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The Most Popular Halloween Candy in Every State for 2026, Mapped

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top-selling Halloween candy in the US, with DoorDash data showing they dominate 17 states. The candy market is seeing record spending, with Halloween candy costs rising. Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween-related items this year.

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  • ✓ Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the #1 Halloween candy in America.
  • ✓ Halloween spending is expected to hit a record $13.5 billion.
  • ✓ Reese's Peanut Butter Cups dominate 17 states on DoorDash's Halloween candy map.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 26 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~1 min

What changed

Recent data from DoorDash and Instacart confirms Reese's Peanut Butter Cups as a top choice nationwide.

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  1. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Lead Halloween Candy Sales

    Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top-selling Halloween candy in the US, with DoorDash data showing they dominate 17 states. The candy market is seeing record spending, with Halloween candy costs rising. Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween-related items this year.

    Why it matters

    Halloween spending is reaching new heights, with candy prices contributing to the increase. Regional preferences for candies vary significantly across the US. DoorDash and Instacart have released data on popular Halloween candies.

    What is confirmed

    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the #1 Halloween candy in America.
    • Halloween spending is expected to hit a record $13.5 billion.
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups dominate 17 states on DoorDash's Halloween candy map.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Skittles Freeze Dried are a new popular Halloween candy option.

    What to watch next

    • October 31, 2026: Actual Halloween sales data
    • Regional sales data for specific candies
    Sources used for this update (27)
    1. Mental Floss — The Most Popular Halloween Candy in Every State for 2026, Mapped
    2. Cleveland.com — Halloween candy costs more trick than treat this year
    3. delish.com — America’s Halloween Candy Rankings Are In—And There’s Drama In The Top 10
    4. inc.com — Halloween Spending Will Hit a Record $13.5 Billion, Despite Scary Candy Prices
    5. NACS — Candy Brands Prep for Halloween
    6. Hartford Courant — Sweet, spicy, a little spooky: Halloween trends projected from DoorDash data. What we like in CT.
    7. Yahoo — DoorDash Reveals #1 Halloween Candy in America and Reveals #1 Candy in Each State
    8. Waco Tribune-Herald — Halloween spending expected to set records
    9. tinnitist.com — Upcoming Releases - Tinnitist
    10. www.mentalfloss.com — The Most Popular Halloween Candy in Every State for 2026, Mapped
    11. www.myeldorado.net — Sweet, spicy, and a little spooky: Halloween shopping trends projected from DoorDash data - The Eldorado ....
    12. www.mentalfloss.com — The Best States for School Lunches, Ranked
    confidence 85%
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