How much did chicken breast cost in 2012?
Chicken breast averaged $3.24 per lb in 2012 — about $4.73 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2012, chicken breast averaged $3.24 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 $3.11 in February to $3.43 in October. Over the year it rose from $3.15 in January to $3.27 in December, a 3.9% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.24 in 2012 is worth about $4.73 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 29% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.15 | ▲ 1.4% |
| February | $3.11 | ▼ 1.0% |
| March | $3.18 | ▲ 2.3% |
| April | $3.17 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $3.12 | ▼ 1.6% |
| June | $3.20 | ▲ 2.3% |
| July | $3.36 | ▲ 5.2% |
| August | $3.37 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $3.12 | ▼ 7.5% |
| October | $3.43 | ▲ 10.0% |
| November | $3.41 | ▼ 0.5% |
| December | $3.27 | ▼ 4.3% |
| 2012 average | $3.24 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2012?
Chicken breast averaged $3.24 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.24 of 2012 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.24 in 2012 is about $4.73 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 29% from the 2012 average of $3.24.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2012 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2012/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2012/">Chicken breast price in 2012 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken breast price in 2012 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2012/