How much did sugar cost in 2022?
Sugar averaged $0.78 per lb in 2022 — about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2022, sugar averaged $0.78 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 $0.71 in January to $0.85 in October. Over the year it rose from $0.71 in January to $0.84 in December, a 19.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.78 in 2022 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 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 33% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.71 | ▲ 2.2% |
| February | $0.72 | ▲ 1.7% |
| March | $0.74 | ▲ 2.9% |
| April | $0.74 | ▲ 0.1% |
| May | $0.75 | ▲ 0.7% |
| June | $0.77 | ▲ 2.7% |
| July | $0.79 | ▲ 3.4% |
| August | $0.82 | ▲ 3.8% |
| September | $0.84 | ▲ 1.9% |
| October | $0.85 | ▲ 1.1% |
| November | $0.85 | — |
| December | $0.84 | ▼ 0.2% |
| 2022 average | $0.78 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2022?
Sugar averaged $0.78 per lb in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.78 of 2022 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.78 in 2022 is about $0.89 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 33% from the 2022 average of $0.78.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2022 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2022/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2022/">Sugar price in 2022 (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 2022 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2022/