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Key Points Orange prices in the U.S. have varied from 2020 to 2025, with research suggesting an upward trend overall. It seems likely that prices increased from about $1.25 per pound in 2020 to a projected $1.66 per pound in 2025. The evidence leans toward prices being influenced by inflation and supply factors, with 2025 figures being estimates. Annual Prices Below is a table summarizing the average retail prices for oranges (primarily Navel) in the U.S. from 2020 to 2024, with a projection for 2025: Projection for 2025 The 2025 price is a projection based on expected inflation rates for fresh fruits, estimated at a 2.5% increase from the 2024 average, reflecting broader food price trends. Unexpected Detail Interestingly, while orange prices generally rose, the increase slowed in recent years, with only a 0.6% rise from 2022 to 2023, possibly due to stabilized supply chains post-COVID. Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of Orange Prices in the U.S. from 2020 to 2025 This note provides a c...

Retail Prices (Field-Grown Tomatoes, USD per Pound) Retail prices for fresh, field-grown tomatoes are reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect what consumers pay in grocery stores. 2020 : The average retail price was approximately $1.85 per pound. This year saw stable pricing despite disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, as demand for fresh produce remained consistent. 2021 : Prices rose slightly to around $1.91 per pound, driven by increased production costs and supply chain challenges. 2022 : The price dipped to about $1.85 per pound, reflecting a stabilization in supply as weather conditions in key states like California improved. 2023 : Prices increased to $1.99 per pound, influenced by higher farm-level costs and steady consumer demand. 2024 : Based on trends and preliminary data up to late 2024, prices likely hovered around $2.00–$2.05 per pound, with seasonal increases in early 2025 (e.g., January 2025 reported at $2.05 per pound per FRED data). 2025 (Projec...

2020 All-Milk Price (Farmgate) : The average all-milk price in 2020 was approximately $18.30 per cwt. This reflects a year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted demand (e.g., school and restaurant closures) but also saw government purchase programs supporting prices until their scheduled end late in the year. Retail Price : The average retail price for a gallon of fresh, whole, fortified milk was around $3.54, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. Prices fluctuated due to supply chain issues and shifting consumer demand. 2021 All-Milk Price : Prices rose to about $19.29 per cwt, driven by recovering demand as the economy reopened, though significant milk production increases kept prices from surging higher. Feed costs also began rising, squeezing margins. Retail Price : The retail price averaged approximately $3.59 per gallon, showing a slight uptick as production costs (e.g., feed, labor) increased and inflation started to creep into consumer prices. 2022 Al...