# Turkey Prices Are Higher Than Last Thanksgiving, but There's More Supply This Year

> Retail turkey prices are running above last year ahead of Thanksgiving, with the national average grocery price for a frozen whole turkey about $1.26 per pound versus $1.03 a year earlier. Wholesale whole turkeys averaged $1.80 per pound in late October, up from $1.69, and USDA's Economic Research Service expects firm hen prices into 2027. Supply is larger this year, though retail prices also reflect promotions and earlier contracts.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T06:09:05.603Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/97195-turkey-prices-are-higher-than-last-thanksgiving-but-there-s-more-supply-this
- Commodities: [Turkey](https://feedsoft.ai/c/TURKEY.md)

## Why it matters

Higher turkey prices alongside a bigger supply point to steady demand for turkey and firm meat margins, which can support feed demand from turkey producers. The effect on feed prices is limited because the story is about holiday retail pricing.

## Read by commodity

- TURKEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- tabbyspantry.com: https://tabbyspantry.com/turkey-prices-are-higher-than-last-thanksgiving-but-theres-more-supply-this-year/

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