Candle Sourcing 度量衡

How to Spec a Candle — Wax Types, Fragrance, Containers, Compliance & Decision Points for Sourcing from China
Prepared Feb 2026 • 28 References • Live Taobao Data

度量衡 (dù liáng héng) — knowing how to spec a category. What dimensions matter, what tradeoffs exist, what choices cascade into what consequences. This guide is the 度量衡 of candles: the complete spec language a sourcing agent needs before talking to a single factory.

Market Snapshot — Live from Taobao (Feb 2026)

The global scented candle market was valued at approximately USD 3.95–5.2 billion in 2024–2025, with projections of 4.5–6.5% CAGR through 2035[1]. Growth is driven by wellness/aromatherapy demand, home décor trends, and e-commerce expansion. To ground this guide in real market data, we pulled live listings from Taobao for 大豆蜡蜡烛 (soy wax candles)[28].

大豆蜡蜡烛 (Soy Wax Candles) — 1,000+ listings

Data PointWhat Taobao ShowsWhat It Means for Sourcing
Price range¥2.9 (~$0.40) novelty shapes → ¥128 (~$17.50) premium ceramic-jar aromatherapyFactory cost is a fraction of retail. ¥8.9 soy wax gift candles at scale confirm the $0.70–1.50 FOB floor for basic scented candles
Category path居家日用 → 婚庆用品 → 蜡烛Taobao classifies candles under "wedding supplies" — reflects gifting/event positioning in China. Western market is broader (home décor, wellness, gifting)
Brand filtersTalent Fareast, Yu Dream Candle, WoodWick, P.F. Candle Co., BestieCandleMix of Chinese OEM brands and Western imports. P.F. Candle Co. presence confirms Chinese supply chain awareness of Western premium positioning
Fragrance filters薰衣草 (lavender), 佛手柑 (bergamot), 琥珀 (amber), 睡莲 (water lily), 茉莉 (jasmine)These are the standard fragrance families Chinese factories stock. Lavender and jasmine are the volume leaders
Shape filters杯状 (cup/jar), 块状 (block/pillar), 枝形 (taper), 异形 (novelty/sculptural)Four form factors. Cup/jar is dominant for scented candles. "异形" (novelty) is the fast-growing trend segment (fruit shapes, geometric, floral sculpts)
Space filters卧室 (bedroom), 客厅 (living room), 餐厅 (dining), 书房 (study)Bedroom is the primary use case — drives fragrance selection toward relaxation/sleep scents
Seller provinces浙江 (Zhejiang), 广东 (Guangdong), 山东 (Shandong), 上海 (Shanghai), 四川 (Sichuan)Zhejiang and Guangdong dominate. Shandong = paraffin wax production hub (near refineries)
Accessory types普通蜡烛 (standard), 烛台/烛杯 (holder/jar), 蜡烛灯 (candle lamp), 蜡烛玫瑰套装 (rose set)"蜡烛灯" (candle warmer/lamp) is an emerging format — flameless wax melting, gaining traction among safety-conscious buyers
Scenario filters生日 (birthday), 婚礼 (wedding), 派对 (party), 供佛 (religious/Buddhist), 煮茶保温 (tea warming)Event/gifting is the primary purchase occasion. Religious use is a significant segment in Asia

DIY Materials — Raw Wax Listings

MaterialTaobao Price (per kg)Implication
大豆蜡 (soy wax)¥13.6–25/kg ($1.90–3.50/kg)Commodity pricing. 33+ reviews noting "品相很好看" (good appearance) and "质量很好" (good quality)
白蜂蜡 (white beeswax)¥25–60/kg ($3.50–8.20/kg)2–3x soy wax cost. Listed alongside soy as a DIY upgrade material
椰子蜡 (coconut wax)¥20–40/kg ($2.75–5.50/kg)Premium natural wax, increasingly popular for blends
果冻蜡 (gel/jelly wax)¥13–30/kg ($1.80–4.10/kg)Transparent, decorative — niche but growing (embeds, visual candles)
冰花蜡 (ice crystal wax)¥15–25/kg ($2.10–3.50/kg)Creates crystalline frost patterns — unique Chinese specialty
石蜡 (paraffin)¥7–15/kg ($1.00–2.10/kg)Cheapest option. Strong scent throw but petroleum-derived
What the buyer reviews reveal

From soy wax candle listings: buyers praise "味道很香" (very fragrant — 80+ mentions on SubtleArt brand) and "好用的很" (works great) for wick quality. Negative signals center on smoke/soot from cheap wicks and fragrance fading quickly on budget candles. The ¥88–128 tier (SubtleArt, premium aromatherapy) gets consistently higher ratings than the ¥8–20 tier — confirms that wax quality and fragrance load directly correlate with customer satisfaction.

