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State of the Industry: Candles in the U.S.

  • Report

  • 41 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5440130

The 20th edition of our Candles industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report, published in August 2025, features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2029 period.

It is an essential resource for the Candles industry, covering the most important topics, including detailed data on:

  • Retail sales of candles
  • Scented vs. unscented candles sales
  • Holiday and non-seasonal candle sales
  • Places in the home where candles are burned most frequently
  • Distribution and channel trends
  • Demographic trends for candle consumers
  • Producer pricing
  • Foreign trade activity
  • Gross operating margins for candle manufacturers
  • Leading candle companies and housing trends

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as the shift to younger candle purchasers strong demand for seasonal and limited edition candles and scents, the rising popularity of natural and organic candles, booming e-commerce sales, the market for men’s candles and the use of social media. 

Report Benefits:

  • Valuable Data
  • Insightful Analysis
  • Forecasts to Help Plan
  • Save Time and Money
  • Reasonably Priced

Table of Contents

Written Analysis:
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Scented, Seasonal, and Limited-Edition Candles Boost Demand
  • Men’s Candles Providing Another Revenue Stream
  • Organic and Natural Candle Sales Fueled by Millennials and Gen Z
  • Greener Practices Can Increase Profits and Sales
  • Retail Sales Trends
  • Distribution Channel Trends
  • Most Popular Places to Burn Candles
  • Demographic Profile of Candle Consumers
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Candle Companies
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Candles
  • Foreign Trade and Tariffs
  • U.S. Shipments and Gross Operating Margin
  • Producer Price Trends
  • Leading Candle Companies
  • Housing Starts and Home Sales
  • Residential Improvements and Repairs
  • Economic Trends and the Pandemic’s Impact on Sales
  • Sources and Methodology
Statistical Tables (19 tables):
  • Retail Sales of Candles in the U.S., 2010-2029
  • Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., Scented vs. Unscented, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., Holiday vs. Non-Seasonal, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., by Channel, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Places in the Home Where Candles are Burned Most Frequently, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Demographic Profile of Candle Consumers, 2024 and 2029
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Candles, 2010-2029
  • U.S. Imports and Exports of Candles, 2010-2029
  • U.S. Imports of Candles, by Top 10 Import Countries, 2023 and 2024
  • U.S. Exports of Candles, by Top 10 Export Countries, 2023 and 2024
  • U.S. Shipments of Candles, 2010-2029
  • Gross Operating Margin for U.S. Manufacturers of Candles, 2010-2029
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Candles, 2010-2029
  • Retail Sales of Home Air Fresheners and Potpourri/Sachets in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Privately Owned Housing Starts in the U.S., 2010-2029
  • Privately Owned Housing Starts in the U.S., by Region, 2015-2029
  • Existing Single-Family Home Sales in the U.S. 2010-2029
  • Existing Single-Family Home Sales in the U.S., by Region, 2015-2029
  • U.S. Expenditures for Residential Improvements and Repairs, 2010-2029
Graphs (4 graphs):
  • Retail Sales of Candles in the U.S., 2019-2029
  • Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., Scented vs. Unscented, 2024
  • Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., by Channel, 2024
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Candles, 2019-2029