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# **kids glue**

**Skip it****42/100 **

a small market ($101K/yr) — kids glue doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$101K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+147.8%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**7**

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**330**

**Price range**

**$1.16–$19.57**

**Returns**

**0.4%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**71**

 ×0.30

Competition

**35**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**24**

 ×0.10

Returns

**97**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 95 weeks — +147.8% year over year.

3K2KBlack Friday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Sep '24Dec '24Apr '25Jul '25Nov '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

## **Competition**

- Elmer's82% - FUNZBO4% - Amazon Basics4% - BAZIC PRODUCTS3% - KDS3% - Channie's2% - Other (1 brands)2%

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 7 brands and 330 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**7 **▲rising

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**330**

**Top 5 brand share**

**97%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![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★3,08821%▼falling

2
![Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 22 Grams 3 Count - Poster Vision Board Back to School Supplies #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s6R61qJeL.jpg) [**Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 22 Grams 3 Count - Poster Vision Board Back to School Supplies #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00143SNPG)

Elmer's$3.274.8★17,78820%▲rising

3
![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★2,38012%▲rising

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 Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 6 Grams 12 Count - Arts & Crafts Poster Projects Back to School #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ohZZbsFwL.jpg) [**Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 6 Grams 12 Count - Arts & Crafts Poster Projects Back to School #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ULCZ7M)

Elmer's$4.914.8★32,9185%▼falling

6
![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★12,6444%▼falling

7
![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★5933%▼falling

8
![BAZIC 5 Oz. (147 mL) Washable Clear School Glue Liquid Glue Great for Kids Making Stretchy Slime Fun Creative Art Play Activity in Class Home 1-Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411VO3yDqPL.jpg) [**BAZIC 5 Oz. (147 mL) Washable Clear School Glue Liquid Glue Great for Kids Making Stretchy Slime Fun Creative Art Play Activity in Class Home 1-Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VXY8MQ)

BAZIC PRODUCTS$5.744.7★4913%—flat

9
![5 pcs KDS Nail Tip Glue - Adhesive Super Bond for Acrylic Nails Tips - 0.07 oz for Each Glue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L0AzBGc4L.jpg) [**5 pcs KDS Nail Tip Glue - Adhesive Super Bond for Acrylic Nails Tips - 0.07 oz for Each Glue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCZVOB3)

KDS$4.484.5★41,1533%▲rising

10

![FUNZBO Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - Toddlers Craft Kit with Glitter Glue Stick Pipe Cleaners Pom Poms Popsicle Sticks Tools DIY School Supplies Kit Birathday Gifts for Girls Boys Age 4+](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q20yU5DML.jpg) [**FUNZBO Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - Toddlers Craft Kit with Glitter Glue Stick Pipe Cleaners Pom Poms Popsicle Sticks Tools DIY School Supplies Kit Birathday Gifts for Girls Boys Age 4+**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBJSZFH)

FUNZBO$15.204.5★20,0283%▼falling

11

![Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 7 Grams 30 Count - Posters Back to School Bulk Pack for Classrooms #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KpdX4c46L.jpg) [**Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 7 Grams 30 Count - Posters Back to School Bulk Pack for Classrooms #1 Teacher Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXO4L2)

Elmer's$7.464.8★44,7653%▼falling

12

![Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks for Classroom Supplies and DIY Art Dries Clear 0.21 oz Stick 4-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BuQSUlLJL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks for Classroom Supplies and DIY Art Dries Clear 0.21 oz Stick 4-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9NFKB5)

Amazon Basics$4.194.7★12,0042%▼falling

13

![Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks for Classroom Supplies and Crafting Dries Clear 0.24-oz Stick 30-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VmXREc2GL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks for Classroom Supplies and Crafting Dries Clear 0.24-oz Stick 30-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H415XCM)

Amazon Basics$7.824.7★12,0042%▲rising

14

![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★7952%▼falling

15

![Elmers Disappearing Purple Liquid School Glue 4-Ounces 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uuRsi3RGL.jpg) [**Elmers Disappearing Purple Liquid School Glue 4-Ounces 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BFDVHWB)

Elmer's$5.204.5★742%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![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** Elmer's**$6.58**4.8★3,088 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9DLDCJ) [![Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 22 Grams 3 Count - Poster Vision Board Back to School Supplies #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s6R61qJeL.jpg)**Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 22 Grams 3 Count - Poster Vision Board Back to School Supplies #1 Teacher Brand** Elmer's**$3.27**4.8★17,788 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00143SNPG) [![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 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 Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 6 Grams 12 Count - Arts & Crafts Poster Projects Back to School #1 Teacher Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ohZZbsFwL.jpg)**Elmers Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 6 Grams 12 Count - Arts & Crafts Poster Projects Back to School #1 Teacher Brand** Elmer's**$4.91**4.8★32,918 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ULCZ7M) [![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 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) [![BAZIC 5 Oz. (147 mL) Washable Clear School Glue Liquid Glue Great for Kids Making Stretchy Slime Fun Creative Art Play Activity in Class Home 1-Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411VO3yDqPL.jpg)**BAZIC 5 Oz. (147 mL) Washable Clear School Glue Liquid Glue Great for Kids Making Stretchy Slime Fun Creative Art Play Activity in Class Home 1-Bottle** BAZIC PRODUCTS**$5.74**4.7★491 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VXY8MQ)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**37%

*“It sticks well”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“Great value”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Good and reliable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“AS advertised”*

**Durability**4%

*“Very durable”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“is effective for the job”*

**Color**2%

*“Pretty colors”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“Cleans up easily with water”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“It's a good size”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**41%

*“Doesn't stick well”*

**Moist/Dry**8%

*“DRIED OUT”*

**Durability**5%

*“they came off almost immediately after putting on”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“it doesn't work”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Price gouging”*

**Drying Time**4%

*“Only giving 4 stars because a couple of sticks in the pack felt a bit dry”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Too small”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Unable to use”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Not the best”*

**Strength**1%

*“it becomes brittle”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness45% - Value For Money22% - Size-Overall10% - Functionality-Overall5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Moist/Dry3% - Color1% - Leak-Proof1% - Quality-Overall1%