Annual average price per cwt of vegetables at United States

The average price per cwt (100 pounds) of vegetables in the United States varies depending on the type of vegetable and market conditions. For example, for staple vegetables such as lettuce and tomatoes, prices are typically in the range of $20-40 per cwt. Prices are sensitive to harvest yields, weather, transportation costs and demand, and tend to rise when harvests are low. In addition, organic vegetables and certain varieties are often traded at higher prices than the general market price, and prices fluctuate according to consumer demand.