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# **carbon paper**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($4.02–$14.85) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 68Growth 23Conversion 96Competition 21Returns 97Price range 0Avg price 23Brand share 32Review moat 32Quality gap 28

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.6%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****13.6%**

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

**Market size**

**Good****$680K**

$680K/yr · 595K searches

**Brand share**

**Okay****86%**

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

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,291.5**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-3.6%**

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

**Avg price**

**Bad****$8.40**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Bad****74%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Price range**

**Bad****$4.02–$14.85**

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

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**8 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**11**

**Top-5 brand share**

**86%**

**Open market**

**6%**

- PSLER33% - MyArtscape15% - Raimarket14% - selizo13% - Ueerdand11% - Donyang8% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 6%)

## **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%$68K20%$136K30%$204K40%$272K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 12 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Carbon Paper for Tracing Graphite Transfer-Paper - PSLER 30 Pcs Black Graphite Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Artist Lettering Sketch Drawing A4 8.27 X 11.81 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519WOMlK46L.jpg)**Carbon Paper for Tracing Graphite Transfer-Paper - PSLER 30 Pcs Black Graphite Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Artist Lettering Sketch Drawing A4 8.27 X 11.81 Inch**PSLER**$4.09**4.7★6,625 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8R4CMW) [2![Selizo 100 Sheets Black Carbon Transfer Tracing Paper for Wood Paper Canvas and Other Art Surfaces (9 x 13 Inches)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Pz0i64C7L.jpg)**Selizo 100 Sheets Black Carbon Transfer Tracing Paper for Wood Paper Canvas and Other Art Surfaces (9 x 13 Inches)**selizo**$6.49**4.6★4,946 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077BZJVRP) [3![200 Sheets Carbon Paper Black Graphite Paper Transfer Tracing Paper and 5 Pieces Ball Embossing Styluses for DIY Woodworking Paper Canvas and Other Art Craft Surfaces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B+7yx2k3L.jpg)**200 Sheets Carbon Paper Black Graphite Paper Transfer Tracing Paper and 5 Pieces Ball Embossing Styluses for DIY Woodworking Paper Canvas and Other Art Craft Surfaces**Ueerdand**$8.79**4.7★10,694 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MD4KYVJ) [4![MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper 20 Black Sheets - Wax Free - Erasable - Smudge-Free - Ideal for Drawing Tracing and Watercolor Transfer - Premium Arts and Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W2p+qnBtL.jpg)**MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper 20 Black Sheets - Wax Free - Erasable - Smudge-Free - Ideal for Drawing Tracing and Watercolor Transfer - Premium Arts and Crafts Supplies**MyArtscape**$13.97**4.5★1,458 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M07R5V6) [5![Raimarket 200 Sheets Black Carbon Paper for Tracing On Fabric | Carbon Paper for Tracing on Wood & Canvas Tracing Paper for Drawing Sewing Patterns 5 Stylus A4 Size (9 X 13) Graphite Transfer Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s3a+8GdtL.jpg)**Raimarket 200 Sheets Black Carbon Paper for Tracing On Fabric | Carbon Paper for Tracing on Wood & Canvas Tracing Paper for Drawing Sewing Patterns 5 Stylus A4 Size (9 X 13) Graphite Transfer Paper**Raimarket**$9.97**4.7★5,002 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMW9NX7M)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Carbon Paper for Tracing Transfer-Paper Pad 30 Pcs Black Graphite Copy Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Lettering Sketching Art Supplies A4 8.3 X 11.8 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bMA5opciL.jpg)**Carbon Paper for Tracing Transfer-Paper Pad 30 Pcs Black Graphite Copy Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Lettering Sketching Art Supplies A4 8.3 X 11.8 Inch**Donyang**$4.02**655 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9449YV6) [![Raimarket 120 Sheets Carbon Paper for Tracing Durable Smudge-Resistant Graphite Transfer Paper for Drawing Sketching & Craft Projects | Black Copy Paper for Wood Canvas Fabric & Art Surfaces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F1Kd12dIL.jpg)**Raimarket 120 Sheets Carbon Paper for Tracing Durable Smudge-Resistant Graphite Transfer Paper for Drawing Sketching & Craft Projects | Black Copy Paper for Wood Canvas Fabric & Art Surfaces**Raimarket**$6.49**513 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3CN8SWC) [![Tracing Paper 8.5x11 inch 100 Sheets Transparent Vellum Paper for Tracing Pads 38lb/60gsm Translucent Tracing Paper for Pencil Marker and InkTrace Images Sketch Preliminary Drawing Overlays.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C4bjGzzKL.jpg)**Tracing Paper 8.5x11 inch 100 Sheets Transparent Vellum Paper for Tracing Pads 38lb/60gsm Translucent Tracing Paper for Pencil Marker and InkTrace Images Sketch Preliminary Drawing Overlays.