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Why Candy Is So Expensive: It’s Not Just Tariffs
Bags of candy are displayed on a store shelf on April 21, 2026, in Miami, Florida.Credit: Joe Raedle / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysCandy prices up almost 50% from the pre-pandemic era are a snapshot of how disruptions in complex global supply chains can stoke inflation.Bad weather in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and parts of Mexico hurt cocoa and sugar crops, pushing up prices for the main ingredients of candy.Manufacturers have responded by raising prices, cutting package sizes, and finding cheaper substitutes for the good stuff.If the candy budget is a sour patch for your household finances this…
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