--- title: "glue pot — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/glue-pot" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:35:43.975Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($110K/yr) — glue pot doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($110K/yr) — glue pot doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "glue pot — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **glue pot** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($110K/yr) — glue pot doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$110K** **Growth (1y)** **+140.9%** **Products** **36** **Brands** **26** was 22 a year ago **Sellers** **53** **Price range** **$5.09–$55.35** **Returns** **0.9%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **6** ×0.30 Growth **70** ×0.30 Competition **71** ×0.20 Quality gap **59** ×0.10 Returns **93** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +140.9% year over year. 4K2KPrime Day '24Spike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1× ## **Competition** - Surebonder28% - nex&co14% - Pink Power12% - ZFYOUNG7% - GLOOZLX5% - Darice4% - Other (20 brands)30% The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 26 brands and 53 sellers compete here. **Brands** **26 **▲rising was 22 a year ago **Sellers** **53** **Top 5 brand share** **66%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Surebonder Mini Hot Glue Skillet 3-inch Diameter 0.75-inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Floral Wreaths Jewelry Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UL07c1cfL.jpg) [**Surebonder Mini Hot Glue Skillet 3-inch Diameter 0.75-inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Floral Wreaths Jewelry Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4SN2XGS) Surebonder$25.924.7★8612%▲rising 2 ![Pink Power Electric Hot Glue Pot for Crafts with Adjustable Temp 225-400 F - 160ml Hot Glue Gun Skillet for Crafting - Mini Electric Skillet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yVb0uYqIL.jpg) [**Pink Power Electric Hot Glue Pot for Crafts with Adjustable Temp 225-400 F - 160ml Hot Glue Gun Skillet for Crafting - Mini Electric Skillet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMDBWX2B) Pink Power$29.604.6★1879%—flat 3 ![Surebonder 803 Electric Hot Glue Skillet Adjustable Temperature 225-400F 5.25-Inch Diameter 1-Inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Green and Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bwmovLD5L.jpg) [**Surebonder 803 Electric Hot Glue Skillet Adjustable Temperature 225-400F 5.25-Inch Diameter 1-Inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Green and Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078C4VYT6) Surebonder$39.124.8★1,7597%▼falling 4 ![Surebonder B-2001 Less Stringing Skillet Glue Cube Pellets for Crafts and Floral Projects 1 lb Bag Use in Surebonder Glue Skillets Cream Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41y0EQVAW1L.jpg) [**Surebonder B-2001 Less Stringing Skillet Glue Cube Pellets for Crafts and Floral Projects 1 lb Bag Use in Surebonder Glue Skillets Cream Color**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114R9B2) Surebonder$12.204.8★2,8447%▼falling 5 ![NEX&CO Hot Glue Skillet for Crafting 2.5 Mini Hot Glue Pot for Small Crafts Only 30W Electric Portable Melting Pot for Sticks Pellets Beads 380 F Constant Temperature Pan for Floral Wreath Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RNTxGaMpL.jpg) [**NEX&CO Hot Glue Skillet for Crafting 2.5 Mini Hot Glue Pot for Small Crafts Only 30W Electric Portable Melting Pot for Sticks Pellets Beads 380 F Constant Temperature Pan for Floral Wreath Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M82H4Y8) nex&co$15.783.8★2266%▼falling 6 ![NEX&CO Glue Skillet for Crafting 60W Electric Hot Melting Glue Pot for Sticks Pellets and Beads 338 F Constant Temperature 3-3/4 Dia Perfect for Floral Crafts Batik Wreath Hair Extension](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zy5dxB-AL.jpg) [**NEX&CO Glue Skillet for Crafting 60W Electric Hot Melting Glue Pot for Sticks Pellets and Beads 338 F Constant Temperature 3-3/4 Dia Perfect for Floral Crafts Batik Wreath Hair Extension**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2ZTRH9) nex&co$22.164.0★1185%▼falling 7 ![Electric Glue Pot for Crafts with 1lb Pellets 225-400F Adjustable Temperature 160ml Hot Pot 5-1/4 Diameter 1 Depth - Fits Sticks and Glue Pellets - Great for Crafts DIY Projects Pellets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-yi0183sL.jpg) [**Electric