Halloween Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Halloween Industry Statistics

Halloween Industry numbers are moving fast, and 2026 projections already point to higher consumer spend even as key categories shift in who buys and what they want. Stay with the latest benchmarks to see where demand is tightening and where it’s suddenly opening up, before this year’s buying habits harden.

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Key Statistics

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Americans consumed 600 million pounds of candy during Halloween week 2023.

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90 million pounds of chocolate candy sold for Halloween 2023.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were the #1 Halloween candy with 20% preference.

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Candy corn sales reached 35 million pounds annually for Halloween.

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20 billion mini chocolate bars produced for Halloween 2023 season.

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Pumpkin spice flavored candies increased 45% in sales 2023.

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Average trick-or-treater collects 4.5 pounds of candy per child.

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46% of Halloween candy purchases were chocolate-based in 2023.

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Gummy candies saw 30% sales growth for Halloween 2023.

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Sour candies ranked third in popularity at 15% for 2023.

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Halloween-themed baking mixes sales up 25% to $180 million 2023.

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75% of candy bought for Halloween is consumed by adults.

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Novelty Halloween candies like ghost peppers grew 18% in 2023.

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Per capita Halloween candy consumption is 5.4 pounds annually.

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Bulk candy bins in stores sold 12 million pounds in Oct 2023.

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Organic and fair-trade Halloween candies up 22% to $45 million 2023.

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Snickers bars were second top seller with 18% share in 2023.

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Halloween apple cider production hit 28 million gallons in 2023.

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Pumpkin pie sales spiked 40% during Halloween week 2023.

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Low-sugar candy options grew 35% in demand for 2023.

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M&M's produced 1 billion Halloween packs in 2023.

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Caramel apples made commercially numbered 30 million in 2023.

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Vegan Halloween candies market reached $120 million in 2023.

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Hard candy sales for Halloween declined 5% to 8% market share 2023.

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Tootsie Rolls sold 16 million pounds for Halloween 2023.

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Halloween popcorn sales totaled 50 million bags in 2023.

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Skittles rainbow packs led non-chocolate at 12% in 2023.

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1.63 billion pounds of pumpkins produced for Halloween carving in 2023.

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70% of U.S. pumpkins come from Illinois, Morton called Pumpkin Capital.

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Americans buy 250 million pumpkin seeds annually for roasting post-carving.

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67% of U.S. adults planned to hand out candy on Halloween 2023.

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52% of Americans intended to wear costumes in 2023.

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48% of households planned decorations for Halloween 2023.

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36% of consumers carved pumpkins for Halloween in 2023.

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69% of parents planned to take children trick-or-treating in 2023.

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45% of Americans attended Halloween parties in 2023.

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Top costume choice for adults was characters from TV/movies at 37% in 2023.

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28% of consumers visited pumpkin patches in 2023.

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41% of pet owners dressed pets in costumes for Halloween 2023.

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Women were 15% more likely to buy Halloween candy than men in 2023.

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55% of millennials hosted or attended Halloween events in 2023.

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Urban dwellers spent 20% more time shopping for Halloween items in 2023.

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62% preferred in-store shopping for Halloween costumes over online in 2023.

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Chocolate candy was chosen by 71% of trick-or-treaters' households in 2023.

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33% of consumers planned virtual Halloween celebrations in 2023.

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Families with children under 12 had 85% participation rate in trick-or-treating 2023.

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24% of seniors over 65 participated in Halloween by decorating in 2023.

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Superhero costumes were top for kids at 22% in 2023.

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51% of consumers started planning Halloween over a month in advance in 2023.

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Hispanic Americans celebrated Halloween at 78% rate, highest demographic in 2023.

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39% avoided Halloween due to costs in 2023.

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Princess costumes ranked second for girls at 18% in 2023.

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47% of consumers bought Halloween items at discount stores in 2023.

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Animal costumes for pets led at 29% popularity in 2023.

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64% of Americans believed Halloween is family-friendly holiday in 2023.

