How much did potatoes cost in 2022?
Potatoes averaged $0.91 per lb in 2022 — about $1.04 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2022, potatoes averaged $0.91 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 $0.79 in January to $1.02 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.79 in January to $0.95 in December, a 19.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.91 in 2022 is worth about $1.04 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 14% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 2% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.79 | ▲ 1.8% |
| February | $0.80 | ▲ 1.3% |
| March | $0.83 | ▲ 2.9% |
| April | $0.85 | ▲ 2.9% |
| May | $0.88 | ▲ 3.1% |
| June | $0.89 | ▲ 1.8% |
| July | $0.95 | ▲ 6.1% |
| August | $0.99 | ▲ 5.2% |
| September | $1.02 | ▲ 2.5% |
| October | $0.99 | ▼ 2.8% |
| November | $0.95 | ▼ 4.6% |
| December | $0.95 | ▲ 0.3% |
| 2022 average | $0.91 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2022?
Potatoes averaged $0.91 per lb in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.91 of 2022 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.91 in 2022 is about $1.04 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, down 2% from the 2022 average of $0.91.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2022 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2022/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2022/">Potatoes price in 2022 (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 2022 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2022/