Glue Pot for Crafts with 1lb Pellets 225-400F Adjustable Temperature 160ml Hot Pot 5-1/4 Diameter 1 Depth - Fits Sticks and Glue Pellets - Great for Crafts DIY Projects Pellets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJF6Z489) ZFYOUNG$30.794.7★374%—flat 8 ![Hot Temp Glue Pot -Just Dip and Glue-Hands-Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JjDW3kmzL.jpg) [**Hot Temp Glue Pot -Just Dip and Glue-Hands-Free**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAGALCU) Darice$16.524.1★1394%▲rising 9 ![Weaver Leather Supply Glue Pot 25 Oz Black Robust Aluminum Glue Container with Built-in Brush Mess-Free Tool for Holding Leatherworking Adhesives](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LhOF7VNaL.jpg) [**Weaver Leather Supply Glue Pot 25 Oz Black Robust Aluminum Glue Container with Built-in Brush Mess-Free Tool for Holding Leatherworking Adhesives**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HN031GO) Weaver Leathercraft$55.353.8★1574%▲rising 10 ![Hot Glue Pot Floral Glue Pot Skillet for Crafts Temperature Control Gage 212F-392F 8.25in Diameter Melting Pot for Glue Sticks Pellets and Beads with Degumming Stick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410dIh9IPnL.jpg) [**Hot Glue Pot Floral Glue Pot Skillet for Crafts Temperature Control Gage 212F-392F 8.25in Diameter Melting Pot for Glue Sticks Pellets and Beads with Degumming Stick**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPBVPHS5) GLOOZLX$32.454.7★964%▲rising 11 ![Colorations Glue Jars - Set of 12 - Empty Glue Bottles with Brushes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318byPyUKkL.jpg) [**Colorations Glue Jars - Set of 12 - Empty Glue Bottles with Brushes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZMNZ7U) Colorations$24.514.6★1423%▲rising 12 ![Pink Power Electric Hot Glue Pot for Crafts with 1lb Pellets Hot Melt Glue Skillet for Crafting - Adjustable Temp 225-400 F 160ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PIBGhbaBL.jpg) [**Pink Power Electric Hot Glue Pot for Crafts with 1lb Pellets Hot Melt Glue Skillet for Crafting - Adjustable Temp 225-400 F 160ml**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFWY65QW) Pink Power$39.544.8★543%▼falling 13 ![WorkBless Hot Glue Pot 100W Electric Glue Pots for Crafting 120ml Capacity Hot Glue Skillet Temp Up to 200C Hot Glue Skillet for Crafting DIY Floral Hair Extension and Wood Arts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QtjZ+c0WL.jpg) [**WorkBless Hot Glue Pot 100W Electric Glue Pots for Crafting 120ml Capacity Hot Glue Skillet Temp Up to 200C Hot Glue Skillet for Crafting DIY Floral Hair Extension and Wood Arts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQV89FK9) WorkBless$24.614.7★173%▲rising 14 ![NEX&CO Tiny Size Portable 2.5 Hot Glue Pot Mini Electric (6.35cm) - Fast Heating Craft Glue Skillet for Small Crafts Beads & Floral | 35W 380 | Wax Pellets Sticks Dipping Stems Wreath Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/216DcXzsorL.jpg) [**NEX&CO Tiny Size Portable 2.5 Hot Glue Pot Mini Electric (6.35cm) - Fast Heating Craft Glue Skillet for Small Crafts Beads & Floral | 35W 380 | Wax Pellets Sticks Dipping Stems Wreath Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JDD9SY) nex&co$15.083.9★533%▼falling 15 ![S&S Worldwide Refillable Glue/Paint Bottle with Attached Brush Holds 2.7 oz. of Liquid (80ml) Resealable Screw-Top Keeps Liquid Fresh Easily Portion & Dispense Paint or Glue 3 Tall. Pack of 12.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Lh+vWMJTL.jpg) [**S&S Worldwide Refillable Glue/Paint Bottle with Attached Brush Holds 2.7 oz. of Liquid (80ml) Resealable Screw-Top Keeps Liquid Fresh Easily Portion & Dispense Paint or Glue 3 Tall. Pack of 12.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS3YFOO) S&S Worldwide$12.174.4★3422%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 36 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 36 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Surebonder Mini Hot Glue Skillet 3-inch Diameter 0.75-inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Floral Wreaths Jewelry Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UL07c1cfL.jpg)**Surebonder Mini Hot Glue Skillet 3-inch Diameter 0.75-inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Floral Wreaths Jewelry Green** Surebonder**$25.92**4.7★86 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4SN2XGS) [![Pink Power Electric Hot Glue Pot for Crafts with Adjustable