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# **glue for slime**

**Skip it****43/100 **

a small market ($71K/yr) — glue for slime doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$71K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+111.7%**

**Products**

**21**

**Brands**

**7**

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**65**

**Price range**

**$4.79–$24.14**

**Returns**

**0.8%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**66**

 ×0.30

Competition

**41**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**46**

 ×0.10

Returns

**93**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 88 weeks — +111.7% year over year.

6K3KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

## **Competition**

- Elmer's76% - Amazon Basics14% - GOODTAKE3% - BAZIC PRODUCTS3% - DecorRom2% - Matio1% - Other (1 brands)1%

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 7 brands and 65 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**7 **▲rising

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**65**

**Top 5 brand share**

**97%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Elmers Liquid Glitter Glue Assorted Colors Blue Pink Purple - Arts & Crafts Kids Activity Creative Fun #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ztvi8O17L.jpg) [**Elmers Liquid Glitter Glue Assorted Colors Blue Pink Purple - Arts & Crafts Kids Activity Creative Fun #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVWNYFZ6)

Elmer's$13.574.7★59323%▼falling

2
![Amazon Basics Liquid Washable Glitter Glue for Making Slime Art Crafts and School Assorted Colors (Purple Pink Red Blue) 6 oz Each 4-Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vY8+ARZ8L.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Liquid Washable Glitter Glue for Making Slime Art Crafts and School Assorted Colors (Purple Pink Red Blue) 6 oz Each 4-Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H41QL5L)

Amazon Basics$11.824.4★89914%▼falling

3
![Elmers Colour Changing PVA Glue | Blue to Purple | 147 ml | Washable & Kid Friendly| Great for Making Slime | 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aq137UPNL.jpg) [**Elmers Colour Changing PVA Glue | Blue to Purple | 147 ml | Washable & Kid Friendly| Great for Making Slime | 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084LC9S5L)

Elmer's$6.154.5★2,4499%▲rising

4
![Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Blue 6 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31owANG-+kL.jpg) [**Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Blue 6 Ounces 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K257XXK)

Elmer's$6.504.5★4748%▲rising

5
![Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Red 6 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PCOY92aPL.jpg) [**Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Red 6 Ounces 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJ7ZT2W)

Elmer's$4.794.0★2207%▼falling

6
![Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Gold 6 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h9kNxmPhL.jpg) [**Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Gold 6 Ounces 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K257H40)

Elmer's$5.144.8★3885%—flat

7
![Elmers Glow-in-the-Dark Slime Kit (2062242) Yellow + Purple Glow 4 Piece Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5189RGlN26L.jpg) [**Elmers Glow-in-the-Dark Slime Kit (2062242) Yellow + Purple Glow 4 Piece Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFXWVCL)

Elmer's$19.954.6★2,6705%▼falling

8
![Elmers Dinosaur Night Slime Kit Makes Color Changing and Glow in the Dark Slime Includes Liquid Glue and Activator 4 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nQajt6AnL.jpg) [**Elmers Dinosaur Night Slime Kit Makes Color Changing and Glow in the Dark Slime Includes Liquid Glue and Activator 4 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BBJPWMY)

Elmer's$21.894.4★9,9264%▼falling

9
![Elmers Fluffy Slime Kit Includes Translucent Color Glue Glitter Glue Fluffy Slime Activator 4 Count - Perfect for Birthday Parties Summer Fun Creative Kids Activity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+PDa7CqkL.jpg) [**Elmers Fluffy Slime Kit Includes Translucent Color Glue Glitter Glue Fluffy Slime Activator 4 Count - Perfect for Birthday Parties Summer Fun Creative Kids Activity**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C6TNHY5)

Elmer's$13.894.4★9,9263%▼falling

10

![GOODTAKE Glow in The Dark Powder Blue Glow Powder- Glow In The Dark Pigment Powders for Slime Resins Glue Paints Or Nail Self Glowing Dye for DIY (Blue 2 Ounce)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KIFMvRG9L.jpg) [**GOODTAKE Glow in The Dark Powder Blue Glow Powder- Glow In The Dark Pigment Powders for Slime Resins Glue Paints Or Nail Self Glowing Dye for DIY (Blue 2 Ounce)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYSR4SLD)

GOODTAKE$8.404.1★643%▲rising

11

![BAZIC Products Cosmic Series Glitter Glue 6.76 fl oz for Crafts Cards Posters Arts & Crafts Assorted Colors Set of 6](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p4JWOocrL.jpg) [**BAZIC Products Cosmic Series Glitter Glue 6.76 fl oz for Crafts Cards Posters Arts & Crafts Assorted Colors Set of 6**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08579RYRM)

BAZIC PRODUCTS$20.103.5★313%—flat

12

![Elmers Metallic School Glue 5 Ounces Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41guwoMhVEL.jpg) [**Elmers Metallic School Glue 5 Ounces Pink**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RF5CVYM)

