Hi guys, hope you can help me.

I am looking to buy decorative candles of various types such as floating candles, scented and unscented candles in bulk. I don't mind if the supplier is from UK or from overseas.

If anyone can give me any advice, it would be great.

Thank you!

Hi MalcoLM,

Welcome to Wholesale Forum

Have a look at the following UK supplier of Decorative Candles:

• Wholesale Candle Supplier - High Quality Cheap Wholesale Candles Wholesale Candle Supply – The Cheapest Candles In The UK

Also try the three largest online trade directories of verified wholesale suppliers.

• eSources,
• Wholesale Deals
• Worldwide Brands

where you will find many more verified trade wholesale suppliers of floating candles, scented & unscented decorative candles from the UK and the rest of the world. All three list tens of thousands of verified wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and drop shippers. Have a look at the following results:

UK Suppliers of Floating Candles, Scented & Unscented Decorative Candles

• UK Candles Suppliers
• Candles and Candle Holders UK Wholesale Suppliers Dropshippers Directory

EU and Other International Suppliers of Floating Candles, Scented & Unscented Decorative Candles

• EU Candles Suppliers
• International Candles Suppliers
• Candles and Candle Holders International Wholesale Suppliers - Wholesale Candle and Candle Holder Directory

Consumers have become increasingly price sensitive when it comes to buying candles, while at the same time being more aware about the health consequences of burning candles that contain harmful chemicals. If you want to succeed in the candle business, it is important that you diversify into sub-niches or target multiple correlated niches to cater to the different consumer needs. Also account for the fact that candle trends are driven by more generic trends within the home decorations segment. Further, as consumers become increasingly aware of the harmful effects of some candles, we suggest to source paraffin free candles and only certified candles; they cost more, however you can use the extra benefit as a sales driver.

Further diversification includes offering custom colouring, printing, custom sizes and designer candles. Customisation justifies charging more and therefore benefit from higher returns for each sale. Art candles are becoming increasingly popular, here is an art candles supplier you could partner with:

• Art Candles UK | Wholesale Candles

Art Candles UK Ltd. is a manufacturer of high quality decorative art candles, including hand painted, tea light and printed candles in a range of colours and sizes. Candles are available in a range of unique designs like animals, birds, cats, dogs, flowers and custom candles made on demand.

Battery candles are another niche you could explore, they can be placed anywhere, they are flameless and therefore risk-free. All these aspects make them a unique and value proposition compared to regular wax candles. Here is a UK supplier of battery candles:

• Buy Battery Candles and LED Candles from BatteryCandles.co.uk

Battery Candles is a leading UK supplier of innovative flameless candles. They work using a led and are a safer and more economical alternative to traditional candles.

A further option is ear candles, which are considered beneficial for improving general health and well-being, as well as being an inexpensive treatment for cerumen removal. If you decide to source ear candles, consider factors like the quality of the PES-fabric, skin-friendliness, soft and silky feel, ease of care, paraffin-free, quick drying properties and whether they contain other synthetic ingredients. You can source ear candles from the following candle supplier:

• BioSun Hopi Ear Candles

Hopi-EarCandle is a manufacturer of ear candles made from a blend of honey, pure beeswax and herbal essences.

You can diversify even further by sourcing candle accessories like candle holders. Some candle holders include contemporary, votive, table holders, tealight and miniature candle holders.

You can refer to IGCA (International Guide of Candle Artisans) for information on candle business conventions, seminars and workshops. The IGCA assists candlemakers, retail and wholesale vendors of candlemaking supplies:

• About Us - IGCA

For more information about sourcing candles including floating candles, scented and unscented decorative candles, see the following past discussions:

• Party Candles Suppliers UK - Sparklers & Coloured Flame Party Candles for Birthdays & Weddings - Wholesale Forum
• Beeswax & Pillar Candle Manufacturers in UK - Wholesale Decorative Candle Suppliers - Wholesale Forum
• Luxury Soy Candle Manufacturer - New Wholesale Forum Advertiser - Wholesale Forum
• Soy Candles Suppliers in UK - Trade Distributors of Organic, All Natural Aromatherapy Candles - Wholesale Forum
• Soy Wax Flake Wholesale Suppliers - Trade Distributors of Soyabean Wax Candles - Wholesale Forum

To learn more about finding and verifying suppliers see:

• Wholesale Sources - How To Find Verified Wholesalers and Drop Shippers Instantly - Wholesale Forum
• eSources or Wholesale Deals - Which verified directory is best for a starting seller - Wholesale Forum

Hope this helps