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# **red ice maker**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($58K/yr) — red ice maker doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$58K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+222.5%**

**Products**

**23**

**Brands**

**12**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**22**

**Price range**

**$39.12–$155.46**

**Returns**

**2.4%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**51**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**65**

 ×0.10

Returns

**81**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 103 weeks — +222.5% year over year.

2K759.5Prime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

## **Competition**

- Frigidaire55% - EUHOMY10% - Crzoe9% - Silonn7% - ARLIME4% - Bayany3% - Other (6 brands)12%

The top 5 products take 56% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 22 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **—flat

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**22**

**Top 5 brand share**

**84%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Frigidaire EFIC108 Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Compact Ice Maker Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X3V6hx3GL.jpg) [**Frigidaire EFIC108 Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Compact Ice Maker Machine**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBFM3HI)

Frigidaire$66.964.4★6,29018%▲rising

2
![Frigidaire Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Nugget Ice Maker Machine (Red Stainless Steel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vp0h8SeaL.jpg) [**Frigidaire Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Nugget Ice Maker Machine (Red Stainless Steel)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7F2GXQ)

Frigidaire$82.224.3★10,71512%▼falling

3
![Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker 26lbs of Ice per Day Red Stainless](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ntrQoHp0L.jpg) [**Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker 26lbs of Ice per Day Red Stainless**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YT38JVW)

Frigidaire$71.784.3★3,78210%▲rising

4
![Countertop Portable Ice Maker Machine with Handle 8 Bullet-Shaped Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26Lbs/24H Self-Cleaning Function with Ice Scoop and Basket for Home/Kitchen/Party (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tpbZmGFyL.jpg) [**Countertop Portable Ice Maker Machine with Handle 8 Bullet-Shaped Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26Lbs/24H Self-Cleaning Function with Ice Scoop and Basket for Home/Kitchen/Party (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL7BNGP4)

Crzoe$39.124.5★3,9889%▼falling

5
![EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle 26lbs Per Day 9 Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins Auto-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker with Basket and Scoop for Home/Kitchen/Camping/RV (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hPZ-6osaL.jpg) [**EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle 26lbs Per Day 9 Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins Auto-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker with Basket and Scoop for Home/Kitchen/Camping/RV (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ8XP7Q1)

EUHOMY$73.894.3★12,6627%▼falling

6
![FRIGIDAIRE Retro Compact Ice Maker Machine Bullet Ice 26 lb per Day (MerlotRed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qz0nrYPWL.jpg) [**FRIGIDAIRE Retro Compact Ice Maker Machine Bullet Ice 26 lb per Day (MerlotRed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNC2GKRM)

Frigidaire$85.924.3★1425%▲rising

7
![Frigidaire Countertop Crunchy Chewable Nugget Ice Maker Compact 33lbs per Day Red Metallic Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414uuR679yL.jpg) [**Frigidaire Countertop Crunchy Chewable Nugget Ice Maker Compact 33lbs per Day Red Metallic Finish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMLN5VRW)

Frigidaire$145.104.3★395%▲rising

8
![ARLIME Portable Ice Maker Machine for Countertop Ready in 8 Mins 26LBS/24H Electric Ice Maker with Scoop and Basket for Home Office Party Bar (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qz3V2hN4L.jpg) [**ARLIME Portable Ice Maker Machine for Countertop Ready in 8 Mins 26LBS/24H Electric Ice Maker with Scoop and Basket for Home Office Party Bar (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y1HFWGN)

ARLIME$58.074.4★644%▲rising

9
![BAYANY Countertop Ice Maker with Handle Small Portable Self-Cleaning Ice Machine with Basket and Scoop 26lbs/24H 9 Ice Cubes in 6 Mins for Home Kitchen Parties Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EQUrxtcQL.jpg) [**BAYANY Countertop Ice Maker with Handle Small Portable Self-Cleaning Ice Machine with Basket and Scoop 26lbs/24H 9 Ice Cubes in 6 Mins for Home Kitchen Parties Camping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR56GTNC)

Bayany$63.294.0★243%▲rising

10

![Antarctic Star Ice Maker Countertop 8 Bullet Ice Cubes in 6 Mins 26.5 lbs/Day Self-Cleaning 2 Sizes Ultra-Quiet for Home/Kitchen/Camping/RV RED](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WZ8F9qtTL.jpg) [**Antarctic Star Ice Maker Countertop 8 Bullet Ice Cubes in 6 Mins 26.5 lbs/Day Self-Cleaning 2 Sizes Ultra-Quiet for Home/Kitchen/Camping/RV RED**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ5S2M5F)

Antarctic Star$67.264.4★203%▲rising

11

![Silonn Ice Makers Countertop 9 Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26lbs in 24Hrs Self-Cleaning Ice Machine with Ice Scoop and Basket 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice for Home Kitchen Office Bar Party Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M0NI77oNL.jpg) [**Silonn Ice Makers Countertop 9 Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26lbs in 24Hrs Self-Cleaning Ice Machine with Ice Scoop and Basket 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice for Home Kitchen Office Bar Party Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DT1LQCH)

Silonn$66.354.1★5,8903%▼falling

12

![Snowflk Small Portable Countertop Ice Maker 26lbs/24H Ice Machine with Self-Cleaning 6-8 Mins Fast Ice Making Quiet Operation for Home Kitchen Camping RV](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v0AVTrRsL.jpg) [**Snowflk Small Portable Countertop Ice Maker 26lbs/24H Ice Machine with Self-Cleaning 6-8 Mins Fast Ice Making Quiet Operation for Home Kitchen Camping RV**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSY2WGRM)

