26.00mostly $20.00–$22.00 |
| Orlando | 75s · Marked Fancy | Argentina Imports - Port of Entry Philadelphia Area | $20.00–$22.00 |
| Orlando | 75s · Marked Fancy | Chile Imports - Port of Entry Philadelphia Area | $20.00–$22.00 |
| Orlando | 95s · Marked Fancy | Argentina Imports - Port of Entry Philadelphia Area | $20.00–$26.00mostly $20.00–$22.00 |
| Orlando | 95s · Marked Fancy | Chile Imports - Port of Entry Philadelphia Area | $20.00–$26.00mostly $20.00–$22.00 |
Retail
| Variety | Unit | Region | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Hawaii | $6.99 |
| — | — | Midwest | $2.99 |
| — | — | Southcentral | $4.99 |
| — | — | Northeast | $2.99 |
| — | — | National | $3.55 |
| — | — | Southcentral | $0.19 |
| — | — | Northeast | $0.65 |
| — | — | Southwest | $0.80 |
| — | — | Southeast | $0.66 |
| — | — | Midwest | $0.69 |
| — | — | National | $0.67 |
| — | — | Southcentral | $0.99 |
| — | — | National | $0.99 |
| — | — | Southwest | $1.29 |
| — | — | National | $1.29 |
Related Commodities
Oranges
avg $36.01/bushel · $17.00–$54.50 Limes
avg $40.61/carton · $26.00–$50.00 Tangerines
avg $31.06/carton · $26.00–$35.00 Grapefruit
avg $31.57/container · $18.00–$41.00 Blood Orange
avg $42.50/carton · $40.00–$45.00 Clementines
avg $40.36/flat · $28.00–$57.00
avg $36.01/bushel · $17.00–$54.50 Limes
avg $40.61/carton · $26.00–$50.00 Tangerines
avg $31.06/carton · $26.00–$35.00 Grapefruit
avg $31.57/container · $18.00–$41.00 Blood Orange
avg $42.50/carton · $40.00–$45.00 Clementines
avg $40.36/flat · $28.00–$57.00
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