Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market (PWPM): physical wholesale market in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is a fresh fruit and vegetable trading centre in Philadelphia, operating within a large temperature-controlled facility.
AGR-057 · Physical wholesale market · Philadelphia, United States · USD
Large enclosed, temperature-controlled fresh produce market
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is a fresh fruit and vegetable trading centre in Philadelphia, operating within a large temperature-controlled facility. The concentration of merchants makes it easier to compare offers and organise purchases from several suppliers. The operator also welcomes smaller purchases, although minimum packs and availability must be agreed with the individual seller. A visit requires checking current identification and access arrangements rather than assuming unrestricted entry to every working area.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service terminal-market reports for Philadelphia provide useful price information. Observations relate to specified grades, origins and packs rather than a single national average for the commodity. Wholesale prices are different from farmgate returns. Facility area and merchant count have their own dates or an explicit indication that no base year was supplied. These measures describe infrastructure and business participation rather than annual tonnage.
A buyer should specify variety, size, grade, carton count or weight and expected remaining shelf life. US reports use several units, including pounds, so conversion to kilograms requires the original basis to be retained. A restaurant or retailer may need to agree mixed-order assembly, credit terms and collection using its own vehicle. Temperature control inside the market does not remove the need for appropriate conditions during onward transport. Record the agreed condition at handover so that a later quality issue can be traced to the relevant stage of the journey.
A seller should provide origin, packing date, available volume and quality documentation, then agree intake terms with the trading company. Shared infrastructure does not create a single common counterparty or identical payment schedules. Pallet deliveries need agreed labels, pack configuration and shortage-counting procedures. A USDA report can support price discussions but does not replace written acceptance of a specific consignment. To assess a recurring relationship, track net price, accepted weight, travel costs and claims. This reveals whether an attractive purchase price produces a satisfactory result once the goods reach the customer. It also supports comparisons between merchants on service and consistency, not simply the first quoted amount.
What is priced: Fruit, Vegetables and potatoes, Honey, hops, tobacco and other speciality crops
Where to find the prices
Products and quotations
Fresh fruit; Broccoli; Beets; Fresh beans; Bok choy; Brussels sprouts; Lettuce; Mushrooms; Basil; Parsley; Cilantro
Key figures
- Facility area: 700,000 ft² (Base year undisclosed; checked 27 Oct 2026). Area stated by operator, not annual throughput.
- Merchant companies: 17 businesses (01). 10.2024. Count in cooperative announcement on this date.
Sources
- PWPM — market access
- PWPM — cooperative statement
- USDA — Philadelphia fruit
- USDA — Philadelphia vegetables
All agricultural exchanges, markets and price sources
