THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did sugar cost in 2010?

Sugar averaged $0.63 per lb in 2010 — about $0.97 in 2026 dollars.

Sugar price in 2010 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2010
$0.60$0.61$0.62$0.63$0.64$0.65JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2010$0.61Nov 2010$0.64Dec 2010$0.64basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.

In 2010, sugar averaged $0.63 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 $0.60 in August to $0.64 in November. Over the year it rose from $0.61 in January to $0.64 in December, a 4.9% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.63 in 2010 is worth about $0.97 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 7% more expensive than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 64% versus the 2010 average.

2010 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.61 ▲ 2.9%
February $0.63 ▲ 3.4%
March $0.64 ▲ 0.3%
April $0.64 ▲ 0.2%
May $0.64 ▼ 0.3%
June $0.62 ▼ 1.9%
July $0.62 ▼ 0.2%
August $0.60 ▼ 2.9%
September $0.63 ▲ 4.3%
October $0.62 ▼ 1.3%
November $0.64 ▲ 3.5%
December $0.64 ▼ 0.2%
2010 average$0.63

FAQ

What was the average price of sugar in 2010?

Sugar averaged $0.63 per lb in 2010, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.63 of 2010 sugar worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.63 in 2010 is about $0.97 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2010 price of sugar compare to now?

Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 64% from the 2010 average of $0.63.

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