U.S. Candle Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The candle market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,689.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5% is expected of the United States candle market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$3,173.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,689.4
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
5%
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U.S. candle market highlights

  • The U.S. candle market generated a revenue of USD 3,173.2 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 4,689.4 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, container candles was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Tapers is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Candle market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 3,173.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,689.4 million
Growth rate5% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentContainer candles
Fastest growing segmentTapers
Historical data2017 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationVotive, Container Candles, Pillars, Tapers
Key market players worldwideBath & Body Works Inc, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc Class A, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Elliott Coastal Living, Bridgewater Candle Company, Colonial Candle, Circle E Candles, Diptyque, Jo Malone London, MALIN+GOETZ, NEST New York, Yankee Candle Company, Contract Candles & Diffusers, Ellis Brooklyn, Trudon


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 24.6% of the global candle market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. candle market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 1,267.1 million by 2030.

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Container candles was the largest segment with a revenue share of 26.24% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. candle market based on votive, container candles, pillars, tapers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The rising trend of self-care has made scented candles popular among millennials. Millennials focus on mental well-being and do not hesitate to spend a premium amount on fragranced candles. According to the NPD Group in the U.S., fragrance sales have increased since August 2020 and continued to increase in 2021. 

The first quarter of 2020 included the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when uncertainty and fear started affecting customer preferences and behavior patterns. The rise in home fragrance sales is linked to the pandemic and lockdown, a dark period when people sought a quick mental getaway while being at home.

Customer preference for luxury candles has grown in the last couple of years. Although 2020 was challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, luxury candle sales increased as people spent more time inside the house. 

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