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# **empty glue bottles**

**Worth a look****54/100 **

empty glue bottles shows low returns (0.6%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$3.3M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+100.0%**

**Products**

**16**

**Brands**

**2**

was 3 a year ago

**Sellers**

**288**

**Price range**

**$1.16–$30.91**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**56**

 ×0.30

Growth

**65**

 ×0.30

Competition

**31**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +100.0% year over year.

106K53KPrime Day '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Aug, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×

## **Competition**

- Elmer's88% - Amazon Basics12%

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 2 brands and 288 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**2 **▼falling

was 3 a year ago

**Sellers**

**288**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Elmers White Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon Safe Washable 1 Count - #1 Teacher Brand Bulk Arts & Crafts Projects Classroom Supplies Great for Making Slime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L0RurHrDL.jpg) [**Elmers White Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon Safe Washable 1 Count - #1 Teacher Brand Bulk Arts & Crafts Projects Classroom Supplies Great for Making Slime**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006HUJJO)

Elmer's$16.184.8★15,82824%▲rising

2
![Elmers Liquid School Glue Washable Safe and Nontoxic 4oz 1 Count - Back to School Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h41Qvbw6L.jpg) [**Elmers Liquid School Glue Washable Safe and Nontoxic 4oz 1 Count - Back to School Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q3KHCM)

Elmer's$1.164.7★2,38017%▲rising

3
![Elmers Liquid School Glue Slime & Craft Safe and Non-Toxic Washable White 4 Ounces Each 12 Count - For Classroom Home Office Teacher Supplies #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P0RGDOxOL.jpg) [**Elmers Liquid School Glue Slime & Craft Safe and Non-Toxic Washable White 4 Ounces Each 12 Count - For Classroom Home Office Teacher Supplies #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J37ZZD)

Elmer's$11.694.8★12,64414%▼falling

4
![Elmers Washable No-Run School Glue 4 oz 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X+8OkOAkL.jpg) [**Elmers Washable No-Run School Glue 4 oz 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014T4C58W)

Elmer's$9.144.7★5279%▲rising

5
![ELMERS E1324 Elmers Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue Extra Strong 7.625 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kLVHyaEDL.jpg) [**ELMERS E1324 Elmers Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue Extra Strong 7.625 Ounces 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038DR6LC)

Elmer's$3.274.7★9556%▲rising

6
![Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Craft Liquid Glue for Making Slime Arts and Crafts White 1 Gallon Single Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Iyy5+vk6L.jpg) [**Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Craft Liquid Glue for Making Slime Arts and Crafts White 1 Gallon Single Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V14DZJ)

Amazon Basics$15.614.7★7,6296%▼falling

7
![Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable Clear Liquid School Glue for Making Slime Paper Cardboard Wood Craft Projects 128 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3125XLpaYkL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable Clear Liquid School Glue for Making Slime Paper Cardboard Wood Craft Projects 128 fl oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J6R3GK7)

Amazon Basics$15.814.7★9,0145%▲rising

8
![Elmers Liquid School Glue VLLVvz Washable 4 Ounces 2 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xUafuB-4L.jpg) [**Elmers Liquid School Glue VLLVvz Washable 4 Ounces 2 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074762X1J)

Elmer's$6.924.8★7954%▼falling

9
![Elmers White Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon 2 Count Washable #1 Teacher Brand - Arts & Crafts Teacher Supplies Great for Making Slime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rKZ2Xg-GL.jpg) [**Elmers White Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon 2 Count Washable #1 Teacher Brand - Arts & Crafts Teacher Supplies Great for Making Slime**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FTOBZE)

Elmer's$30.914.8★15,8283%▼falling

10

![Elmers bundle Washable Liquid School Glue White Dries Clear 4 fl oz Plus Disappearing Purple Elmers School Glue Stick 7g 2pk](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iQJE5IVoL.jpg) [**Elmers bundle Washable Liquid School Glue White Dries Clear 4 fl oz Plus Disappearing Purple Elmers School Glue Stick 7g 2pk**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9DLDCJ)

Elmer's$6.584.8★3,0883%▼falling

11

![Elmers Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue Extra Strong Great for Making Slime 1 Gallon 1 Count - Classroom Supplies Arts & Crafts Back to School No.1 Teacher brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UGaaZBZSL.jpg) [**Elmers Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue Extra Strong Great for Making Slime 1 Gallon 1 Count - Classroom Supplies Arts & Crafts Back to School No.1 Teacher brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038DZZJC)

Elmer's$19.084.7★6,3242%—flat

12

![Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Classroom Liquid Glue Great for Making Slime No-Run Formula 1 Gallon Bottle 2-Pack White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zFO0gegrL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Classroom Liquid Glue Great for Making Slime No-Run Formula 1 Gallon Bottle 2-Pack White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBC24CC)

