your guide to candle costs & profit margins.

Need some insight on how to price your candles? Our candle pricing chart breaks down average costs and profit margins for every makesy vessel so you can price your products with confidence.

vessel name per unit vessel cost at one case pack avg candle cost* suggested selling price profit margin range

$2.25

$3.45

$8-$12

57-71%

4oz amore™ candle tin & lid

$1.50

$3.36

$8-$12

58-72%

$2.58

$4.88

$15-$25

67-80%

$3.98

$7.15

$38-$48

81-85%

$4.58

$7.75

$20-$32

61-76%

$6.98

$10.16

$35-$55

71-82%

$2.50

$5.89

$20-$26

71-77%

$8.95

$12.56

$29-$35

57-64%

$4.98

$8.59

$26-$36

67-76%

$4.58

$7.75

$20-$32

61-76%

$2.03

$4.98

$24-$34

79-85%

$32.95

$37.44

$95-$145

60-74%

$39.95

$44.44

$95-$145

53-70%

$8.75

$13.68

$40-$48

66-72%

$6.95

$11.88

$40-$48

70-75%

$4.75

$10.12

$40-$60

74-83%

$7.50

$12.87

$30-$50

57-74%

$4.88

$12.44

$30-$42

59-70%

$10.95

$18.95

$45-$65

6%

$6.50

$17.14

$80-$120

79-86%

$6.48

$24.14

$70-$95

66-75%

*Does not include labor or additional packaging. Costs are calculated based on average makesy wax, fragrance, and wick costs.

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