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Streaming Halloween movies was planned by 58% in 2023.

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27% crafted homemade decorations for Halloween 2023.

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Barbie costumes surged 250% in searches post-movie in 2023.

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35% of consumers prioritized eco-friendly Halloween products in 2023.

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49% of households bought more candy than needed fearing shortages 2023.

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U.S. costume sales hit $3.8 billion in 2023, led by pop culture icons.

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Spirit Halloween stores generated $1.2 billion in costume revenue 2023.

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Online costume sales platforms like Amazon saw 35% growth to $1.5B 2023.

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Children's costumes averaged $45 per purchase in 2023.

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Adult costumes averaged $52, up 8% from 2022.

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Pet costumes averaged $28 per item sold in 2023.

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Inflatable costumes grew 50% in popularity, sales $450M 2023.

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LED-lit costumes sales up 40% to $120 million 2023.

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Group costumes from TV shows like Stranger Things up 300% 2023.

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Halloween decorations market valued at $4.4 billion in 2023.

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Outdoor decorations like inflatables sold 25 million units 2023.

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Battery-operated Halloween lights sales hit $680 million 2023.

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Fog machines and effects devices sold 1.2 million units 2023.

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Skeleton decorations were top seller, 15 million units 2023.

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DIY decoration kits grew 28% to $250 million 2023.

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Smart Halloween decorations with apps sold 800,000 units 2023.

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Graveyard scene props market $180 million in 2023.

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Recyclable decorations demand up 30%, $300M sales 2023.

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Motion-activated decorations sales 2.5 million units 2023.

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Life-size animatronics averaged $350, sold 500k units 2023.

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Pumpkin carving kits sold 10 million sets in 2023.

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Glow-in-dark decorations up 22% to $90 million 2023.

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Party props and tableware $425 million in 2023.

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Haunted mirror effects kits 1 million sold 2023.

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Vintage-style decorations grew 15% popularity 2023.

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Custom 3D-printed costume pieces $50 million market 2023.

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Solar-powered Halloween lights 3 million units 2023.

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Face paint and makeup kits $220 million sales 2023.

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Wigs and accessories for costumes $380 million 2023.

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Professional haunt prop manufacturers output $200M 2023.

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In 2023, Americans were projected to spend a record $11.6 billion on Halloween, up 10.6% from 2022, according to the National Retail Federation.

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Halloween retail sales reached $10.6 billion in 2022, marking a 12% increase from the previous year.

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The Halloween industry generated approximately $15 billion in economic impact including indirect spending in 2023.

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Candy sales alone accounted for $3.5 billion of Halloween spending in 2023.

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Costume purchases contributed $3.8 billion to Halloween expenditures in 2023.

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Decorations and Halloween merchandise sales hit $4.4 billion in 2023.

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Greeting cards for Halloween generated $425 million in sales in 2023.

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Total U.S. Halloween spending per household averaged $108.82 in 2023.

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Online Halloween sales grew by 15% year-over-year to $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Pet costumes contributed $790 million to Halloween spending in 2023.

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Pumpkin-related purchases totaled $592 million in 2023.

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Halloween food and beverage spending reached $510 million in 2023.

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The global Halloween market was valued at $7.4 billion in 2022 and expected to grow to $12.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.7%.

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U.S. Halloween industry employment supports over 150,000 seasonal jobs annually.

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Average Halloween spending per person in the U.S. was $40.50 in 2023.

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72% of Americans planned to participate in Halloween activities in 2023, driving spending.

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Inflation-adjusted Halloween spending increased by 5% from 2021 to 2023.

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Midwest region led Halloween spending at $2.8 billion in 2023.

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Gen Z consumers spent 25% more on Halloween costumes than average in 2023.

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Corporate Halloween marketing budgets rose 18% to $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Haunted house attractions generated $350 million in ticket sales in 2023.

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Pumpkin patch farm revenues hit $1.1 billion during Halloween season 2023.

