How much are sweet potatoes this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., sweet potatoes are on sale for $1.21/lb on average, 10% above usual for late October. Sweet potatoes are in season now. They’re usually cheapest in April, November and December.
$1.21/lb
Pricey
Fresh-harvested and cured.10% above usual for late October. In season.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Price | $1.11 | $1.11 | $1.08 | $1.03 | $1.13 | $1.10 | $1.08 | $1.13 | $1.18 | $1.15 | $0.84 | $0.96 |
- Quality nowExcellent. Fresh-harvested and cured.
- Best qualitySeptember, October, November and December
- Usually cheapestApril, November and December
- Most often on saleOctober, November and December
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do sweet potatoes cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., sweet potatoes are on sale for $1.21/lb on average, 10% above usual for late October.
Are sweet potatoes in season right now?
Sweet potatoes are in season now.
When are sweet potatoes cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for sweet potatoes were lowest in April, November and December, and they were most often on sale in October, November and December.