How much did coffee cost in 2021?
Coffee averaged $4.70 per lb in 2021 — about $5.81 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2021
In 2021, coffee averaged $4.70 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 $4.56 in July to $4.97 in December. Over the year it rose from $4.59 in January to $4.97 in December, a 8.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.70 in 2021 is worth about $5.81 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 64% more expensive than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 102% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.59 | ▲ 1.6% |
| February | $4.67 | ▲ 1.8% |
| March | $4.67 | ▼ 0.0% |
| April | $4.75 | ▲ 1.7% |
| May | $4.57 | ▼ 3.9% |
| June | $4.61 | ▲ 0.8% |
| July | $4.56 | ▼ 0.9% |
| August | $4.73 | ▲ 3.6% |
| September | $4.73 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $4.80 | ▲ 1.4% |
| November | $4.82 | ▲ 0.3% |
| December | $4.97 | ▲ 3.1% |
| 2021 average | $4.70 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2021?
Coffee averaged $4.70 per lb in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.70 of 2021 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.70 in 2021 is about $5.81 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 102% from the 2021 average of $4.70.