How Much Do Blueberries Cost?

Updated on August 6, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 10 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

Fresh conventional blueberries currently cost about $4 to $6 per pound in common U.S. retail packages. Fresh organic blueberries often cost about $6.50 to $11 per pound, while large bags of frozen conventional blueberries can fall to roughly $2.60 per pound. U-pick farms currently advertise about $2.25 to $4.50 per pound, depending on the farm and region.

The package price can be misleading because blueberries are sold in 6-ounce, 9.8-ounce, 11.2-ounce, 12-ounce, 18-ounce, 32-ounce, 40-ounce, and 48-ounce containers. A produce “pint” is a volume label, not an automatic half pound. Compare the stated net weight and convert every option to a per-pound cost before deciding which package is cheaper.

Article Highlights

• Fresh conventional blueberries: about $4 to $6 per pound
• Fresh organic blueberries: about $6.50 to $11 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 13 to 22 minutes, before taxes) per pound
• Frozen conventional blueberries: around $2.60 to $4 per pound
• Frozen organic blueberries: about $5.50 per pound in one current example
• 2026 U-pick blueberries: approximately $2.25 to $4.50 per pound
• Current ready-picked farm prices: roughly $4 to $5.60 per pound
• Main price traps: pint-size confusion, small packages, delivery markups, organic premiums, and spoilage

How Much Do Blueberries Cost?

Target currently lists fresh 18-ounce blueberries at $4.99, a pint-sized container at $3.49, and fresh organic blueberries at $5.99 for 12 ounces in its fresh blueberry selection. Walmart lists an 18-ounce fresh container at $5.12 on its current berry page.

Costco Same-Day shows conventional 18-ounce blueberries at $4.53 on its fresh blueberry listing. Same-day and delivery prices may be higher than warehouse prices and can change by ZIP code.

Why a Pint Is Not Half a Pound

A liquid pint contains 16 fluid ounces, but blueberries are solid produce and are sold by net weight. Target identifies its current fresh blueberry pint as approximately 11.2 ounces. At $3.49, that package costs about $4.99 per pound, not $6.98 or $7.98 per pound.

The calculation is:

• 11.2 ounces divided by 16: 0.70 pound
• $3.49 divided by 0.70: $4.99 per pound

An 18-ounce package contains 1.125 pounds. Target’s $4.99 18-ounce package costs $4.44 per pound. The larger package costs $0.55 less per pound than its current pint-sized package.

Fresh, Frozen, Wild, and Dried

Fresh conventional blueberries are usually bought for snacking, salads, cereal, and recipes where berry texture matters. Large fresh packages currently cluster around $4 to $5 per pound, although small premium and jumbo packages can cost considerably more.

Frozen conventional blueberries are often the least expensive option. Walmart’s 48-ounce frozen bag costs $7.82, or $2.61 per pound. It is about 41% cheaper per pound than Target’s current 18-ounce fresh package.

Target lists organic frozen blueberries at $10.99 (about 22 minutes at $30 per hour) for 32 ounces and frozen wild blueberries at $8.99 for 40 ounces on its fresh and frozen results. The wild product costs about $3.60 per pound, while the organic frozen product costs approximately $5.50 per pound.

Wild blueberries are typically smaller than cultivated highbush berries and are often sold frozen because much of the wild crop goes into processing. Dried and freeze-dried blueberries have much higher prices per pound because water has been removed and packaging sizes are small. Sweetened dried berries also should not be compared nutritionally with unsweetened fresh or frozen fruit.

Organic Blueberry Price Premium

Organic does not mean pesticide-free. USDA organic operations must use approved production practices, and certain biological, botanical, or synthetic substances may be used when permitted by the National List.

At Target, the 12-ounce organic package costs $7.99 per pound, about 80% more than the retailer’s 18-ounce conventional package at $4.44 per pound. At Costco Same-Day, the displayed organic package at $7.37 for 18 ounces costs $6.55 per pound, about 63% above the conventional package at $4.03 per pound.

These are current retailer comparisons, not a permanent national premium. Promotions, origin, package weight, crop conditions, store location, and delivery markup can narrow or widen the difference. Organic certification describes the production system and permitted inputs. It does not guarantee a fixed nutritional advantage over conventional blueberries.

Season, Imports, and U-Pick Prices

Blueberries are harvested at different times across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Maine, and other growing regions. Local supply often improves during the regional harvest, but national supermarket prices are also shaped by imported fruit and retailer promotions.

USDA reported record U.S. fresh blueberry imports in 2024, valued at $2.18 billion, in its fruit market outlook. Current Costco product information lists potential origins including the United States, Mexico, Canada, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, and New Zealand. That year-round supply makes a rigid national March-through-February price calendar unreliable.

