How much did coffee cost in 2026?
Coffee averaged $9.53 per lb in 2026 — about $9.68 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2026
In 2026, coffee averaged $9.53 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $9.37 in January to $9.72 in April. Over the year it rose from $9.37 in January to $9.51 in May, a 1.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $9.53 in 2026 is worth about $9.68 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is roughly flat versus the 2026 average.
2026 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $9.37 | ▲ 3.5% |
| February | $9.46 | ▲ 1.0% |
| March | $9.61 | ▲ 1.6% |
| April | $9.72 | ▲ 1.2% |
| May | $9.51 | ▼ 2.2% |
| 2026 average | $9.53 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2026?
Coffee averaged $9.53 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $9.53 of 2026 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $9.53 in 2026 is about $9.68 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2026 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, down 0% from the 2026 average of $9.53.