Do you want to buy some cotton candy sugar? Have you recently bought (or been gifted) a machine and want to start making this delightful fluffy sweet treat? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s not too difficult to get hold of and you have various options.
So, where can you buy candy floss sugar? You can buy candy floss sugar at some of the larger candy stores, or specialist cotton candy retailers online. Equally, the large grocery stores may stock it, as does the online eCommerce platform Amazon.
For me, I just love to order On Amazon.
Not only are there various different brands, flavors and colors – but you can benefit from all the perks of their distribution too. Which often means fast delivery and the best orices.
But how much does it typically cost and what is a fair price?
Let’s find out, shall we?
How Much Does Cotton Candy Sugar Cost?
Cotton candy sugar can cost as little as $5 all the way up to $40-$50. It ultimately depends kn where you shop, shat brands and how much you buy.
Ultimately it depends on how much cotton candy you want to make and in what flavors!
You can usually find inidividual cartons for a few dollars a piece.
But by paying a bit more, you’ll find that you can mix and match various flavors.
You’ll also likely benefit from a slight discount (in the price per carton/pack).
Just take into account and delivery costs if you are ordering online.
Some websites/companies charge for all deliveries, others offer free delivery and some may even offer free delivery if you spend a certain amount.
Best Places To Buy Cotton Candy Sugar
The best places to buy cotton candy sugar are specialist confectionary stores, the larger grocery stores and online.
One thing to quickly mention here is you want to ensure you are buying flossing sugar specifically.
This is sugar designed purposefully for making cotton candy, and is best for cotton candy machines.
With this in mind, the best places to get cotton candy sugar are:
- Amazon
- Walmart
- eBay
- Specialist candy stores
- Certain online eCommerce sites.
Just be sure to do your due diligence on each company before making an order.
You may even want to compare prices too as there may be sales on elsewhere or you may even find they are just generally much cheaper.
Even for the same brands, colors or flavors.
Nevertheless, you won’t generally go wrong with Amazon.
It’s where I place my orders, at least.
Lastly
Cotton candy sugar, also known as “flossing sugar”, or “floss sugar”, isn’t actually too difficult to find.
Especially online .
That would be the easiest – not only from a time perspective but in order to ensure you get the flavors and colors you truly want.
Related Guides:
- What Is Candy Floss Made Of?
- What Is Flossing Sugar?
- Why Does Cotton Candy Get Hard?
- Homemade Cotton Candy Recipe
- How To Make Black Cotton Candy
- How To Color Cotton Candy
- How Much Do Cotton Candy Machines Cost?

Hello, I’m Matthew, a candy expert and enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the candy industry. My passion for candy started at a very young age. Since then, I have worked in numerous, large candy stores, and have been fortunate enough to try out hundreds of brands of candies, different types and flavors. In addition to my work, I enjoy sharing my extensive knowledge with others, and decided to create Sugar Stand in order to do so. My mission is to make the world a sweeter place, one candy at a time.