Contents
  1. Market Snapshot — Live Taobao Data
  2. Wax Types & Tradeoffs
  3. Fragrance — The Core Value Driver
  4. Wicks — The Hidden Quality Factor
  5. Containers & Packaging
  6. Branding & Labeling Methods
  7. Compliance & Certifications
  8. Cost Structure & MOQ
  9. Decision Framework
  10. Common Mistakes
  11. Manufacturing Hubs

1. Wax Types & Tradeoffs

Wax is Decision #1. It determines burn quality, scent performance, price point, and marketing positioning. Unlike bottles (where material = one choice), candle wax is frequently blended — most commercial candles use a proprietary blend, not a single wax[2].

Wax TypeCost (per kg, bulk)Scent ThrowBurn TimeClean BurnBest For
Paraffin CHEAPEST $1.00–2.10/kg[3] Excellent — holds 8–12% fragrance with additives[4] Moderate Poor — produces soot, releases VOCs (toluene, benzene)[5] Mass-market, budget lines, strong scent priority
Soy Wax MAINSTREAM $1.90–3.50/kg[28] Good — holds 6–10% fragrance[4] Long (30–50h per 8oz)[2] Good — minimal soot, biodegradable, renewable[5] DTC brands, eco-conscious positioning, private label default
Coconut Wax PREMIUM $2.75–5.50/kg[28] Excellent — holds up to 12% fragrance[4] Long Excellent — cleanest burn of all natural waxes[2] Luxury brands, premium positioning
Beeswax PREMIUM $3.50–8.20/kg[28] Low — natural honey scent dominates, hard to add fragrance[2] Very long (50–60h per 8oz)[2] Excellent — emits negative ions, purifies air[5] Unscented/natural lines, religious, wellness purists
Coconut-Soy Blend (70:30) RECOMMENDED $2.50–4.50/kg (estimated) Excellent — best of both[2] Long Very good Modern DTC brands — balances cost, scent, clean burn
Gel/Jelly Wax $1.80–4.10/kg[28] Moderate Extended Good Decorative/novelty — transparent, embeds visible
Palm Wax $1.50–3.00/kg[3] Good — crystalline surface[3] Long Good Pillar candles. Caution: deforestation controversy limits marketing[5]
Recommendation for most private-label clients: Soy wax or coconut-soy blend. Soy is the market default for DTC/e-commerce brands — "soy candle" is a buyer expectation, not a differentiator. Coconut-soy blends offer superior scent throw and cleaner burn at a modest premium. Avoid paraffin unless the client explicitly prioritizes cost over positioning — most Western consumers now associate paraffin with "cheap."[5]
The blending reality

Most factories don't pour pure soy. They use proprietary blends — soy + coconut, soy + paraffin, coconut + apricot. When a factory says "soy candle," ask: what is the exact wax composition by percentage? Get it in writing. "100% soy" is a marketing claim the client may want for labeling — the factory must confirm it, not approximate it.

2. Fragrance — The Core Value Driver

Fragrance is what sells a candle. The wax is the vehicle; the scent is the product. This section is the most important for understanding what separates a $5 candle from a $45 one.

Fragrance Load

Fragrance load = percentage of fragrance oil by weight in the total wax mixture[4]. It directly determines scent intensity — both cold throw (unlit scent) and hot throw (burning scent).

Wax TypeRecommended LoadMaximum LoadNotes
Soy wax6–8%10%[4]Higher than 10% causes sweating (oil seeps out), wet spots on glass
Paraffin (with Vybar)6–8%12%[4]Additives like Vybar increase capacity
Coconut-soy blend8–10%12%[4]Best fragrance retention of natural waxes
Beeswax3–5%6%Natural honey scent competes; adding fragrance is difficult

Standard industry rule of thumb: 1 oz fragrance oil per 1 lb wax ≈ 6.3% load[4]. Always measure by weight, not volume.