Snowflk$68.440.0★03%▲rising

13

![Silonn Ice Makers Countertop Self-Cleaning Ice Machine 9 Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice for Home Kitchen Office Bar Party Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CF6i+-ImL.jpg) [**Silonn Ice Makers Countertop Self-Cleaning Ice Machine 9 Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice for Home Kitchen Office Bar Party Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY2NQ61H)

Silonn$77.894.7★223%—flat

14

![Frigidaire Ice Maker EFIC102-RED Countertop Ice Maker with Transparent Window Bullet Ice Maker with 26 lbs. Capacity Small Ice Maker Machine 14.1 D x 8.7 W x 12.9 H (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hrQ2uTEaL.jpg) [**Frigidaire Ice Maker EFIC102-RED Countertop Ice Maker with Transparent Window Bullet Ice Maker with 26 lbs. Capacity Small Ice Maker Machine 14.1 D x 8.7 W x 12.9 H (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBDLCPF)

Frigidaire$82.234.4★5,2292%—flat

15

![Posdutti Ice Maker Machine for Countertop Bullet-Shaped Ice Cubes Ready in 8 Mins 26Lbs/24H Portable Electric Ice Maker w/Basket & Scoop Self-Cleaning Function Perfect for Home Office (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-k+ytW4IL.jpg) [**Posdutti Ice Maker Machine for Countertop Bullet-Shaped Ice Cubes Ready in 8 Mins 26Lbs/24H Portable Electric Ice Maker w/Basket & Scoop Self-Cleaning Function Perfect for Home Office (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091BWMBYR)

NA$56.383.2★142%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 23 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Frigidaire EFIC108 Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Compact Ice Maker Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X3V6hx3GL.jpg)**Frigidaire EFIC108 Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Compact Ice Maker Machine** Frigidaire**$66.96**4.4★6,290 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBFM3HI) [![Frigidaire Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Nugget Ice Maker Machine (Red Stainless Steel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vp0h8SeaL.jpg)**Frigidaire Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Nugget Ice Maker Machine (Red Stainless Steel)** Frigidaire**$82.22**4.3★10,715 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7F2GXQ) [![Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker 26lbs of Ice per Day Red Stainless](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ntrQoHp0L.jpg)**Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker 26lbs of Ice per Day Red Stainless** Frigidaire**$71.78**4.3★3,782 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YT38JVW) [![Countertop Portable Ice Maker Machine with Handle 8 Bullet-Shaped Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26Lbs/24H Self-Cleaning Function with Ice Scoop and Basket for Home/Kitchen/Party (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tpbZmGFyL.jpg)**Countertop Portable Ice Maker Machine with Handle 8 Bullet-Shaped Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26Lbs/24H Self-Cleaning Function with Ice Scoop and Basket for Home/Kitchen/Party (Red)** Crzoe**$39.12**4.5★3,988 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL7BNGP4) [![EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle 26lbs Per Day 9 Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins Auto-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker with Basket and Scoop for Home/Kitchen/Camping/RV (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hPZ-6osaL.jpg)**EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle 26lbs Per Day 9 Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins Auto-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker with Basket and Scoop for Home/Kitchen/Camping/RV (Red)** EUHOMY**$73.89**4.3★12,662 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ8XP7Q1) [![FRIGIDAIRE Retro Compact Ice Maker Machine Bullet Ice 26 lb per Day (MerlotRed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qz0nrYPWL.jpg)**FRIGIDAIRE Retro Compact Ice Maker Machine Bullet Ice 26 lb per Day (MerlotRed)** Frigidaire**$85.92**4.3★142 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNC2GKRM) [![Frigidaire Countertop Crunchy Chewable Nugget Ice Maker Compact 33lbs per Day Red Metallic Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414uuR679yL.jpg)**Frigidaire Countertop Crunchy Chewable Nugget Ice Maker Compact 33lbs per Day Red Metallic Finish** Frigidaire**$145.10**4.3★39 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMLN5VRW) [![ARLIME Portable Ice Maker Machine for Countertop Ready in 8 Mins 26LBS/24H Electric Ice Maker with Scoop and Basket for Home Office Party Bar (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qz3V2hN4L.jpg)**ARLIME Portable Ice Maker Machine for Countertop Ready in 8 Mins 26LBS/24H Electric Ice Maker with Scoop and Basket for Home Office Party Bar (Red)** ARLIME**$58.07**4.4★64 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y1HFWGN)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Ice Maker**44%

*“Portable Ice maker”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“easy to operate”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Worth every penny”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Excellent quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Exactly what I needed”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“Again we keep it very clean”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Love the size”*

**Noise Level**3%

*“Noise level isnt too bad”*

**Durability**3%

*“Durable so far”*

**Compactness**2%

*“Compact and Works well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Ice Maker**32%

*“doesn't make ice”*

**Durability**15%

*“Broke after a few weeks”*

**Noise Level**6%

*“Loud sound”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“made it shorter by about an inch or so”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Never worked”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“Impossible to clean”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Garbage”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“not great for the price”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**2%

*“Rusts super quick”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**1%

*“Not as described”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Ice Maker44% - Size-Overall22% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Functionality-Overall5% - Noise Level4% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Product Condition2% - Leak-Proof1% - Storage Capacity1%