How much did sugar cost in 2016?
Sugar averaged $0.64 per lb in 2016 — about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2016, 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 $0.61 in December to $0.66 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.66 in January to $0.61 in December, a 7.3% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.64 in 2016 is worth about $0.89 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 16% more expensive than it was in 2016. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 62% versus the 2016 average.
2016 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.66 | ▲ 3.1% |
| February | $0.65 | ▼ 2.1% |
| March | $0.63 | ▼ 2.5% |
| April | $0.66 | ▲ 3.6% |
| May | $0.65 | ▼ 0.6% |
| June | $0.64 | ▼ 1.5% |
| July | $0.65 | ▲ 0.8% |
| August | $0.65 | ▲ 1.1% |
| September | $0.65 | — |
| October | $0.63 | ▼ 3.5% |
| November | $0.62 | ▼ 1.9% |
| December | $0.61 | ▼ 0.7% |
| 2016 average | $0.64 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2016?
Sugar averaged $0.64 per lb in 2016, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.64 of 2016 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.64 in 2016 is about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2016 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 62% from the 2016 average of $0.64.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2016 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2016/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2016/">Sugar price in 2016 (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 2016 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2016/