THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did sugar cost in 1999?

Sugar averaged $0.43 per lb in 1999 — about $0.87 in 2026 dollars.

Sugar price in 1999 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1999
$0.43$0.43$0.44$0.44JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 1999$0.44Oct 1999$0.44Dec 1999$0.43basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.

In 1999, sugar averaged $0.43 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 $0.43 in November to $0.44 in October. Over the year it fell from $0.44 in January to $0.43 in December, a 2.3% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.43 in 1999 is worth about $0.87 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 19% more expensive than it was in 1999. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 140% versus the 1999 average.

1999 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.44 ▲ 2.1%
February $0.43 ▼ 1.4%
March $0.44 ▲ 1.6%
April $0.43 ▼ 1.1%
May $0.44 ▲ 0.9%
June $0.43 ▼ 1.1%
July $0.43 ▲ 0.2%
August $0.43 ▼ 0.2%
September $0.44 ▲ 1.4%
October $0.44 ▲ 0.2%
November $0.43 ▼ 2.7%
December $0.43
1999 average$0.43

FAQ

What was the average price of sugar in 1999?

Sugar averaged $0.43 per lb in 1999, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.43 of 1999 sugar worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.43 in 1999 is about $0.87 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 1999 price of sugar compare to now?

Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 140% from the 1999 average of $0.43.

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