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Popcorn Market Prices

Analysis of 9,743 popcorn listings on eBay to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$13.92 typical price
Most are between$4โ€“$45
Brand new$13.99
Used$28.5
On sale now9,743

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 104% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Butter flavor and Microwave Corn, which sit 17% and 37% below the market median respectively. Premium pricing is driven by Chocolate flavors (+65%) and Herr's brand products (+88%).

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Microwave Corn 870 on sale$8.72 ยท 37% cheaper
Butter 3,439 on sale$11.57 ยท 17% cheaper

Price by flavor

Butter
$11.57-17%
Natural
$14.92+7%
Salty
$16.33+17%
Caramel
$17.95+29%
Cheese
$19.61+41%
Chocolate
$22.99+65%

Why? Prices vary by ingredient cost, ranging from Butter (11.57) to Chocolate (22.99).

Price by form

Microwave Corn
$8.72-37%
Not Specified
$13.99+1%
Kernel
$14.97+8%
Puffed
$18.99+36%

Why? Convenience and volume differ, with Microwave Corn at 8.72 and Puffed at 18.99.

Price by brand

ACT II
$14.99+8%
Gold Medal
$18.76+35%
Trader Joe's
$18.99+36%
Cheetos
$19.49+40%
Skinnypop
$19.93+43%
Herr's
$26.2+88%

Why? Brand equity drives pricing, with Herr's reaching 26.2 compared to ACT II at 14.99.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for new popcorn?

The median price for new listings is 13.99.

Which popcorn flavor is the most affordable?

Butter flavor is the most affordable with a median price of 11.57.

How does the price of kernel popcorn compare to the market median?

Kernel popcorn has a median price of 14.97, which is 8% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4โ€“$45, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 22, 2026.