Spinach Prices in the United States from 2020 to 2025

 Key Points

  • Historical Farm Prices (2020–2024): Spinach prices received by farmers rose from $83 per hundredweight (cwt) in 2020 to $93.80 per cwt in 2024, with some yearly dips (e.g., $72.30 in 2022).

  • 2025 Estimate : Approximately $85.53 per cwt, based on a forecasted 8.8% decrease in farm-level vegetable prices from 2024.

  • Retail Context: Retail prices are higher, ranging from $4–$5 per pound in March 2025, showing a disconnect from farm price trends.

  • Trend Insight: Farm prices fluctuated but generally increased until 2024, with a projected dip in 2025; retail prices vary by package size and region.

Detailed Price Breakdown (2020–2025)


  • 2020–2024: Prices fluctuated, dipping to $72.30/cwt in 2022 (possibly due to oversupply or weather impacts), then rising sharply to $93.80/cwt in 2024, reflecting tighter supply or increased demand.
  • 2025: Estimated at $85.53/cwt, calculated from a USDA forecast of an 8.8% decrease in vegetable farm prices from 2024 ($93.80 × 0.912 ≈ $85.53) USDA Food Price Outlook.
Retail Price Trends (2020–2025)

  • 2020–2022: Starting with a farm price of $83/cwt ($0.83/lb) in 2020, retail prices are estimated assuming a 4–5x markup (common for fresh produce), adjusted with annual food inflation rates (3.9% in 2021, 9.9% in 2022).
  • 2023: December 2023 retail price was $1.78/lb (IMARC Group), lower than expected, possibly due to regional or promotional pricing; annual estimate aligns with inflation from 2022.
  • 2024: Estimated from 2023 annual average with 2.3% inflation.
  • 2025: Actual retail data from USDA AMS shows $4.24/lb (1-lb package) to $5.24/lb (8–10 oz package, normalized), reflecting current market conditions.
Historical Context (2020–2024)
  • 2020: Farm price was $83/cwt ($0.83/lb). Retail prices likely started around $3.50/lb, inferred from a typical 4–5x farm-to-retail markup and stable demand pre-inflation spikes.
  • 2021–2022: Food inflation surged (3.9% in 2021, 9.9% in 2022), pushing retail prices higher. The fresh spinach market grew due to demand for packaged products (e.g., baby spinach), supporting price increases.
  • 2023: IMARC Group reported $1.78/lb in December, possibly an outlier (e.g., bulk or regional sale), while annual estimates suggest $4.23/lb based on inflation from 2022. USDA AMS retail ads show higher prices (e.g., $2.98 for 8–10 oz in 2024, adjusted to prior year).
  • 2024: With 2.3% food inflation, prices likely rose to ~$4.35/lb annually, consistent with farm price increases to $93.80/cwt ($0.94/lb).
Current Pricing (2025)

USDA AMS Retail Report provides:
  • 1-lb package: $4.24 .
  • 8–10 oz package: $2.95 , averaging 9 oz (0.5625 lb), ≈ $5.24/lb ($2.95 ÷ 0.5625).
  • 5–7 oz package: $3.08 , averaging 6 oz (0.375 lb), ≈ $8.21/lb, but less representative due to smaller size.
These reflect advertised prices at major supermarkets, showing a range of $4.24–$5.24/lb as the most consistent per-pound cost in March 2025.

2025 Forecast

The USDA forecasts a -8.8% drop in farm-level vegetable prices for 2025 (from $93.80/cwt to ~$85.53/cwt, or $0.86/lb), but retail prices don’t always follow farm trends directly due to fixed costs and margins. March 2025 retail prices ($4.24–$5.24/lb) suggest stability or slight increases from 2024, with a full-year estimate potentially reaching $4.50–$5.50/lb if food inflation (forecasted at 3.3%) applies later in 2025.

Market Drivers
  • Demand: Fresh spinach consumption rose (1.5 lb per capita in 2016, likely higher by 2025), driven by packaged salad trends (AgMRC).
  • Inflation: Food-at-home prices increased significantly (e.g., 9.9% in 2022), impacting retail costs (BLS).
  • Production: California dominates (65% of U.S. fresh spinach), with stable supply despite labor-intensive harvesting (56% of costs).
Conclusion

Spinach retail prices in the U.S. from 2020 to March 2025 likely increased from ~$3.50/lb to $4.24–$5.24/lb, reflecting inflation and demand growth. Exact historical retail data is sparse, but estimates align with farm price trends and available snapshots (e.g., $1.78/lb in Dec 2023, $4.24–$5.24/lb in Mar 2025).






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