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# **paraffin wax**

**Worth a look****56/100 **

paraffin wax shows low returns (1.3%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$1.1M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+122.9%**

**Products**

**33**

**Brands**

**18**

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**120**

**Price range**

**$6.86–$146.63**

**Returns**

**1.3%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 56/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**34**

 ×0.30

Growth

**68**

 ×0.30

Competition

**66**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**31**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +122.9% year over year.

33K16KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×

## **Competition**

- BEESWORKS17% - BW Blended Waxes, Inc.15% - CARGEN9% - Gulf Wax8% - wewax8% - Direct Candle Supply8% - Other (12 brands)34%

The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 18 brands and 120 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**18 **▲rising

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**120**

**Top 5 brand share**

**58%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![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★45217%▲rising

2
![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★6579%▲rising

3
![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★6,7198%▲rising

4
![Gulfwax Paraffin Wax 1 Lb.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415IdqC98sL.jpg) [**Gulfwax Paraffin Wax 1 Lb.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G4EPEWU)

Gulf Wax$9.644.8★6096%▼falling

5
![KARITE Paraffin Wax Refills 10 Pack Lavender Scented Paraffin Wax Beads Blocks for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax Machine Refills for Hand Feet Dry Skin Rrelieves muscle fatigue Hydration and nourish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xlCEN+hbL.jpg) [**KARITE Paraffin Wax Refills 10 Pack Lavender Scented Paraffin Wax Beads Blocks for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax Machine Refills for Hand Feet Dry Skin Rrelieves muscle fatigue Hydration and nourish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092DG4FDK)

Karite$30.944.6★3,5294%▼falling

6
![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★9004%—flat

7
![Paraffin Wax Refills for Paraffin Baths 6 packs Unscent Paraffin Wax for Hand and Feet Hydration and Moisturizing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411IxEQQl2L.jpg) [**Paraffin Wax Refills for Paraffin Baths 6 packs Unscent Paraffin Wax for Hand and Feet Hydration and Moisturizing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY89TWFY)

wewax$20.194.6★1,2184%—flat

8
![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★2764%▲rising

9
![Multi-Purpose Paraffin Wax Blocks Ideal for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Protection and More (1lb. Block 2lb. Blocks 3lb. Blocks 6lb. Blocks) (1lb. Block)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wiQKCvtdL.jpg) [**Multi-Purpose Paraffin Wax Blocks Ideal for Candle Making Canning Waterproofing Metal Protection and More (1lb. Block 2lb. Blocks 3lb. Blocks 6lb. Blocks) (1lb. Block)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQRJ65DK)

Wax Emporium$9.754.9★104%▲rising

10

![Therabath Paraffin Wax Refill - Thermotherapy - Use to Relieve Arthritis Discomfort Stiff Muscles & Dry Skin - For Hands Feet Body - Deeply Hydrates & Protects - Made in USA 6 lb. ScentFree](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Wb5qlumAL.jpg) [**Therabath Paraffin Wax Refill - Thermotherapy - Use to Relieve Arthritis Discomfort Stiff Muscles & Dry Skin - For Hands Feet Body - Deeply Hydrates & Protects - Made in USA 6 lb. ScentFree**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FELJ8I)

Therabath$43.574.7★11,2873%—flat

11

![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★6,7193%▲rising

12

![Paraffin Wax Refills 12 Pack Lavender Scented Paraffin Wax Beads Blocks for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax Machine Refills for Hand Feet Dry Skin Rrelieves muscle fatigue Hydration and nourish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uRoeD2O1L.jpg) [**Paraffin Wax Refills 12 Pack Lavender Scented Paraffin Wax Beads Blocks for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax Machine Refills for Hand Feet Dry Skin Rrelieves muscle fatigue Hydration and nourish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSKZFMQY)

HLead$21.744.5★4262%▲rising

13

![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★6,7192%▼falling

14

![Paraffin Wax for Hands and Feet 6 pack Paraffin Wax Refill of Peach scent Paraffin Wax Bath for Moisturizing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gfs4qxJCL.jpg) [**Paraffin Wax for Hands and Feet 6 pack Paraffin Wax Refill of Peach scent Paraffin Wax Bath for Moisturizing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY875GYF)

wewax$20.174.6★1,2182%—flat

15

![Achzzy Natural Paraffin Wax Refills 6 Pack Paraffin Wax Blocks of Lavender Scent for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax for Hand and Feet for Deep Hydration Moisturizing and Nourish(Lavender)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Q+86TLY4L.jpg) [**Achzzy Natural Paraffin Wax Refills 6 Pack Paraffin Wax Blocks of Lavender Scent for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax for Hand and Feet for Deep Hydration Moisturizing and Nourish(Lavender)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ8DFBPY)

Achzzy$16.344.7★3922%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 33 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![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) [![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) [![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) [![Gulfwax Paraffin Wax 1 Lb.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415IdqC98sL.jpg)**Gulfwax Paraffin Wax 1 Lb.** Gulf Wax**$9.64**4.8★609 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G4EPEWU) [![KARITE Paraffin Wax Refills 10 Pack Lavender Scented Paraffin Wax Beads Blocks for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax Machine Refills for Hand Feet Dry Skin Rrelieves muscle fatigue Hydration and nourish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xlCEN+hbL.jpg)**KARITE Paraffin Wax Refills 10 Pack Lavender Scented Paraffin Wax Beads Blocks for Paraffin Bath Paraffin Wax Machine Refills for Hand Feet Dry Skin Rrelieves muscle fatigue Hydration and nourish** Karite**$30.94**4.6★3,529 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092DG4FDK) [![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) [![Paraffin Wax Refills for Paraffin Baths 6 packs Unscent Paraffin Wax for Hand and Feet Hydration and Moisturizing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411IxEQQl2L.jpg)**Paraffin Wax Refills for Paraffin Baths 6 packs Unscent Paraffin Wax for Hand and Feet Hydration and Moisturizing** wewax**$20.19**4.6★1,218 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY89TWFY) [![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)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Good product, works as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**13%

*“Ease of use”*

**Smell**12%

*“Good scent”*

**Soft Feel**8%

*“Butter Soft”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good deal”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As Advertised”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“does it well”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“Soothing and moisturizing”*

**Heating Element**3%

*“The temperature control is fantastic”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“fits perfectly”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Heating**13%

*“Now it doesnt heat”*

**Smell**11%

*“only a faint scent”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“The size is impractical”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Cheap”*

**Oily/Greasy**5%

*“I found that this wax is very oily”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Its not worth the price”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“NOT WORKING FOR ME”*

**Durability**4%

*“Break quickly”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“The lid is difficult to hold”*

**Moist/Dry**3%

*“they'd gotten so dry”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall18% - Heating16% - Functionality-Overall14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Value For Money6% - Smell6% - Quality-Overall4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Ease Of Use4% - Product Condition3%