How much did sugar cost in 2011?
Sugar averaged $0.68 per lb in 2011 — about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2011, sugar averaged $0.68 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 $0.65 in January to $0.70 in October. Over the year it rose from $0.65 in January to $0.70 in December, a 7.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.68 in 2011 is worth about $1.01 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% more expensive than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 52% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.65 | ▲ 1.4% |
| February | $0.66 | ▲ 1.2% |
| March | $0.66 | ▲ 0.6% |
| April | $0.66 | — |
| May | $0.68 | ▲ 1.7% |
| June | $0.68 | ▲ 1.3% |
| July | $0.69 | ▲ 0.7% |
| August | $0.70 | ▲ 1.7% |
| September | $0.70 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $0.70 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $0.70 | ▼ 0.8% |
| December | $0.70 | ▲ 0.7% |
| 2011 average | $0.68 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2011?
Sugar averaged $0.68 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.68 of 2011 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.68 in 2011 is about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 52% from the 2011 average of $0.68.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2011 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2011/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2011/">Sugar price in 2011 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Sugar price in 2011 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2011/