Vegetable Price Trends September 2026 vs 2025 Quarter

Vegetable Price Trends September 2026: Zucchinis and sweet potatoes led wholesale price gains this quarter, while cabbages and cucumbers recorded the largest declines.

The September quarter of 2026 saw varied movement across vegetable categories, with several products recording moderate growth while others experienced notable declines compared with the same quarter last year. Our latest Vegetable Price Trends September 2026 analysis highlights continued strength in selected vegetable categories, while softer market conditions impacted a range of staple lines.

Zucchinis recorded the strongest growth, rising 17% compared with the same quarter last year. Sweet potatoes increased 15%, followed by capsicums at 8%. Asian vegetables were up 6%, while potatoes increased 6%, completing the top five categories with positive movement.

At the other end of the market, cabbages recorded the largest decrease, falling 29% for the quarter. Cucumbers declined 22%, while peas eased 21%. Sweetcorn was down 21%, and tomatoes decreased 21%, rounding out the five categories with the largest declines.

CHART: Vegetable Wholesale Price Change YoY (%) - September QTR 2026 vs September QTR 2025 (Vegetable Price Trends September 2026)

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