How much did potatoes cost in 2007?
Potatoes averaged $0.52 per lb in 2007 — about $0.84 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2007, potatoes averaged $0.52 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 $0.51 in February to $0.55 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.52 in January to $0.52 in December, a 0.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.52 in 2007 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 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 72% versus the 2007 average.
2007 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.52 | — |
| February | $0.51 | ▼ 0.6% |
| March | $0.52 | ▲ 0.8% |
| April | $0.53 | ▲ 2.1% |
| May | $0.53 | ▲ 0.2% |
| June | $0.54 | ▲ 1.5% |
| July | $0.55 | ▲ 1.3% |
| August | $0.52 | ▼ 4.2% |
| September | $0.52 | ▼ 0.4% |
| October | $0.52 | ▼ 0.6% |
| November | $0.53 | ▲ 1.9% |
| December | $0.52 | ▼ 1.3% |
| 2007 average | $0.52 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2007?
Potatoes averaged $0.52 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.52 of 2007 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.52 in 2007 is about $0.84 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2007 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 72% from the 2007 average of $0.52.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2007 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2007/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2007/">Potatoes price in 2007 (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 2007 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2007/