Halloween by the Numbers
Terrifying Tariffs
B(ooo)siness + Economy
Costumes (Fun)
100

Americans are projected to spend this amount on Halloween in 2025.

13.1 billion

100

What percentage of Halloween shoppers expect higher prices due to tariffs?

79%

100

What percentage of people start shopping before October? 

49%

100

What is the number #1 costume choice for children as reported by the National Retail Foundation? (Hint: Superhero)

2.3 million children plan to be Spider-Man

200

What percentage of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Halloween?

73%

200

What percentage of consumers noticed candy prices increased this year?

86%

200

Do more people purchase more Halloween items online or in-store?

In-store

200

What is the number #1 costume choice for pets as reported by the National Retail Foundation?

1. Pumpkin 2. Hotdog 3. Bumblebee

300

How much money will Americans spend on candy this Halloween?

3.9 billion

300

Who is impacted most by the tariffs on Halloween items?

Consumers and retailers

300

How much (in dollars) does the confectionary (sweets) industry impact the US economy? 

49 billlion 

300

What is the number #1 costume choice for adults as reported by the National Retail Foundation?

5.6 million adults plan to be a witch

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