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# **wax craft sticks**

**Skip it****41/100 **

a small market ($643K/yr) — wax craft sticks doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$643K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+41.3%**

**Products**

**14**

**Brands**

**6**

was 6 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Price range**

**$5.37–$59.16**

**Returns**

**0.8%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**27**

 ×0.30

Growth

**47**

 ×0.30

Competition

**28**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**31**

 ×0.10

Returns

**94**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +41.3% year over year.

21K11KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×

## **Competition**

- Wikki Stix68% - Bofoho12% - PURPLE LADYBUG10% - BBTO5% - CALPALMY2% - UPINS2%

The top 5 products capture 71% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 6 brands and 28 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**6 **—flat

was 6 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Top 5 brand share**

**98%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Wikki Stix Doodler Travel Toy for Kids 24 Reusable Wax Sticks for Sensory Play Screen-Free Airplane & Road Trip Activity Mess-Free Fidget Craft for Ages 3+ Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B7cuSkT4L.jpg) [**Wikki Stix Doodler Travel Toy for Kids 24 Reusable Wax Sticks for Sensory Play Screen-Free Airplane & Road Trip Activity Mess-Free Fidget Craft for Ages 3+ Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TF7ZZM2)

Wikki Stix$5.374.3★13,38637%—flat

2
![Bofoho 500PCS Wiky Sticks for Kids Mess-Free Sensory Wax Yarn Sticks for Toddlers Travel Toys for Road Trips Car & Airplane Fun Activities Summer & Camping Non-Toxic Crafts Ages 3+](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TW45X4X8L.jpg) [**Bofoho 500PCS Wiky Sticks for Kids Mess-Free Sensory Wax Yarn Sticks for Toddlers Travel Toys for Road Trips Car & Airplane Fun Activities Summer & Camping Non-Toxic Crafts Ages 3+**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T4SHJQ8)

Bofoho$9.634.2★1,08012%▼falling

3
![PURPLE LADYBUG 300 PCS Bendable Wax Craft Sticks in 2 Lengths - 6 and 12 Strips in 15 Colors Each Mess-Free Road Trip Activity for Kids Travel Toys for Car & Airplane for Kids Ages 4+](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lYCnRr1bL.jpg) [**PURPLE LADYBUG 300 PCS Bendable Wax Craft Sticks in 2 Lengths - 6 and 12 Strips in 15 Colors Each Mess-Free Road Trip Activity for Kids Travel Toys for Car & Airplane for Kids Ages 4+**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJQ6LQY)

PURPLE LADYBUG$14.354.7★1,98110%▲rising

4
![Wikki Stix Neon Pak of 48.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ul0oc02eL.jpg) [**Wikki Stix Neon Pak of 48.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011E2S7C)

Wikki Stix$8.154.6★4,1866%▼falling

5
![WikkiStix Fun Paks Contains 50 Individual paks! Great for Parties Travel classrooms Award/incentives Restaurants Giving Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518VnE18UhL.jpg) [**WikkiStix Fun Paks Contains 50 Individual paks! Great for Parties Travel classrooms Award/incentives Restaurants Giving Made in the USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BC73Y2)

Wikki Stix$28.804.8★1,2365%▲rising

6
![BBTO 600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Back to School Supply Handicraft DIY Travel Award Road Restaurant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ebpKCv70L.jpg) [**BBTO 600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Back to School Supply Handicraft DIY Travel Award Road Restaurant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WFJ5GT)

BBTO$15.894.5★8675%▲rising

7
![Wikki Stix Preschool Activity Book 72 Reusable Wikki Stix with 28 Pages & 30 Activities Educational Toy for Toddlers & Kids Fine Motor Skills School Readiness Travel Classroom No Mess Fun](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PbjjKXqqL.jpg) [**Wikki Stix Preschool Activity Book 72 Reusable Wikki Stix with 28 Pages & 30 Activities Educational Toy for Toddlers & Kids Fine Motor Skills School Readiness Travel Classroom No Mess Fun**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CP4PHMK)

