Halloween candy sales are expected to be up 15% from last year and CandyStore.com has gathered the data to figure out the most popular Halloween candy for each state– their analysis was even featured on the Today Show. Before we get to Maryland, let’s take a look at the Top 10 across the country and some quick facts about Halloween Candy this year:
10. Snickers
9. Hershey Mini Bars
8. Candy Corn
7. Hershey Kisses
6. Starburst
5. Sour Patch Kids
4. Skittles
3. Hot Tamales
2. M&Ms
1. Reese’s Cups
Quick Facts:
• 172 million Americans celebrate Halloween
• 32% of all Halloween purchases are made online
• The top costumes fro pets are pumpkin and hot dog
• Among those who celebrate Halloween, 96% will purchase candy
• They will spend about $31.93 on average
• Most Halloween shopping is done the first 2 weeks of October.
• In Oregon, full-sized candy bars are the norm for trick-or-treaters to receive
• Overall Halloween spending is expected to be $12.2B in 2022
• Over 50% of parents stash some Halloween candy to enjoy later in the year
Now let’s get to Maryland (Top 3):
3. Reese’s Cups
2. Hershey Mini Bars
1. Hershey Kisses
Full list for every state can be found here.