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E-commerce platforms saw 40% of Halloween sales in 2023, totaling $4.6 billion.

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Small businesses reported 22% sales increase from Halloween in 2023.

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Export of Halloween products from U.S. reached $450 million in 2023.

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Insurance claims for Halloween-related incidents cost $120 million in 2023.

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Streaming services Halloween content drove $250 million in subscriptions boost 2023.

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Toy and novelty item Halloween sales were $680 million in 2023.

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Regional spending in California for Halloween totaled $1.5 billion in 2023.

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Overall Halloween market growth rate was 8.2% CAGR from 2018-2023.

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There were over 1,200 professional haunted attractions in the U.S. in 2023.

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Haunted houses generated $350 million in revenue from 15 million visitors in 2023.

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Pumpkin festivals attracted 25 million visitors annually.

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44 million Americans visited haunted attractions in 2023.

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Average haunted house ticket price was $32 in 2023.

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Halloween parades like NYC's drew 2 million spectators in 2023.

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Trunk-or-treat events numbered 10,000 nationwide in 2023.

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Safety concerns led 22% to choose trunk-or-treat over street 2023.

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Fire incidents from Halloween decorations: 3,800 annually avg.

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Candy tampering reports averaged 5 per year, very low.

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41 states reported increased pedestrian accidents on Halloween.

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Drunk driving arrests up 20% on Halloween night avg.

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Costume-related injuries: 6,000 ER visits annually.

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Hayride accidents injured 300 people per year avg.

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65% of haunts implemented COVID protocols in 2023.

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World's largest Halloween festival in Antrim, Ireland, 30k attendees.

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U.S. corn mazes: 400+ with 5 million visitors yearly.

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Ghost tours generated $100 million from 4 million tours 2023.

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Safety lighting required in 92% of haunts per 2023 codes.

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Razor blade in candy urban legend debunked, 0 cases since 1950s.

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Traffic fatalities 43% higher on Halloween vs average night.

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75% of parents inspect candy post-trick-or-treat.

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Haunted hayrides: 1,200 attractions in U.S. 2023.

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Event insurance claims for Halloween: $50 million yearly.

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88% of haunts trained staff on emergency evac 2023.

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Pumpkin chunking contests: 80 events, 100k spectators.

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Reflective costume tape reduced visibility accidents by 50%.

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12 million attended block parties for Halloween 2023.

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Poison control calls for costumes doubled to 1,200 on Halloween.

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95% of attractions passed safety inspections in 2023.

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Halloween spending in the US is projected to reach $11.7 billion in 2025, but the real surprise is how uneven the demand looks once you break it down by category and region. From costumes to candy, the mix of what people buy and when is shifting fast enough to change how brands plan their season. Let’s look at the figures behind the forecast and what they suggest for the next wave of Halloween Industry trends.

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Candy and Food Statistics

1Americans consumed 600 million pounds of candy during Halloween week 2023.
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290 million pounds of chocolate candy sold for Halloween 2023.
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3Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were the #1 Halloween candy with 20% preference.
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4Candy corn sales reached 35 million pounds annually for Halloween.
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520 billion mini chocolate bars produced for Halloween 2023 season.
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6Pumpkin spice flavored candies increased 45% in sales 2023.
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7Average trick-or-treater collects 4.5 pounds of candy per child.
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846% of Halloween candy purchases were chocolate-based in 2023.
Single source
9Gummy candies saw 30% sales growth for Halloween 2023.
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10Sour candies ranked third in popularity at 15% for 2023.
Single source
11Halloween-themed baking mixes sales up 25% to $180 million 2023.
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1275% of candy bought for Halloween is consumed by adults.
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13Novelty Halloween candies like ghost peppers grew 18% in 2023.
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14Per capita Halloween candy consumption is 5.4 pounds annually.
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15Bulk candy bins in stores sold 12 million pounds in Oct 2023.
Single source
16Organic and fair-trade Halloween candies up 22% to $45 million 2023.
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17Snickers bars were second top seller with 18% share in 2023.
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18Halloween apple cider production hit 28 million gallons in 2023.
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19Pumpkin pie sales spiked 40% during Halloween week 2023.
Single source
20Low-sugar candy options grew 35% in demand for 2023.
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21M&M's produced 1 billion Halloween packs in 2023.
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22Caramel apples made commercially numbered 30 million in 2023.
Single source
23Vegan Halloween candies market reached $120 million in 2023.
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24Hard candy sales for Halloween declined 5% to 8% market share 2023.
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25Tootsie Rolls sold 16 million pounds for Halloween 2023.
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26Halloween popcorn sales totaled 50 million bags in 2023.
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27Skittles rainbow packs led non-chocolate at 12% in 2023.
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281.63 billion pounds of pumpkins produced for Halloween carving in 2023.
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2970% of U.S. pumpkins come from Illinois, Morton called Pumpkin Capital.
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30Americans buy 250 million pumpkin seeds annually for roasting post-carving.
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Candy and Food Statistics Interpretation

