Grocery spending is shaped by what people buy, how much they earn, and where they live. In the U.S., fresh produce (22% of grocery spend), meat and poultry (21%), dairy (14%), and beverages (12%) are major categories, with big differences by state and metro area. Spending also varies by household type, while inflation in 2022 and growing online sales and private-label share influence what shoppers purchase next.
Key Takeaways
- U.S. Fresh produce accounted for 22% of total grocery spend ($1,253 per household) in 2022
- Dairy products made up 14% of U.S. grocery budgets ($798 annually per household) in 2022
- Meat and poultry represented 21% of grocery spending ($1,197 per U.S. household) in 2022
- U.S. grocery spending projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027, CAGR 4.2%
- 2023 U.S. grocery inflation expected at 5.2%, easing from 11% in 2022
- Recession fears to cut U.S. grocery volume 2% in 2024
- California households spent $6,800 on groceries annually in 2022, 15% above national average
- New York metro area grocery spend averaged $7,200 per household 2022
- Texas households allocated $5,400 yearly to groceries 2022
- In 2022, the average U.S. household spent $5,703 on groceries annually, representing 11.3% of total expenditures
- UK households averaged £4,424 on grocery shopping in 2023, up 6.5% from 2022 due to inflation
- Canadian families spent CAD 12,935 on food at home in 2021, accounting for 13.2% of total spending
- U.S. households with children under 18 spent 15% more on groceries ($6,500 annually) than those without in 2022
- Single-person U.S. households averaged $3,200 yearly on groceries in 2022, 45% less than families of 4
- Low-income U.S. households (<$15k) spent $3,800 on groceries annually in 2022, 70% of their food budget at home
In 2022, U.S. groceries hit $1.1 trillion as inflation drove higher spending, with produce, meat, and dairy leading.
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Category Specific Spending21 stats
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U.S. Fresh produce accounted for 22% of total grocery spend ($1,253 per household) in 2022
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Dairy products made up 14% of U.S. grocery budgets ($798 annually per household) in 2022
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Meat and poultry represented 21% of grocery spending ($1,197 per U.S. household) in 2022
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Beverages accounted for 12% of U.S. grocery spend ($684 yearly) in 2022
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Snacks and confectionery comprised 18% ($1,026 per household) of U.S. groceries in 2022
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Bakery items were 9% of total ($513 annually) U.S. grocery expenditure in 2022
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Frozen foods took 11% ($627 per household) of U.S. grocery budgets in 2022
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Canned goods and dry pantry items: 15% ($855 yearly) in U.S. 2022
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Organic products represented 8% of U.S. grocery spend ($456 per household) in 2022
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Plant-based alternatives: 4% ($228 annually) of U.S. groceries in 2022
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Seafood spending: 5% ($285 per household) U.S. grocery total 2022
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Household cleaners (grocery aisle): 6% ($342 yearly) U.S. 2022
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Baby food and formula: 2% ($114 per household with infants) U.S. 2022
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Pet food in grocery: 3% ($171 annually) U.S. households 2022
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Condiments and sauces: 7% ($399 per household) U.S. groceries 2022
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Cereal and breakfast foods: 5% ($285 yearly) U.S. 2022
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Pasta and grains: 8% ($456 per household) U.S. grocery spend 2022
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Fresh fruits: 11% ($627 annually) of U.S. produce spend 2022
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Fresh vegetables: 12% ($684 per household) U.S. groceries 2022
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Prepared meals and deli: 10% ($570 yearly) U.S. 2022
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Health and beauty in grocery: 4% ($228 per household) U.S. 2022
Interpretation
Category Specific Spending Interpretation
In 2022, category specific grocery spending was led by meat and poultry at 21% and fresh produce at 22%, showing that shoppers’ largest budget shares go to core staples rather than smaller categories like bakery items at 9%.
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Economic And Policy Impacts19 stats
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U.S. grocery spending projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027, CAGR 4.2%
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2023 U.S. grocery inflation expected at 5.2%, easing from 11% in 2022
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Recession fears to cut U.S. grocery volume 2% in 2024
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SNAP benefits increase boosted U.S. low-income grocery spend 10% post-2023 COLA
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Tariffs on imports projected to raise U.S. grocery prices 3-5% by 2025
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Fuel prices correlation: 10% gas hike adds 2% to U.S. grocery costs 2023
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Supply chain disruptions from Ukraine war added 4% to grain-based groceries U.S. 2022-23
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COVID relief payments increased U.S. grocery spend 15% in 2021
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Minimum wage hikes in 20 states boosted grocery purchases 8% among low-wage workers 2023
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Carbon taxes in EU projected to add 2% to grocery bills by 2025
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U.S. farm bill subsidies keep meat prices 10% below market in 2023
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Interest rate hikes slowed premium grocery growth to 3% in 2023 U.S.
