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How much did sugar cost in 2013?

Sugar averaged $0.64 per lb in 2013 — about $0.92 in 2026 dollars.

Sugar price in 2013 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2013
$0.58$0.60$0.62$0.64$0.66$0.68$0.70JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2013$0.68Dec 2013$0.59basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.

In 2013, sugar averaged $0.64 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 $0.59 in December to $0.68 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.68 in January to $0.59 in December, a 13.3% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.64 in 2013 is worth about $0.92 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 62% versus the 2013 average.

2013 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.68 ▲ 0.1%
February $0.67 ▼ 2.2%
March $0.65 ▼ 2.7%
April $0.66 ▲ 0.9%
May $0.66 ▲ 1.2%
June $0.64 ▼ 3.0%
July $0.64 ▼ 0.5%
August $0.64 ▲ 0.5%
September $0.63 ▼ 1.7%
October $0.63 ▼ 0.8%
November $0.62 ▼ 2.1%
December $0.59 ▼ 3.7%
2013 average$0.64

FAQ

What was the average price of sugar in 2013?

Sugar averaged $0.64 per lb in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.64 of 2013 sugar worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.64 in 2013 is about $0.92 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2013 price of sugar compare to now?

Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 62% from the 2013 average of $0.64.

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