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

Published:  October 2026 (21st Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (61 pages)

Written Analysis (38 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Scented, Seasonal, and Limited-Edition Candles

Men Help Boost Demand for Candles

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

Economy’s Impact on Candle Sales

Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)

Statistical Tables (19 tables):

Retail Sales of Candles in the U.S., 2010-2030

Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., Scented vs. Unscented, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., Holiday vs. Non-Seasonal, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., by Channel, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Places in the Home Where Candles are Burned Most Frequently, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2030

Demographic Profile of Candle Consumers, 2025 and 2030

U.S. Apparent Consumption of Candles, 2010-2030

U.S. Imports and Exports of Candles, 2010-2030

U.S. Imports of Candles, by Top 10 Import Countries, 2024 and 2025

U.S. Exports of Candles, by Top 10 Export Countries, 2024 and 2025

U.S. Shipments of Candles, 2010-2030

Gross Operating Margin for U.S. Manufacturers of Candles, 2010-2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Candles, 2010-2030

Retail Sales of Home Air Fresheners, Potpourri/Sachets, and Electronic Fragrance Dispensers in the U.S., 2025, 2026, and 2030

Privately Owned Housing Starts in the U.S., 2010-2030

Privately Owned Housing Starts in the U.S., by Region, 2015-2030

Existing Single-Family Home Sales in the U.S. 2010-2030

Existing Single-Family Home Sales in the U.S., by Region, 2015-2030

U.S. Expenditures for Residential Improvements and Repairs, 2010-2030

Graphs (4 graphs):

Retail Sales of Candles in the U.S., 2020-2030

Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., Scented vs. Unscented, 2025

Distribution of Candle Sales in the U.S., by Channel, 2025

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Candles, 2020-2030