Pre-packaged, thick sliced, regular sliced or thin sliced pork bacon, regardless of process state."

The price of bacon in the United States fluctuates from year to year but overall it has increased significantly over the last decade. As of 2024, a pound of sliced bacon retailed for around **** U.S. dollars. This figure constitutes an increase of about *** percent compared to the price in 2023. Bacon is a popular breakfast food as well as a typical ingredient in sandwiches, burgers, and occasionally salads. Top-selling bacon brands Excluding private label brands, Oscar Mayer was the leading refrigerated bacon brand in the United States, with sales of *** million U.S. dollars in 2023. Private label bacon had higher sales that year, at *** million U.S. dollars. Other popular brands include Hormel and Smithfield. Oscar Mayer is owned and operated by Kraft Heinz, which is the second leading vendor of refrigerated bacon in the United States. American breakfast foods Eggs, bacon, oatmeal, and pancakes are a few of the quintessential American breakfast foods that are found in kitchens and pantries across the country. Though preferences vary considerably from person to person, some of the most commonly preferred breakfast foods among Americans are eggs, hash browns/potatoes, and French toast/pancakes/waffles.

Pre-packaged, thick sliced, regular sliced or thin sliced pork bacon, regardless of process state."

Pre-packaged, thick sliced, regular sliced or thin sliced pork bacon, regardless of process state."

The average retail price of bacon in Canada hit an all-time high of 7.34 Canadian dollars per 500 grams in December 2021 and again in August 2022. This price has decreased as of March 2024 to 6.27.
American vs. Canadian bacon Bacon is a pork product which is commonly smoked or cured and eaten as a breakfast item. Bacon eaten in Canada, otherwise known as back bacon, is different to its American counterpart - American bacon, or streaky bacon, comes from the belly of the pig, whilst Canadian bacon comes from the pork loin. There is a difference in appearance as well as in taste, with American bacon containing a lot more fat than its leaner counterpart. Pork industry in Canada The volume of pork produced in Canada amounted to around 2.3 million metric tons in 2022, this is an increase of over 300,000 metric tons since 2010. Whilst production has increased over time, consumption has gradually decreased . Pork consumption in Canada amounted to an estimated 22.3 kilograms of carcass weight per capita in 2022, almost 10 kilograms less than in 1980. Canadian consumers’ views on eating less meat could be one reason for this decrease.

Historical and current average prices for Bacon in the United States, measured per pound

In January 2017, the average retail price of Bacon was approximately 3.9 British pounds per kilogram. During the same month in the preceding seven years, prices were higher and followed a downward trend only broken in January 2013 and 2014. By January 2017 prices had dropped by 62pence per kilogram as compared to 2010.

Price components

The retail price is made up of two components. The farm price, which reflects the cost of production and the farm to retail price spread, which accounts for the retail process itself, shipping and processing. In the case of UK bacon, the latter accounts for 60 to 70 percent of the retail price. The price increase in the beginning of 2013 and 2014 was due to an increased farm price.

UK market

Market volumes for bacon and ham have been dropping in recent years and are forecast to stagnate. Per capita consumption in the UK is expected to slightly decrease. Consequently, imports have also seen a downward trend in volume since 2009. Exports have fluctuated since 2003 with an overall upward trend since 2013.

United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average was 6.98500 Index in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 7.60800 in October of 2022 and a record low of 1.26600 in May of 1980. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Pre-packaged, thick sliced, regular sliced or thin sliced pork bacon, regardless of process state.

Average consumer prices are calculated for household fuel, motor fuel, and food items from prices collected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Average prices are best used to measure the price level in a particular month, not to measure price change over time. It is more appropriate to use CPI index values for the particular item categories to measure price change.

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United States Consumer Price: Average: Bacon, Sliced data was reported at 5.370 USD/lb in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.501 USD/lb for Sep 2018. United States Consumer Price: Average: Bacon, Sliced data is updated monthly, averaging 2.706 USD/lb from Jan 1980 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 466 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.366 USD/lb in Sep 2017 and a record low of 1.266 USD/lb in May 1980. United States Consumer Price: Average: Bacon, Sliced data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P001: Consumer Price.

Pre-packaged, thick sliced, regular sliced or thin sliced pork bacon, regardless of process state."

United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the West Census Region - Urban was 7.48900 Index in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the West Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 7.79200 in April of 2025 and a record low of 1.24600 in May of 1980. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the West Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Serbia Average Retail Price: Meat Products: Bacon data was reported at 649.070 RSD/kg in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 615.190 RSD/kg for 2016. Serbia Average Retail Price: Meat Products: Bacon data is updated yearly, averaging 452.850 RSD/kg from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 828.980 RSD/kg in 2013 and a record low of 24.750 RSD/kg in 1996. Serbia Average Retail Price: Meat Products: Bacon data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.P001: Average Retail Prices.

The consumer price index (CPI) of bacon in Norway as an annual average fluctuated from 2012 to 2024. In 2024, the average CPI of bacon in Norway was measured at *****, where the year 2015 equals 100.

United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the Midwest Census Region - Urban was 6.91300 Index in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the Midwest Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 8.09300 in October of 2022 and a record low of 1.22700 in May of 1980. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Bacon, Sliced (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the Midwest Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

This statistic displays a timeline of the annual average import price of bacon in Peru from 2014 to 2016, measured in U.S. dollars per kilogram. In 2016, the average import price of bacon in the South American country amounted to 10.4 U.S. dollars per kilo.

For the third year in a row, the Canadian bacon and ham market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $205M in 2024. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +97.7% against 2019 indices.

This statistic depicts the average price of organic pork in the United States as of April 2022, by category type. In that year, the U.S. price for one pound of organic sliced bacon amounted to almost 18 U.S. dollars on average.

Monthly average retail prices for selected products, for Canada and provinces. Prices are presented for the current month and the previous four months. Prices are based on transaction data from Canadian retailers, and are presented in Canadian current dollars.

In 2024, the U.S. retail price for one pound of pork chops amounted to 4.31 U.S. dollars. While the cost of pork chops (center cut, bone-in) has fluctuated over the past few decades, the average price has been closer to the four-dollar mark in recent years and was closer to the three U.S. dollars per pound in the 90s and early 2000s. Average expenditure on pork In the United States, consumers from Midwestern and Western states specifically, spent the most on pork in 2022. The average annual expenditure on pork per consumer unit was the lowest in the South. Types of pork There are various types of organic pork sold in the United States, including sliced bacon and dinner sausage. The most expensive category of organic pork in the United States in 2022 was sliced bacon, which cost consumers an average of nearly 18 U.S. dollars per pound. Pork is also available in different cut types, such as chops, roasts, and shoulder. Pork chops and ribs were among the favorites, generating the highest dollar sales in the United States in 2019.