--- title: "glitter glue sticks — Niche Verdict: Skip it (38/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/glitter-glue-sticks" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:01:23.336Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($36K/yr) — glitter glue sticks doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($36K/yr) — glitter glue sticks doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "glitter glue sticks — Niche Verdict: Skip it (38/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **glitter glue sticks** **Skip it****38/100 ** a small market ($36K/yr) — glitter glue sticks doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$36K** **Growth (1y)** **+132.8%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **10** was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **44** **Price range** **$2.98–$14.81** **Returns** **1.2%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 38/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **69** ×0.30 Competition **20** ×0.20 Quality gap **40** ×0.10 Returns **91** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 92 weeks — +132.8% year over year. 6K3KBlack Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Oct '24Jan '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.1× ## **Competition** - Elmer's76% - BAZIC PRODUCTS5% - Mesen4% - Lakei2% - Generic2% - Ewparts2% - Other (4 brands)8% The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 10 brands and 44 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **44** **Top 5 brand share** **90%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Elmers Scented Nontoxic Glue Sticks Variety Pack Apple Pie Mango Pineapple & Watermelon Scents 0.77 oz Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J0nw+F+4L.jpg) [**Elmers Scented Nontoxic Glue Sticks Variety Pack Apple Pie Mango Pineapple & Watermelon Scents 0.77 oz Each**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7B7377V) Elmer's$8.034.9★1932%▲rising 2 ![Elmers Color N Glitz Glue Sticks 0.21gm Asst Pack of 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lmAp0vDDL.jpg) [**Elmers Color N Glitz Glue Sticks 0.21gm Asst Pack of 4**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGHSB8KW) Elmer's$2.984.4★7314%▲rising 3 ![Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 30 Count - Kids Activity Birthday Fun Stocking Stuffer Vision Board #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jbVoFtkYL.jpg) [**Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 30 Count - Kids Activity Birthday Fun Stocking Stuffer Vision Board #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZ3S5J1) Elmer's$12.904.7★10214%—flat 4 ![Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 6 Packs of 4 (24 Total Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LZd8PCQSL.jpg) [**Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 6 Packs of 4 (24 Total Count)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFB7M18) Elmer's$10.314.7★64611%▼falling 5 ![BAZIC Products Washable Scented Glue Sticks 0.21 oz 4 Count for School Crafts Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516LTBOst7L.jpg) [**BAZIC Products Washable Scented Glue Sticks 0.21 oz 4 Count for School Crafts Paper**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH6D6Z17) BAZIC PRODUCTS$6.814.3★495%▼falling 6 ![Elmers Glue Sticks Variety Pack Featuring BlooStick Buddies Disappearing Purple and Scented Glue Sticks Assorted 6 Grams 30 Count - Arts & Crafts Fun Classroom Supplies #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517TEd9d+ZL.jpg) [**Elmers Glue Sticks Variety Pack Featuring BlooStick Buddies Disappearing Purple and Scented Glue Sticks Assorted 6 Grams 30 Count - Arts & Crafts Fun Classroom Supplies #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBG6J94) Elmer's$14.814.6★485%▼falling 7 ![Mesen 10 Pack - Non-Toxic Washable Glitter Glue Stick Set DIY Arts & Crafts Glitter Pens Glitter Glue Gel Pens for Art Projects Grad Caps Assorted Colors Glue Stick Decorating Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z-fUT4lPL.jpg) [**Mesen 10 Pack - Non-Toxic Washable Glitter Glue Stick Set DIY Arts & Crafts Glitter Pens Glitter Glue Gel Pens for Art