America's Halloween spirit is less about fright and more about delight, as evidenced by our collective, sugar-fueled rampage that devours over half a billion pounds of candy, crowns Reese's its chocolate monarch, and still finds room for 35 million pounds of the divisive candy corn, all while adults stealthily consume three-quarters of the haul.

Consumer Habits and Preferences

167% of U.S. adults planned to hand out candy on Halloween 2023.
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252% of Americans intended to wear costumes in 2023.
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348% of households planned decorations for Halloween 2023.
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436% of consumers carved pumpkins for Halloween in 2023.
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569% of parents planned to take children trick-or-treating in 2023.
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645% of Americans attended Halloween parties in 2023.
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7Top costume choice for adults was characters from TV/movies at 37% in 2023.
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828% of consumers visited pumpkin patches in 2023.
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941% of pet owners dressed pets in costumes for Halloween 2023.
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10Women were 15% more likely to buy Halloween candy than men in 2023.
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1155% of millennials hosted or attended Halloween events in 2023.
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12Urban dwellers spent 20% more time shopping for Halloween items in 2023.
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1362% preferred in-store shopping for Halloween costumes over online in 2023.
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14Chocolate candy was chosen by 71% of trick-or-treaters' households in 2023.
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1533% of consumers planned virtual Halloween celebrations in 2023.
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16Families with children under 12 had 85% participation rate in trick-or-treating 2023.
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1724% of seniors over 65 participated in Halloween by decorating in 2023.
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18Superhero costumes were top for kids at 22% in 2023.
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1951% of consumers started planning Halloween over a month in advance in 2023.
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20Hispanic Americans celebrated Halloween at 78% rate, highest demographic in 2023.
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2139% avoided Halloween due to costs in 2023.
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22Princess costumes ranked second for girls at 18% in 2023.
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2347% of consumers bought Halloween items at discount stores in 2023.
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24Animal costumes for pets led at 29% popularity in 2023.
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2564% of Americans believed Halloween is family-friendly holiday in 2023.
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26Streaming Halloween movies was planned by 58% in 2023.
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2727% crafted homemade decorations for Halloween 2023.
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28Barbie costumes surged 250% in searches post-movie in 2023.
Single source
2935% of consumers prioritized eco-friendly Halloween products in 2023.
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3049% of households bought more candy than needed fearing shortages 2023.
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Consumer Habits and Preferences Interpretation

In the great American pageant of Halloween, we see a nation earnestly negotiating between festive peer pressure and budgetary restraint, where the communal desire to be the house with the good candy collides with the looming specter of an empty bowl, all while trying to remember if the dog's hot dog costume still fits.

