Carrot Market Holds Steady in California and Texas Crossings

UNITED STATES - The carrot market is holding about steady, with light supplies in California and fairly good demand helping support current pricing levels, according to the USDA’s National FOB Review on February 12, 2026. Most present shipments out of Kern District are tied to previous commitments or prior bookings, limiting spot availability.

In Kern District, 48 1-pound film bags of medium-large carrots are mostly trading at $31.00–$32.00, within a broader range of $31.00–$34.00. Loose jumbo carrots are quoted at $15.00–$16.25 for 25-pound sacks and $30.00–$32.00 for 50-pound sacks. Baby peeled carrots in 30 1-pound film bag cartons are largely moving at $22.75–$23.00, topping out at $25.00.

Organic offerings remain limited. Medium-large 48 1-pound film bags are in too few hands to establish a market. Organic loose jumbo 25-pound sacks are priced at $24.10–$24.50, while organic baby peeled 30 1-pound cartons are mostly between $30.00–$32.10, with occasional higher quotes.

At Mexico crossings through Texas, demand is reported as moderate, with the market steady. Loose jumbo 50-pound sacks are trading between $12.00–$16.00, mostly $12.00–$14.00, with occasional higher sales and a few reaching $18.00–$19.00.

Overall, carrots remain in a stable position across key growing regions, with supply dynamics and prior bookings continuing to shape movement in the near term.

As supply levels shift, ANUK will monitor how pricing responds across key regions.