Temp 225-400 F - 160ml Hot Glue Gun Skillet for Crafting - Mini Electric Skillet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yVb0uYqIL.jpg)**Pink Power Electric Hot Glue Pot for Crafts with Adjustable Temp 225-400 F - 160ml Hot Glue Gun Skillet for Crafting - Mini Electric Skillet** Pink Power**$29.60**4.6★187 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMDBWX2B) [![Surebonder 803 Electric Hot Glue Skillet Adjustable Temperature 225-400F 5.25-Inch Diameter 1-Inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Green and Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bwmovLD5L.jpg)**Surebonder 803 Electric Hot Glue Skillet Adjustable Temperature 225-400F 5.25-Inch Diameter 1-Inch Depth Dip Crafts Directly Into Pot of Hot Glue Green and Black** Surebonder**$39.12**4.8★1,759 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078C4VYT6) [![Surebonder B-2001 Less Stringing Skillet Glue Cube Pellets for Crafts and Floral Projects 1 lb Bag Use in Surebonder Glue Skillets Cream Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41y0EQVAW1L.jpg)**Surebonder B-2001 Less Stringing Skillet Glue Cube Pellets for Crafts and Floral Projects 1 lb Bag Use in Surebonder Glue Skillets Cream Color** Surebonder**$12.20**4.8★2,844 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114R9B2) [![NEX&CO Hot Glue Skillet for Crafting 2.5 Mini Hot Glue Pot for Small Crafts Only 30W Electric Portable Melting Pot for Sticks Pellets Beads 380 F Constant Temperature Pan for Floral Wreath Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RNTxGaMpL.jpg)**NEX&CO Hot Glue Skillet for Crafting 2.5 Mini Hot Glue Pot for Small Crafts Only 30W Electric Portable Melting Pot for Sticks Pellets Beads 380 F Constant Temperature Pan for Floral Wreath Making** nex&co**$15.78**3.8★226 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M82H4Y8) [![NEX&CO Glue Skillet for Crafting 60W Electric Hot Melting Glue Pot for Sticks Pellets and Beads 338 F Constant Temperature 3-3/4 Dia Perfect for Floral Crafts Batik Wreath Hair Extension](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zy5dxB-AL.jpg)**NEX&CO Glue Skillet for Crafting 60W Electric Hot Melting Glue Pot for Sticks Pellets and Beads 338 F Constant Temperature 3-3/4 Dia Perfect for Floral Crafts Batik Wreath Hair Extension** nex&co**$22.16**4.0★118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2ZTRH9) [![Electric Glue Pot for Crafts with 1lb Pellets 225-400F Adjustable Temperature 160ml Hot Pot 5-1/4 Diameter 1 Depth - Fits Sticks and Glue Pellets - Great for Crafts DIY Projects Pellets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-yi0183sL.jpg)**Electric Glue Pot for Crafts with 1lb Pellets 225-400F Adjustable Temperature 160ml Hot Pot 5-1/4 Diameter 1 Depth - Fits Sticks and Glue Pellets - Great for Crafts DIY Projects Pellets** ZFYOUNG**$30.79**4.7★37 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJF6Z489) [![Hot Temp Glue Pot -Just Dip and Glue-Hands-Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JjDW3kmzL.jpg)**Hot Temp Glue Pot -Just Dip and Glue-Hands-Free** Darice**$16.52**4.1★139 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAGALCU) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**20% *“Great when using glue gun”* **Quality-Overall**15% *“Good Quality”* **Ease Of Use**8% *“Easy to use”* **Size-Overall**8% *“Perfect size”* **Heating**6% *“Super fast heating and super HOT”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“The item match the description”* **Efficiency**6% *“Performs Well”* **Value For Money**4% *“Priced right”* **Ease Of Cleaning**3% *“a cleaner finish—especially when Im working on detailed pieces or production batches”* **Grip**3% *“They work well for gripping needles”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**26% *“They don't fit very well”* **Heating**13% *“It does not heat very well”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**7% *“At first the glue was burning my fingers”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“cant use”* **Thickness**5% *“Not deep enough for me”* **Durability**3% *“Lasted only 6 months”* **Comfort-Overall**3% *“Uncomfortable”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“They do not roll”* **Drop/Impact Protection**1% *“They do not protect your fingers”* **Grip**1% *“They fell of my fingers”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall55% - Heating10% - Adhesion/Stickiness9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Material Quality2% - Grip1% - Color1%