CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA, US - The cauliflower market is largely steady across key growing regions, with moderate demand supporting current pricing levels, according to the USDA’s National FOB Review on February 12, 2026. Supplies remain light in several districts, while quality and condition continue to show a wide range.

In Santa Maria, California, demand is moderate, and the market is about steady. White cartons, film wrapped 12s, are trading between $30.00–$35.85, mostly $30.00–$32.85, with occasional higher returns reported.

Across the South and Central District of California, supply is light with moderate demand and a steady market. Organic white cartons, film wrapped, show a wide range, with both 9s and 12s priced from $24.00–$51.00, mostly $42.00–$43.00.

In Western Arizona, supplies are also light with moderate demand. The market for 9s is slightly higher, while 12s and 16s are about steady. Film wrapped white cartons are trading at $48.65–$55.75 for 9s, mostly $48.65–$51.50. The 12s range from $50.65–$56.75, mostly $50.65–$52.50, with a few as high as $57.75 and occasional lower sales. The 16s are reported at $45.45–$55.75, mostly $47.45–$49.45, with some higher outliers noted.

Overall, the cauliflower market remains balanced, with light supplies and moderate demand keeping pricing steady in California and firming slightly on select Arizona sizes.

ANUK will continue to monitor supply and size trends as the season progresses.