How much did potatoes cost in 2013?
Potatoes averaged $0.67 per lb in 2013 — about $0.96 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2013, potatoes averaged $0.67 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 $0.61 in March to $0.76 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.63 in January to $0.67 in December, a 6.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.67 in 2013 is worth about $0.96 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 33% versus the 2013 average.
2013 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.63 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $0.64 | ▲ 1.4% |
| March | $0.61 | ▼ 3.9% |
| April | $0.62 | ▲ 1.3% |
| May | $0.64 | ▲ 2.8% |
| June | $0.65 | ▲ 1.6% |
| July | $0.70 | ▲ 9.0% |
| August | $0.76 | ▲ 7.4% |
| September | $0.75 | ▼ 1.3% |
| October | $0.69 | ▼ 7.8% |
| November | $0.68 | ▼ 1.9% |
| December | $0.67 | ▼ 1.2% |
| 2013 average | $0.67 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2013?
Potatoes averaged $0.67 per lb in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.67 of 2013 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.67 in 2013 is about $0.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2013 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 33% from the 2013 average of $0.67.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2013 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2013/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2013/">Potatoes price in 2013 (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 2013 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2013/