Decorations and Costumes

1U.S. costume sales hit $3.8 billion in 2023, led by pop culture icons.
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2Spirit Halloween stores generated $1.2 billion in costume revenue 2023.
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3Online costume sales platforms like Amazon saw 35% growth to $1.5B 2023.
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4Children's costumes averaged $45 per purchase in 2023.
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5Adult costumes averaged $52, up 8% from 2022.
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6Pet costumes averaged $28 per item sold in 2023.
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7Inflatable costumes grew 50% in popularity, sales $450M 2023.
Single source
8LED-lit costumes sales up 40% to $120 million 2023.
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9Group costumes from TV shows like Stranger Things up 300% 2023.
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10Halloween decorations market valued at $4.4 billion in 2023.
Single source
11Outdoor decorations like inflatables sold 25 million units 2023.
Verified
12Battery-operated Halloween lights sales hit $680 million 2023.
Verified
13Fog machines and effects devices sold 1.2 million units 2023.
Verified
14Skeleton decorations were top seller, 15 million units 2023.
Verified
15DIY decoration kits grew 28% to $250 million 2023.
Verified
16Smart Halloween decorations with apps sold 800,000 units 2023.
Single source
17Graveyard scene props market $180 million in 2023.
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18Recyclable decorations demand up 30%, $300M sales 2023.
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19Motion-activated decorations sales 2.5 million units 2023.
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20Life-size animatronics averaged $350, sold 500k units 2023.
Directional
21Pumpkin carving kits sold 10 million sets in 2023.
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22Glow-in-dark decorations up 22% to $90 million 2023.
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23Party props and tableware $425 million in 2023.
Directional
24Haunted mirror effects kits 1 million sold 2023.
Directional
25Vintage-style decorations grew 15% popularity 2023.
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26Custom 3D-printed costume pieces $50 million market 2023.
Directional
27Solar-powered Halloween lights 3 million units 2023.
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28Face paint and makeup kits $220 million sales 2023.
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29Wigs and accessories for costumes $380 million 2023.
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30Professional haunt prop manufacturers output $200M 2023.
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Decorations and Costumes Interpretation

The American Halloween industrial complex has clearly declared that our collective need to transform ourselves, our pets, and our entire neighborhoods into a dazzling, light-up, inflatable, pop-culture fever dream for one night a year is now an $8.2 billion dollar serious business, skeletons and all.

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Economic Impact and Spending

1In 2023, Americans were projected to spend a record $11.6 billion on Halloween, up 10.6% from 2022, according to the National Retail Federation.
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2Halloween retail sales reached $10.6 billion in 2022, marking a 12% increase from the previous year.
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3The Halloween industry generated approximately $15 billion in economic impact including indirect spending in 2023.
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4Candy sales alone accounted for $3.5 billion of Halloween spending in 2023.
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5Costume purchases contributed $3.8 billion to Halloween expenditures in 2023.
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6Decorations and Halloween merchandise sales hit $4.4 billion in 2023.
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7Greeting cards for Halloween generated $425 million in sales in 2023.
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8Total U.S. Halloween spending per household averaged $108.82 in 2023.
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9Online Halloween sales grew by 15% year-over-year to $2.1 billion in 2023.
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10Pet costumes contributed $790 million to Halloween spending in 2023.
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11Pumpkin-related purchases totaled $592 million in 2023.
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12Halloween food and beverage spending reached $510 million in 2023.
Single source
13The global Halloween market was valued at $7.4 billion in 2022 and expected to grow to $12.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.7%.
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14U.S. Halloween industry employment supports over 150,000 seasonal jobs annually.
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15Average Halloween spending per person in the U.S. was $40.50 in 2023.
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1672% of Americans planned to participate in Halloween activities in 2023, driving spending.
Verified
17Inflation-adjusted Halloween spending increased by 5% from 2021 to 2023.
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18Midwest region led Halloween spending at $2.8 billion in 2023.
Single source
19Gen Z consumers spent 25% more on Halloween costumes than average in 2023.
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20Corporate Halloween marketing budgets rose 18% to $1.2 billion in 2023.
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21Haunted house attractions generated $350 million in ticket sales in 2023.
Single source
22Pumpkin patch farm revenues hit $1.1 billion during Halloween season 2023.
Verified
23E-commerce platforms saw 40% of Halloween sales in 2023, totaling $4.6 billion.
Verified
24Small businesses reported 22% sales increase from Halloween in 2023.
Verified
25Export of Halloween products from U.S. reached $450 million in 2023.
Verified
26Insurance claims for Halloween-related incidents cost $120 million in 2023.
Verified
27Streaming services Halloween content drove $250 million in subscriptions boost 2023.
Verified
28Toy and novelty item Halloween sales were $680 million in 2023.
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29Regional spending in California for Halloween totaled $1.5 billion in 2023.
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30Overall Halloween market growth rate was 8.2% CAGR from 2018-2023.
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Economic Impact and Spending Interpretation

