Welcome to my mega handmade product guide revealing this year‘s most promising items across craft categories to start selling online!
The global handmade goods market is projected to grow at a 7.5% CAGR from 2023-2030 to reach $1.9 trillion in sales by 2030 according to the Handmade Goods Global Market Report – with ecommerce driving much of this boom.
61% of consumers purchased handmade items in just the past year alone according to CE.org – attracted to the uniqueness, quality craftsmanship and personal touches of maker goods.
Selling online through your own store or platforms like Etsy cuts overhead by eliminating a physical retail location. With low startup costs and built-in site traffic, now‘s the time to turn crafting into cash!
Below I break down today‘s hottest selling handmade products across categories from self-care to wall art. I‘ve researched materials required, profitability potential and showcase real examples of Etsy best-sellers crushing sales.
Let‘s dive in to explore what to consider making and offering in your own online shop this year!
Top Product Categories To Sell Online
🛏️ Textile Home Goods
- Items: throws, pillows, wall hangings, quilts
- Materials Needed: fabric, sewing machine, embroidery floss
- Estimated Profit Per Item: $20-$75+
The revival of cottagecore styles blending modern and traditional has boosted demand for items like macrame plant hangers (13,000+ sales for Etsy top seller WovenNestHome).
Punched embroidery pillows adorned with intricate floral designs are another best-seller (14,000+ sales for LeavesAndFlowers). As are crochet blankets (2,300+ sales for thisgrannyaintsquare).
Focus on natural fabrics like linen, lace and crochet featuring unique textures and patterns – customized with colors and sizes.
🛁 Bath & Body Products
- Items: candles, bath bombs, soap, lotions
- Materials Needed: silicone molds, Shea/essential oils, ingredients like dried flowers
- Estimated Profit Per Item: $5-$15
The self-care market keeps expanding as people splurge on at-home luxury. Best-selling examples include:
- Flower shaped glycerin soaps (1,900+ sales for Etsy seller LovelyLittleGifts)
- Harry Potter themed bath bombs with collectible figurine surprises inside (800+ sales for BombshellBathUK)
- Soy wax candles in trending scents like pink champagne, rose and matcha green tea (6100+ sales for Frostbeard)
Focus on stress-relieving natural scents and oils using biodegradable packaging.
💎 Jewelry
- Items: earrings, necklaces, bracelets
- Materials: beads, wire, jewelry pliers
- Estimated Profit Per Item: $10-$30
Top jewelry trends include celestial designs, sculptural lucite hoops, and birthstone personalization. For example, Etsy seller De —————
