--- title: "hot glue sticks bulk — Niche Verdict: Skip it (40/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/hot-glue-sticks-bulk" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:03:53.318Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($103K/yr) — hot glue sticks bulk doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($103K/yr) — hot glue sticks bulk doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "hot glue sticks bulk — Niche Verdict: Skip it (40/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hot glue sticks bulk** **Skip it****40/100 ** a small market ($103K/yr) — hot glue sticks bulk doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$103K** **Growth (1y)** **+157.9%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **8** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Price range** **$6.80–$39.06** **Returns** **0.8%** **Rating** **4.8★** **Skip it** Scored 40/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **5** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **28** ×0.20 Quality gap **20** ×0.10 Returns **93** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 97 weeks — +157.9% year over year. 2K865Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Sep '24Dec '24Apr '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6× ## **Competition** - Adtech66% - Amazon Basics10% - Surebonder8% - Magicfly5% - YesBes4% - Artellius3% - Other (2 brands)4% The top 5 products capture 72% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 8 brands and 17 sellers compete here. **Brands** **8 **▼falling was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Top 5 brand share** **93%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 4 Inch Mini Size Clear (550 Sticks) | Multi-Temperature Quick Bonding for Crafting DIY & School Projects | Fits Mini Glue Guns | Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zJozPXc7L.jpg) [**AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 4 Inch Mini Size Clear (550 Sticks) | Multi-Temperature Quick Bonding for Crafting DIY & School Projects | Fits Mini Glue Guns | Made in the USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBC4CU2) Adtech$19.604.8★6,22831%—flat 2 ![AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10 Full Size Clear 85 Sticks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RqE-jJLrL.jpg) [**AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10 Full Size Clear 85 Sticks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBC4CWK) Adtech$19.084.8★16,16016%▼falling 3 ![Amazon Basics Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks 4 x 0.27 100-Pack Hot Melt Compatible with Most Glue Guns for Crafting DIY Home Repair Transparent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+p1bdT+kL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks 4 x 0.27 100-Pack Hot Melt Compatible with Most Glue Guns for Crafting DIY Home Repair Transparent**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMSHHQL8) Amazon Basics$6.804.7★57210%▲rising 4 ![AdTech Hi-Temp Mini Hot Glue Sticks Clear (100 Sticks) | Quick Bonding for Crafting & DIY Projects | Compatible with Mini Glue Guns | Non-Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tCVx135wL.jpg) [**AdTech Hi-Temp Mini Hot Glue Sticks Clear (100 Sticks) | Quick Bonding for Crafting & DIY Projects | Compatible with Mini Glue Guns | Non-Toxic**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOAVCN2) Adtech$7.434.8★15,2158%▼falling 5 ![Surebonder DT-100 Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks for Glue Guns 0.27 in. Diameter 4 in. Length - All Purpose All Temperature - Great for DIY Arts and Crafting - 100 Pack Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aNel8yThL.jpg) [**Surebonder DT-100 Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks for Glue Guns 0.27 in. Diameter 4 in. Length - All Purpose All Temperature - Great for DIY Arts and Crafting - 100 Pack Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JZII34) Surebonder$7.194.8★7,3787%▲rising 6 ![AdTech Full Size Hot Glue Sticks 4-Inch 200-Count | Multi-Temp for High & Low Temp Glue Guns | Strong Bond for Crafts DIY & Repairs | Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VtgiC3VbL.jpg) [**AdTech Full Size Hot Glue Sticks 4-Inch 200-Count | Multi-Temp for High & Low Temp Glue Guns | Strong Bond for Crafts DIY & Repairs | Made in the USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QXZQTR4) Adtech$18.814.8★6854%▼falling 7 ![600 Pack Mini Hot Glue Sticks 4 Long x 0.27 Diameter Glue Sticks for Mini Glue Guns Multipurpose for Wood Metal Glass Plastic Floral Fabric Leather Foam Floral](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HO2N4+SBL.jpg) [**600 