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United States Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEFV04

Latest (y/y)2.9%October 2026
Previous (y/y)2.0%September 2026
Level254.6October 2026

United States Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 2.9% year on year in October 2026, compared with 2.0% in September 2026.

The level stood at 254.6 (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.5% (Nov 2024) to 16.2% (Mar 2023), averaging 5.3%.

United States Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1998 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%15%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1998 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100))100150200250200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026254.62.9
September 2026253.42.0
August 2026254.03.8
July 2026250.82.6
June 2026250.22.3
May 2026250.42.5
April 2026249.42.0
March 2026249.33.2
February 2026248.04.7
January 2026247.84.9
December 2025247.66.0
November 2025246.45.7
October 2025247.56.2
September 2025248.56.3
August 2025244.74.8
July 2025244.65.0
June 2025244.45.0
May 2025244.35.4
April 2025244.46.5
March 2025241.66.7
February 2025236.83.9
January 2025236.22.2
December 2024233.60.6
November 2024233.10.5

Last 24 observations. The full history (347 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 1997
Observations347
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 1997=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high16.2% (Mar 2023)
10-year low0.5% (Nov 2024)
10-year average5.3%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEFV04

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FAQ

What is the current food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.9% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEFV04.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Food from vending machines and mobile vendors in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.