Halloween Candy Prices Are Going To Be Even Scarier Than Last Year

"Last year, Halloween candy prices were up by an average of 7.5%, mostly because of the availability and rising costs of cocoa. Poor growing seasons due to extreme weather conditions meant that candy producers were upping prices of all of their candy, even non-chocolate candy, to make up the difference, along with changing the size or ingredient proportions of their chocolate offerings. This year, things have gotten even worse. Cocoa prices are still elevated and on top of that tariffs and inflation are taking a toll on the candy consumer's wallet."

"A 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy averages $16.39 this year, up $7.20 over the past 5 years, according to a FinanceBuzz study based on grocery store circular ads. Just in the last year, you'll pay about $2 more per 100 candies. All in all, Halloween candy prices have soared 78% since 2020, according to the same study. That's triple the rate of inflation."

Halloween candy prices have risen sharply since 2020, with an overall 78% increase and a 7.5% rise last year. Poor growing seasons and extreme weather reduced cocoa availability, pushing wholesale chocolate costs up and causing manufacturers to raise prices, shrink sizes, or alter ingredient proportions. Tariffs and broad inflation have further increased retail costs for candy and costumes. A 100-piece bag now averages $16.39, about $2 more than a year ago and $7.20 more than five years prior. Many consumers plan to spend less, and candy makers are shifting toward non-chocolate items like gummies and Nerds.

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