Average price of white rice in the US
In September 2026, the official average price of white rice in the US was $1.12 per lb ($2.46 per kg), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 5% higher than in September 2025.
These are official averages for information only — not offers, quotes or the price at any particular store.
- Latest average
- $1.12
- per lb, Sep 2026
- 12-month change
- +5%
- since Sep 2025
- 24-month high
- $1.12
- Sep 2026
- 24-month low
- $1.01
- Jan 2025
Price of white rice over the last 24 months
From October 2024 to September 2026, the average price of white rice ranged from $1.01 (January 2025) to $1.12 (September 2026) per lb. Not published: October 2025 — shown as a gap.
October 2025: BLS collected no prices that month because of the 2025 federal government shutdown.
Show the data table
| Month | Per lb | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $1.12 | $2.46 |
| August 2026 | $1.11 | $2.45 |
| July 2026 | $1.10 | $2.43 |
| June 2026 | $1.09 | $2.40 |
| May 2026 | $1.07 | $2.36 |
| April 2026 | $1.08 | $2.37 |
| March 2026 | $1.06 | $2.34 |
| February 2026 | $1.07 | $2.37 |
| January 2026 | $1.06 | $2.33 |
| December 2025 | $1.08 | $2.37 |
| November 2025 | $1.07 | $2.35 |
| October 2025 | Not published | — |
| September 2025 | $1.06 | $2.34 |
| August 2025 | $1.06 | $2.33 |
| July 2025 | $1.07 | $2.35 |
| June 2025 | $1.06 | $2.34 |
| May 2025 | $1.07 | $2.35 |
| April 2025 | $1.03 | $2.27 |
| March 2025 | $1.04 | $2.29 |
| February 2025 | $1.03 | $2.27 |
| January 2025 | $1.01 | $2.22 |
| December 2024 | $1.03 | $2.28 |
| November 2024 | $1.06 | $2.34 |
| October 2024 | $1.06 | $2.33 |
Average price of white rice by region
BLS also publishes averages for four regions. They rest on fewer prices than the national figure, so they move more from month to month. Regions without a current average for white rice are left out.
| Region | Per lb | Per kg | Month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | $1.22 | $2.69 | Sep 2026 | +4% |
| U.S. city average | $1.12 | $2.46 | Sep 2026 | +5% |
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Average price of white rice in other units
| Unit | Average price |
|---|---|
| per pound (lb) | $1.12 |
| per kilogram (kg) | $2.46 |
| per ounce (oz) | $0.07 |
| per 100 grams | $0.25 |
What is measured
- Item, as the source defines it: Rice, white, long grain, uncooked, per lb. (453.6 gm)
- Area: U.S. city average (all urban areas) · Series APU0000701312
- Excludes sales tax. Not seasonally adjusted. Some averages rest on few prices, and some fresh produce is not published in low-season months.
- Average across US cities. Prices vary by region, brand and organic vs conventional. Excludes sales tax.
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data.
Data: CPI Average Price Data, U.S. city average. Licence: Public domain (U.S. government work).
Last updated on this site: October 15, 2026. Next update: October 2026 data, expected around mid-November 2026.