How much did potatoes cost in 2019?
Potatoes averaged $0.77 per lb in 2019 — about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2019, potatoes averaged $0.77 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 $0.74 in June to $0.79 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.75 in January to $0.78 in December, a 4.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.77 in 2019 is worth about $1.01 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 11% cheaper than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 16% versus the 2019 average.
2019 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.75 | ▲ 4.3% |
| February | $0.75 | ▲ 0.3% |
| March | $0.76 | ▲ 0.5% |
| April | $0.75 | ▼ 0.8% |
| May | $0.77 | ▲ 3.1% |
| June | $0.74 | ▼ 3.8% |
| July | $0.78 | ▲ 5.0% |
| August | $0.79 | ▲ 0.8% |
| September | $0.79 | ▲ 1.0% |
| October | $0.79 | ▼ 1.1% |
| November | $0.76 | ▼ 2.7% |
| December | $0.78 | ▲ 2.1% |
| 2019 average | $0.77 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2019?
Potatoes averaged $0.77 per lb in 2019, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.77 of 2019 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.77 in 2019 is about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2019 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 16% from the 2019 average of $0.77.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2019 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2019/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2019/">Potatoes price in 2019 (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 2019 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2019/