Wooden Lollipop Sticks & Cake Pop Sticks – Bulk & Retail Packs
Yolli stocks the UK's most comprehensive range of wooden lollipop and cake pop sticks — eight sizes from 89mm right up to 610mm, all made from smooth, FSC-certified natural birch wood. Held in our Blackpool warehouse and dispatched the same day. Suitable for cake pops, traditional candy lollipops, chocolate pops and a range of craft and food applications.
Buy retail packs of 25 for home baking and craft, or scale up to bulk cartons, pallets and containers for production. Trade buyers can open a Trade Account and save up to 40% against retail prices.
Wooden Cake Pop Sticks – The Industry Standard
Wooden sticks are the most popular choice for cake pops. They're strong enough to hold a fully dipped pop without bending, give a traditional bakery look, and biodegrade naturally after use. Our round wooden cake pop sticks are smooth-cut, splinter-free and supplied food-safe — ready to use straight out of the box.
Most Popular Sizes for Cake Pops
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150mm × 4.5mm (6") — the standard size for full-size cake pops. The most-bought stick in our range.
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190mm × 4.5mm (7.5") — the premium choice for larger, display or design-focused cake pops where extra stick length helps presentation.
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114mm × 4mm (4.5") — for mini cake pops and smaller chocolate lollipops.
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89mm × 4mm (3.5") — for very small "pop bites" and tasting samples.
Used by cake pop bakers, chocolatiers and confectionery brands across the UK and worldwide. Pair your sticks with our cake pop bags for a complete presentation kit.
Wooden vs Paper Cake Pop Sticks – Which Should You Choose?
Both wooden and paper sticks are food-safe, biodegradable and FSC-certified. The right choice depends on your finished product:
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Choose wooden for traditional cake pops, heavy chocolate lollipops, candy lollipops, or anywhere you need rigidity and a natural bakery look.
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Choose paper for lighter cake pops, fully eco-positioned products, where you want a softer "snap" or where the stick will be branded with printing.
Browse paper lollipop sticks — same FSC credentials, supplied by Yolli and held in UK stock.
Size & Pack Options
All sticks are supplied in natural birch wood. We stock one of the largest size ranges in the UK across multiple lengths and diameters — suitable for everything from mini chocolate lollipops up to 24-inch giant display lollipops.
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Retail Packs of 25 — for distributors, home bakers and craft projects
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Bulk Cartons — cost-effective for bakeries, sweet makers, and confectionery manufacturers
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Pallet & Container Supply — available for high-volume confectionery production
Wooden Lollipop Stick Size Guide
Use the table below to choose the right size for your product. All sizes are smooth, splinter-free and strong enough to support a fully dipped cake pop or finished lollipop.
| Size |
Best For |
| 89mm × 4mm (3.5") |
Pop bites, tasting samples & small chocolate lollipops |
| 114mm × 4mm (4.5") |
Mini cake pops & small candy lollipops |
| 150mm × 4.5mm (6") |
Standard cake pops & boiled candy lollipops — the industry-standard size |
| 190mm × 4.5mm (7.5") |
Premium cake pops, larger display pops & candy lollipops |
| 190mm × 6mm (7.5" thick) |
Heavy or large candy lollipops needing extra stick strength |
| 230mm × 5mm (9") |
Extra-large lollipops & showpieces |
| 280mm × 6.5mm (11") |
Jumbo display lollipops |
| 610mm × 9.5mm (24") |
Giant novelty & display lollipops |
Key Features & Technical Details
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Material: Grade A natural birch wood
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Food Safety: Splinter-free and fully food safe
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Sustainability: FSC-certified, eco-friendly and biodegradable
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Range: 8 standard sizes from 89mm to 610mm — one of the largest stocked ranges in the UK
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UK Stock: Held in our Blackpool warehouse for same-day dispatch
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Customisation: Bespoke sizes and packaging available to order
Custom & Bespoke Supply
For large-volume confectionery production, Yolli can supply bespoke wooden sticks to your specification — including non-standard lengths and diameters, specialist packaging formats, and pallet or container volumes. Working through our specialist supplier network, we arrange custom orders that meet exact requirements at industrial scale.
Enquire about custom wooden lollipop sticks.
Applications
Confectionery
- Cake pops
- Traditional boiled candy lollipops
- Chocolate pops
- Marshmallow pops
Craft & Education
- DIY projects
- Model making
- Educational activities
- Arts & crafts workshops
Retail vs Bulk Options
| Option |
Best For |
Pack Size |
| Retail Packs |
Home bakers & craft users |
25 |
| Bulk Cartons |
Bakeries, confectionery brands & wholesale supply |
5,000+ |
| Pallets & Containers |
Industrial-scale & export buyers |
1 million+ |
Trade & Wholesale Buyers
We supply confectionery producers, cake pop bakers, chocolatiers and craft retailers across the UK and worldwide. Trade buyers can open a Trade Account and save up to 40% against retail prices — with exclusive wholesale pricing, online ordering, VAT invoices and 30-day trade credit terms.
Complete the Kit
Customers who buy wooden lollipop sticks also need:
FAQs
Are these wooden lollipop sticks food safe?
Yes — they are made from FSC-certified natural birch wood, smooth-cut, splinter-free, and fully food safe for confectionery use.
What size wooden stick should I use for cake pops?
The two main cake pop sizes are 150mm × 4.5mm (6 inch) for standard cake pops, and 190mm × 4.5mm (7.5 inch) for larger, premium or design-focused pops. For mini cake pops use 114mm × 4mm, and for tiny pop bites or tasting samples use 89mm × 4mm.
Are wooden sticks better than paper for cake pops?
Wooden sticks are stronger and hold heavier dipped pops without bending — they're the traditional bakery choice. Paper sticks are also fully food-safe and biodegradable but are softer. For most cake pop applications, wooden is the right choice. Browse paper sticks here if you'd prefer.
Do they work for cake pops as well as lollipops?
Yes — our wooden sticks are designed for both. They're the industry standard for cake pops, boiled candy lollipops, chocolate pops and marshmallow pops.
Can I get pallet or container pricing?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss large-volume requirements.
Do you provide VAT invoices?
Yes, all orders are supplied with full VAT invoices. Trade Account holders receive invoiced billing with 30-day credit terms available.
Can you supply custom sizes of wooden lollipop sticks?
Yes — we work with specialist suppliers to supply bespoke wooden stick lengths, diameters and packaging formats for large-volume orders. Enquire here with your specification.
Can you buy a small pack to test before ordering bulk?
Yes — retail packs of 25 sticks are available in every size, ideal for testing the product before committing to a bulk carton.