As Halloween approaches, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a sweet treat.
Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a sour candy aficionado, there’s a perfect confection for every palate.
In 2024, consumer spending on Halloween candy is projected to reach $3.5 billion, a slight decrease from 2023.
Ahead of the spooky holiday season, let’s take a look at the sweets we are splurging on this year:
What is the most popular Halloween candy in 2024?
As we get ready to welcome trick-or-treaters this Halloween, there is a new most popular candy according to candy store.com.
M&M’s overtook Reese’s Cups for the top spot for the first time. The colorful candy pieces took the No. 1 spot in nine states.
Here’s the list:
M&M’s
Reese’s Cups
Sour Patch Kids
Skittles
Starburst
Hot Tamales
Candy Corn
Hershey Kisses
Hershey Mini Bars
Butterfinger
What is the least popular Halloween candy in 2024?
The people of America have spoken and they hate Circus Peanuts — the oddly orange marshmallow treats that oftentimes remain at the bottom of kids’ candy buckets.
Controversially, candy corn is listed as the third worst candy despite also being No. 7 on the most adored candy of 2024.
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According to candystore.com, here are the rest of the candies America is not loving in 2024:
Circus Peanuts
Peanut Butter Kisses
Candy Corn
Necco Wafers
Mary Janes
Wax Bottles
Licorice
Smarties
Bit-O-Honey
Good N Plenty
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