North America Wax Melts Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The wax melts market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,645.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is expected of North America wax melts market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,188.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,645.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.8%
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North America

North America wax melts market highlights

  • The North America wax melts market generated a revenue of USD 1,188.1 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% 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, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,188.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,645.2 million
Growth rate4.8% (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, North America region accounted for 34.2% 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 31.29% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America 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 demand for wax melts in North America is poised to grow due to emerging trends, particularly selfcare and wellness. These trends are evident in light of the increasing adoption of self-care practices among Americans, with nearly 9 out of 10 (88%) actively engaging in self-care, according to a survey by Iri.org in 2022.

Aromatherapy is gaining prominence in the self-care landscape due to its unique ability to provide healing benefits for both the body and mind. This will promote the demand for wax melts in the North American market.

An increasing number of people in North America have shown a high inclination for aromatherapy. As per Mayo Clinic in one of its research releases, aromatherapy helps in relieving anxiety and depression, improving the quality of life—mostly for people with chronic diseases, and helps those with sleep distress.

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