Fragrance Quality Tiers

TierSourceCost (per kg)Characteristics
BudgetChinese domestic fragrance houses$8–15/kgFunctional scent, fades faster, may contain restricted ingredients
MidChinese houses using imported bases$15–30/kgDecent throw and longevity. Most private-label candles use this tier
PremiumInternational houses (IFF, Givaudan, Firmenich) or IFRA-certified Chinese labs$30–80+/kgComplex multi-note compositions, IFRA-compliant, consistent batch-to-batch
Scent families that sell — Western market

From Taobao filters + Western market data: Lavender (relaxation/sleep), Vanilla (comfort/warmth), Sandalwood/Cedarwood (masculine/luxury), Bergamot/Citrus (fresh/energizing), Rose/Jasmine (floral/romance). The winning DTC strategy: 4–6 core scents covering relaxation, fresh, warm, and floral families, plus 1–2 seasonal rotations[1].

Cold Throw vs Hot Throw

3. Wicks — The Hidden Quality Factor

The wick is the engine of the candle. Wrong wick = tunneling, mushrooming, excessive soot, or drowning. Most buyer complaints trace back to wick selection, not wax quality[6].

Wick TypeMaterialCharacteristicsBest For
Flat braided cotton STANDARD Pure cotton, tight weave Self-trimming, consistent flame, moderate curl[6] Container candles (soy, paraffin), most common factory default
CD (Stabilo) series Cotton with paper filament core Enhanced rigidity, consistent burn pool, reduces mushrooming[6] Soy and natural wax container candles — better melt pool control
ECO series Cotton with paper threads Low soot, good in natural waxes, self-trimming Eco-positioned brands, soy wax
Wood wick TRENDING Wood (cherry, maple) or wood-cotton hybrid Crackling sound, wider flame, aesthetic appeal. Harder to light, can be inconsistent[6] Premium/luxury positioning, DTC brands seeking differentiation (WoodWick brand built on this)
Zinc/tin core AVOID Cotton with metal core Very rigid. Lead-cored wicks banned in US since 2003[9] Legacy format — do not use metal-core wicks for Western markets

Wick Sizing — The Critical Test

Wick diameter must match container diameter and wax type. Too small → tunneling (wax only melts in center, wasting wax on sides). Too large → overheating, soot, glass cracking risk.

Wick testing is non-negotiable. Factories will default to a "standard" wick. But every combination of wax blend + fragrance + container size needs its own wick test. Budget 2–3 sample rounds for wick optimization. This is where cheap candles fail — they skip testing.

4. Containers & Packaging

The container is the candle's identity — it's what the customer keeps, photographs, and displays. Container choice affects cost, shipping weight, safety, and brand positioning.

ContainerCost (per unit, 1K+)StrengthsWeaknessesBest For
Glass jar MOST COMMON $0.30–2.00[7] Premium feel, transparent (shows wax color), reusable, wide variety of shapes Heavy (shipping cost), breakage risk, heat stress if wick too large DTC brands, retail, gifting. Frosted glass with wooden lid = current trend[7]
Tin/metal $0.20–0.80[7] Lightweight, durable for shipping, travel-friendly, easy to brand (print/label) Gets hot during burn, less premium feel Travel candles, subscription boxes, event favors. Matte black/white tins popular[7]
Ceramic PREMIUM $0.80–3.50[7] High-end feel, unique glazes, excellent heat insulation, reusable as décor Heavy, fragile, higher cost, opaque (can't see wax level) Luxury brands, gifting, home décor positioning. Chaozhou (Guangdong) is the hub[7]
Concrete/cement $0.60–2.00 Industrial/minimalist aesthetic, heavy base (stable), unique texture Very heavy, can be porous (wax seepage without liner) Boutique/artisan brands, masculine positioning
Tin with wooden lid $0.40–1.20 Combines tin practicality with premium lid feel Lid warps if exposed to moisture Mid-range DTC, travel candles with elevated feel

Standard Sizes

SizeWeight (wax fill)Burn TimeUse Case
2–3 oz (60–85g)~60–85g15–25 hoursSampler, travel, event favor, subscription box
8 oz (227g)~200–227g40–55 hoursStandard retail size — most DTC brands sell this
10–12 oz (280–340g)~280–340g55–75 hoursPremium retail, gifting
16 oz+ (450g+)~450g+75–100+ hoursStatement piece, 3-wick, luxury