Amazon Basics$26.734.7★9,0142%—flat

13

![Elmers Clear Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon Washable #1 Teacher Brand - Arts & Crafts Teacher Supplies Great for Making Slime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rbw4F5dkL.jpg) [**Elmers Clear Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon Washable #1 Teacher Brand - Arts & Crafts Teacher Supplies Great for Making Slime**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JPD9M3)

Elmer's$23.494.7★16,3752%▼falling

14

![Elmers Clear Liquid School Glue Washable Safe Nontoxic 32 Ounces (1 Quart) - Great for Making Slime #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TpfbjnuCL.jpg) [**Elmers Clear Liquid School Glue Washable Safe Nontoxic 32 Ounces (1 Quart) - Great for Making Slime #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MHQDZR)

Elmer's$12.434.7★16,3752%▲rising

15

![Elmers Washable No Run School Glue 4 Ounces White and Dries Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uf6pQfGlL.jpg) [**Elmers Washable No Run School Glue 4 Ounces White and Dries Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFBA)

Elmer's$1.354.8★1,2092%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 16 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Elmers White Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon Safe Washable 1 Count - #1 Teacher Brand Bulk Arts & Crafts Projects Classroom Supplies Great for Making Slime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L0RurHrDL.jpg)**Elmers White Liquid School Glue 1 Gallon Safe Washable 1 Count - #1 Teacher Brand Bulk Arts & Crafts Projects Classroom Supplies Great for Making Slime** Elmer's**$16.18**4.8★15,828 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006HUJJO) [![Elmers Liquid School Glue Washable Safe and Nontoxic 4oz 1 Count - Back to School Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h41Qvbw6L.jpg)**Elmers Liquid School Glue Washable Safe and Nontoxic 4oz 1 Count - Back to School Supplies** Elmer's**$1.16**4.7★2,380 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q3KHCM) [![Elmers Liquid School Glue Slime & Craft Safe and Non-Toxic Washable White 4 Ounces Each 12 Count - For Classroom Home Office Teacher Supplies #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P0RGDOxOL.jpg)**Elmers Liquid School Glue Slime & Craft Safe and Non-Toxic Washable White 4 Ounces Each 12 Count - For Classroom Home Office Teacher Supplies #1 Teacher Brand** Elmer's**$11.69**4.8★12,644 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J37ZZD) [![Elmers Washable No-Run School Glue 4 oz 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X+8OkOAkL.jpg)**Elmers Washable No-Run School Glue 4 oz 3 Pack** Elmer's**$9.14**4.7★527 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014T4C58W) [![ELMERS E1324 Elmers Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue Extra Strong 7.625 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kLVHyaEDL.jpg)**ELMERS E1324 Elmers Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue Extra Strong 7.625 Ounces 1 Count** Elmer's**$3.27**4.7★955 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038DR6LC) [![Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Craft Liquid Glue for Making Slime Arts and Crafts White 1 Gallon Single Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Iyy5+vk6L.jpg)**Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Craft Liquid Glue for Making Slime Arts and Crafts White 1 Gallon Single Pack** Amazon Basics**$15.61**4.7★7,629 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V14DZJ) [![Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable Clear Liquid School Glue for Making Slime Paper Cardboard Wood Craft Projects 128 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3125XLpaYkL.jpg)**Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable Clear Liquid School Glue for Making Slime Paper Cardboard Wood Craft Projects 128 fl oz** Amazon Basics**$15.81**4.7★9,014 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J6R3GK7) [![Elmers Liquid School Glue VLLVvz Washable 4 Ounces 2 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xUafuB-4L.jpg)**Elmers Liquid School Glue VLLVvz Washable 4 Ounces 2 Count** Elmer's**$6.92**4.8★795 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074762X1J)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**37%

*“Nice and sticky”*

**Value For Money**21%

*“Great deal”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Good quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“AS advertised”*

**Durability**3%

*“Strong, durable”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“It's a good size”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“it works”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“Easy cleanup”*

**Color**2%

*“Purple ones are best”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**38%

*“Glue mess”*

**Leak-Proof**13%

*“Arrive leaking”*

**Drying Time**7%

*“It took 24 hours to dry”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“just not happy for the price I paid”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Expensive for the quality”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“It doesn't work as well as regular Elmer's”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“I did not enjoy the cleanup”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“MISSING”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“the bottle was even a bit larger than I expected”*

**Thickness**2%

*“CRAP: Thin: Doesn't Hold”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness48% - Leak-Proof20% - Value For Money13% - Size-Overall6% - Functionality-Overall3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Color2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Moist/Dry1% - Product Condition0%