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# **16 gauge copper wire**

**Skip it****44/100 **

a small market ($79K/yr) — 16 gauge copper wire doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$79K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+193.5%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**17**

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**35**

**Price range**

**$8.26–$31.79**

**Returns**

**1.2%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**44**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**23**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +193.5% year over year.

2K1KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×

## **Competition**

- ibaofuing26% - WSICSE13% - Mangolite9% - YEZHET8% - cyrico7% - GINOYA7% - Other (11 brands)30%

The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 17 brands and 35 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**17 **▼falling

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**35**

**Top 5 brand share**

**63%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![99.9% Dead Soft Copper Wire 16 Gauge/ 1.3 mm Diameter 127 Feet / 39m 1 Pound Spool Pure Copper Wire Jewelry Making Wire for Crafts Christmas Wreaths Tree Garland and Floral Flower Arrangements](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xwZ4IwHsL.jpg) [**99.9% Dead Soft Copper Wire 16 Gauge/ 1.3 mm Diameter 127 Feet / 39m 1 Pound Spool Pure Copper Wire Jewelry Making Wire for Crafts Christmas Wreaths Tree Garland and Floral Flower Arrangements**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZMRB1K5)

ibaofuing$18.654.7★1,64326%▼falling

2
![WSICSE 16 Gauge 45ft 1.3mm Pure Bare Copper Wire for Gardening Electroculture Bonsai Jewelry Making Beading DIY Gifts School Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xVrS6R-GL.jpg) [**WSICSE 16 Gauge 45ft 1.3mm Pure Bare Copper Wire for Gardening Electroculture Bonsai Jewelry Making Beading DIY Gifts School Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF7HXWZS)

WSICSE$9.894.7★30613%▼falling

3
![99.9% Solid Bare Copper Wire(16 Gauge(1.3MM 16 OZ 130Ft) Dead Soft Strong and Flexible Copper Wire for Crafts/Jewelry Making/Electroculture Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pMZpmVsdL.jpg) [**99.9% Solid Bare Copper Wire(16 Gauge(1.3MM 16 OZ 130Ft) Dead Soft Strong and Flexible Copper Wire for Crafts/Jewelry Making/Electroculture Gardening**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6GKB4NJ)

YEZHET$21.994.8★9528%▲rising

4
![99.9% Pure Copper Wire 16 Gauge 102 Feet Solid Copper Wire for Jewelry Making Crafts Electroculture Gardening Antenna Cyrico Bendable Soft Wire for Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518YPzgy6ZL.jpg) [**99.9% Pure Copper Wire 16 Gauge 102 Feet Solid Copper Wire for Jewelry Making Crafts Electroculture Gardening Antenna Cyrico Bendable Soft Wire for Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9ZYZ7V)

cyrico$18.124.6★4487%—flat

5
![GINOYA Aluminum Wire 16 Gauge 164 Feet Bendable Metal Wire with Spool for Craft Jewelry Making (Copper)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51btk659yRL.jpg) [**GINOYA Aluminum Wire 16 Gauge 164 Feet Bendable Metal Wire with Spool for Craft Jewelry Making (Copper)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B76SB2PN)

GINOYA$10.064.5★5397%▲rising

6
![Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Jewelry Making 40 Feet Single Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Bracelets & Plant Training](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lFsRsG3yL.jpg) [**Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Jewelry Making 40 Feet Single Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Bracelets & Plant Training**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD75H91P)

Mangolite$9.044.7★926%▲rising

7
![Art3d 16 Gauge 120 FT 99.9% Pure Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making 1 Pound Spool](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418dmHMP1HL.jpg) [**Art3d 16 Gauge 120 FT 99.9% Pure Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making 1 Pound Spool**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBPJ4WTP)

Art3d$15.154.8★1835%▲rising

8
![Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Gardening & Jewelry 115 Feet 1 Pound Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Wire-Wrapped Trees](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qSwwyk4hL.jpg) [**Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Gardening & Jewelry 115 Feet 1 Pound Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Wire-Wrapped Trees**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQSNSF2M)

