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# **paraffin wax for candle making**

**Skip it****44/100 **

a small market ($100K/yr) — paraffin wax for candle making doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$100K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+103.2%**

**Products**

**26**

**Brands**

**13**

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**20**

**Price range**

**$6.50–$42.30**

**Returns**

**1.3%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**65**

 ×0.30

Competition

**54**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**32**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +103.2% year over year.

4K2KSpike '24Black Friday '24Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

## **Competition**

- Direct Candle Supply33% - CARGEN21% - BW Blended Waxes, Inc.18% - TooGet7% - BEESWORKS4% - Etienne Alair4% - Other (7 brands)14%

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 20 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **—flat

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**20**

**Top 5 brand share**

**82%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Paraffin Wax for Candle-Making - 430G White Paraffin Wax Beads Pellets for DIY Craft Projects Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture Metal Preservation for Christmas Halloween Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C7+Tqed4L.jpg) [**Paraffin Wax for Candle-Making - 430G White Paraffin Wax Beads Pellets for DIY Craft Projects Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture Metal Preservation for Christmas Halloween Decoration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDC36588)

CARGEN$6.864.6★65721%▼falling

2
![Direct Candle Supply - 10lb Fully Refined Household Paraffin Candle Wax Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Bulk Candle Wax for Crafting Projects and Candle Making Parafina Cera para Velas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417LcNrZJHL.jpg) [**Direct Candle Supply - 10lb Fully Refined Household Paraffin Candle Wax Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Bulk Candle Wax for Crafting Projects and Candle Making Parafina Cera para Velas**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095JC682R)

Direct Candle Supply$39.174.6★90013%▲rising

3
![General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 5lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Cera para Velas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z5-SLLJHL.jpg) [**General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 5lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Cera para Velas**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VVVWRP5)

Direct Candle Supply$26.204.7★27610%▲rising

4
![Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Block - Household Paraffin Wax for Canning Candle Making Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Block - 1 Block)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fUA8qScTL.jpg) [**Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Block - Household Paraffin Wax for Canning Candle Making Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Block - 1 Block)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M627HZ2)

BW Blended Waxes, Inc.$12.084.6★6,7196%▲rising

5
![TooGet Paraffin Wax Pellets 100% Pure Natural White Paraffin Wax Pellets for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Cosmetic Formulations - 32 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zK3l+ID-L.jpg) [**TooGet Paraffin Wax Pellets 100% Pure Natural White Paraffin Wax Pellets for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Cosmetic Formulations - 32 OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTKYC9R1)

TooGet$14.354.5★3285%▲rising

6
![Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Blocks - Household Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Blocks - 2 Blocks)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21BI20NclaL.jpg) [**Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Blocks - Household Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Blocks - 2 Blocks)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9WC4L7)

BW Blended Waxes, Inc.$17.554.6★6,7195%▲rising

7
![Beesworks Paraffin Wax - 1 lb Refined General Purpose Paraffin Wax - Pure Wax for DIY Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31q49+kRJYL.jpg) [**Beesworks Paraffin Wax - 1 lb Refined General Purpose Paraffin Wax - Pure Wax for DIY Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6RCRLL3)

BEESWORKS$10.064.7★4524%▲rising

8
![General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 10lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Wax Cera para Velas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ibwoTvJ9L.jpg) [**General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 10lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Wax Cera para Velas**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2WYCSKF)

Direct Candle Supply$40.244.7★2764%▲rising

9
![Etienne Alair Organic Soy Candle Wax for Candle Making 10 lbs Natural Candles Making Supplies Beeswax-Free Paraffin-Free Pure Soy Wax Flakes Perfect for Candles Tealights and Melts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JpiqJQw3L.jpg) [**Etienne Alair Organic Soy Candle Wax for Candle Making 10 lbs Natural Candles Making Supplies Beeswax-Free Paraffin-Free Pure Soy Wax Flakes Perfect for Candles Tealights and Melts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082P8T7V9)

Etienne Alair$31.184.7★4,5474%—flat

10

![Blended Waxes Inc. Multi-Purpose Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Easy-to-Use Bulk Pastilles Ideal for Lubricating Waterproofing Canning & More Premium Paraffin Wax Refills 10 lb Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CZJfk2E4L.jpg) [**Blended Waxes Inc. Multi-Purpose Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Easy-to-Use Bulk Pastilles Ideal for Lubricating Waterproofing Canning & More Premium Paraffin Wax Refills 10 lb Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXBHJFF)

BW Blended Waxes, Inc.$37.374.6★2,4553%▼falling

11

![Blended Waxes Inc. Household Paraffin Wax Blocks for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Blocks - 6 Blocks)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lIp1Q8GVL.jpg) [**Blended Waxes Inc. Household Paraffin Wax Blocks for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Blocks - 6 Blocks)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TX6NCJP)

BW Blended Waxes, Inc.$29.964.6★6,7193%▼falling

12

![AM Wax 10 lb Fully Refined Paraffin Wax Pastilles Paraffin Wax Candle Making Kit Paraffin Wax Beads Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pG+w+R+4L.jpg) [**AM Wax 10 lb Fully Refined Paraffin Wax Pastilles Paraffin Wax Candle Making Kit Paraffin Wax Beads Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL6JLBG2)