U-pick pricing is local and more predictable during a farm’s short harvest window. Current 2026 examples include:

• $2.25 per pound at an Oregon U-pick farm
• $2.50 per pound at Indiana and Oregon farms
• $2.75 per pound at a Michigan farm
• $3.50 per pound at a Pennsylvania farm
• $4.50 per pound at another 2026 farm

Eenigenburg’s lists U-pick at $2.50 per pound and ready-picked berries at $4 per pound on its farm price page. The Berry Farm publishes $2.50 per pound for U-pick and $5 per pound for ready-picked fruit in its 2026 season pricing.

Spoilage Changes the Usable Price

Fresh blueberries are only cheaper when the household eats or freezes them before they soften or mold. If 20% of an 18-ounce $4.99 package is discarded, only 14.4 ounces remain usable. The effective cost rises from $4.44 to $5.54 per usable pound.

Frozen fruit has almost no trimming loss and can remain usable for many months when kept sealed and frozen. Fresh berries may still be the better purchase for eating by hand, but frozen blueberries often provide a lower usable cost for smoothies, oatmeal, sauces, muffins, and cooked fillings.

To reduce waste, refrigerate fresh blueberries dry and wash them shortly before use. Remove crushed or moldy berries promptly. Freeze surplus berries in a single layer before transferring them to a sealed container so they remain easier to portion.

Three Blueberry Shopping Scenarios

Case 1: Four pounds of fresh conventional fruit. At Costco Same-Day’s current unit price of $4.03 per pound, four pounds cost about $16.11. At Target’s unit price of $4.44 per pound, the same weight costs about $17.74.

Case 2: Four pounds of frozen conventional fruit. Walmart’s $2.61-per-pound frozen price creates a four-pound total of approximately $10.43. This saves $5.68 compared with the Costco fresh example and $7.31 compared with Target fresh.

Case 3: Four pounds of fresh organic fruit. At Target’s current $7.99-per-pound price, four pounds cost about $31.95. That is $21.52 more than four pounds of Walmart frozen conventional blueberries.

At a wage of $30 per hour, the four-pound frozen purchase represents about 21 minutes of work. The Target organic basket represents about 64 minutes. The price difference is roughly 43 minutes of work.

When Paying More Makes Sense

Makes sense if:

• You want fresh texture for snacking, garnishing, or uncooked desserts.
• The local U-pick crop is ripe, flavorful, and cheaper than the store’s unit price.
• You prefer USDA-certified organic production and accept the current premium.
• Wild blueberries provide the size and flavor needed for a recipe.
• You will eat or freeze the fresh package before spoilage raises the usable cost.

Does not make sense if:

• You are paying more for a small “pint” without checking its net weight.
• The berries will be blended, baked, cooked, or frozen after purchase.
• A delivery price is being compared with a warehouse or in-store pickup price.
• A large fresh package will spoil before it can be used.
• The organic premium matters less to you than buying a larger quantity of fruit.

What We Verified

• Checked: Current 18-ounce conventional retail examples normalize to approximately $4.03 to $4.55 per pound.
• Confirmed: The Target pint contains about 11.2 ounces, so a pint price cannot be doubled to estimate a pound.
• Cross-referenced: USDA reported record fresh blueberry imports in 2024, supporting year-round national availability.
• Verified: One cup of fresh blueberries provides approximately 84 calories and 4 grams of fiber under the USDA nutrition profile.

Berry prices can also be compared with the cost of other fresh produce, such as mango prices. For parties, compare individual berry packages with a prepared fruit tray. Smoothie buyers may also want to compare the fruit bill with the cost of almond milk.

Answers to Common Questions

How much does one pound of blueberries cost?

Fresh conventional blueberries currently cost about $4 to $6 per pound. Fresh organic examples run about $6.50 to $11 per pound, while frozen conventional fruit can cost about $2.60 per pound.

How much do 100 grams of blueberries cost?

One hundred grams equals about 0.22 pound. At $4.44 per pound, 100 grams cost approximately $0.98. At $7.99 per pound, the same weight costs about $1.76.

How much is 500 grams of blueberries?

Five hundred grams equals approximately 1.1 pounds or 3.4 cups. At current conventional fresh prices, that amount costs about $4.44 to $6.60. It contains approximately 284 calories and about 13.5 grams of fiber based on the USDA cup figures.

Are frozen blueberries cheaper than fresh?

Often, yes. Walmart’s current 48-ounce frozen bag costs about $2.61 per pound, compared with roughly $4 to $5 per pound for current large fresh packages. Promotions can reverse the comparison temporarily.

Is U-pick always the cheapest option?

No. Current 2026 U-pick examples range from $2.25 to $4.50 per pound. Fuel, travel time, admission rules, minimum purchases, and the time spent picking can erase the savings for some households.