Mangolite$20.264.7★923%▲rising

9
![The Hillman Group 123127 16 Gauge Copper Wire 25-Feet 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ozgel3zFL.jpg) [**The Hillman Group 123127 16 Gauge Copper Wire 25-Feet 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BP7WH8)

Hillman$8.734.7★5633%▼falling

10

![16 Gauge/ 1.3 mm 127 Feet 1 Pound Dead Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making Beading Science Projects DIY Artwork](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a73S8fFPL.jpg) [**16 Gauge/ 1.3 mm 127 Feet 1 Pound Dead Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making Beading Science Projects DIY Artwork**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5Y47Q2H)

ichenbao$20.114.7★1,4363%—flat

11

![Anezus 16 Gauge Jewelry Wire 11 Yards Craft Wire Tarnish Resistant Copper Wire for Jewelry Making Wire Wrapping and Crafting(Copper)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rXfbDisyL.jpg) [**Anezus 16 Gauge Jewelry Wire 11 Yards Craft Wire Tarnish Resistant Copper Wire for Jewelry Making Wire Wrapping and Crafting(Copper)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MRRNGB)

anezus$12.524.6★8243%—flat

12

![16 Gauge/1.3mm 39 Feet 5 oz 99.9% Dead Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making Beading Science Projects DIY Artwork Pure Bare Copper Wire](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314TN70VBSL.jpg) [**16 Gauge/1.3mm 39 Feet 5 oz 99.9% Dead Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making Beading Science Projects DIY Artwork Pure Bare Copper Wire**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJQ42CRK)

ichenbao$9.994.7★1,4363%▲rising

13

![Copper Wire 99.96% Pure 16 Gauge 1.3mm 151 Feet 1.2 Pound Spool C11000 Soft Copper Wire Craft Wire for Gardening Electroculture Jewelry Making Beading Ground Wire & DIY (16 Gauge 1.2 LB)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z-eGXz0zL.jpg) [**Copper Wire 99.96% Pure 16 Gauge 1.3mm 151 Feet 1.2 Pound Spool C11000 Soft Copper Wire Craft Wire for Gardening Electroculture Jewelry Making Beading Ground Wire & DIY (16 Gauge 1.2 LB)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCNDHD6C)

D.MATIALL$19.884.6★5822%▼falling

14

![VIABRICO 16 Gauge Wire 16AWG Automotive Wire Electrical Wire 100FT 2 Conductor Red Black 12V/24V DC Cable LED Strips Extension for Light RC Car Speaker](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q5kx3WP6L.jpg) [**VIABRICO 16 Gauge Wire 16AWG Automotive Wire Electrical Wire 100FT 2 Conductor Red Black 12V/24V DC Cable LED Strips Extension for Light RC Car Speaker**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B49TQZHV)

VIABRICO$14.214.7★2,6112%▼falling

15

![NAOEVO 16 Gauge Wire 120ft 16 AWG Wire 6 Colors 20ft Each Spool Flexible Silicone Tinned Copper Electrical Cable Wiring kit for Breadboard/Automotive/DIY/Battery 200](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q-YARiDAL.jpg) [**NAOEVO 16 Gauge Wire 120ft 16 AWG Wire 6 Colors 20ft Each Spool Flexible Silicone Tinned Copper Electrical Cable Wiring kit for Breadboard/Automotive/DIY/Battery 200**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMLF8HL2)

