Cost of food in the United States increased 2.90 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The average for 2021 based on 17 countries was 95.085 index points. The highest value was in Uruguay: 137.46 index points and the lowest value was in Bolivia: 68.57 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Online inflation of food products followed the trend of physical stores and showed a significant peak in 2022. In North America, online food prices went up by **** percent that year, before decreasing to a **** year-over-year percentage change in 2023. By 2025, online prices of food products might increase by **** percent in the considered region.

The average for 2021 based on 20 countries was 129.611 index points. The highest value was in Bermuda: 205.33 index points and the lowest value was in Nicaragua: 81.53 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Foods in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SEFT) from Jan 1981 to Jun 2025 about urban, food, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

The USA: Food price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 117.52 index points, a decline from 123.827 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 105.854 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 2017 to 2021 is 120.674 index points. The minimum value, 117.52 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 123.827 index points was recorded in 2017.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Food Away from Home in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SEFV05) from Jan 1998 to Jun 2025 about urban, food, consumer, CPI, housing, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Since 2015, the consumer price index (CPI) of food in the United States has increased every year except for 2016, when the CPI decreased by *** percent. The increase of CPI for food compared to the previous year was the highest in 2022, at *** percent.

This statistic depicts the consumer price index (CPI) for food in the United States from 1960 to 2024. In December 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) for food amounted to ******, compared to the period from 1982 to 1984 (=100).

The average canned food import price stood at $2,794 per ton in September 2024, with a decrease of -5% against the previous month.

United States Agricultural Price Index: Received by Farmers: Food Commodities data was reported at 88.800 2011=100 in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 90.600 2011=100 for Sep 2018. United States Agricultural Price Index: Received by Farmers: Food Commodities data is updated monthly, averaging 101.000 2011=100 from Jan 2010 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 106 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.000 2011=100 in Apr 2014 and a record low of 81.000 2011=100 in Feb 2010. United States Agricultural Price Index: Received by Farmers: Food Commodities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Agricultural Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I043: Agricultural Price Index.

When surveyed in March 2024, some ** percent of respondents in the U.S. stated that they expected grocery prices to increase. This figure peaked at ** percent in April 2024.

United States CPI U: FB: Food: Food at Home (Home) data was reported at 239.158 1982-1984=100 in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 239.287 1982-1984=100 for May 2018. United States CPI U: FB: Food: Food at Home (Home) data is updated monthly, averaging 98.400 1982-1984=100 from Jan 1947 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 858 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 243.779 1982-1984=100 in Oct 2015 and a record low of 24.300 1982-1984=100 in Feb 1947. United States CPI U: FB: Food: Food at Home (Home) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.I002: Consumer Price Index: Urban.

Food price inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 77.62 percent in December 2024 compared to the same month the previous year. The surge in food prices has significant implications for household budgets and food security throughout Latin America. Regional variations and contributing factors While the overall trend shows a sharp increase in food prices, there are notable differences among countries in the region. Venezuela and Argentina consistently rank among the nations with the highest food price inflation, while Panama and Ecuador have experienced relatively lower rates. The consumer price index for food in Latin America and the Caribbean jumped from 425.38 points in June 2023 to 1,223.53 points in June 2024, representing an increase of over 158 percent. This rapid escalation in food costs has put considerable strain on consumers across the region. Global context and consumer impact The food price inflation crisis in Latin America is part of a broader global trend. Zimbabwe, for instance, recorded the highest level of real food inflation worldwide between December 2023 and April 2024, with a 46 percent increase compared to the previous year. Argentina followed with a 20 percent increase. The impact on consumers is significant, with many finding it increasingly difficult to afford healthy and sustainable food options. In Argentina, 62 percent of respondents reported difficulty in purchasing such foods due to a lack of affordability, an increase of 7 percentage points from 2021. Similar challenges were observed in other Latin American countries, including Peru, where the share of respondents reporting difficulties rose from 19 percent to 25 percent between 2021 and 2023.

PPI Ex Food Energy and Trade Services in the United States increased to 135.50 points in May from 135.43 points in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Producer Prices Final Demand Less Foods, Energy, and Trade Services.

Hawaii was the U.S. state with the highest average menu price, accounting for an average of 13 U.S. dollars in 2018. Comparatively, Michigan was the state with the lowest average menu price with items costing 8.82 U.S. dollars on average.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 105.854 index points. The highest value was in South Korea: 208.84 index points and the lowest value was in India: 58.17 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

United States Chained(CPI) Consumer Price IndexU: FB: Food data was reported at 146.018 Dec1999=100 in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 145.840 Dec1999=100 for Aug 2018. United States Chained(CPI) Consumer Price IndexU: FB: Food data is updated monthly, averaging 127.525 Dec1999=100 from Dec 1999 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 226 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146.018 Dec1999=100 in Sep 2018 and a record low of 100.000 Dec1999=100 in Dec 1999. United States Chained(CPI) Consumer Price IndexU: FB: Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.I015: Chained Consumer Price Index: All Urban Consumer.

United States Chained(CPI) Consumer Price IndexU: FB: Food: Food Away From Home data was reported at 165.401 Dec1999=100 in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 165.103 Dec1999=100 for May 2018. United States Chained(CPI) Consumer Price IndexU: FB: Food: Food Away From Home data is updated monthly, averaging 133.006 Dec1999=100 from Dec 1999 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 223 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 165.401 Dec1999=100 in Jun 2018 and a record low of 100.000 Dec1999=100 in Dec 1999. United States Chained(CPI) Consumer Price IndexU: FB: Food: Food Away From Home data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.I015: Chained Consumer Price Index: All Urban Consumer.

PPI Ex Food Energy and Trade Services MoM in the United States increased to 0.10 percent in May from -0.10 percent in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Producer Prices Final Demand Less Foods, Energy, and Trade Services MoM.