How much did coffee cost in 2025?
Coffee averaged $8.18 per lb in 2025 — about $8.51 in 2026 dollars. Based on 11 months of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2025
In 2025, coffee averaged $8.18 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 11 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $7.02 in January to $9.26 in November. Over the year it rose from $7.02 in January to $9.05 in December, a 29.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $8.18 in 2025 is worth about $8.51 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2025. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 16% versus the 2025 average.
2025 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $7.02 | ▲ 3.6% |
| February | $7.25 | ▲ 3.2% |
| March | $7.39 | ▲ 1.9% |
| April | $7.54 | ▲ 2.0% |
| May | $7.93 | ▲ 5.2% |
| June | $8.13 | ▲ 2.5% |
| July | $8.41 | ▲ 3.5% |
| August | $8.87 | ▲ 5.4% |
| September | $9.14 | ▲ 3.0% |
| November | $9.26 | ▲ 1.3% |
| December | $9.05 | ▼ 2.2% |
| 2025 average | $8.18 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2025?
Coffee averaged $8.18 per lb in 2025, based on 11 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $8.18 of 2025 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $8.18 in 2025 is about $8.51 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2025 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 16% from the 2025 average of $8.18.