NAOEVO$26.414.5★4802%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![99.9% Dead Soft Copper Wire 16 Gauge/ 1.3 mm Diameter 127 Feet / 39m 1 Pound Spool Pure Copper Wire Jewelry Making Wire for Crafts Christmas Wreaths Tree Garland and Floral Flower Arrangements](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xwZ4IwHsL.jpg)**99.9% Dead Soft Copper Wire 16 Gauge/ 1.3 mm Diameter 127 Feet / 39m 1 Pound Spool Pure Copper Wire Jewelry Making Wire for Crafts Christmas Wreaths Tree Garland and Floral Flower Arrangements** ibaofuing**$18.65**4.7★1,643 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZMRB1K5) [![WSICSE 16 Gauge 45ft 1.3mm Pure Bare Copper Wire for Gardening Electroculture Bonsai Jewelry Making Beading DIY Gifts School Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xVrS6R-GL.jpg)**WSICSE 16 Gauge 45ft 1.3mm Pure Bare Copper Wire for Gardening Electroculture Bonsai Jewelry Making Beading DIY Gifts School Supplies** WSICSE**$9.89**4.7★306 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF7HXWZS) [![99.9% Solid Bare Copper Wire(16 Gauge(1.3MM 16 OZ 130Ft) Dead Soft Strong and Flexible Copper Wire for Crafts/Jewelry Making/Electroculture Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pMZpmVsdL.jpg)**99.9% Solid Bare Copper Wire(16 Gauge(1.3MM 16 OZ 130Ft) Dead Soft Strong and Flexible Copper Wire for Crafts/Jewelry Making/Electroculture Gardening** YEZHET**$21.99**4.8★952 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6GKB4NJ) [![99.9% Pure Copper Wire 16 Gauge 102 Feet Solid Copper Wire for Jewelry Making Crafts Electroculture Gardening Antenna Cyrico Bendable Soft Wire for Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518YPzgy6ZL.jpg)**99.9% Pure Copper Wire 16 Gauge 102 Feet Solid Copper Wire for Jewelry Making Crafts Electroculture Gardening Antenna Cyrico Bendable Soft Wire for Plants** cyrico**$18.12**4.6★448 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9ZYZ7V) [![GINOYA Aluminum Wire 16 Gauge 164 Feet Bendable Metal Wire with Spool for Craft Jewelry Making (Copper)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51btk659yRL.jpg)**GINOYA Aluminum Wire 16 Gauge 164 Feet Bendable Metal Wire with Spool for Craft Jewelry Making (Copper)** GINOYA**$10.06**4.5★539 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B76SB2PN) [![Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Jewelry Making 40 Feet Single Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Bracelets & Plant Training](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lFsRsG3yL.jpg)**Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Jewelry Making 40 Feet Single Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Bracelets & Plant Training** Mangolite**$9.04**4.7★92 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD75H91P) [![Art3d 16 Gauge 120 FT 99.9% Pure Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making 1 Pound Spool](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418dmHMP1HL.jpg)**Art3d 16 Gauge 120 FT 99.9% Pure Soft Copper Wire for Electroculture Gardening Jewelry Making 1 Pound Spool** Art3d**$15.15**4.8★183 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBPJ4WTP) [![Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Gardening & Jewelry 115 Feet 1 Pound Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Wire-Wrapped Trees](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qSwwyk4hL.jpg)**Mangolite 16 Gauge/1.3mm Copper Wire for Gardening & Jewelry 115 Feet 1 Pound Spool with Polishing Cloth & COA 99.9% Pure Dead Soft Bare & Skin Safe Uncoated Craft Wire for Wire-Wrapped Trees** Mangolite**$20.26**4.7★92 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQSNSF2M)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**28%

*“Low cost high quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%

*“exactly what I needed”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“Great deal”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“easy to use”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Works great”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“Very soft”*

**Strength**2%

*“Strong and great for his wires in truck”*

**Flexibility**2%

*“Wire is flexible”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Just the right size for my needs”*

**Color**2%

*“The colors were vibrant”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**21%

*“Things are not what appears to be”*

**Hard Feel**14%

*“Wire is NOT soft/pliable”*

**Product Condition**10%

*“Half used”*

**Durability**10%

*“Upon stripping more of the cable it would just break apart, really terrible materials and durability”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“OFC and cheap”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“it would have been higher cost to”*

**Flexibility**5%

*“I wish the jacket was just a little more flexible”*

**Thin**5%

*“the wire is to thin to be 16”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“Upon stripping more of the cable it would just break apart, really terrible materials and durability”*

**Connectivity-Overall**2%

*“I troubleshoot and find a loose connection”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall28% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Thin11% - Value For Money8% - Thickness5% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Functionality-Overall5% - Quality-Overall4% - Compatibility-Overall3% - Product Condition2%