How much did potatoes cost in 2010?
Potatoes averaged $0.58 per lb in 2010 — about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2010, potatoes averaged $0.58 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 $0.55 in April to $0.62 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.56 in January to $0.58 in December, a 3.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.58 in 2010 is worth about $0.89 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is about the same than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 54% versus the 2010 average.
2010 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.56 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $0.56 | ▼ 1.4% |
| March | $0.56 | ▲ 0.4% |
| April | $0.55 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $0.57 | ▲ 3.3% |
| June | $0.59 | ▲ 2.5% |
| July | $0.59 | ▲ 1.4% |
| August | $0.62 | ▲ 4.7% |
| September | $0.60 | ▼ 3.9% |
| October | $0.58 | ▼ 3.0% |
| November | $0.57 | ▼ 1.9% |
| December | $0.58 | ▲ 2.5% |
| 2010 average | $0.58 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2010?
Potatoes averaged $0.58 per lb in 2010, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.58 of 2010 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.58 in 2010 is about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2010 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 54% from the 2010 average of $0.58.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2010 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2010/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2010/">Potatoes price in 2010 (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 2010 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2010/