How much did sugar cost in 2020?
Sugar averaged $0.63 per lb in 2020 — about $0.82 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2020, sugar averaged $0.63 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 $0.60 in January to $0.67 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.60 in January to $0.67 in December, a 11.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.63 in 2020 is worth about $0.82 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 26% more expensive than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 64% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.60 | ▲ 2.4% |
| February | $0.61 | ▲ 1.5% |
| March | $0.62 | ▲ 1.5% |
| April | $0.64 | ▲ 3.1% |
| May | $0.65 | ▲ 1.1% |
| June | $0.63 | ▼ 3.3% |
| July | $0.63 | ▲ 0.2% |
| August | $0.63 | ▲ 0.3% |
| September | $0.63 | ▲ 0.2% |
| October | $0.63 | ▲ 0.6% |
| November | $0.66 | ▲ 4.1% |
| December | $0.67 | ▲ 2.1% |
| 2020 average | $0.63 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2020?
Sugar averaged $0.63 per lb in 2020, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.63 of 2020 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.63 in 2020 is about $0.82 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 64% from the 2020 average of $0.63.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2020 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2020/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2020/">Sugar price in 2020 (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 2020 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2020/