The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Candies in the United States

The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Candies in the United States.<br />CandyStore.com has analyzed sales figures<br />from the past 13 years to find America's<br />favorite Valentine’s Day candies. .<br />According to the analysis, heart-shaped boxes<br />of chocolate took the top spot in 2019 and 2020.<br />Overall, the assorted chocolate<br />treat is favored in 19 states. .<br />Conversation hearts came in at a close second and<br />were found to be the favorite in 14 states. .<br />Originally the most popular Valentine’s Day candy, <br />conversation hearts fell from their top spot in 2019 <br />because Spangler Candy Company paused production.<br />Their absence led to a 24 percent drop in<br />conversation hearts sales and made room for<br />heart-shaped boxes of chocolate to take the lead. .<br />In 2021, Spangler will be back with all-new<br />sayings on their conversation hearts, making it<br />likely that they’ll once again sit at the top. .<br />M&Ms came in third place, taking the top spot in<br />eight states including Arizona, Iowa and Maryland. .<br />The chocolate morsels have been gaining<br />ground over the years, landing new #1 spots in<br />North Dakota and Oregon in 2020. .<br />Hershey's Kisses were the favorite in four states,<br />and chocolate roses only reigned supreme in<br />two states, Kentucky and Wyoming. .<br />CandyStore.com discovered<br />that chocolate hearts were the #1 choice in Maine and<br />candy necklaces were the #1 choice in Alabama.