Food price inflation in the U.S., January 2026: 2.1%
Food price inflation in the U.S. was 2.1% in January 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (December 2025): 2.4% (-0.3 pp).
- A year earlier (January 2025): 1.9%.
- A newer figure is available: 1.8% in September 2026.
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Other countries in January 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Canada | 7.33% |
| Japan | 3.9% |
| UK | 3.6% |
| Australia | 3.1% |
| South Korea | 2.89% |
| Spain | 2.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% |
| U.S. | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2% |
| France | 1.3% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics