How much did potatoes cost in 2023?
Potatoes averaged $1.00 per lb in 2023 — about $1.10 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2023, potatoes averaged $1.00 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 $0.95 in January to $1.09 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.95 in January to $0.96 in December, a 0.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.00 in 2023 is worth about $1.10 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 19% cheaper than it was in 2023. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 11% versus the 2023 average.
2023 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.95 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $0.98 | ▲ 2.6% |
| March | $0.97 | ▼ 1.0% |
| April | $0.98 | ▲ 1.2% |
| May | $1.01 | ▲ 2.9% |
| June | $1.03 | ▲ 1.8% |
| July | $1.05 | ▲ 2.4% |
| August | $1.09 | ▲ 4.1% |
| September | $1.05 | ▼ 4.3% |
| October | $1.01 | ▼ 3.9% |
| November | $0.98 | ▼ 2.3% |
| December | $0.96 | ▼ 2.2% |
| 2023 average | $1.00 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2023?
Potatoes averaged $1.00 per lb in 2023, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.00 of 2023 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.00 in 2023 is about $1.10 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2023 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, down 11% from the 2023 average of $1.00.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2023 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2023/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2023/">Potatoes price in 2023 (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 2023 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2023/