Chocolate and Non-Chocolate Candy Volumes Fell Through Oct. 15 as Unit Prices Rose

Chocolate and non-chocolate candy volumes fell through Oct. 15 as average unit prices rose, with dollar sales also lower in both tracked categories compared with a year earlier. Through Oct. 15, chocolate dollar sales were down 2.3% year over year and volume fell 7.1%; its average price per unit rose 5.2%. Non-chocolate candy dollar sales declined 9.2%, volume fell 10.6% and average price per unit increased 1.6%. Both categories recorded declines in spending and quantity sold, alongside higher average unit prices. Dollar sales measure spending, while volume tracks the amount sold.

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