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# **paint can**

**Worth a look**

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($21.34 avg), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 52Growth 16Conversion 65Competition 78Returns 73Price range 73Avg price 91Brand share 64Review moat 84Quality gap 63

**Avg price**

**Great****$21.34**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Great****323.19**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Great****37%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Returns**

**Good****2.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Price range**

**Good****$3.93–$45.34**

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

**Conversion**

**Good****5.8%**

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

**Brand share**

**Good****66%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Good****$329K**

$329K/yr · 268K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-18.9%**

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

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**23 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**43**

**Top-5 brand share**

**66%**

**Open market**

**29%**

- Stock Your Home27% - Master Airbrush13% - Morris Craigen Distribution12% - HAOZIJIE8% - LAUCO6% - Acrux75%

## **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%3%$10K6%$20K9%$30K12%$40K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 43 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![6 Pack Quart Paint Cans with Lids Made in the USA with T5 Hardened US Steel Empty Unlined 90 lb. CWT Storage Containers Multipurpose Solvents Arts Crafts DIY Projects Garage Organization](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HljEghMoL.jpg)**6 Pack Quart Paint Cans with Lids Made in the USA with T5 Hardened US Steel Empty Unlined 90 lb. CWT Storage Containers Multipurpose Solvents Arts Crafts DIY Projects Garage Organization**Morris Craigen Distribution**$21.43**4.6★174 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9V16S75) [2![HAOZIJIE 2 Pack Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Paint Storage Containers for Leftover Paint Empty Pint Paint Cans With Lids for DIY and Paint Storage and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WUcHMW9JL.jpg)**HAOZIJIE 2 Pack Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Paint Storage Containers for Leftover Paint Empty Pint Paint Cans With Lids for DIY and Paint Storage and More**HAOZIJIE**$11.59**4.0★83 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9H2YNGF) [3![All-Plastic Paint Can (2 Pack) - Gallon Bucket with Metal Handle - Small Bucket with Airtight Seal - Rust Proof Plastic Paint Container with Lid - Reusable Paint Storage Container - Stock Your Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xpryuGbWL.jpg)**All-Plastic Paint Can (2 Pack) - Gallon Bucket with Metal Handle - Small Bucket with Airtight Seal - Rust Proof Plastic Paint Container with Lid - Reusable Paint Storage Container - Stock Your Home**Stock Your Home**$22.78**4.4★1,178 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M7GQYPF) [4![Stock Your Home 1 Quart Unlined Metal Paint Cans with Lids (2 Pack) Empty Quart Paint Cans for Storage Mixing Touch Ups and Crafts - Made in USA Metal Buckets with Friction Fit Lids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CtaYj7DnL.jpg)**Stock Your Home 1 Quart Unlined Metal Paint Cans with Lids (2 Pack) Empty Quart Paint Cans for Storage Mixing Touch Ups and Crafts - Made in USA Metal Buckets with Friction Fit Lids**Stock Your Home**$12.50**4.2★42 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH867MQ9) [5![LAUCO Empty Paint Cans with Lids 32 oz Quart Metal Paint Cans 6 Pack Durable Tin-Plated Steel Containers for Paint Resin Adhesives Stains Solvents Crafts & Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ptj69KDoL.jpg)**LAUCO Empty Paint Cans with Lids 32 oz Quart Metal Paint Cans 6 Pack Durable Tin-Plated Steel Containers for Paint Resin Adhesives Stains Solvents Crafts & Storage**LAUCO**$22.21**4.6★76 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHMV3QSS)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318T5JS4qNL.jpg)**BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Quart)**BodyShop Essentials**$21.13**3 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ23VYF) [![BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (12 Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gbrSekmML.jpg)**BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (12 Quart)**BodyShop Essentials**$30.90**3 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZHRWLG6) [![BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Pint)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318T5JS4qNL.jpg)**BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Pint)**BodyShop Essentials**$22.44**3 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZHV79G3) [![2Pcs Empty Paint Cans with Lids Metal Paint Storage Containers Touch Up Paints Bucket with Lid for Paints Storage DIY Projects Arts Crafts Garage Organization](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cSbG4y8qL.jpg)**2Pcs Empty Paint Cans with Lids Metal Paint Storage Containers Touch Up Paints Bucket with Lid for Paints Storage DIY Projects Arts Crafts Garage Organization**Twisina**$9.98**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWNCCDPQ) [![Stock Your Home 1 Quart Unlined Metal Paint Cans with Lids (4 Pack) Empty Quart Paint Cans for Storage Mixing Touch Ups and Crafts - Made in USA Metal Buckets with Friction Fit Lids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ixsZdkOTL.jpg)**Stock Your Home 1 Quart Unlined Metal Paint Cans with Lids (4 Pack) Empty Quart Paint Cans for Storage Mixing Touch Ups and Crafts - Made in USA Metal Buckets with Friction Fit Lids**Stock Your Home**$16.83**42 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVP9S345)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Pint)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318T5JS4qNL.jpg)**BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Pint)**BodyShop Essentials**$22.44**5.0★**▲ 338%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZHV79G3) [![BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318T5JS4qNL.jpg)**BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (6 Quart)**BodyShop Essentials**$21.13**5.0★**▲ 330%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ23VYF) [![Stock Your Home 1 Quart Unlined Metal Paint Cans with Lids (4 Pack) Empty Quart Paint Cans for Storage Mixing Touch Ups and Crafts - Made in USA Metal Buckets with Friction Fit Lids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ixsZdkOTL.jpg)**Stock Your Home 1 Quart Unlined Metal Paint Cans with Lids (4 Pack) Empty Quart Paint Cans for Storage Mixing Touch Ups and Crafts - Made in USA Metal Buckets with Friction Fit Lids**Stock Your Home**$16.83**4.2★**▲ 329%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVP9S345) [![BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (12 Quart)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gbrSekmML.jpg)**BodyShop Essentials Empty Metal Paint Cans with Lids Pint (16 oz) & Quart (32 oz) Sizes Multiple Pack Options Durable Tin-Plated Steel for Paint Solvents Crafts & Storage (12 Quart)**BodyShop Essentials**$30.90**5.0★**▲ 328%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZHRWLG6) [![2Pcs Empty Paint Cans with Lids Metal Paint Storage Containers Touch Up Paints Bucket with Lid for Paints Storage DIY Projects Arts Crafts Garage Organization](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cSbG4y8qL.jpg)**2Pcs Empty Paint Cans with Lids Metal Paint Storage Containers Touch Up Paints Bucket with Lid for Paints Storage DIY Projects Arts Crafts Garage Organization**Twisina**$9.98**0.0★**▲ 323%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWNCCDPQ)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -18.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

10K6KSpike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Paint Quality**15%

*“Great for storing paint”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“well made looks good”*

**Ease Of Use**11%

*“easy to store”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“They fit well”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**6%

*“Reduces messy cleanup”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**6%

*“rust resistant”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Good Value”*

**Storage Capacity**4%

*“easy to store”*

**Strength**3%

*“It is not flimsy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**21%

*“Too small”*

**Paint Quality**12%

*“after awhile the paint rubs off”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**10%

*“lid was rusted”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Definitely do not recommend for the price, wow”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Cheap Product”*

**Strength**6%

*“They were also extremely flimsy”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Sometimes lids were hard to remove”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Don't let yourself be fooled by the marketing photos”*

**Thickness**2%

*“About as thick as aluminum foil”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“It is hard vinyl just fine to be able to control”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**56%

**Paint Quality**16%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Value For Money**6%

**Functionality-Overall**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%

**Material Quality**2%

**Quality-Overall**2%

**Strength**1%

**Ease Of Use**1%