Including small household industrial makers, there exist almost 200 makers around the country. Kameyama takes other makers into account and tries to keep a balance by not biting into other companies' shares. That is to say, Kameyama puts energy into making new products that have no relation to other companies. A portion of candles are produced by machines, but there are still many being hand-made. There are no up and down demand throughout the year for candles.
Exports are down compared with long ago due to the high yen rate and high wages.
In 1996, total exports only amounted to 73,310,000 yen. With colors and elaborate designs used for interior decoration, small sundry stores have now entered the market and are starting to deal them. The majority of candles used in cakes are currently produced in China. No maker advanced its factory abroad, except two Kameyama factories in America. Kameyama USA is mainly selling its products in the American market and few products are re-imported back to Japan.