Pack Mini Hot Glue Sticks 4 Long x 0.27 Diameter Glue Sticks for Mini Glue Guns Multipurpose for Wood Metal Glass Plastic Floral Fabric Leather Foam Floral**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSRPB67H) YesBes$25.774.7★1504%▲rising 8 ![Artellius Mini Hot Glue Sticks - 4 in x 0.27 in Pack of 200 - Universal Fit Glue Gun Sticks for Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies - Fast-Melting Strong Bond with Adhesive Rods on Wood & Fabric](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qxGDnJhgL.jpg) [**Artellius Mini Hot Glue Sticks - 4 in x 0.27 in Pack of 200 - Universal Fit Glue Gun Sticks for Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies - Fast-Melting Strong Bond with Adhesive Rods on Wood & Fabric**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HTMJ8N) Artellius$14.334.8★7,5083%—flat 9 ![Magicfly Mini Hot Glue Gun Sticks Huge Pack of 300 4 Long and 0.27 Diameter Hot Melt Glue Sticks Compatible with Most Glue Guns Perfect for DIY Craft Projects and Sealing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qhQ-vXI4L.jpg) [**Magicfly Mini Hot Glue Gun Sticks Huge Pack of 300 4 Long and 0.27 Diameter Hot Melt Glue Sticks Compatible with Most Glue Guns Perfect for DIY Craft Projects and Sealing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGP71FP) Magicfly$15.274.7★2,2403%▲rising 10 ![AdTech Crystal Clear Hot Glue Gun Sticks (W220-14ZIP50) Full Size Hot Glue Sticks. All-purpose glue sticks for crafting scrapbooking & more. 50 pieces. Length: 4 Diameter: .44.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PXytRsUqL.jpg) [**AdTech Crystal Clear Hot Glue Gun Sticks (W220-14ZIP50) Full Size Hot Glue Sticks. All-purpose glue sticks for crafting scrapbooking & more. 50 pieces. Length: 4 Diameter: .44.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PCY91O) Adtech$8.974.7★20,7223%▼falling 11 ![Full Size Hot Glue Sticks(30 Pcs) 7.9 x 0.43 Clear Glue Gun Sticks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Pt74rsRTL.jpg) [**Full Size Hot Glue Sticks(30 Pcs) 7.9 x 0.43 Clear Glue Gun Sticks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYNYL2LQ) SUNFATT$10.524.8★7092%▲rising 12 ![AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10 Inch Full Size Clear 170 Sticks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WrBpdY-eL.jpg) [**AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10 Inch Full Size Clear 170 Sticks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KHPVLJB) Adtech$39.064.8★16,1602%—flat 13 ![Surebonder Full Size Hot Glue Sticks 50-Pack Clear Non-Toxic Multi-Temp 4-Inch x 0.43-Inch for Full Size Glue Guns DIY Arts Crafts & Home Repairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jJ0J--jVL.jpg) [**Surebonder Full Size Hot Glue Sticks 50-Pack Clear Non-Toxic Multi-Temp 4-Inch x 0.43-Inch for Full Size Glue Guns DIY Arts Crafts & Home Repairs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C6Z67UE) Surebonder$7.344.8★5,5642%▲rising 14 ![AdTech 8-Inch Mini Hot Glue Sticks Clear | Multi-Temp Strong Bonding Adhesive for Crafting DIY & Repairs | Works with All Mini Glue Guns | Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LptuVfSlL.jpg) [**AdTech 8-Inch Mini Hot Glue Sticks Clear | Multi-Temp Strong Bonding Adhesive for Crafting DIY & Repairs | Works with All Mini Glue Guns | Made in the USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FBDPWPV) Adtech$23.954.8★6,2282%—flat 15 ![Magicfly Hot Glue Gun Sticks Huge Pack of 800 6 lbs 4 Inch Long and 0.27 Inch Diameter Mini Hot Melt Glue Sticks Compatible with Most Glue Guns for DIY Craft Projects and Sealing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xr2QUHQCL.jpg) [**Magicfly Hot Glue Gun Sticks Huge Pack of 800 6 lbs 4 Inch Long and 0.27 Inch Diameter Mini Hot Melt Glue Sticks Compatible with Most Glue Guns for DIY Craft Projects and Sealing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQS7Q4H) Magicfly$31.014.7★2,2402%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 4 Inch Mini Size Clear (550 Sticks) | Multi-Temperature Quick Bonding for Crafting DIY & School Projects | Fits Mini Glue Guns | Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zJozPXc7L.jpg)**AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 4 Inch Mini Size Clear (550 Sticks) | Multi-Temperature Quick Bonding for Crafting DIY & School Projects | Fits Mini Glue Guns | Made in the USA** Adtech**$19.60**4.8★6,228 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBC4CU2) [![AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10 Full Size Clear 85 Sticks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RqE-jJLrL.jpg)**AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10 