Packaging Levels

LevelDescriptionCost Adder
BasicShrink wrap + brown kraft box+$0.10–0.30/unit
StandardCustom printed box, tissue paper, brand sticker+$0.50–1.50/unit
PremiumMagnetic closure box, ribbon, insert card, dust bag+$1.50–4.00/unit
Gift-readyFull retail presentation: rigid box, embossed logo, sleeve+$3.00–6.00/unit

5. Branding & Labeling Methods

MethodApplied ToCostBest ForNotes
Paper label (wrap) MOST COMMON Glass jar, tin $0.05–0.20/unit Full-color branding, ingredient lists, compliance text Cheapest, most flexible. Must withstand heat near flame[7]
Screen print on glass Glass jar $0.15–0.50/unit Clean, permanent, premium feel 1–2 colors. No label peel risk. MOQ typically 3,000+
Hot stamping (foil) Glass, box, tin lid $0.10–0.40/unit Metallic logos — gold/silver/rose gold Single color per pass. Premium perception at low cost
UV print Glass, tin, ceramic $0.20–0.60/unit Full-color artwork directly on vessel Good for complex designs, photo-quality
Engraving / debossing Glass, ceramic, concrete, wooden lid $0.20–0.80/unit Tactile, permanent luxury feel Monochrome. Best combined with other methods
Belly band / sleeve Over glass or tin $0.10–0.30/unit Removable branding — keeps vessel "clean" Customers can remove for reuse. Trendy in minimalist brands
Typical DTC approach: Paper label on glass jar + hot-stamped logo on wooden lid + custom printed box. Total branding cost: ~$0.50–1.00/unit. For premium: screen-printed glass + debossed lid + rigid gift box = ~$1.50–3.00/unit.

6. Compliance & Certifications

Candle compliance is more complex than most physical products because candles are chemical mixtures (wax + fragrance + dye) that undergo combustion. Different markets regulate different aspects: fire safety, chemical content, fragrance ingredients, and labeling.

MarketRegulationWhat It CoversCost / Notes
USA ASTM F2417[8] Fire safety specification for candles — flame height, secondary ignition, stability, end-of-life behavior Voluntary but de facto required. Amazon requires ASTM F2417 test reports for candle listings[10]
USA ASTM F2058[11] Fire safety labeling — warning text format, signal word "WARNING," pictograms Must be visible at point of sale. Specific text/format required
USA CPSC — 16 CFR §1500.17[9] Lead content in metal-core wicks: max 0.06% by weight Requires General Certificate of Compliance (GCC) for metal-core wicks. Cotton/wood wicks exempt
California Proposition 65[12] Heavy metals, chemicals known to cause cancer/birth defects Separate from federal. Warning label required if any listed chemical detected. Applies to candles containing certain fragrance compounds or dyes
EU CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008)[13] Classification, Labelling, Packaging of chemical mixtures. Candles with hazardous fragrances must display hazard pictograms + precautionary statements Labels cannot go on wax — must be on packaging. Language of destination country required[14]
EU REACH (EC 1907/2006)[14] Restricts Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). Safety Data Sheet (SDS) required — 16 sections covering substance identification, toxicology, safety[13] Importers must maintain SDS for 10+ years
EU Poison Centre Notification (PCN)[13] Hazardous mixtures must be notified to each EU Member State's poison centre Required per-country. UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) code on label
Global IFRA Standards (51st Amendment)[10] Restricts/limits 186+ fragrance ingredients. Technically voluntary but practically mandatory — Amazon, Faire, and major retailers require IFRA certificates[10] Non-compliance → insurance premium +25–50% or coverage denial[10]. Existing products must comply by Oct 2025
Practical compliance approach for candle sourcing

Step 1: Ensure fragrance oils are IFRA-compliant — ask the factory for IFRA certificates per fragrance. Reputable factories get these from their fragrance suppliers.

Step 2: For US market, request ASTM F2417 test report. If the factory hasn't tested their specific product, third-party testing costs $300–800 per SKU at labs like SGS or Intertek.

Step 3: For EU market, require a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and CLP-compliant labeling from the factory. If selling in EU, budget for Poison Centre Notification (~€300–500 per country, one-time).

