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soap melter

Worth a look55/100

soap melter shows demand growing +275.6%, but a small market ($128K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

Market/yr

$128K

Growth (1y)

+275.6%

Products

36

Brands

24

was 23 a year ago

Sellers

27

Price range

$8.98–$116.12

Returns

3.1%

Rating

4.3★

55/100

Worth a look

Scored 55/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns
Market size
6
×0.30
Growth
84
×0.30
Competition
71
×0.20
Quality gap
62
×0.10
Returns
75
×0.10

Demand

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +275.6% year over year.
7K3KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

Seasonality

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.5×

Competition

13%CasaCulina
  • CasaCulina13%
  • PIUH12%
  • Aroparc10%
  • venpow7%
  • FAST MELT6%
  • ZMSIB5%
  • Other (18 brands)48%

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 24 brands and 27 sellers compete here.

Brands

24 rising

was 23 a year ago

Sellers

27

Top 5 brand share

47%

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

Product shelf

All 36 tracked products in this niche.

PIUH Soap Melter for Soap Making Soap Melting Pot for Making Soap with Spout Electronic Melt and Pour Soap Base Melting Pot for DIY Soap Adults

PIUH Soap Melter for Soap Making Soap Melting Pot for Making Soap with Spout Electronic Melt and Pour Soap Base Melting Pot for DIY Soap Adults

PIUH

$46.214.5★119 reviews

CasaCulina 2025 New Candle Making Kit with Hot Plate Candle Making Supplies with Wax Melting Pot Stirring Spoon Anti-Scalding Pad Candle Wicks Wooden Wick Holders Candle Making Pouring Pot

CasaCulina 2025 New Candle Making Kit with Hot Plate Candle Making Supplies with Wax Melting Pot Stirring Spoon Anti-Scalding Pad Candle Wicks Wooden Wick Holders Candle Making Pouring Pot

CasaCulina

$20.414.6★416 reviews

Aroparc Electric Wax Melting Pot 60oz/1.8L Wax Melter for Candle Making with Spout for Soap Making Pouring Pitcher Non-Stick Easy to Clean & Keep Warm

Aroparc Electric Wax Melting Pot 60oz/1.8L Wax Melter for Candle Making with Spout for Soap Making Pouring Pitcher Non-Stick Easy to Clean & Keep Warm

Aroparc

$29.654.3★321 reviews

venpow Candle Wax Melter with Pour Spout Candle Making Kit for Adult Beginners 1.5L Large Capacity for Making Candles and Soaps Kit Includes Wax Melting Pot and Stirring Spoon - Black

venpow Candle Wax Melter with Pour Spout Candle Making Kit for Adult Beginners 1.5L Large Capacity for Making Candles and Soaps Kit Includes Wax Melting Pot and Stirring Spoon - Black

venpow

$29.154.3★115 reviews

Soap Making Kit for Adults & Beginners | Complete DIY Soap Maker Set | 900ml Stainless Steel Melting Pot | Electric Stove | 2-in-1 Silicone Mold | Clear & White Soap Base | ZMSIB Premium Kit

Soap Making Kit for Adults & Beginners | Complete DIY Soap Maker Set | 900ml Stainless Steel Melting Pot | Electric Stove | 2-in-1 Silicone Mold | Clear & White Soap Base | ZMSIB Premium Kit

ZMSIB

$47.544.6★57 reviews

Phinicco Candle Making Pouring Pot 44oz 1.3L Wax Melting Pot and Spoon 304 Stainless Steel Candle Making Pitcher Heat-Resistant Handle

Phinicco Candle Making Pouring Pot 44oz 1.3L Wax Melting Pot and Spoon 304 Stainless Steel Candle Making Pitcher Heat-Resistant Handle

Phinicco

$8.984.5★297 reviews

SAEUYVB Candle Making kit with Hot Plate Candle Making Supplies Candle Making Kit for Beginners with Melting Pot Stirring Spoon and Anti-Scalding Pad Perfect Set Gift

SAEUYVB Candle Making kit with Hot Plate Candle Making Supplies Candle Making Kit for Beginners with Melting Pot Stirring Spoon and Anti-Scalding Pad Perfect Set Gift

SAEUYVB

$25.814.6★2,505 reviews

Double Boiler Pot Set Stainless Steel Melting Pot with Silicone Spatula for Melting Chocolate Soap Wax Candle Making (600ml and 1600ml)

Double Boiler Pot Set Stainless Steel Melting Pot with Silicone Spatula for Melting Chocolate Soap Wax Candle Making (600ml and 1600ml)

SONGZIMING

$18.794.5★4,008 reviews

Reviews

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

What buyers love

Ease Of Use17%

“Easy to pour from”

Ease Of Cleaning12%

“Cleans easy,”

Quality-Overall11%

“Excellent purchase”

Heating9%

“It heats evenly”

Value For Money6%

“very affordable”

Efficiency5%

“works great”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“As advertised”

Temperature Control4%

“easy to regulate the temperature”

Size-Overall4%

“The lid fits well”

Durability2%

“Sturdy and durable”

What buyers complain about

Heating15%

“Gets very hot”

Size-Overall14%

“Doesn't fit well”

Durability6%

“Stopped working after one use”

Ease Of Cleaning6%

“making a mess”

Temperature Control5%

“The temperature control on this is maddening”

Functionality-Overall5%

“Didnt work”

Quality-Overall4%

“Not good quality”

Smell3%

“Chemical smell”

Leak-Proof2%

“Was supposed to be dripless. NOT!”

Product Condition2%

“Its dirty used”

Top return reasons

  • Size-Overall44%
  • Heating12%
  • Functionality-Overall7%
  • Advertised Vs Actual Product6%
  • Value For Money5%
  • Defective Material/Parts3%
  • Product Condition3%
  • Temperature Control2%
  • Smell2%
  • Touch/Button Controls1%

Data scraped July 6, 2026 · Marketplace baseline: 4.4★ avg rating · $22.79 median price · 2.2% median returns across 14,944 tracked niches.