Middle East & Africa Wax Melts Market Size & Outlook

The wax melts market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 248.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.8% is expected of Middle East & Africa wax melts market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$156.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$248.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.8%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA wax melts market highlights

  • The MEA wax melts market generated a revenue of USD 156.9 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% 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.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 156.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 248.2 million
Growth rate6.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentParaffin
Fastest growing segmentPalm Wax
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 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, MEA region accounted for 4.5% of the global wax melts market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,367.5 million by 2030.

Paraffin was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.47% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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 growing demand for luxury fragrances and home décor products is driving the demand for wax melts in the region. The growing popularity of aromatherapy in the region has also increased the usage of scented wax melts to relieve anxiety and stress.

A booming hospitality sector bodes well for the wax melts market, and several high-end brands, such as The Oasis Candle Co., The Little Melt Company, and Happy Wax, among others, are partnering with hotels and spas in the region to help them create a stress-free and comfortable ambiance for their patrons.

Mind and Sense, a spa and salon parlor based in the UAE, offers diverse services such as haircare, nail care, skincare, and massage services. Warm candle aroma ritual is a massage service offered by the parlor that uses lightly scented wax melts infused with natural oils.

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