Step 4: Use cotton or wood wicks (not metal-core) to avoid CPSC lead testing requirements entirely.

7. Cost Structure & MOQ

Unit Pricing — FOB China, 2025–2026

Prices for a standard 8 oz (227g) scented candle in glass jar. Based on Alibaba supplier data and manufacturer pricing[15][16]:

Product Type50–499 pcs500–2,999 pcs3,000+ pcs
Paraffin, basic glass jar, paper label$1.50–3.00$1.00–2.00$0.80–1.50
Soy wax, glass jar + wooden lid, branded MOST COMMON$3.00–5.50$2.00–4.00$1.50–3.00[15]
Coconut-soy blend, premium ceramic, gift box$5.00–9.00$3.50–7.00$2.50–5.50
Tin candle (travel size, 4oz)$1.50–3.00$1.00–2.00$0.70–1.50
Beeswax pillar (no container)$4.00–8.00$3.00–6.00$2.50–5.00

Cost Adders (per unit unless noted)

Add-onCost ImpactNotes
Custom fragrance development$500–2,000 one-time[16]For bespoke scents. Most factories have 50–200 stock fragrances at no development cost
IFRA certificate per fragrance$0 (factory provides) or $100–300 if commissioning newShould be free from reputable suppliers — they get it from fragrance houses
Screen print on glass+$0.15–0.50/unitSetup fee ~$50–100. MOQ for custom print typically 3,000+
Hot stamping (foil on lid/box)+$0.10–0.40/unitGold/silver/rose gold. Setup ~$30–80
Custom gift box+$0.50–4.00/unitRanges from printed tuck-end to rigid magnetic box
Wood wick upgrade+$0.10–0.30/unit vs cottonRequires separate burn testing
ASTM F2417 testing$300–800/SKU one-timeRequired for Amazon US. Factory may already have report for standard products
CLP/SDS preparation (EU)$200–500/SKU one-timeRequired for EU import

Shipping — China to Destination

MethodTimelineApprox. CostNotes
Sea (FCL)25–40 days$0.20–0.60/unit @ 5K+Most economical. Candles are not classified as dangerous goods for sea freight
Sea (LCL)30–50 days$0.40–1.00/unitShared container. Good for 500–3,000 unit orders
Air freight5–7 days$1.50–4.00/unitStandard candles (no lithium batteries) are not DG for air — no special handling needed[17]
Express (DHL/FedEx)3–5 days$2.00–6.00/unitSamples only — prohibitive for production runs
Worked example — total landed cost: 8oz soy wax candle, glass jar + wooden lid, paper label, standard printed box, 3,000 units, sea freight to US: ~$2.80–5.00/unit landed. The same candle retails for $18–38 in Western DTC brands[1]. Margin: 75–85% at retail. MOQ as low as 50–100 pieces from flexible factories, but unit cost drops significantly at 3,000+[15][16].

8. Decision Framework — What the Client Must Decide

These questions must be answered before requesting factory quotes. Each answer cascades into downstream specs:

1. Brand Position
Budget/mass-market? Mid-range DTC? Premium/luxury? This determines wax type, container, packaging, and pricing ceiling. A $12 retail candle and a $45 retail candle require completely different specs.
2. Wax Type
Soy (market default), coconut-soy blend (premium), paraffin (budget), beeswax (natural/unscented). See Section 1. Ask: "Is 100% soy required for marketing claims?"
3. Fragrance
How many scents in the line? Stock scents (cheaper, faster) or custom development ($500–2K)? Fragrance load target? Must be IFRA-compliant. See Section 2.
4. Wick Type
Cotton (standard), CD/ECO (natural wax optimized), or wood (premium/crackling). Wood wicks add $0.10–0.30/unit but create strong brand differentiation.
5. Container
Glass jar (default), tin (travel/events), ceramic (luxury). Size: 4oz (travel), 8oz (standard retail), 12oz+ (premium). Lid: metal, wooden, cork, glass.
6. Branding
Label (cheapest), screen print (permanent), hot stamp (foil). How many print positions? Logo file must be vector (AI/EPS). Brand color Pantone codes?
7. Quantity
50–100 (sample/event), 500–2,999 (launch), 3,000+ (production pricing). Unit cost drops 30–50% at 3K+ vs small batch[15].
8. Target Markets
US → ASTM F2417 + Prop 65. EU → CLP + REACH + PCN. Multi-market = more compliance cost. See Section 6.
9. Timeline
Samples: 7–14 days. Production: 15–35 days[16]. Curing: 7–14 days (critical for scent). Sea shipping: 25–40 days. Total: 2–3.5 months order to warehouse.
10. Packaging
Shrink wrap (basic), printed box (standard), rigid gift box (premium), retail-ready (barcodes, inserts, hang tags). See Section 4.

