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# **antiquing wax**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-21.3% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 24Growth 14Conversion 53Competition 52Returns 89Price range 53Avg price 73Brand share 48Review moat 39Quality gap 27

**Returns**

**Great****1.3%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.71**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Good****4.3%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Good****$3.46–$28.15**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Good****54%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Brand share**

**Okay****76%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,571.87**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Bad****$96K**

$96K/yr · 150K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-21.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**15 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**82**

**Top-5 brand share**

**76%**

**Open market**

**20%**

- FolkArt45% - Jolie12% - AMY HOWARD AT HOME8% - HOWARD7% - Mister Rui4% - BLUEBIRD4%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$10K20%$19K30%$29K40%$38K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 23 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Furniture & Craft Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors 8 ounce Antique Wax](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dYS-gEpXL.jpg)**FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Furniture & Craft Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors 8 ounce Antique Wax**FolkArt**$13.11**4.7★1,682 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRR29Y2) [2![FolkArt Antiquing Medium Paint 2 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tbU-LP2pL.jpg)**FolkArt Antiquing Medium Paint 2 oz**FolkArt**$3.46**4.7★563 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YO010NI) [3![AMY HOWARD AT HOME Dark Antique Wax for Vintage and Antique Furniture Restoration | Provides Dark Colored Protective Finish and Seal | Multi-Surface Protection | 3.5oz Tin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SB-Gg+gJL.jpg)**AMY HOWARD AT HOME Dark Antique Wax for Vintage and Antique Furniture Restoration | Provides Dark Colored Protective Finish and Seal | Multi-Surface Protection | 3.5oz Tin**AMY HOWARD AT HOME**$21.33**4.5★446 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LMGKJ8F) [4![Jolie Finishing Wax - Protective topcoat Paint - Use on interior furniture cabinets walls home decor and accessories - Odor-Free Non-Hazardous - Brown - 120 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R4tORFJeL.jpg)**Jolie Finishing Wax - Protective topcoat Paint - Use on interior furniture cabinets walls home decor and accessories - Odor-Free Non-Hazardous - Brown - 120 ml**Jolie**$20.24**4.6★9,980 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091BHZ5ST) [5![Howard Products Chalk-Tique Dark Paste Wax for Wood - Dark Chalk Paint Polish Beeswax Wood Polish - Enhance and Distress Home Dcor - 6 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CITlo0GcL.jpg)**Howard Products Chalk-Tique Dark Paste Wax for Wood - Dark Chalk Paint Polish Beeswax Wood Polish - Enhance and Distress Home Dcor - 6 oz**HOWARD**$16.92**4.6★1,666 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRQDCZX)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Furniture Paint Wax - 3.38 Fl Oz (100 ML) - Lasting Protective Finish Fast Drying Odor-Free Non-Hazardous (Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WF1k3Y+hL.jpg)**Furniture Paint Wax - 3.38 Fl Oz (100 ML) - Lasting Protective Finish Fast Drying Odor-Free Non-Hazardous (Brown)**BLUEBIRD**$7.15**61 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJG3788D) [![Wood Finishing Wax for Furniture 100% Natural Chalk Paint Wax for Sealing & Protecting Painted and Raw Wood Surfaces Wooden Floors & More Protective Finish - Clear 3.5 Oz (Includes Tools)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NM0HFWdxL.jpg)**Wood Finishing Wax for Furniture 100% Natural Chalk Paint Wax for Sealing & Protecting Painted and Raw Wood Surfaces Wooden Floors & More Protective Finish - Clear 3.5 Oz (Includes Tools)**DWIL**$14.61**334 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7ZMRJGY) [![FolkArt Antiquing Medium 8 fl oz Woodn Bucket Brown Perfect for DIY Arts and Crafts Projects 51071](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uEzrhXxFL.jpg)**FolkArt Antiquing Medium 8 fl oz Woodn Bucket Brown Perfect for DIY Arts and Crafts Projects 51071**FolkArt**$14.84**46 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPKCRDKP) [![Mister Rui Chalk Wax Paint Brush 3pcs Chalk Paint Brushes for Furniture Small Wax Brush for Acrylic Paint Milk Paint Natural