Elmer's$6.474.6★502%▼falling

13

![10 Color Glow In The Dark Pigment Powder with UV Lamp - Epoxy Resin Luminous Powder for Slime Kit Skin Safe Long Lasting Self Glowing Dye for DIY Nail Art Acrylic Paint Fine Art 0.7oz Each(Total 7oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515+CoG8kzL.jpg) [**10 Color Glow In The Dark Pigment Powder with UV Lamp - Epoxy Resin Luminous Powder for Slime Kit Skin Safe Long Lasting Self Glowing Dye for DIY Nail Art Acrylic Paint Fine Art 0.7oz Each(Total 7oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNFSFN9)

DecorRom$14.864.6★4,2832%▲rising

14

![Elmers Glow in the Dark Liquid Glue Natural 10 oz Total Washable Craft Glue for Slime Making Art Projects and School Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lwupBSO6L.jpg) [**Elmers Glow in the Dark Liquid Glue Natural 10 oz Total Washable Craft Glue for Slime Making Art Projects and School Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H27BX3Y4)

Elmer's$18.690.0★02%▲rising

15

![Elmers Washable Color Glue Purple 5 Ounces for Making Slime 5 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Rt7sUcWL.jpg) [**Elmers Washable Color Glue Purple 5 Ounces for Making Slime 5 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WDYPQ7)

Elmer's$6.714.6★652%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Elmers Liquid Glitter Glue Assorted Colors Blue Pink Purple - Arts & Crafts Kids Activity Creative Fun #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ztvi8O17L.jpg)**Elmers Liquid Glitter Glue Assorted Colors Blue Pink Purple - Arts & Crafts Kids Activity Creative Fun #1 Teacher Brand** Elmer's**$13.57**4.7★593 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVWNYFZ6) [![Amazon Basics Liquid Washable Glitter Glue for Making Slime Art Crafts and School Assorted Colors (Purple Pink Red Blue) 6 oz Each 4-Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vY8+ARZ8L.jpg)**Amazon Basics Liquid Washable Glitter Glue for Making Slime Art Crafts and School Assorted Colors (Purple Pink Red Blue) 6 oz Each 4-Count** Amazon Basics**$11.82**4.4★899 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H41QL5L) [![Elmers Colour Changing PVA Glue | Blue to Purple | 147 ml | Washable & Kid Friendly| Great for Making Slime | 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aq137UPNL.jpg)**Elmers Colour Changing PVA Glue | Blue to Purple | 147 ml | Washable & Kid Friendly| Great for Making Slime | 1 Count** Elmer's**$6.15**4.5★2,449 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084LC9S5L) [![Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Blue 6 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31owANG-+kL.jpg)**Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Blue 6 Ounces 1 Count** Elmer's**$6.50**4.5★474 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K257XXK) [![Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Red 6 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PCOY92aPL.jpg)**Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Red 6 Ounces 1 Count** Elmer's**$4.79**4.0★220 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJ7ZT2W) [![Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Gold 6 Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h9kNxmPhL.jpg)**Elmers 2022912 Liquid Glitter Glue Washable Gold 6 Ounces 1 Count** Elmer's**$5.14**4.8★388 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K257H40) [![Elmers Glow-in-the-Dark Slime Kit (2062242) Yellow + Purple Glow 4 Piece Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5189RGlN26L.jpg)**Elmers Glow-in-the-Dark Slime Kit (2062242) Yellow + Purple Glow 4 Piece Kit** Elmer's**$19.95**4.6★2,670 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFXWVCL) [![Elmers Dinosaur Night Slime Kit Makes Color Changing and Glow in the Dark Slime Includes Liquid Glue and Activator 4 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nQajt6AnL.jpg)**Elmers Dinosaur Night Slime Kit Makes Color Changing and Glow in the Dark Slime Includes Liquid Glue and Activator 4 Count** Elmer's**$21.89**4.4★9,926 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BBJPWMY)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**20%

*“Good glue”*

**Value For Money**19%

*“Great value”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**8%

*“we had a blast playing with it”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“easy to contain”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Came out just as advertised”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%

*“Add sparkle to your crafts”*

**Color**5%

*“Pretty colors”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“good size”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Value for money and good quality”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“It works”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**32%

*“This glue is garbage”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“it's getting every expensive”*

**Functionality-Overall**10%

*“Didn't work well”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**6%

*“I had a big mess to clean up”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“It's false advertising it's not even fluffy”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%

*“No glitter”*

**Color**5%

*“Some colors worse then others”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Small,”*

**Thickness**2%

*“Too thick for kids to squeeze”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“Either the instructions are poor or the activator was old”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness29% - Value For Money14% - Functionality-Overall11% - Leak-Proof9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Size-Overall7% - Color4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Brightness/Shine/Glow2% - Ease Of Use1%