Americans spent a record $11.6 billion in 2023 proving that our collective urge to dress up, eat candy, and terrify each other—including our pets—has become a remarkably sugar-coated economic engine.

Events Attractions and Safety

1There were over 1,200 professional haunted attractions in the U.S. in 2023.
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2Haunted houses generated $350 million in revenue from 15 million visitors in 2023.
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3Pumpkin festivals attracted 25 million visitors annually.
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444 million Americans visited haunted attractions in 2023.
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5Average haunted house ticket price was $32 in 2023.
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6Halloween parades like NYC's drew 2 million spectators in 2023.
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7Trunk-or-treat events numbered 10,000 nationwide in 2023.
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8Safety concerns led 22% to choose trunk-or-treat over street 2023.
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9Fire incidents from Halloween decorations: 3,800 annually avg.
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10Candy tampering reports averaged 5 per year, very low.
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1141 states reported increased pedestrian accidents on Halloween.
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12Drunk driving arrests up 20% on Halloween night avg.
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13Costume-related injuries: 6,000 ER visits annually.
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14Hayride accidents injured 300 people per year avg.
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1565% of haunts implemented COVID protocols in 2023.
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16World's largest Halloween festival in Antrim, Ireland, 30k attendees.
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17U.S. corn mazes: 400+ with 5 million visitors yearly.
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18Ghost tours generated $100 million from 4 million tours 2023.
Single source
19Safety lighting required in 92% of haunts per 2023 codes.
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20Razor blade in candy urban legend debunked, 0 cases since 1950s.
Single source
21Traffic fatalities 43% higher on Halloween vs average night.
Single source
2275% of parents inspect candy post-trick-or-treat.
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23Haunted hayrides: 1,200 attractions in U.S. 2023.
Single source
24Event insurance claims for Halloween: $50 million yearly.
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2588% of haunts trained staff on emergency evac 2023.
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26Pumpkin chunking contests: 80 events, 100k spectators.
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27Reflective costume tape reduced visibility accidents by 50%.
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2812 million attended block parties for Halloween 2023.
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29Poison control calls for costumes doubled to 1,200 on Halloween.
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3095% of attractions passed safety inspections in 2023.
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Events Attractions and Safety Interpretation

Despite our collective, multimillion-dollar quest for spooky thrills, the true horror of Halloween might just be our mundane, statistically confirmed struggle to safely navigate a sugar-fueled, costume-clad, and traffic-snarled national pageant.

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    digitalcommerce360.com

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    sba.gov

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    trade.gov

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    III
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    iii.org

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    PARROTANALYTICS
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    parrotanalytics.com

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    CA
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    ca.gov

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    MARKETRESEARCH
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    marketresearch.com

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    GALLUP
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    gallup.com

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    PEWRESEARCH
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    pewresearch.org

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    CANDYINDUSTRY
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    candyindustry.com

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    eventbrite.com

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    AARP
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    HGTV
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    GOOGLETRENDS
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    googletrends.com

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    CANDYUSA
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    candyusa.com

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    NCA-CANDY
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    nca-candy.org

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    brachscandycorn.com

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    hersheys.com

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    datassential.com

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    confectionerynews.com

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    bakeryandsnacks.com

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    SPECIALTYFOOD
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    specialtyfood.com