Projects Grad Caps Assorted Colors Glue Stick Decorating Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXH3JTWZ) Mesen$6.654.2★3894%▲rising 8 ![LAKEI Colored Glue Sticks Transparent Strong Adhesive Quick-Drying Versatile Sticks for School Office Home Crafting Supplies 0.28 Oz 4/Packs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DTzcAyp2L.jpg) [**LAKEI Colored Glue Sticks Transparent Strong Adhesive Quick-Drying Versatile Sticks for School Office Home Crafting Supplies 0.28 Oz 4/Packs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4CKJDXB) Lakei$8.524.3★632%▼falling 9 ![All Temperature Glitter Colorful Hot Glue Sticks 0.273.94 Inch 100-Count Clear Strong Bond for High & Low Temp Glue Guns Crafts DIY Wood Fabric Metal Plastic Ceramics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51T3aTaRRML.jpg) [**All Temperature Glitter Colorful Hot Glue Sticks 0.273.94 Inch 100-Count Clear Strong Bond for High & Low Temp Glue Guns Crafts DIY Wood Fabric Metal Plastic Ceramics**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMCFXZM) Generic$13.814.9★212%▲rising 10 ![Glitter Hot Glue Sticks for Hot Glue Gun 14 Colors 84 Pack Bulk Colored Glitter Glue Stick for Mini Glue Gun Sticks 7mm 100mm Mini Glue Sticks for DIY Art Craft Repair Colored Hot Glue Gun Sticks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xk8PxQmfL.jpg) [**Glitter Hot Glue Sticks for Hot Glue Gun 14 Colors 84 Pack Bulk Colored Glitter Glue Stick for Mini Glue Gun Sticks 7mm 100mm Mini Glue Sticks for DIY Art Craft Repair Colored Hot Glue Gun Sticks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HT3QSMH) Ewparts$9.884.6★9672%▼falling 11 ![Saypacck 24 Pcs Glitter Glue Pens Bulk 12 Colors Rainbow Glue Stick for Crafts Teacher Appreciate Valentines Day Classroom Gift for DIY Arts Projects Scrapbooking Cards Decorating Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51un6M6FirL.jpg) [**Saypacck 24 Pcs Glitter Glue Pens Bulk 12 Colors Rainbow Glue Stick for Crafts Teacher Appreciate Valentines Day Classroom Gift for DIY Arts Projects Scrapbooking Cards Decorating Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM1BDK9R) Saypacck$11.214.2★1532%—flat 12 ![Matio 12 Pack Glitter Glue Stick Set Non-Toxic Washable Glue Pens 10ml Each Craft Glitter Bulk Gel Assorted Color Slime Glue for DIY Art Project Painting Scrapbooking Chriatmas Decor Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eZ7xj3oYL.jpg) [**Matio 12 Pack Glitter Glue Stick Set Non-Toxic Washable Glue Pens 10ml Each Craft Glitter Bulk Gel Assorted Color Slime Glue for DIY Art Project Painting Scrapbooking Chriatmas Decor Supply**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZNZN4JC) Matio$8.654.3★1752%▲rising 13 ![Tassel Toppers Non Toxic Washable Glitter Glue Stick Set Quick Drying Color Spot Glue Art Glitter Adhesive for Kids Crafts Grad Caps Decorating Supplies Creative School Projects - 10 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HP-wfC+IL.jpg) [**Tassel Toppers Non Toxic Washable Glitter Glue Stick Set Quick Drying Color Spot Glue Art Glitter Adhesive for Kids Crafts Grad Caps Decorating Supplies Creative School Projects - 10 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071HTTNFV) Tassel Toppers$10.624.3★1,3752%—flat 14 ![Gwybkq Mini Glitter Hot Glue Sticks 14 Colored for DIY Art Craft 4 inches 80 pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZfpEKy+VL.jpg) [**Gwybkq Mini Glitter Hot Glue Sticks 14 Colored for DIY Art Craft 4 inches 80 pcs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JLXJT5S) Gwybkq$8.964.6★5682%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 14 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Elmers Scented Nontoxic Glue Sticks Variety Pack Apple Pie Mango Pineapple & Watermelon Scents 0.77 oz Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J0nw+F+4L.jpg)**Elmers Scented Nontoxic Glue Sticks Variety Pack Apple Pie Mango Pineapple & Watermelon Scents 0.77 oz Each** Elmer's**$8.03**4.9★19 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7B7377V) [![Elmers Color N Glitz Glue Sticks 0.21gm Asst Pack of 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lmAp0vDDL.jpg)**Elmers Color N Glitz Glue Sticks 0.21gm Asst