Wikki Stix$15.744.6★6704%▲rising

8
![Arts and Crafts for Kids Triple Play Pack Non-Toxic Waxed Yarn Fidget Toy Reusable Molding and Sculpting Playset American Made by Wikki Stix 3 Color Sets 144 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pTiPFlYIL.jpg) [**Arts and Crafts for Kids Triple Play Pack Non-Toxic Waxed Yarn Fidget Toy Reusable Molding and Sculpting Playset American Made by Wikki Stix 3 Color Sets 144 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QAX052)

Wikki Stix$16.804.6★4,1864%—flat

9
![WikkiStix Animal Activity Pak - Features 12 Zoo Animals with Hands-on Activity and Fun Fact on Each Made in The USA! Multiple Colors !](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517-mJiVQpL.jpg) [**WikkiStix Animal Activity Pak - Features 12 Zoo Animals with Hands-on Activity and Fun Fact on Each Made in The USA! Multiple Colors !**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016BDTM6C)

Wikki Stix$12.994.7★1,5123%▲rising

10

![Wikki Stix Rainbow Pak 24 Reusable Wax Yarn Sticks Mess-Free Arts & Crafts for Kids Screen-Free Travel Toy Classroom Reward Party Favor & Stocking Stuffer Ages 3+](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XSxBPCehL.jpg) [**Wikki Stix Rainbow Pak 24 Reusable Wax Yarn Sticks Mess-Free Arts & Crafts for Kids Screen-Free Travel Toy Classroom Reward Party Favor & Stocking Stuffer Ages 3+**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O2TGG6W)

Wikki Stix$7.284.6★3,4503%—flat

11

![WikkiStix Mini Play Paks 250 Individual paks! Great for Restaurants Parties Travel classrooms Giving Made in The USA!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CWyBKeHnL.jpg) [**WikkiStix Mini Play Paks 250 Individual paks! Great for Restaurants Parties Travel classrooms Giving Made in The USA!**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKW6W9R)

Wikki Stix$59.164.8★1,2363%▲rising

12

![Wikki Stix Birthday Fun Favors Made in USA | Creative Arts & Crafts for Kids | Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers Pinata Fillers Birthday Games | Mess-Free Non-Candy Alternative](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514imFdlNpS.jpg) [**Wikki Stix Birthday Fun Favors Made in USA | Creative Arts & Crafts for Kids | Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers Pinata Fillers Birthday Games | Mess-Free Non-Candy Alternative**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IMWLC0E)

Wikki Stix$16.984.8★1,5123%▲rising

13

![CALPALMY (800 PCS Wax Sticks for Kids Bendable Wax Yarn Sticks - 13 Neon Colors Doodle Stigs Travel Kit - DIY Crafts and Home Partty School Project Supplies; Great Sensory Fidget Toy for Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zFBZ8KixL.jpg) [**CALPALMY (800 PCS Wax Sticks for Kids Bendable Wax Yarn Sticks - 13 Neon Colors Doodle Stigs Travel Kit - DIY Crafts and Home Partty School Project Supplies; Great Sensory Fidget Toy for Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086GPCWQN)

CALPALMY$15.814.6★8962%—flat

14

![UPINS 1000PCS Wax Craft Sticks Bendable Sticky Wax Yarn Sticks in 13 Colors with Blue Storage Bag for Kids DIY Art Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LkRW+chKL.jpg) [**UPINS 1000PCS Wax Craft Sticks Bendable Sticky Wax Yarn Sticks in 13 Colors with Blue Storage Bag for Kids DIY Art Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KZWTKDM)

