--- title: "candle wick — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/candle-wick" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:38:20.061Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($896K/yr) — candle wick doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($896K/yr) — candle wick doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "candle wick — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **candle wick** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($896K/yr) — candle wick doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$896K** **Growth (1y)** **+121.3%** **Products** **19** **Brands** **15** was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **21** **Price range** **$4.99–$11.39** **Returns** **1.2%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **32** ×0.30 Growth **67** ×0.30 Competition **43** ×0.20 Quality gap **41** ×0.10 Returns **91** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +121.3% year over year. 60K30KSpike '24Black Friday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4× ## **Competition** - CandMak21% - EricX Light21% - multiwins16% - ZEPELOFFY7% - BEESWORKS6% - ANTUNIHOD6% - Other (9 brands)22% The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 21 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▼falling was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **21** **Top 5 brand share** **72%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![EricX Light 100 Piece Natural Candle Wick Low Smoke 6 Pre-Waxed & 100% Natural Cotton Core For Candle Making Candle DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41umHqV4zhL.jpg) [**EricX Light 100 Piece Natural Candle Wick Low Smoke 6 Pre-Waxed & 100% Natural Cotton Core For Candle Making Candle DIY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015W8DWUO) EricX Light$5.994.6★25,07421%▲rising 2 ![CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Candle Making Tools (Thick 4+6+8)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jpnnrDAjL.jpg) [**CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Candle Making Tools (Thick 4+6+8)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097D7S6KB) CandMak$6.824.6★7,68513%▼falling 3 ![Multiwins 130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NINlXG-eL.jpg) [**Multiwins 130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZW2F1Z) multiwins$10.564.7★47212%▲rising 4 ![CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Tools for Making Thick 6 inch Candles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jpnnrDAjL.jpg) [**CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Tools for Making Thick 6 inch Candles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GS39XLY) CandMak$6.894.6★7,6858%▼falling 5 ![Candle Wicks Candle Wicks for Candle Making 6 Inch 100 Piece DIY Pre-Waxed Cotton Wick with Tabs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vLRbXIHhL.jpg) [**Candle Wicks Candle Wicks for Candle Making 6 Inch 100 Piece DIY Pre-Waxed Cotton Wick with Tabs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084ZSZQ4T) ZEPELOFFY$4.994.4★2,8037%▲rising 6 ![Beesworks 100 Piece Cotton Candle Wick 6 Pre-Waxed for Candle Making Candle DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iXPWWMXQL.jpg) [**Beesworks 100 Piece Cotton Candle Wick 6 Pre-Waxed for Candle Making Candle DIY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCH2NXFB) BEESWORKS$5.544.5★8466%▲rising 7 ![Bulk 6-Inch Candle Wicks - 100 Pcs with Wick Stickers & Centering Device for Soy/Beeswax Candle Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QkciWLWjL.jpg) [**Bulk 6-Inch Candle Wicks - 100 Pcs with Wick Stickers & Centering Device for Soy/Beeswax Candle Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DLSG8NW) ANTUNIHOD$5.944.5★6,3506%▲rising 8 ![buluker 300Pcs Functional Smokeless Candle Wicks - Pre Waxed Cotton Wick with Metal Sustainer Tabs for Pillar Candle Making and DIY 9cm/3.5in 15cm/6in 20cm/8in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419moMXR9pL.jpg) [**buluker 300Pcs Functional Smokeless Candle Wicks - Pre Waxed Cotton Wick with Metal Sustainer Tabs for Pillar Candle Making and DIY 9cm/3.5in 15cm/6in 20cm/8in**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PM3XRXY) buluker$9.334.6★6,1375%▼falling 9 ![130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NINlXG-eL.jpg) [**130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZWF5KL) multiwins$10.634.7★4725%▲rising 10 ![BEADNOVA Candle Cotton Wicks 4 Inch 150pcs Short Candle Making Wicks for Making DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AtaynrIqL.jpg) [**BEADNOVA Candle Cotton Wicks 4 Inch 150pcs Short Candle Making Wicks for Making DIY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LPKTVZW) BEADNOVA$4.994.6★1,0393%▲rising 11 ![Aubeco 160Pcs 4/6/8 inch Pre Waxed Candle Wick with 160pcs Wick Stickers and 10Pcs Candle Wick Holders Bulk Cotton Candle Wicks for Candle Making Soy Wax](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-UYpzpUL.jpg) [**Aubeco 160Pcs 4/6/8 inch Pre Waxed Candle Wick with 160pcs Wick Stickers and 10Pcs Candle Wick Holders Bulk Cotton Candle Wicks for Candle Making Soy Wax**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMY9K423) Aubeco$9.164.2★1552%▲rising 12 ![BEADNOVA Braided Candle Wick Spool 200 ft Cotton Roll Core Braided Wick for Candle Making and DIY (61m/67yard/200 Foot)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Kq90x50NL.jpg) [**BEADNOVA Braided Candle Wick Spool 200 ft Cotton Roll Core Braided Wick for Candle Making and DIY (61m/67yard/200 Foot)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LN47HGK) BEADNOVA$6.974.6★4922%—flat 13 ![JEAWIWI Candle Wick 6 in 100 Pcs with 100 Pcs Wick Stickers and 10 Pcs Candle Wick Holders Cotton Candle Wicks for Candle Making for Soy Wax Beeswax Coconut