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Trade deals reduced fruit import costs 5% U.S. 2023
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Pandemic-era subsidies phased out, cutting organic support 20% U.S. 2023
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Inflation Reduction Act green incentives boost plant-based groceries 7% projected 2024
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Currency fluctuations: Strong USD lowered imported goods 4% U.S. groceries 2023
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Labor shortages raised U.S. grocery retail wages 12%, passed to consumers 3% 2023
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Health policy changes: WIC updates increase fruit/veg spend 15% beneficiaries 2023
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Energy crisis in Europe added 6% to processed food costs 2022-23
Interpretation
Economic And Policy Impacts Interpretation
Under Economic And Policy Impacts, grocery spend is set to grow to about $1.5 trillion by 2027 with a 4.2% CAGR, even as inflation eases to 5.2% in 2023 from 11% in 2022 and policy support like a 10% post-2023 COLA SNAP boost helps cushion demand.
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Geographic Variations20 stats
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California households spent $6,800on groceries annually in 2022, 15% above national average
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New York metro area grocery spend averaged $7,200per household 2022
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Texas households allocated $5,400yearly to groceries 2022
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Florida average grocery expenditure $5,900in 2022
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Midwest U.S. (Illinois) $5,200per household groceries 2022
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Rural U.S. areas spent 12% less on groceries ($5,000) than urban 2022
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Northeast U.S. grocery spend $6,100average 2022
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South U.S. $5,700yearly groceries per household 2022
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West U.S. $6,400average grocery spend 2022
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London UK households spent £5,200 on groceries yearly 2023, 20% above national
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Ontario Canada grocery spend CAD 14,000 average 2021
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Sydney Australia AUD 9,500 groceries per household 2022-23
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Tokyo Japan ¥900,000 annual food spend 2022
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Mumbai India urban grocery INR 55,000 yearly 2022-23
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Johannesburg South Africa ZAR 28,000 food spend 2022
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Mexico City MXN 50,000 groceries household 2022
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Berlin Germany €5,500 yearly groceries 2022
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Paris France €4,200 monthly total €50,400 yearly 2023
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Rural Midwest U.S. $4,900groceries 2022 vs urban $6,500
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Pacific Northwest U.S. $6,700average 2022
Interpretation
Geographic Variations Interpretation
Geographic variations are clear in grocery spending, with California households spending $6,800 annually and the rural U.S. spending about $5,000, roughly 12 percent less than urban areas in 2022.
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Household Expenditure Levels29 stats
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In 2022, the average U.S. household spent $5,703on groceries annually, representing 11.3% of total expenditures
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UK households averaged £4,424 on grocery shopping in 2023, up 6.5% from 2022 due to inflation
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Canadian families spent CAD 12,935 on food at home in 2021, accounting for 13.2% of total spending
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Australian households allocated AUD 8,200 to groceries in 2022-23, a 7.8% increase year-over-year
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In Germany, average annual grocery spend per household was €4,850 in 2022
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French households spent €3,200 on groceries monthly in 2023, totaling €38,400 yearly
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Italian average household grocery expenditure reached €4,100 annually in 2022
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Japanese households averaged ¥750,000 on food purchases in 2022
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Brazilian families spent BRL 6,500 on groceries yearly in 2022
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Indian urban households spent INR 45,000 annually on groceries in 2022-23
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South African households averaged ZAR 25,000 on food in 2022
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Mexican households spent MXN 45,000 yearly on groceries in 2022
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Spanish average grocery spend per household was €4,500 in 2022
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Dutch households spent €5,200 annually on groceries in 2023
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Swedish average was SEK 45,000 for groceries per household in 2022
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Swiss households spent CHF 8,500 yearly on food in 2022
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Belgian average grocery expenditure was €4,800 per household in 2022
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Austrian households allocated €5,100 to groceries annually in 2022
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Norwegian average was NOK 55,000 for food spending in 2022
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Finnish households spent €4,200 yearly on groceries in 2022
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Danish average grocery spend reached DKK 35,000 per household in 2022
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Portuguese households spent €3,000 annually on food in 2022
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Greek average was €3,500 for groceries per household yearly in 2022
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Polish households allocated PLN 6,000 to groceries in 2022
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Czech average grocery expenditure was CZK 50,000 per household in 2022
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Hungarian households spent HUF 450,000 yearly on food in 2022
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Romanian average was RON 4,500 for groceries annually in 2022
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Bulgarian households spent BGN 2,200 yearly on food in 2022
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Croatian average grocery spend was HRK 25,000 per household in 2022
Interpretation
Household Expenditure Levels Interpretation
Under the Household Expenditure Levels angle, grocery spending is clearly rising across countries, from the US average of $5,703 in 2022 at 11.3% of total spend to the UK’s £4,424 in 2023 which is 6.5% higher than the prior year, with similar upward pressure reflected in Australia’s 7.8% year over year increase to AUD 8,200 in 2022 to 23.