Bristles Stencil Brushes No Shedding](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417U4-vebSL.jpg)**Mister Rui Chalk Wax Paint Brush 3pcs Chalk Paint Brushes for Furniture Small Wax Brush for Acrylic Paint Milk Paint Natural Bristles Stencil Brushes No Shedding**Mister Rui**$9.48**1,799 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR4P42B9) [![AMACO Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish 4 Color Kit - Antique Gold Silver Leaf Gold Leaf Ebony 15ml Tubes - Versatile Gilding Wax for Finishing Furniture Antiquing and Restoration - 4 Rub and Buff Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YYVMswZPL.jpg)**AMACO Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish 4 Color Kit - Antique Gold Silver Leaf Gold Leaf Ebony 15ml Tubes - Versatile Gilding Wax for Finishing Furniture Antiquing and Restoration - 4 Rub and Buff Colors**AMACO**$20.78**1,260 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB51ZKJ8)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Furniture Paint Wax - 3.38 Fl Oz (100 ML) - Lasting Protective Finish Fast Drying Odor-Free Non-Hazardous (Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WF1k3Y+hL.jpg)**Furniture Paint Wax - 3.38 Fl Oz (100 ML) - Lasting Protective Finish Fast Drying Odor-Free Non-Hazardous (Brown)**BLUEBIRD**$7.15**4.3★**▲ 92%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJG3788D) [![AMY HOWARD AT HOME Dark Antique Wax for Vintage and Antique Furniture Restoration | Provides Dark Colored Protective Finish and Seal | Multi-Surface Protection | 3.5oz Tin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SB-Gg+gJL.jpg)**AMY HOWARD AT HOME Dark Antique Wax for Vintage and Antique Furniture Restoration | Provides Dark Colored Protective Finish and Seal | Multi-Surface Protection | 3.5oz Tin**AMY HOWARD AT HOME**$21.33**4.5★**▲ 56%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LMGKJ8F) [![KILZ Protective Sealing Wax Interior Dark 2.4 Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RAIutu8PL.jpg)**KILZ Protective Sealing Wax Interior Dark 2.4 Ounces**KILZ**$18.92**4.7★**▲ 29%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG95MY3) [![Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax 1-Pound Special Dark](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41omPU0BhgL.jpg)**Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax 1-Pound Special Dark**Minwax**$16.76**4.5★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00164QJJ0) [![Dixie Belle Paint Company | Best Dang Furniture Wax (4oz Brown) | DIY Furniture Finishing Wax | Chalk Paint Protection | Antique DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hAwsyiiYL.jpg)**Dixie Belle Paint Company | Best Dang Furniture Wax (4oz Brown) | DIY Furniture Finishing Wax | Chalk Paint Protection | Antique DIY**Dixie Belle Paint Company**$21.97**4.7★**▲ 23%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTTH93M)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 92 weeks — -21.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

4K3KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Feb, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“And those handles still look perfect & beautiful”*

**Ease Of Use**14%

*“Easy to use”*

**Color**11%

*“The color is very bright”*

**Paint Quality**8%

*“Works well with any type of paint”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“produces results”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Worked like advertised”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“This is cheap alright”*

**Durability**3%

*“Very durable”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Nice size and good quality”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**2%

*“I look forward to making everything shine”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Too small”*

**Color**12%

*“Disappointed the product was very dark”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Because it's quite pricey for a small container”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Utterly garbage liquid like product”*

**Paint Quality**8%

*“This makes me think it may be more of a topcoat for chalk paint”*

**Moist/Dry**7%

*“Dried out”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**6%

*“Doesn't wipe off well”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Does not work”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Completely False Advertising”*

**Leak-Proof**4%

*“Received bottle that had leaked”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**30%

**Paint Quality**14%

**Color**11%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Functionality-Overall**7%

**Value For Money**6%

**Leak-Proof**4%

**Product Condition**4%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%

**Moist/Dry**2%