How much did sugar cost in 2017?
Sugar averaged $0.65 per lb in 2017 — about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2017, sugar averaged $0.65 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 $0.63 in April to $0.67 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.63 in January to $0.65 in December, a 2.2% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.65 in 2017 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 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 59% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.63 | ▲ 2.9% |
| February | $0.64 | ▲ 0.8% |
| March | $0.63 | ▼ 0.9% |
| April | $0.63 | ▼ 0.5% |
| May | $0.65 | ▲ 3.0% |
| June | $0.66 | ▲ 1.9% |
| July | $0.66 | — |
| August | $0.66 | ▼ 0.1% |
| September | $0.67 | ▲ 1.8% |
| October | $0.66 | ▼ 0.9% |
| November | $0.64 | ▼ 3.6% |
| December | $0.65 | ▲ 0.9% |
| 2017 average | $0.65 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2017?
Sugar averaged $0.65 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.65 of 2017 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.65 in 2017 is about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 59% from the 2017 average of $0.65.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2017 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2017/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2017/">Sugar price in 2017 (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 2017 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2017/