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

Published:  August 2025 (20th Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (64 pages)

Written Analysis (41 pages):

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