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title: "Candle Making Kit — $2.5M/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 54/100 · $2.5M/yr market · 3.7M searches/yr · $33.07 avg price. Soft demand (-24.8% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **candle making kit**
**Worth a look**
Shows a $2.5M/yr market, but soft demand (-24.8% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 95Growth 13Conversion 25Competition 53Returns 91Price range 79Avg price 95Brand share 49Review moat 43Quality gap 30
**Market size**
**Incredible****$2.5M**
$2.5M/yr · 3.7M searches
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$33.07**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Returns**
**Great****1.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Price range**
**Great****$5.91–$52.52**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Good****53%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Brand share**
**Okay****76%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,199.52**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Conversion**
**Okay****2.0%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Growth**
**Bad****-24.8%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, candle making kit is a $2.5M/yr Amazon United States market (3.7M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 76% of demand. Demand peaks in Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **candle making kit market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **80K–100K**
- avg 2,000–2,500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$2.6M–$3.3M**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **2.0%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#31**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **93%**
- **Out of stock**
- **2.8%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **35 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **139 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 53% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**16 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**25**
**Top-5 brand share**
**76%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**53%**
Top 20: 93%
**Open market**
**20%**
- SAEUYVB31% - Yzoo18% - SoftOwl14% - Haccah8% - FAIRYELF6% - Hearth & Harbor4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 109 weeks — -24.8% search growth over the last 90 days.
150K100KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.4×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/candle-making-kit/trend)
## **Top candle making kit search terms**
- **candle making kit**1.8M/yr-28.0%1.6% conv. - **candle making supplies**822K/yr-28.9%0.8% conv. - **candle making**269K/yr-15.6%0.7% conv. - **candle making kit for adults**212K/yr-30.7%1.5% conv. - **candle kit**96K/yr-9.4%1.0% conv. - **kit para hacer velas aromticas**75K/yr-11.5%0.7% conv. - **candle making kits**79K/yr-15.6%1.1% conv. - **diy candle making kit for adults**33K/yr+5.3%0.6% conv. - **kit para hacer velas**33K/yr+8.2%0.5% conv. - **candle making kit for beginners**32K/yr+20.5%1.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/candle-making-kit/search-terms)
## **Top candle making kit products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%5%$124K10%$248K15%$372K20%$496K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Complete Candle Making Kits for Adults Beginners DIY Candle Making Supplies Include Soy Wax Wax Melter Scents Dyes Wicks Wicks Sticker Candle Tins & More-Full Candle Maker Set - Arts & Crafts Kits**Yzoo**$20.87**4.7★1,630 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX2NXZCN) [2**SoftOwl Premium Soy Candle Making Kit - Full Set - Soy Wax Big 7oz Jars & Tins 7 Pleasant Scents Color Dyes & More - Perfect as Home Decorations - DIY Starter Scented Candles Making Kit**SoftOwl**$51.95**4.6★2,137 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YJT3237) [3**SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter Candle Making Kit for Adults - DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Kit/Supplies-Perfect as Home Decoration**SAEUYVB**$45.04**4.7★815 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXD68MJT) [4**SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit for Adults with Hot Plate DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Supplies/Kit - Perfect as Home DecorationsBlack**SAEUYVB**$51.72**4.6★3,279 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KG8CXJV) [5**SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter Candle Wax for Candle Making**SAEUYVB**$30.44**4.6★2,543 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS2ZQ59K)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Candle Making Supplies Kit with Wax Melting Pot 27 OZ Electric Small Wax Melts Warmer with Thermometer and Pouring Spout for DIY Soap Making for Beginners Adults Pros for Soy Wax Beeswax Paraffin**NAUQUOHZ**$26.77**92 rev2w ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVL3PPC) [**Multiwins 130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles**multiwins**$10.47**531 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZW2F1Z) [**SHOWIN Candle Making Kit DIY Candle Making Supplies for Adults Starter Soy Wax Candle Kit with Wax Melter Jars & Tins Scented Home Decoration**SHOWIN**$44.94**43 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9DFLRT4) [**ZEROMX Candle Making Kit for Adult Beginners with Digital Wax Melting Pot**ZEROMX**$41.38**523 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7L92ZW4) [**SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit Candle Making Kit for Adults - DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Supplies-Including Soy Wax Electric Stove Melting Pot Candle Wicks Rich Scents Stickers Etc**SAEUYVB**$51.88**229 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRGCH389)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Candle Making Supplies Kit with Wax Melting Pot 27 OZ Electric Small Wax Melts Warmer with Thermometer and Pouring Spout for DIY Soap Making for Beginners Adults Pros for Soy Wax Beeswax Paraffin**NAUQUOHZ**$26.77**4.5★**▲ 567%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVL3PPC) [**SHOWIN Candle Making Kit DIY Candle Making Supplies for Adults Starter Soy Wax Candle Kit with Wax Melter Jars & Tins Scented Home Decoration**SHOWIN**$44.94**4.4★**▲ 416%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9DFLRT4) [**Multiwins 130 Pcs Candle Wicks for Candle Making Kit: 100 Cotton & 30 Wood Wicks with Complete Tool Set (Wick Holders Wick Stickers Candle Tabs Tweezers Pen) for Soy Beeswax DIY Candles**multiwins**$10.47**4.7★**▲ 99%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZW2F1Z) [**Complete Candle Making Kits for Adults Beginners DIY Candle Making Supplies Include Soy Wax Wax Melter Scents Dyes Wicks Wicks Sticker Candle Tins & More-Full Candle Maker Set - Arts & Crafts Kits**Yzoo**$20.87**4.7★**▲ 63%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX2NXZCN) [**Complete Candle Making Kit With Wax Melter Candle Making Supplies DIY Arts&Crafts Kits Gift For Adults Beginners Including Bees Wax 500w Electric Stove Wicks Rich Scents Wick Clips Pouring Pot Etc.**Haccah**$41.87**4.4★**▲ 33%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5B59FGL)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about candle making kit**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**15%
*“Excellent purchase”*
**Ease Of Use**13%
*“Easy to use”*
**Color**11%
*“Beautiful colors”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“Good Value”*
**Fun/Entertainment Experience**7%
*“Fun set”*
**Gifting Purpose**5%
*“Bought as a gift”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
*“As described”*
**Smell**4%
*“Scents are great”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%
*“Excellent instructions”*
**Heating**3%
*“Heats up quickly”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Smell**10%
*“No smell”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Too big”*
**Heating**6%
*“because it heated it too fast”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“I think it is a low quality item”*
**Color**5%
*“I wanted a light color”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**5%
*“No directions included”*
**Flammable**5%
*“Containers burning”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“so I can't recommend it for the price point”*
**Leak-Proof**3%
*“Separating burner plate and oil leaking”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Not so easy”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**14%
**Value For Money**11%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%
**Functionality-Overall**8%
**Color**8%
**Smell**7%
**Defective Material/Parts**7%
**Heating**5%
**Quality-Overall**5%
**Product Condition**4%
## **Common questions**
- **Is candle making kit profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $2.5M/yr across 27 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -24.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
- **How competitive is the candle making kit niche?**
- 16 brands and 25 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 53% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 76% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in candle making kit?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Smell, Size-Overall, Heating. The return rate is 1.2%.
- **When does demand for candle making kit peak?**
- Demand peaks in Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.4× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the candle making kit niche?**
- Listings span $5.91–$52.52; the average listing price is $33.07 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,200 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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