Full Size Clear 85 Sticks** Adtech**$19.08**4.8★16,160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBC4CWK) [![Amazon Basics Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks 4 x 0.27 100-Pack Hot Melt Compatible with Most Glue Guns for Crafting DIY Home Repair Transparent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+p1bdT+kL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks 4 x 0.27 100-Pack Hot Melt Compatible with Most Glue Guns for Crafting DIY Home Repair Transparent** Amazon Basics**$6.80**4.7★572 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMSHHQL8) [![AdTech Hi-Temp Mini Hot Glue Sticks Clear (100 Sticks) | Quick Bonding for Crafting & DIY Projects | Compatible with Mini Glue Guns | Non-Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tCVx135wL.jpg)**AdTech Hi-Temp Mini Hot Glue Sticks Clear (100 Sticks) | Quick Bonding for Crafting & DIY Projects | Compatible with Mini Glue Guns | Non-Toxic** Adtech**$7.43**4.8★15,215 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOAVCN2) [![Surebonder DT-100 Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks for Glue Guns 0.27 in. Diameter 4 in. Length - All Purpose All Temperature - Great for DIY Arts and Crafting - 100 Pack Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aNel8yThL.jpg)**Surebonder DT-100 Mini Size Hot Glue Sticks for Glue Guns 0.27 in. Diameter 4 in. Length - All Purpose All Temperature - Great for DIY Arts and Crafting - 100 Pack Clear** Surebonder**$7.19**4.8★7,378 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JZII34) [![AdTech Full Size Hot Glue Sticks 4-Inch 200-Count | Multi-Temp for High & Low Temp Glue Guns | Strong Bond for Crafts DIY & Repairs | Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VtgiC3VbL.jpg)**AdTech Full Size Hot Glue Sticks 4-Inch 200-Count | Multi-Temp for High & Low Temp Glue Guns | Strong Bond for Crafts DIY & Repairs | Made in the USA** Adtech**$18.81**4.8★685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QXZQTR4) [![600 Pack Mini Hot Glue Sticks 4 Long x 0.27 Diameter Glue Sticks for Mini Glue Guns Multipurpose for Wood Metal Glass Plastic Floral Fabric Leather Foam Floral](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HO2N4+SBL.jpg)**600 Pack Mini Hot Glue Sticks 4 Long x 0.27 Diameter Glue Sticks for Mini Glue Guns Multipurpose for Wood Metal Glass Plastic Floral Fabric Leather Foam Floral** YesBes**$25.77**4.7★150 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSRPB67H) [![Artellius Mini Hot Glue Sticks - 4 in x 0.27 in Pack of 200 - Universal Fit Glue Gun Sticks for Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies - Fast-Melting Strong Bond with Adhesive Rods on Wood & Fabric](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qxGDnJhgL.jpg)**Artellius Mini Hot Glue Sticks - 4 in x 0.27 in Pack of 200 - Universal Fit Glue Gun Sticks for Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies - Fast-Melting Strong Bond with Adhesive Rods on Wood & Fabric** Artellius**$14.33**4.8★7,508 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HTMJ8N) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**30% *“Good glue sticks”* **Value For Money**17% *“Great value”* **Quality-Overall**16% *“So far, the quality has been consistent and all have dried clear”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“As advertised”* **Size-Overall**6% *“Perfect fit”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy to use”* **Durability**3% *“Durable”* **Efficiency**3% *“Product work effectively and efficiently”* **Material Quality**1% *“good and durable material”* **Functionality-Overall**1% *“Worked great for my craft”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**36% *“Glue sticks”* **Size-Overall**11% *“A little short”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“This is false advertising”* **Strength**5% *“Don't hold up”* **Heating**5% *“nothing on it or the product listing specifically describes it as high-heat”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“I don't know if the quality is just inconsistent, if I got a pack of duds, or what,”* **Value For Money**3% *“Not enough product for price”* **Smell**2% *“Doesnt smell”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“They don't work”* **Leak-Proof**1% *“I leaks/drips doesnt do that with my usual glue”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall77% - Adhesion/Stickiness14% - Value For Money3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Thickness1% - Compatibility-Overall1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Thin0% - Defective Material/Parts0% - Quality-Overall0%