How much did potatoes cost in 2003?
Potatoes averaged $0.46 per lb in 2003 — about $0.84 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2003, potatoes averaged $0.46 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 $0.44 in November to $0.48 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.48 in January to $0.44 in December, a 9.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.46 in 2003 is worth about $0.84 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2003. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 94% versus the 2003 average.
2003 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.48 | ▲ 0.8% |
| February | $0.47 | ▼ 2.3% |
| March | $0.46 | ▼ 1.9% |
| April | $0.47 | ▲ 0.7% |
| May | $0.47 | — |
| June | $0.46 | ▼ 0.9% |
| July | $0.46 | ▲ 0.4% |
| August | $0.46 | — |
| September | $0.44 | ▼ 4.3% |
| October | $0.44 | ▼ 0.7% |
| November | $0.44 | ▼ 0.7% |
| December | $0.44 | ▲ 0.2% |
| 2003 average | $0.46 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2003?
Potatoes averaged $0.46 per lb in 2003, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.46 of 2003 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.46 in 2003 is about $0.84 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2003 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 94% from the 2003 average of $0.46.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2003 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2003/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2003/">Potatoes price in 2003 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 2003 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2003/