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U.S. Halloween spending hits $13.5B record, prices rise

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. consumers will spend $13.5 billion on Halloween, a 3% rise and a record $115 per person.
Federal data shows candy and gum prices rose 7.7% in one year and 18% in two.
West Africa drought and heavy rains hurt cocoa harvests, raising global chocolate prices.
Manufacturers say chocolate prices stay sticky despite recent cocoa price declines.
Enna Grazier, owner of Enna Chocolate, faces a 50% tariff on Canadian holiday packaging.

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U.S. consumers will spend $13.5 billion on Halloween, a 3% rise and a record $115 per person.
Federal data shows candy and gum prices rose 7.7% in one year and 18% in two.
West Africa drought and heavy rains hurt cocoa harvests, raising global chocolate prices.
Manufacturers say chocolate prices stay sticky despite recent cocoa price declines.
Enna Grazier, owner of Enna Chocolate, faces a 50% tariff on Canadian holiday packaging.