How much did potatoes cost in 2021?
Potatoes averaged $0.78 per lb in 2021 — about $0.96 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2021, potatoes averaged $0.78 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 $0.76 in February to $0.81 in October. Over the year it fell from $0.78 in January to $0.78 in December, a 0.5% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.78 in 2021 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 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 15% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.78 | ▲ 4.4% |
| February | $0.76 | ▼ 2.6% |
| March | $0.79 | ▲ 3.1% |
| April | $0.77 | ▼ 1.5% |
| May | $0.76 | ▼ 1.3% |
| June | $0.77 | ▲ 0.7% |
| July | $0.78 | ▲ 0.9% |
| August | $0.80 | ▲ 2.7% |
| September | $0.80 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $0.81 | ▲ 1.3% |
| November | $0.77 | ▼ 5.1% |
| December | $0.78 | ▲ 1.4% |
| 2021 average | $0.78 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2021?
Potatoes averaged $0.78 per lb in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.78 of 2021 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.78 in 2021 is about $0.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 15% from the 2021 average of $0.78.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2021 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2021/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2021/">Potatoes price in 2021 (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 2021 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2021/