Wax](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nPJQoDaRL.jpg) [**JEAWIWI Candle Wick 6 in 100 Pcs with 100 Pcs Wick Stickers and 10 Pcs Candle Wick Holders Cotton Candle Wicks for Candle Making for Soy Wax Beeswax Coconut Wax**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYMQ4J3J) JEAWIWI$7.094.5★1,3002%▲rising 14 ![MAQIHAN 100 Wood Wicks for Candles Making - Smokeless Wooden Candle Wicks Crackling Candle Wax Wood Wick mechas para velas de cera Candle Making Wicks for Paraffin Candle Soy Wax Candlemaking(50 Sets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511EXWS2T6L.jpg) [**MAQIHAN 100 Wood Wicks for Candles Making - Smokeless Wooden Candle Wicks Crackling Candle Wax Wood Wick mechas para velas de cera Candle Making Wicks for Paraffin Candle Soy Wax Candlemaking(50 Sets)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCHJC5FB) MAQIHAN$8.734.1★9462%▼falling 15 ![Candle Wick Roll RAPUDA 200 Ft 24 PLY Braided Wick Spool 2 Pcs Metal Candle Wick Holders 100 Pcs Metal Sustainer Tabs 60 pcs Candle Thread Stickers for Candle DIY Craft Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Iliad+PmL.jpg) [**Candle Wick Roll RAPUDA 200 Ft 24 PLY Braided Wick Spool 2 Pcs Metal Candle Wick Holders 100 Pcs Metal Sustainer Tabs 60 pcs Candle Thread Stickers for Candle DIY Craft Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BCLTZJB) RAPUDA$8.334.5★1,3781%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 19 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 19 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![EricX Light 100 Piece Natural Candle Wick Low Smoke 6 Pre-Waxed & 100% Natural Cotton Core For Candle Making Candle DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41umHqV4zhL.jpg)**EricX Light 100 Piece Natural Candle Wick Low Smoke 6 Pre-Waxed & 100% Natural Cotton Core For Candle Making Candle DIY** EricX Light**$5.99**4.6★25,074 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015W8DWUO) [![CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Candle Making Tools (Thick 4+6+8)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jpnnrDAjL.jpg)**CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Candle Making Tools (Thick 4+6+8)** CandMak**$6.82**4.6★7,685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097D7S6KB) [![Multiwins 130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NINlXG-eL.jpg)**Multiwins 130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles** multiwins**$10.56**4.7★472 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZW2F1Z) [![CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Tools for Making Thick 6 inch Candles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jpnnrDAjL.jpg)**CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks with Tools for Making Thick 6 inch Candles** CandMak**$6.89**4.6★7,685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GS39XLY) [![Candle Wicks Candle Wicks for Candle Making 6 Inch 100 Piece DIY Pre-Waxed Cotton Wick with Tabs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vLRbXIHhL.jpg)**Candle Wicks Candle Wicks for Candle Making 6 Inch 100 Piece DIY Pre-Waxed Cotton Wick with Tabs** ZEPELOFFY**$4.99**4.4★2,803 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084ZSZQ4T) [![Beesworks 100 Piece Cotton Candle Wick 6 Pre-Waxed for Candle Making Candle DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iXPWWMXQL.jpg)**Beesworks 100 Piece Cotton Candle Wick 6 Pre-Waxed for Candle Making Candle DIY** BEESWORKS**$5.54**4.5★846 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCH2NXFB) [![Bulk 6-Inch Candle Wicks - 100 Pcs with Wick Stickers & Centering Device for Soy/Beeswax Candle Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QkciWLWjL.jpg)**Bulk 6-Inch Candle Wicks - 100 Pcs with Wick Stickers & Centering Device for Soy/Beeswax Candle Making** ANTUNIHOD**$5.94**4.5★6,350 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DLSG8NW) [![buluker 300Pcs Functional Smokeless Candle Wicks - Pre Waxed Cotton Wick with Metal Sustainer Tabs for Pillar Candle Making and DIY 9cm/3.5in 15cm/6in 20cm/8in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419moMXR9pL.jpg)**buluker 300Pcs Functional Smokeless Candle Wicks - Pre Waxed Cotton Wick with Metal Sustainer Tabs for Pillar Candle Making and DIY 9cm/3.5in 15cm/6in 20cm/8in** buluker**$9.33**4.6★6,137 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PM3XRXY) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**22% *“The wicks are of great quality”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**16% *“As advertised”* **Value For Money**13% *“Great deal”* **Ease Of Use**12% *“Easy to use”* **Durability**5% *“It's very durable”* **Fire Resistance**3% *“This helps the flame burn more evenly and consistently”* **Efficiency**3% *“The little stickers for the end of the wicks worked perfectly”* **Size-Overall**3% *“The right size”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“The wicks are waxed, which helps them to stand upright when making candles”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**2% *“I had fun using them”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Flammable**20% *“The smoke comes rolling out”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Not great quality”* **Functionality-Overall**7% *“The wax runs like crazy”* **Thickness**7% *“The wax is too thick”* **Value For Money**6% *“Not a good value”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**5% *“No Adhesive”* **Smell**4% *“Reeks of a burnt plastic smell”* **Wood Quality**4% *“Wood is thinner than i expected”* **Heating**4% *“Melts and Drips Very Quickly”* **Durability**3% *“They also break so easily”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall23% - Functionality-Overall14% - Flammable9% - Thin7% - Value For Money7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Quality-Overall6% - Adhesion/Stickiness5% - Thickness4% - Wood Quality4%