9. Common Mistakes Buyers Make

1. Skipping burn testing.
The most expensive mistake in candle sourcing. A candle that looks perfect on a product photo can tunnel (wax only melts in center), produce mushroom-cap soot balls, drown the wick, or overheat the glass. Fix: order 10–20 samples across 2–3 wick sizes per fragrance. Test-burn each to completion. Budget $200–400 and 3–4 weeks for this step alone.
2. Ignoring cure time in the production schedule.
Soy candles need 1–2 weeks of curing after pouring for the fragrance to fully bind with the wax. Factories under time pressure ship uncured candles — resulting in weak scent on arrival, which the client blames on fragrance quality. Fix: specify "minimum 10-day cure time before shipment" in the purchase order.
3. Choosing fragrance by cold throw only.
The "sniff test" (cold throw) tells you what the candle smells like in the store. Hot throw is what matters during use — and many fragrances that smell amazing cold throw poorly when burned. Fix: always test both cold AND hot throw. Request burn-test scent feedback from the factory.
4. Not requesting IFRA certificates.
IFRA compliance is now gate-keeping for major retail channels. Amazon requires it. Faire requires it. Insurance companies penalize non-compliance (+25–50% premium or denial)[10]. Fix: demand IFRA certificate for every fragrance oil before approving production. Non-negotiable.
5. Trusting "soy wax" labels at face value.
Many Chinese factories blend soy with paraffin or palm wax and still call it "soy wax." If the client's marketing says "100% soy," the factory must confirm exact wax composition in writing. Fix: specify wax composition in the purchase order. If marketing claims "100% natural soy wax," get a CoA (Certificate of Analysis) for the wax batch.
6. Over-investing in packaging before product-market fit.
Premium rigid boxes, embossed logos, silk ribbons — beautiful, but $3–6/unit in packaging on a first-run product is premature. Fix: start with clean but simple packaging (printed tuck-end box + brand sticker, ~$0.50–1.00/unit). Upgrade packaging after the product proves demand.
7. Ordering too many scents in the first run.
Every fragrance needs its own wick test, burn test, and inventory tracking. 12 scents × 500 MOQ per scent = 6,000 units with untested market demand. Fix: launch with 3–4 core scents. Test demand. Expand the line based on sell-through data, not aspiration.

10. Manufacturing Hubs in China

RegionSpecialtyNotes
Hebei (河北) Paraffin wax production, budget candles, glass jar candles Proximity to Kunlun refineries = cheapest paraffin feedstock. Strong in basic/mass-market candles. Hebei Aoyin is a notable exporter[7]. Agile order fulfillment, good for mid-volume buyers[7].
Shandong (山东) Paraffin wax production, wax refining Major wax refining hub — proximity to petroleum industry[3]. Raw wax supplier to candle factories in other provinces.
Zhejiang (浙江) Premium scented candles, natural wax, DTC-oriented Yiwu = small commodity capital (accessories, packaging). Emerging hub for higher-end private label candle manufacturers. Strong logistics[28].
Guangdong (广东) Ceramics (Chaozhou), general manufacturing, packaging Best for ceramic vessel sourcing — Chaozhou has massive kiln capacity[7]. Proximity to HK/Shenzhen ports. Good for luxury-positioned candles needing premium containers.
Fujian (福建) — Quanzhou/Xiamen Export-oriented candle manufacturing Strong port infrastructure. Tech-forward manufacturers, growing number of factories with international certification[7].
Shanghai (上海) Premium/luxury candle brands, fragrance development Not a production hub — but home to fragrance labs and brand offices. Shanghai Wellness Crafts is a noted supplier[15].

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Candle Sourcing 度量衡 • Prepared Feb 2026 • 28 references • Includes live Taobao listings (Feb 2026) • FOB pricing from Alibaba supplier data and manufacturer sources, subject to market fluctuation.