How beginners choose wholesale beeswax candle volume for first order?
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Spring 2026 is perfect time to start candle sales. Easter demand is growing, but how much to order first time without overstocking or understocking?
Test launch volumes:
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Small start (1-2 sales points): 10-20kg wax (~800-1500 thin 12-20mm candles)
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Medium business (3-5 points): 30-50kg wax (~2500-4000 candles)
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Serious launch (chains/churches): 100+kg wax (~8000+ candles)
Best thickness & colors for beginners:
Thin 12-15mm — universal bestseller for Easter. White & gold — 80% sales. Red for special orders. Length 30-40cm.
Key calculations for first order:
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1kg wax = ~80 thin 12mm x 30cm candles
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1 box (20kg) = ~1600 candles = 1-2 months shop sales
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Markup: wholesale price x 2.5-3.5 = retail
Risk-free start:
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Test mini-wholesale: 10kg mixed assortment
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1 box = 1 month sales in small shop
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Reorder after 3 weeks based on results
Start your first order at diveevo-sale.com
Wholesale catalog helps pick perfect starting volume!