HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The acquisition of candy is the top priority of nearly any keiki celebrating Halloween. Some keiki will strategize on how to optimize their booty, while others will take whatever is given to them. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The surprise is a bit part of this foraging adventure. But still, we ask 'what will they be getting?' A recent study has found what candies folks in Hawaii are most drawn to; but remember, this is based on who is purchasing the candy rather than what is most popular amongst keiki. In Hawaiʻi, the most popular Halloween candies for 2024 are Hershey's Mini Bars, Butterfinger and Skittles. The study shows what people like to eat while trick-or-treating. This information is collected from candy sales across the U.S. over the past 17 years. Hence, the favorite of those purchasing rather than what keiki are desiring. Overall, across the United States for Halloween 2024, M&M’s have become the top candy in the nation as they replace Reese’s Cups. According to the study, people enjoy M&M’s because of their different flavors and easy-to-eat style. Sour Patch Kids are also popular, taking the third spot, which shows that many people love sour treats during Halloween. Surprisingly, candy corn has moved up in popularity too, ranking seventh. A shocking place for a candy that has received so much hate over past years. In Hawaii, you might want to keep those top candies in mind if you're giving out treats. The overall Halloween candy spending is expected to reach about $3.5 billion this year, even though that’s a little less than last year. But as we know Halloween is still a big deal for candy lovers, especially for those who love to share the joy. If you want to know more about what candies are popular in different states, there’s an interactive map available to explore. Click here. The handy map allows you to see candy favorites in each state, so you can make sure you’re handing out the best treats in your neighborhood. Before we go, here are some quick candy facts from the report: 172 million Americans celebrate Halloween. 32% of all Halloween purchases are made online. The top costumes for pets are pumpkin and hot dog. Amongst those who celebrate Halloween, 95% will purchase candy. Most Halloween shopping is done the first 2 weeks of October. In Oregon, full-sized candy bars are the norm for trick-or-treaters to receive. More than 50% of parents stash some Halloween candy to enjoy later in the year. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 This year, stocking up on sour candy, gummy bears and Starburst in addition to Hawaiʻi's trio of favorites could be a smart move to make sure everyone enjoys their Halloween treats!