--- title: "sticks — Niche Verdict: Skip it (43/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/sticks" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:48:36.915Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($178K/yr) — sticks doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($178K/yr) — sticks doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "sticks — Niche Verdict: Skip it (43/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **sticks** **Skip it****43/100 ** a small market ($178K/yr) — sticks doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$178K** **Growth (1y)** **+105.9%** **Products** **26** **Brands** **18** was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **58** **Price range** **$3.94–$12.39** **Returns** **1.5%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **9** ×0.30 Growth **66** ×0.30 Competition **49** ×0.20 Quality gap **22** ×0.10 Returns **88** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +105.9% year over year. 18K9KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6× ## **Competition** - HOPELF51% - KTOJOY9% - Rclxl9% - TKOnline5% - Aerisque4% - APREMONT3% - Other (12 brands)20% The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 18 brands and 58 sellers compete here. **Brands** **18 **—flat was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **58** **Top 5 brand share** **78%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd67LjFaS.jpg) [**HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQQ69WD) HOPELF$5.004.6★5,37519%▼falling 2 ![HOPELF 50PCS Bamboo Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Assorted Hardwood Sticks for Crafts Cake Dowels & DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd67LjFaS.jpg) [**HOPELF 50PCS Bamboo Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Assorted Hardwood Sticks for Crafts Cake Dowels & DIY Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQNJW5M) HOPELF$5.954.6★5,37511%▲rising 3 ![HOPELF 6 Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingBarbecueKitchenCrafting and Party. =4mm More Size Choices 8/10/12/14/16/30(100 PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411ip7x0YpL.jpg) [**HOPELF 6 Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingBarbecueKitchenCrafting and Party. =4mm More Size Choices 8/10/12/14/16/30(100 PCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MY7XVB1) HOPELF$4.994.7★25,60110%—flat 4 ![HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 6 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd67LjFaS.jpg) [**HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 6 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQPH3LH) HOPELF$4.604.6★5,3759%▲rising 5 ![50Pcs Wooden Dowel Rods 1/4 x 12 Inch Wood Sticks for Crafts Precut Wooden Rod Sticks Natural Wood Dowels for Craft and DIY Projects Cake Dowels Hardwood Craft Dowel Rods](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k3WSeQ4DL.jpg) [**50Pcs Wooden Dowel Rods 1/4 x 12 Inch Wood Sticks for Crafts Precut Wooden Rod Sticks Natural Wood Dowels for Craft and DIY Projects Cake Dowels Hardwood Craft Dowel Rods**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR7J7YBJ) Rclxl$5.994.7★7599%▼falling 6 ![KTOJOY 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RwiRTJSgL.jpg) [**KTOJOY 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F367TCK) KTOJOY$5.024.7★20,3878%▲rising 7 ![TKOnline 100Pcs Craft Sticks 10cm 0.1-0.2 Inch in Diameter Wood Log Sticks Twigs Crafts for DIY Crafts Photo Props Wood Crafts Festival Decoration Landscaping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510Z7dKXjqL.jpg) [**TKOnline 100Pcs Craft Sticks 10cm 0.1-0.2 Inch in Diameter Wood Log Sticks Twigs Crafts for DIY Crafts Photo Props Wood Crafts Festival Decoration Landscaping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Y1GJL8) TKOnline$9.364.5★1,1445%▼falling 8 ![Apremont 100 Piece 6 Inch Large Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Premium Natural Organic Wood for Waxing Craft Project Tongue Depressor Popsicle Ice Cream Stick Woodcraft Paint Stirrer and Art](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iElWJlDcS.jpg) [**Apremont 100 Piece 6 Inch Large Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Premium Natural Organic Wood for Waxing Craft Project Tongue Depressor Popsicle Ice Cream Stick Woodcraft Paint Stirrer and Art**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YK3TR6S) APREMONT$4.824.8★4,1043%▲rising 9 ![Tress Wellness Craft Sticks Popsicle sticks Premium Splinter-Free Wooden Sticks for Waxing Wax Stick for Body and Face Waxing 140 pieces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N-IYi6HEL.jpg) [**Tress Wellness Craft Sticks Popsicle sticks Premium Splinter-Free Wooden Sticks for Waxing Wax Stick for Body and Face Waxing 140 pieces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5LNTGMF) Tress Wellness$5.124.8★2,4222%▼falling 10 ![LAZACA 120Pcs Craft Sticks Wood Sticks for Crafting Twigs Crafts Log Toy DIY Photo Props Rustic Decorations Ornaments 10cm 0.3-0.5cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OP4u02jyL.jpg) [**LAZACA 120Pcs Craft Sticks Wood Sticks for Crafting Twigs Crafts Log Toy DIY Photo Props Rustic Decorations Ornaments 10cm 0.3-0.5cm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR8GBFC3) LAZACA$9.114.6★842%▼falling 11 ![HOPELF 12 Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingBarbecueKitchenCrafting and Party. =4mm More Size Choices 6/8/10/14/16/30(100 PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411ip7x0YpL.jpg) [**HOPELF 12 Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingBarbecueKitchenCrafting and Party. =4mm More Size Choices 6/8/10/14/16/30(100 PCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MY7W5LJ) HOPELF$7.394.7★25,6012%—flat 12 ![DaTpuik 1/4 x 12 Inch 25PCS Dowel Rods Wood Sticks Wooden Dowel Rods - Unfinished Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts and DIYers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515MEh4-8nL.jpg) [**DaTpuik 1/4 x 12 Inch 25PCS Dowel Rods Wood Sticks Wooden Dowel Rods - Unfinished Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts and DIYers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B61R1C73) DaTpuik$3.944.5★1,1682%▲rising 