UPINS$17.324.4★5742%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 14 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Wikki Stix Doodler Travel Toy for Kids 24 Reusable Wax Sticks for Sensory Play Screen-Free Airplane & Road Trip Activity Mess-Free Fidget Craft for Ages 3+ Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B7cuSkT4L.jpg)**Wikki Stix Doodler Travel Toy for Kids 24 Reusable Wax Sticks for Sensory Play Screen-Free Airplane & Road Trip Activity Mess-Free Fidget Craft for Ages 3+ Made in USA** Wikki Stix**$5.37**4.3★13,386 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TF7ZZM2) [![Bofoho 500PCS Wiky Sticks for Kids Mess-Free Sensory Wax Yarn Sticks for Toddlers Travel Toys for Road Trips Car & Airplane Fun Activities Summer & Camping Non-Toxic Crafts Ages 3+](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TW45X4X8L.jpg)**Bofoho 500PCS Wiky Sticks for Kids Mess-Free Sensory Wax Yarn Sticks for Toddlers Travel Toys for Road Trips Car & Airplane Fun Activities Summer & Camping Non-Toxic Crafts Ages 3+** Bofoho**$9.63**4.2★1,080 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T4SHJQ8) [![PURPLE LADYBUG 300 PCS Bendable Wax Craft Sticks in 2 Lengths - 6 and 12 Strips in 15 Colors Each Mess-Free Road Trip Activity for Kids Travel Toys for Car & Airplane for Kids Ages 4+](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lYCnRr1bL.jpg)**PURPLE LADYBUG 300 PCS Bendable Wax Craft Sticks in 2 Lengths - 6 and 12 Strips in 15 Colors Each Mess-Free Road Trip Activity for Kids Travel Toys for Car & Airplane for Kids Ages 4+** PURPLE LADYBUG**$14.35**4.7★1,981 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJQ6LQY) [![Wikki Stix Neon Pak of 48.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ul0oc02eL.jpg)**Wikki Stix Neon Pak of 48.** Wikki Stix**$8.15**4.6★4,186 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011E2S7C) [![WikkiStix Fun Paks Contains 50 Individual paks! Great for Parties Travel classrooms Award/incentives Restaurants Giving Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518VnE18UhL.jpg)**WikkiStix Fun Paks Contains 50 Individual paks! Great for Parties Travel classrooms Award/incentives Restaurants Giving Made in the USA** Wikki Stix**$28.80**4.8★1,236 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BC73Y2) [![BBTO 600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Back to School Supply Handicraft DIY Travel Award Road Restaurant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ebpKCv70L.jpg)**BBTO 600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Back to School Supply Handicraft DIY Travel Award Road Restaurant** BBTO**$15.89**4.5★867 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WFJ5GT) [![Wikki Stix Preschool Activity Book 72 Reusable Wikki Stix with 28 Pages & 30 Activities Educational Toy for Toddlers & Kids Fine Motor Skills School Readiness Travel Classroom No Mess Fun](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PbjjKXqqL.jpg)**Wikki Stix Preschool Activity Book 72 Reusable Wikki Stix with 28 Pages & 30 Activities Educational Toy for Toddlers & Kids Fine Motor Skills School Readiness Travel Classroom No Mess Fun** Wikki Stix**$15.74**4.6★670 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CP4PHMK) [![Arts and Crafts for Kids Triple Play Pack Non-Toxic Waxed Yarn Fidget Toy Reusable Molding and Sculpting Playset American Made by Wikki Stix 3 Color Sets 144 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pTiPFlYIL.jpg)**Arts and Crafts for Kids Triple Play Pack Non-Toxic Waxed Yarn Fidget Toy Reusable Molding and Sculpting Playset American Made by Wikki Stix 3 Color Sets 144 Count** Wikki Stix**$16.80**4.6★4,186 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QAX052)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**32%

*“Easy fun”*

**Creativity**11%

*“hours of creative fun”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As Described”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good for the price”*

**Portability**7%

*“Portable, creative, sensory toy”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Great quality”*

**Color**4%

*“colorful”*

**Noise Level**4%

*“Perfect for travel and quiet time”*

**Gifting Purpose**3%

*“Great gift”*

**Educational-Overall**2%

*“Great for Children Ministry”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**37%

*“Not Sticky Enough”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“this seems over priced for what youre getting”*

**Durability**8%

*“then breaking them up”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“Unusable dried out”*

**Smell**4%

*“Horrible toxic smell”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Difficult to re use”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“Gets dirty very fast”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“definitely did not come close to the pictures on the add”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“After receiving these we could instantly tell they were no where near the same quality”*

**Portability**2%

*“Not a good travel buy”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness28% - Size-Overall22% - Value For Money10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Quality-Overall6% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Moist/Dry3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Material Quality2% - Color2%