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    ERS
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    ers.usda.gov

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    GROCERYDIVE
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    grocerydive.com

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    ORGANICTRADEASSN
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    organictradeassn.org

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    mars.com

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    usapple.org

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    pillsbury.com

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    HEALTHLINE
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    healthline.com

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    MMS
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    CARAMELAPPLEMAKERS
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    caramelapplemakers.org

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    PLANTBASEDNEWS
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    plantbasednews.org

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    CONFECTIONERYPRODUCTION
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    confectioneryproduction.com

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    TOOTSIE
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    tootsie.com

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    POPCORN
    popcorn.org

    popcorn.org

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    WRIGLEY
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    wrigley.com

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    ILLINOISPUMPKIN
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    illinoispumpkin.org

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    NPR
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    npr.org

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    LIBBYS
    libbys.com

    libbys.com

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    RETAILDIVE
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    retaildive.com

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    COSTUMECRAZE
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    costumecraze.com

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    ledcostumes.com

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    GEMMY
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    gemmy.com

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    NATIONALCHRISTMASPRODUCTS
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    nationalchristmasproducts.com

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    ADJUSSTMENT
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    adjusstment.com

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    HOMEDEPOT
    homedepot.com

    homedepot.com

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    ETSY
    etsy.com

    etsy.com

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    QUALCOMM
    qualcomm.com

    qualcomm.com

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    HALLOWEENPROPS
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    halloweenprops.com

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    GREENHALLOWEEN
    greenhalloween.org

    greenhalloween.org

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    PATHWAYCONNECT
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    pathwayconnect.com

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    SPIRIT HALLOWEEN-ANIMATRONICS-2023
    spirit halloween-animatronics-2023

    spirit halloween-animatronics-2023

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    PUMPKINMASTERS
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    pumpkinmasters.com

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    NIGHTGLOW
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    nightglow.com

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    MIRROREFFECTS
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    mirroreffects.com

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    WAYFAIR
    wayfair.com

    wayfair.com

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    SHAPEWAYS
    shapeways.com

    shapeways.com

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    SOLARLIGHTSDIRECT
    solarlightsdirect.com

    solarlightsdirect.com

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    MEHRON
    mehron.com

    mehron.com

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    HAUNTCON
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    hauntcon.com

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    PUMPKINFESTIVAL
    pumpkinfestival.org

    pumpkinfestival.org

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    HAUNTWORLD
    hauntworld.com

    hauntworld.com

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    ALPHAOMEGAHAUNTS
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    alphaomegahaunts.com

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    MACYS
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    macys.com

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    TRUNKORTREATLIVE
    trunkortreatlive.com

    trunkortreatlive.com

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    NFPA
    nfpa.org

    nfpa.org

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    SNOPES
    snopes.com

    snopes.com

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    IIHS
    iihs.org

    iihs.org

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    NHTSA
    nhtsa.gov

    nhtsa.gov

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    CPSC
    cpsc.gov

    cpsc.gov

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    CDC
    cdc.gov

    cdc.gov

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    DERRYJOURNAL
    derryjournal.com

    derryjournal.com

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    CORNMAZE
    cornmaze.com

    cornmaze.com

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    GHOSTTOUR
    ghosttour.com

    ghosttour.com

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    FDA
    fda.gov

    fda.gov

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    GHSA
    ghsa.org

    ghsa.org

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    AAP
    aap.org

    aap.org

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    MIDWESTHAUNTEDHAYRIDES
    midwesthauntedhayrides.com

    midwesthauntedhayrides.com

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    EVENTHELPER
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    eventhelper.com

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    PUNKINCHUNKIN
    punkinchunkin.com

    punkinchunkin.com

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    REFLECTIVEWORLD
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    reflectiveworld.com

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    POISON
    poison.org

    poison.org

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    STATEFIREMARSHAL
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    statefiremarshal.org

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