AM Wax$38.244.6★1153%▼falling

13

![TooGet Paraffin Wax Pellets 100% Pure Natural White Paraffin Wax Pellets for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Cosmetic Formulations - 14 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mzwr5Xz8L.jpg) [**TooGet Paraffin Wax Pellets 100% Pure Natural White Paraffin Wax Pellets for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Cosmetic Formulations - 14 OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS5KHTVN)

TooGet$8.394.5★3282%▲rising

14

![Direct Candle Supply 5lb Wax Slab Blend for Candle Making Smooth Paraffin Candle Wax for Candle Making Container Wax Blend Candle Wax Bulk High Load Fragrance and Single Pour for Container Candles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CLWqE-8uL.jpg) [**Direct Candle Supply 5lb Wax Slab Blend for Candle Making Smooth Paraffin Candle Wax for Candle Making Container Wax Blend Candle Wax Bulk High Load Fragrance and Single Pour for Container Candles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLJ5LSPK)

Direct Candle Supply$24.964.4★4532%▼falling

15

![Hearth & Harbor Organic Soy Candle Wax for Candle Making 10 lbs Natural Candles Making Supplies Beeswax-Free Paraffin-Free Pure Soy Wax Flakes Perfect for Candles Tealights and Melts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yb4L1ccPL.jpg) [**Hearth & Harbor Organic Soy Candle Wax for Candle Making 10 lbs Natural Candles Making Supplies Beeswax-Free Paraffin-Free Pure Soy Wax Flakes Perfect for Candles Tealights and Melts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZG8P7ZB)

Hearth & Harbor$33.254.6★6,4902%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 26 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Paraffin Wax for Candle-Making - 430G White Paraffin Wax Beads Pellets for DIY Craft Projects Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture Metal Preservation for Christmas Halloween Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C7+Tqed4L.jpg)**Paraffin Wax for Candle-Making - 430G White Paraffin Wax Beads Pellets for DIY Craft Projects Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture Metal Preservation for Christmas Halloween Decoration** CARGEN**$6.86**4.6★657 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDC36588) [![Direct Candle Supply - 10lb Fully Refined Household Paraffin Candle Wax Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Bulk Candle Wax for Crafting Projects and Candle Making Parafina Cera para Velas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417LcNrZJHL.jpg)**Direct Candle Supply - 10lb Fully Refined Household Paraffin Candle Wax Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Bulk Candle Wax for Crafting Projects and Candle Making Parafina Cera para Velas** Direct Candle Supply**$39.17**4.6★900 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095JC682R) [![General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 5lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Cera para Velas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z5-SLLJHL.jpg)**General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 5lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Cera para Velas** Direct Candle Supply**$26.20**4.7★276 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VVVWRP5) [![Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Block - Household Paraffin Wax for Canning Candle Making Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Block - 1 Block)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fUA8qScTL.jpg)**Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Block - Household Paraffin Wax for Canning Candle Making Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Block - 1 Block)** BW Blended Waxes, Inc.**$12.08**4.6★6,719 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M627HZ2) [![TooGet Paraffin Wax Pellets 100% Pure Natural White Paraffin Wax Pellets for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Cosmetic Formulations - 32 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zK3l+ID-L.jpg)**TooGet Paraffin Wax Pellets 100% Pure Natural White Paraffin Wax Pellets for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Cosmetic Formulations - 32 OZ** TooGet**$14.35**4.5★328 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTKYC9R1) [![Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Blocks - Household Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Blocks - 2 Blocks)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21BI20NclaL.jpg)**Blended Waxes Inc. Paraffin Wax Blocks - Household Paraffin Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and a Variety of Other Applications (1lb. Blocks - 2 Blocks)** BW Blended Waxes, Inc.**$17.55**4.6★6,719 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9WC4L7) [![Beesworks Paraffin Wax - 1 lb Refined General Purpose Paraffin Wax - Pure Wax for DIY Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31q49+kRJYL.jpg)**Beesworks Paraffin Wax - 1 lb Refined General Purpose Paraffin Wax - Pure Wax for DIY Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Preservation and More** BEESWORKS**$10.06**4.7★452 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6RCRLL3) [![General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 10lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Wax Cera para Velas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ibwoTvJ9L.jpg)**General Purpose Paraffin Wax Beads 10lb - Bulk Wax for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects. 100% Fully Refined Paraffin Candle Wax Cera para Velas** Direct Candle Supply**$40.24**4.7★276 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2WYCSKF)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**29%

*“overall I had no complaints at all”*

**Ease Of Use**16%

*“Ease of use”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Good price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As Advertised”*

**Smell**7%

*“It blended well with fragrance oils”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“gives a clean”*

**Heating**2%

*“These come in small crumbles that heat up beautifully”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**2%

*“They also relight really well if needed”*

**Color**2%

*“The color was perfect”*

**Durability**2%

*“Durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Much smaller than anticipated”*

**Color**10%

*“Color is a little dark”*

**Smell**8%

*“Can't seem to get the scent to hold”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“I wish you could get more for your $”*

**Flammable**7%

*“they burned down real fast”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Wicks dont work”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“not as good as other brands”*

**Heating**5%

*“These burn way to fast”*

**Durability**4%

*“only issues they break so easy”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“This wax is basically impossible to use”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall39% - Advertised Vs Actual Product15% - Value For Money13% - Functionality-Overall7% - Quality-Overall5% - Smell5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Heating2% - Thin2% - Color2%