UNITED STATES & MEXICO - Lettuce markets showed mixed movement across California growing regions and Mexico crossings through Texas, according to the USDA's May 11, 2026 National FOB Review, with Romaine and leaf varieties posting stronger pricing in several districts while iceberg markets remained divided depending on pack size and region.
In Salinas-Watsonville, green leaf and red leaf markets moved slightly higher amid moderate-to-good demand and fairly light supplies. Green leaf cartons were reported at $32.50–$40.75, mostly $32.50–$35.45, while red leaf cartons ranged from $25.65–$36.75, mostly $29.75–$32.75.
Romaine pricing in Salinas-Watsonville also edged higher as demand remained good and supplies fairly light. Cartons were reported at $50.00–$58.50, mostly $51.95–$54.75, with occasional higher prices reaching $60.45.
Iceberg lettuce markets in Salinas-Watsonville were more mixed. Supplies of 30-count cartons remained very light, though pricing moved lower, while 24-count markets held mostly steady. Film-lined 24s were reported at $40.00–$61.55, mostly $50.45–$53.95, while 30-count film wrapped cartons ranged from $30.55–$55.75, mostly $38.75–$41.75.
In Santa Maria, iceberg demand strengthened, pushing markets higher. Film-lined 24s ranged from $34.95–$40.95, mostly $34.95–$36.95, while film-wrapped 24s were reported at $35.95–$41.95, mostly $35.95–$37.95.
Santa Maria Romaine supplies remained very light. Romaine cartons ranged from $34.95–$44.95, mostly $42.95–$44.95. Green leaf markets in the region held mostly steady at $30.95–$35.95.
At Mexico crossings through Texas, iceberg lettuce markets moved slightly lower under moderate demand conditions. Film-wrapped 24-count cartons were reported at $26.00–$30.00, mostly $26.00–$28.00, with occasional higher pricing noted.
Organic lettuce markets in California’s South and Central Districts remained mostly steady across categories despite very light supplies. Organic Romaine cartons were reported at $40.00–$57.00, mostly $50.00–$54.00, while organic iceberg film-wrapped 24s ranged from $24.00–$44.00, mostly $40.00–$43.00. Organic green leaf and red leaf cartons were both reported at $20.00–$33.00, mostly $30.00–$32.00.
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