How much did sugar cost in 2012?
Sugar averaged $0.69 per lb in 2012 — about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2012, sugar averaged $0.69 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 $0.68 in November to $0.72 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.72 in January to $0.68 in December, a 4.9% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.69 in 2012 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 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 50% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.72 | ▲ 2.0% |
| February | $0.71 | ▼ 0.4% |
| March | $0.71 | ▼ 0.4% |
| April | $0.70 | ▼ 1.0% |
| May | $0.70 | ▼ 1.1% |
| June | $0.68 | ▼ 1.7% |
| July | $0.69 | ▲ 1.2% |
| August | $0.69 | ▼ 1.0% |
| September | $0.69 | — |
| October | $0.68 | ▼ 0.7% |
| November | $0.68 | ▼ 0.1% |
| December | $0.68 | ▲ 0.4% |
| 2012 average | $0.69 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2012?
Sugar averaged $0.69 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.69 of 2012 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.69 in 2012 is about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 50% from the 2012 average of $0.69.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2012 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2012/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2012/">Sugar price in 2012 (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 2012 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2012/