13 ![DTmasao 200PCS 12 inch Bamboo Skewers for Wooden Sticks BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingKitchenCrafting and Party. =3mm More Size Choices 6/8/10/12/36](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xib7EN3IL.jpg) [**DTmasao 200PCS 12 inch Bamboo Skewers for Wooden Sticks BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingKitchenCrafting and Party. =3mm More Size Choices 6/8/10/12/36**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QRTMM1F) DTmasao$7.404.7★2,9522%▼falling 14 ![WISYOK 8 Jumbo Craft Sticks 60pcs Extra Large Natural Premium Wood Ice Cream Sticks Jumbo Sticks Large Tongue Depressors Plant Labels Hair Removal and Waxing Supplies Crafting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jia7wAstL.jpg) [**WISYOK 8 Jumbo Craft Sticks 60pcs Extra Large Natural Premium Wood Ice Cream Sticks Jumbo Sticks Large Tongue Depressors Plant Labels Hair Removal and Waxing Supplies Crafting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WK7QPC7) WISYOK$8.794.7★1,3032%▲rising 15 ![Fansunta 100pcs Wooden Craft Sticks 15.7x0.35 Inch Strong Natural Bamboo Sticks Extra Long Sticks Wooden Sticks for Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qHSFWo+AL.jpg) [**Fansunta 100pcs Wooden Craft Sticks 15.7x0.35 Inch Strong Natural Bamboo Sticks Extra Long Sticks Wooden Sticks for Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NY4HWVH) Fansunta$12.394.6★6222%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 26 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 26 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd67LjFaS.jpg)**HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects** HOPELF**$5.00**4.6★5,375 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQQ69WD) [![HOPELF 50PCS Bamboo Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Assorted Hardwood Sticks for Crafts Cake Dowels & DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd67LjFaS.jpg)**HOPELF 50PCS Bamboo Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Assorted Hardwood Sticks for Crafts Cake Dowels & DIY Projects** HOPELF**$5.95**4.6★5,375 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQNJW5M) [![HOPELF 6 Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingBarbecueKitchenCrafting and Party. =4mm More Size Choices 8/10/12/14/16/30(100 PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411ip7x0YpL.jpg)**HOPELF 6 Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQAppetiserFruitCocktailKabobChocolate FountainGrillingBarbecueKitchenCrafting and Party. =4mm More Size Choices 8/10/12/14/16/30(100 PCS)** HOPELF**$4.99**4.7★25,601 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MY7XVB1) [![HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 6 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yd67LjFaS.jpg)**HOPELF 25PCS Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 6 Inch Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts Cake Dowels and DIY Projects** HOPELF**$4.60**4.6★5,375 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQPH3LH) [![50Pcs Wooden Dowel Rods 1/4 x 12 Inch Wood Sticks for Crafts Precut Wooden Rod Sticks Natural Wood Dowels for Craft and DIY Projects Cake Dowels Hardwood Craft Dowel Rods](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k3WSeQ4DL.jpg)**50Pcs Wooden Dowel Rods 1/4 x 12 Inch Wood Sticks for Crafts Precut Wooden Rod Sticks Natural Wood Dowels for Craft and DIY Projects Cake Dowels Hardwood Craft Dowel Rods** Rclxl**$5.99**4.7★759 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR7J7YBJ) [![KTOJOY 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RwiRTJSgL.jpg)**KTOJOY 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts** KTOJOY**$5.02**4.7★20,387 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F367TCK) [![TKOnline 100Pcs Craft Sticks 10cm 0.1-0.2 Inch in Diameter Wood Log Sticks Twigs Crafts for DIY Crafts Photo Props Wood Crafts Festival Decoration Landscaping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510Z7dKXjqL.jpg)**TKOnline 100Pcs Craft Sticks 10cm 0.1-0.2 Inch in Diameter Wood Log Sticks Twigs Crafts for DIY Crafts Photo Props Wood Crafts Festival Decoration Landscaping** TKOnline**$9.36**4.5★1,144 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Y1GJL8) [![Apremont 100 Piece 6 Inch Large Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Premium Natural Organic Wood for Waxing Craft Project Tongue Depressor Popsicle Ice Cream Stick Woodcraft Paint Stirrer and Art](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iElWJlDcS.jpg)**Apremont 100 Piece 6 Inch Large Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Premium Natural Organic Wood for Waxing Craft Project Tongue Depressor Popsicle Ice Cream Stick Woodcraft Paint Stirrer and Art** APREMONT**$4.82**4.8★4,104 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YK3TR6S) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**20% *“The quality is consistent throughout the pack”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**19% *“As advertised”* **Value For Money**13% *“Great Value”* **Strength**9% *“They are sturdy”* **Size-Overall**7% *“Right size”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Ease of use”* **Durability**4% *“hold up really well”* **Thickness**3% *“very sharp thick”* **Efficiency**3% *“works well”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**2% *“Good quality sticks”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**25% *“Some were too large”* **Strength**9% *“Very weak”* **Thickness**9% *“berries split due to the thickness”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“It's not what was described”* **Wood Quality**6% *“Wood Stick”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“Garbage”* **Durability**5% *“they break”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**3% *“Every single stick broke”* **Measurement/Reading Accuracy**2% *“If you need precision, look elsewhere”* **Rusts/Corrodes**1% *“SPLINTERS”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall64% - Value For Money10% - Thin5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Thickness4% - Wood Quality2% - Functionality-Overall2% - Strength2% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Material Quality1%