**SuFly**$7.92**2,699 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZMLT1JK) [![Carbon Transfer Copy Paper with Embossing Stylus Tool for Tracing Cridoz 30 Sheets Graphite Transfer Tracing Paper with 5 Pcs Embossing Dot Tools for Tracing on Wood Paper Canvas (8.5 by 11 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zK2Qo1tYL.jpg)**Carbon Transfer Copy Paper with Embossing Stylus Tool for Tracing Cridoz 30 Sheets Graphite Transfer Tracing Paper with 5 Pcs Embossing Dot Tools for Tracing on Wood Paper Canvas (8.5 by 11 Inch)**cridoz**$6.02**1,421 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQLM8VK) [![Carbon Paper for Tracing Graphite Transfer-Paper - PSLER 30 Pcs Black Graphite Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Artist Lettering Sketch Drawing A4 8.27 X 11.81 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519WOMlK46L.jpg)**Carbon Paper for Tracing Graphite Transfer-Paper - PSLER 30 Pcs Black Graphite Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Artist Lettering Sketch Drawing A4 8.27 X 11.81 Inch**PSLER**$4.09**6,625 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8R4CMW)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Tracing Paper 8.5x11 inch 100 Sheets Transparent Vellum Paper for Tracing Pads 38lb/60gsm Translucent Tracing Paper for Pencil Marker and InkTrace Images Sketch Preliminary Drawing Overlays.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C4bjGzzKL.jpg)**Tracing Paper 8.5x11 inch 100 Sheets Transparent Vellum Paper for Tracing Pads 38lb/60gsm Translucent Tracing Paper for Pencil Marker and InkTrace Images Sketch Preliminary Drawing Overlays.**SuFly**$7.92**4.8★**▲ 62%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZMLT1JK) [![MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper 20 Black Sheets - Wax Free - Erasable - Smudge-Free - Ideal for Drawing Tracing and Watercolor Transfer - Premium Arts and Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W2p+qnBtL.jpg)**MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper 20 Black Sheets - Wax Free - Erasable - Smudge-Free - Ideal for Drawing Tracing and Watercolor Transfer - Premium Arts and Crafts Supplies**MyArtscape**$13.97**4.5★**▲ 53%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M07R5V6) [![Carbon Paper for Tracing Transfer-Paper Pad 30 Pcs Black Graphite Copy Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Lettering Sketching Art Supplies A4 8.3 X 11.8 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bMA5opciL.jpg)**Carbon Paper for Tracing Transfer-Paper Pad 30 Pcs Black Graphite Copy Paper for Tracing Drawing Patterns on Wood Projects Canvas Fabric Lettering Sketching Art Supplies A4 8.3 X 11.8 Inch**Donyang**$4.02**4.7★**▲ 41%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9449YV6) [![MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper 20 White Sheets - Wax Free - Erasable - Smudge-Free - Ideal for Drawing and Tracing - Premium Arts and Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5180qfIQDHL.jpg)**MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper 20 White Sheets - Wax Free - Erasable - Smudge-Free - Ideal for Drawing and Tracing - Premium Arts and Crafts Supplies**MyArtscape**$12.45**3.8★**▲ 30%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYWT9UU) [![Raimarket 200 Sheets Black Carbon Paper for Tracing On Fabric | Carbon Paper for Tracing on Wood & Canvas Tracing Paper for Drawing Sewing Patterns 5 Stylus A4 Size (9 X 13) Graphite Transfer Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s3a+8GdtL.jpg)**Raimarket 200 Sheets Black Carbon Paper for Tracing On Fabric | Carbon Paper for Tracing on Wood & Canvas Tracing Paper for Drawing Sewing Patterns 5 Stylus A4 Size (9 X 13) Graphite Transfer Paper**Raimarket**$9.97**4.7★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMW9NX7M)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -3.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

13K8K seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**25%

*“The transfer quality is consistent and precise”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**25%

*“As advertised”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“Good price”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to use”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“Does the job nicely”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Artfully happy”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“It get the job done”*

**Print Quality**2%

*“this one worked best for obtaining a clear imprint”*

**Color**2%

*“Nice and bold”*

**Drawing Experience**2%

*“The various tools allow precision drawing”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**17%

*“theses are not functional”*

**Color**12%

*“it is far too dark”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Poor Quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“This product did not work as described”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Don't accept below standard items even if they aren't expensive”*

**Product Condition**4%

*“looks like the stuff my parents used”*

**Thickness**4%

*“Very thin”*

**Paint Quality**4%

*“For example, it doesn't transfer onto acrylic paint, which is what I wanted it for”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“This item cant be used”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**2%

*“Dont buy not bright enough”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**25%

**Size-Overall**17%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**16%

**Value For Money**9%

**Color**5%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Material Quality**3%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Thin**2%

**Product Condition**2%