Squash Market Holds Mostly Steady as Weather Tightens Supplies

UNITED STATES - The squash market is holding mostly steady, with moderate demand supported by light supplies in key growing regions, according to the USDA’s National FOB Review on February 4, 2026. Cold weather has curtailed harvest activity in Florida, tightening availability across several summer squash categories and helping maintain price levels.

In Central and South Florida, supplies of yellow straightneck and zucchini are light, with moderate demand and markets reported about steady. Harvest has been curtailed due to cold weather. Yellow straightneck squash in 1/2-bushel cartons are mostly ranging from $20.35–$20.95 for small and $18.35–$18.95 for medium, with occasional higher pricing noted. Zucchini pricing is similar, with small sizes largely trading between $20.35–$20.85 and medium sizes mostly at $18.35–$18.85, with a few higher quotes reported.

Winter squash categories in Florida are showing more variation by size. Acorn squash demand is moderate, with large sizes slightly higher and medium sizes about steady. Medium 1 1/9-bushel cartons are mostly ranging from $10.95–$12.95, while large sizes are generally trading between $12.95–$13.95. Butternut squash markets are about steady, with medium sizes mostly at $9.95–$10.95 and large sizes largely ranging from $10.95–$12.95, with a few higher quotes reported.

Grey squash supplies are fairly light with fairly good demand. Markets are about steady, with 4/7-bushel carton small sizes mostly around $20.95 and medium sizes generally trading near $16.95. Kabocha squash demand remains moderate, with large sizes slightly lower and other sizes about steady. Medium cartons are mostly ranging from $12.00–$13.00, while large sizes are generally trading between $14.00–$15.00. Spaghetti squash demand is fairly good, with markets reported slightly higher. Medium sizes are mostly at $12.95, and large sizes are largely ranging from $13.95–$14.95.

Market participants note that recent heavy rainfall and prolonged cloudy conditions in parts of Western Mexico have pressured yields, with growers reporting pollination challenges and increased virus incidence tied to whitefly activity. As a result, supplies are tightening and pricing is firming on select squash items, with zucchini now trading in the mid- to upper-teens and wirebound packs reported between $10 and $14. Grey squash is also seeing firmer markets, with most trades in the mid-teens and smaller fruit reaching into the low-$20s. Growers do not anticipate meaningful production relief until coastal growing regions come online later this month or into early March.

Quality variation is also influencing market ranges, particularly in yellow squash, where lower-grade fruit is trading at a discount while higher-quality lots are commanding significantly stronger pricing.

Overall, the squash market remains generally balanced, though weather-related production challenges in Florida and Western Mexico are tightening supplies and creating upward pressure in select categories.

ANUK will continue to monitor availability and pricing in the weeks ahead.