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U.S. Valentine's day sales 2009-2019
U.S. Valentine's day sales 2009-2019
Total Valentine's Day sales in the United States from 2009 to 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Valentine’s Day sales in the United States are expected to reach approximately 20.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. This is an increase of over one billion dollars in sales from 2018. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th and is commonly considered the most romantic holiday of the year.
What do Americans spend their money on for Valentine’s Day?
The most popular gift or experience to give on Valentine’s Day in the United States in 2018 was an evening out. Approximately 5.5 billion U.S. dollars was estimated to be spent on evenings out in this year. Other gifts of experience came in second place with a total spend of around 5.1 billion U.S. dollars. When it comes to the gift recipient, the majority of spending goes on significant others (or spouses) followed by other family members. American consumers are also spending in more unique ways for Valentine’s Day, with some pet owners increasingly splashing out on gifts or treats for their furry friends.
Total Valentine's Day sales in the United States from 2009 to 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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| Sales in billion U.S. dollars | |
|---|---|
| 2019* | 20.7 |
| 2018 | 19.6 |
| 2017 | 19.8 |
| 2016 | 19.7 |
| 2015 | 19.5 |
| 2014 | 18.8 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18.3 |
| 2011 | 17.5 |
| 2010 | 18.6 |
| 2009 | 18.2 |
| Sales in billion U.S. dollars | |
|---|---|
| 2019* | 20.7 |
| 2018 | 19.6 |
| 2017 | 19.8 |
| 2016 | 19.7 |
| 2015 | 19.5 |
| 2014 | 18.8 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18.3 |
| 2011 | 17.5 |
| 2010 | 18.6 |
| 2009 | 18.2 |
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Valentine’s Day sales in the United States are expected to reach approximately 20.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. This is an increase of over one billion dollars in sales from 2018. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th and is commonly considered the most romantic holiday of the year.
What do Americans spend their money on for Valentine’s Day?
The most popular gift or experience to give on Valentine’s Day in the United States in 2018 was an evening out. Approximately 5.5 billion U.S. dollars was estimated to be spent on evenings out in this year. Other gifts of experience came in second place with a total spend of around 5.1 billion U.S. dollars. When it comes to the gift recipient, the majority of spending goes on significant others (or spouses) followed by other family members. American consumers are also spending in more unique ways for Valentine’s Day, with some pet owners increasingly splashing out on gifts or treats for their furry friends.
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The most popular gift or experience to give on Valentine’s Day in the United States in 2018 was an evening out. Approximately 5.5 billion U.S. dollars was estimated to be spent on evenings out in this year. Other gifts of experience came in second place with a total spend of around 5.1 billion U.S. dollars. When it comes to the gift recipient, the majority of spending goes on significant others (or spouses) followed by other family members. American consumers are also spending in more unique ways for Valentine’s Day, with some pet owners increasingly splashing out on gifts or treats for their furry friends.
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- Valentine's Day spending in the United States from 2004 to 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)*
- Total Valentine's Day sales in the United States from 2009 to 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)
- Valentine's Day sales in the United States from 2013 to 2018, by category (in billion U.S. dollars)
- Average planned Valentine's Day spending in the United States as of January 2019, by relationship status (in U.S. dollars)
- Valentine's Day total planned spending on gifts in the United States in 2018, by gift recipient (in billion U.S. dollars)
- Where consumers plan to go Valentine's Day shopping in the United States as of January 2019
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- What kind of gifts will you be purchasing for Valentine’s Day?
- Which gifts do you plan to give on Valentine's Day 2018?
- Who do you expect to receive Valentine’s Day gifts from?
- What is your favorite type of candy to receive on Valentine's Day?
- What is your favorite type of flower to receive on Valentine's Day?
- How much money are you probably going to spend on Valentine's Day gifts?
- Average expected spend on Valentine's Day in the United States as of January 2019, by age group (in U.S. dollars)
- Where will you purchase Valentine's Day gifts this year?
- Are you planning to buy any special items for Valentine’s Day?
- Type of gifts consumers plan to buy for Valentine's Day in the United States as of January 2019, by age group
- When consumers do their Valentine's Day shopping in the United States in 2018, by gender
- Total planned flower expenditure on Valentine's Day in the United States from 2010 to 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)
- Valentine's Day planned average spending on gifts for pets in the United States in 2018, by age (in U.S. dollars)
- Planned way to spend Valentine's Day in the United States in 2018, by activity type
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