Pack of 4** Elmer's**$2.98**4.4★73 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGHSB8KW) [![Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 30 Count - Kids Activity Birthday Fun Stocking Stuffer Vision Board #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jbVoFtkYL.jpg)**Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 30 Count - Kids Activity Birthday Fun Stocking Stuffer Vision Board #1 Teacher Brand** Elmer's**$12.90**4.7★102 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZ3S5J1) [![Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 6 Packs of 4 (24 Total Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LZd8PCQSL.jpg)**Elmers Scented Glue Sticks Washable Clear Assorted Scents 6 Grams 6 Packs of 4 (24 Total Count)** Elmer's**$10.31**4.7★646 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFB7M18) [![BAZIC Products Washable Scented Glue Sticks 0.21 oz 4 Count for School Crafts Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516LTBOst7L.jpg)**BAZIC Products Washable Scented Glue Sticks 0.21 oz 4 Count for School Crafts Paper** BAZIC PRODUCTS**$6.81**4.3★49 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH6D6Z17) [![Elmers Glue Sticks Variety Pack Featuring BlooStick Buddies Disappearing Purple and Scented Glue Sticks Assorted 6 Grams 30 Count - Arts & Crafts Fun Classroom Supplies #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517TEd9d+ZL.jpg)**Elmers Glue Sticks Variety Pack Featuring BlooStick Buddies Disappearing Purple and Scented Glue Sticks Assorted 6 Grams 30 Count - Arts & Crafts Fun Classroom Supplies #1 Teacher Brand** Elmer's**$14.81**4.6★48 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBG6J94) [![Mesen 10 Pack - Non-Toxic Washable Glitter Glue Stick Set DIY Arts & Crafts Glitter Pens Glitter Glue Gel Pens for Art Projects Grad Caps Assorted Colors Glue Stick Decorating Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z-fUT4lPL.jpg)**Mesen 10 Pack - Non-Toxic Washable Glitter Glue Stick Set DIY Arts & Crafts Glitter Pens Glitter Glue Gel Pens for Art Projects Grad Caps Assorted Colors Glue Stick Decorating Supplies** Mesen**$6.65**4.2★389 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXH3JTWZ) [![LAKEI Colored Glue Sticks Transparent Strong Adhesive Quick-Drying Versatile Sticks for School Office Home Crafting Supplies 0.28 Oz 4/Packs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DTzcAyp2L.jpg)**LAKEI Colored Glue Sticks Transparent Strong Adhesive Quick-Drying Versatile Sticks for School Office Home Crafting Supplies 0.28 Oz 4/Packs** Lakei**$8.52**4.3★63 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4CKJDXB) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**27% *“Fun glue sticks”* **Color**21% *“Good price and colors”* **Smell**14% *“When I open my journal there is a nice little fragrance or aroma :”* **Value For Money**6% *“The price on these is even more affordable”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**6% *“Sparkly”* **Durability**5% *“And they last a while especially with having doubles”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Does what it needs to”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**5% *“Fun, Sparkly, and Easy for Kids to Use”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Great product”* **Design-Overall**3% *“The appearance was surprising”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**17% *“not great as an actual glue”* **Ease Of Use**17% *“doesn't come out easy”* **Color**11% *“Was not much color in them did not work for what I needed it for”* **Size-Overall**11% *“Very small”* **Durability**6% *“do not last long”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Doesnt work well as a glue”* **Smell**6% *“It smelled too sweet”* **Value For Money**6% *“Basically just an expensive way to apply glitter”* **Strength**6% *“Both are very weak”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“Cheap, doesn't come out easy”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness33% - Size-Overall26% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Value For Money9% - Functionality-Overall6% - Color5% - Ease Of Cleaning2% - Product Condition2% - Quality-Overall2% - Heating2%