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United States Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEFC01

Latest (y/y)5.2%October 2026
Previous (y/y)5.4%September 2026
Level442.1October 2026

United States Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 5.2% year on year in October 2026, compared with 5.4% in September 2026.

The level stood at 442.1 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the lowest reading since December 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −9.3% (Oct 2016) to 26.4% (Jun 2020), averaging 5.0%.

United States Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1948 – Oct 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%19501960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1948 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))010020030040019501960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026442.15.2
September 2026436.95.4
August 2026440.37.2
July 2026440.59.0
June 2026447.612.4
May 2026442.012.1
April 2026447.714.5
March 2026435.911.0
February 2026441.115.2
January 2026437.717.3
December 2025430.815.5
November 2025425.814.8
October 2025420.214.5
September 2025414.612.8
August 2025410.712.8
July 2025404.111.5
June 2025398.110.4
May 2025394.49.9
April 2025391.110.1
March 2025392.710.4
February 2025382.77.7
January 2025373.35.6
December 2024372.95.1
November 2024370.84.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (958 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1947
Observations958
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high26.4% (Jun 2020)
10-year low−9.3% (Oct 2016)
10-year average5.0%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEFC01

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FAQ

What is the current uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 5.2% 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.SA.ITEM-SEFC01.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Uncooked ground beef in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.