Halloween treat prices rise, with costs varying by product and market
Economy · First reported 30 Oct, 09:00 · Updated 09:39
Reports from the United States and Canada describe higher Halloween treat costs, but show different price patterns by country and product. They also point to cocoa and other costs, promotions, and consumers’ broader expenses as relevant factors.
- In the U.S., candy and gum prices rose 7.7% in one year and more than 18% in two years; a retail federation forecast Halloween spending of $13.5 billion.
- In Canada, confectionery prices were 28% higher than in January 2020, while October prices for chips and savoury snacks rose about 18% year over year.
- The articles cite weather-related cocoa supply problems and other costs; they also describe sales and product choices that affect what shoppers pay.
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- U.S. candy and gum price change
- Up 7.7% in one year and more than 18% in two years.
- U.S. Halloween spending estimate
- $13.5 billion, up 3% year over year, according to the National Retail Federation.
- Canadian confectionery price change
- Up 28% since January 2020; September prices were down 2.9% year over year.
- Canadian savoury snack prices
- October average prices rose about 18% from the prior year.
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