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flag Halloween candy prices surged 78% since 2020 due to a cocoa shortage, yet spending remains high.

flag Halloween candy prices have risen 78% since 2020, reaching $16.39 per bag, far outpacing inflation, driven by a global cocoa shortage from reduced production in Ivory Coast and Ghana. flag Despite higher costs, candy sales hit $7.4 billion in 2024, with Americans spending $4.1 billion, and total Halloween spending reached $13.1 billion. flag Projections show candy spending will rise 11% to $3.9 billion in 2025, with overall Halloween spending expected to increase 13% to $13.1 billion, reflecting strong demand even as inflation and tariffs concern shoppers.

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