How much did bananas cost in 2012?
Bananas averaged $0.60 per lb in 2012 — about $0.88 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.
In 2012, bananas averaged $0.60 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.60 in August to $0.61 in March. Over the year it was little changed from $0.60 in January to $0.61 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.60 in 2012 is worth about $0.88 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 27% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 8% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.60 | ▲ 0.8% |
| February | $0.60 | ▼ 0.2% |
| March | $0.61 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $0.60 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $0.60 | ▼ 0.7% |
| June | $0.61 | ▲ 1.0% |
| July | $0.60 | ▼ 0.2% |
| August | $0.60 | ▼ 1.5% |
| September | $0.60 | ▲ 0.3% |
| October | $0.60 | ▲ 0.8% |
| November | $0.60 | ▼ 0.3% |
| December | $0.61 | ▲ 1.0% |
| 2012 average | $0.60 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bananas in 2012?
Bananas averaged $0.60 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.60 of 2012 bananas worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.60 in 2012 is about $0.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of bananas compare to now?
Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 8% from the 2012 average of $0.60.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bananas price in 2012 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2012/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2012/">Bananas price in 2012 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bananas price in 2012 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2012/