
Ham
Estimated value as of 2026 · FRED BLS data Feb 2026 Midwest average price for all ham (excluding canned ham and luncheon slices)
Ham refers to common fresh or smoked pork ham sold at grocery stores, typically priced per pound for cuts like boneless, bone-in shank half, or spiral sliced.
Fun fact Ham prices have been rising steadily, crossing $5 per pound nationally by 2024 for the first time since 1995.
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