China Wax Melts Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The wax melts market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 418.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.9% is expected of China wax melts market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$279.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$418.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.9%
Report Coverage
China

China wax melts market highlights

  • The China wax melts market generated a revenue of USD 279.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 418.3 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, paraffin was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Palm Wax is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Wax melts market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 279.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 418.3 million
Growth rate5.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentParaffin
Fastest growing segmentPalm Wax
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationParaffin, Soy Wax, Palm Wax, Beeswax, Others (Stearin, Rapeseed Wax, Coconut Wax)
Key market players worldwideEast Coast Candles, Yankee Candle Company, Michaels Stores, Scentsy, Bridgewater Candle Company, Bramble Bay, Talley Group, Stora Enso Oyj Ordinary Shares - Class R, SC Johnson, NEST New York


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 8.0% of the global wax melts market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China wax melts market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 364.4 million by 2030.

Paraffin was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.79% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China wax melts market based on paraffin, soy wax, palm wax, beeswax, others (stearin, rapeseed wax, coconut wax) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The use of wax melts has been prominent in the country, particularly during the holiday season. Wax melts are widely used during the Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, Hungry Ghost Festival, MidAutumn Festival, and in Buddhist shrines.

With the flourishing demand for wax melts in China, manufacturers of home fragrances are utilizing organic ingredients and natural fragrances in their products. Several international perfume manufacturers are investing in China.

ScentAir, a renowned scentmarketing firm, believes that China is one of the countries in the Asia Pacific region with immense development potential for the fragrance industry. The thriving fragrance industry will positively impact the market for wax melts over the forecast period.

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