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Spending By Demographics21 stats
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U.S. households with children under 18 spent 15% more on groceries ($6,500 annually) than those without in 2022
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Single-person U.S. households averaged $3,200yearly on groceries in 2022, 45% less than families of 4
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Low-income U.S. households (<$15k) spent $3,800 on groceries annually in 2022, 70% of their food budget at home
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Elderly U.S. households (65+) spent $4,100yearly on groceries in 2022, focusing more on staples
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Millennial U.S. households spent $5,900on groceries in 2022, 20% above average due to organic preferences
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Gen Z U.S. consumers allocated 12% of grocery budget to snacks, averaging $700 yearly extra
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Hispanic U.S. households spent $6,200annually on groceries in 2022, higher on rice and beans
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African American U.S. households averaged $5,400grocery spend in 2022
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Urban U.S. dwellers spent 18% more on groceries ($6,100) than rural in 2022
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College-educated U.S. households spent $6,300yearly on food at home in 2022
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Working mothers' U.S. households increased grocery spend by 25% ($7,200) in 2022
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Baby boomer U.S. couples spent $4,800on groceries annually in 2022
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High-income U.S. households (>$100k) spent $7,500 on groceries in 2022
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Vegan U.S. households averaged $6,800grocery spend yearly in 2022
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Pet-owning U.S. households added $400to grocery-equivalent pet food spend in 2022
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Remote workers U.S. spent 30% more on groceries ($6,900) post-2020
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Single men U.S. averaged $3,500grocery spend in 2022 vs $4,000 for single women
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Large families (5+ members) U.S. spent $8,200annually on groceries in 2022
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U.S. households in the South spent 10% more on groceries ($6,200) than Northeast in 2022
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Low-education U.S. households spent $4,500yearly on food in 2022
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LGBTQ+ U.S. households spent 15% more on specialty groceries ($6,600) in 2022
Interpretation
Spending By Demographics Interpretation
Within the “Spending By Demographics” category, grocery spending varies sharply, with households with children under 18 spending $6,500 a year and single-person households averaging just $3,200, showing how family structure drives large differences in what Americans spend on groceries.
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Temporal Trends20 stats
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U.S. grocery spending rose 11.8% from 2021 to 2022, reaching $1.1 trillion total
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Inflation drove U.S. grocery prices up 13.5% in 2022 vs 2021
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Online grocery sales grew 15% YoY to $140 billion in U.S. 2022
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Private label grocery share increased to 18% in U.S. 2022 from 16% in 2021
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Organic grocery sales up 8% to $62 billion U.S. 2022
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Plant-based food sales grew 12% YoY to $8.1 billion U.S. 2022
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Holiday grocery spend peaked at 25% above average in Dec 2022 U.S.
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Back-to-school boosted grocery by 18% in Aug-Sep 2022 U.S.
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Pandemic recovery saw at-home food prep up 10% through 2022 U.S.
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U.S. grocery trips decreased 5% from 2019 to 2022 but basket size up 20%
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Fresh produce inflation hit 7.2% YoY in U.S. 2022
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Meat prices rose 10.4% in U.S. 2022 vs 2021
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Dairy inflation 14.5% YoY U.S. 2022
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Egg prices surged 70% peak in 2022 U.S. due to avian flu
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Grocery delivery fees averaged $4.50up 20% from 2021 U.S. 2022
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U.S. coupon redemptions fell 8% in 2022 amid inflation
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Store brand penetration hit 20.5% U.S. groceries 2022
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Impulse buys at checkout down 15% post-2021 U.S. 2022
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U.S. summer grilling season spend up 12% YoY 2022
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Winter comfort foods sales +18% Jan-Feb 2022 U.S.
Interpretation
Temporal Trends Interpretation
In the Temporal Trends view, U.S. grocery spending climbed 11.8% to $1.1 trillion in 2022 as prices rose 13.5% and shoppers increasingly shifted online with sales up 15% to $140 billion, while private label grew to 18% and organic and plant based lines also gained momentum.
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Share of U.S. Grocery Spend by Category (2022)
Fresh produce, meat & poultry, and snacks take the largest shares of U.S. grocery budgets in 2022.
U.S. Fresh produce accounted for 22% of total grocery spend ($1,253 per household) in 202222%
Meat and poultry represented 21% of grocery spending ($1,197 per U.S. household) in 202221%
Snacks and confectionery comprised 18% ($1,026 per household) of U.S. groceries in 202218%
Canned goods and dry pantry items: 15% ($855 yearly) in U.S. 202215%
Dairy products made up 14% of U.S. grocery budgets ($798 annually per household) in 202214%
Frozen foods took 11% ($627 per household) of U.S. grocery budgets in 202211%
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