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# **paint cups**

**Worth a look**

Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 36% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 42Growth 43Conversion 65Competition 87Returns 92Price range 76Avg price 81Brand share 96Review moat 53Quality gap 25

**Brand share**

**Incredible****36%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Returns**

**Great****1.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Competition**

**Great****28%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Great****$17.59**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$2.99–$54.82**

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

**Review moat**

**Good****1,369.78**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Okay****+14.2%**

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

**Market size**

**Okay****$217K**

$217K/yr · 211K searches

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (28% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**56 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**110**

**Top-5 brand share**

**36%**

**Open market**

**58%**

- Mister Rui9% - Ultimate Stationery7% - TCP Global7% - BAGTeck6% - ALLWAY6% - HP CO. HANDY PRODUCTS6%

## **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%2%$4K4%$9K6%$13K8%$17K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 73 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Paint Cups with Lids for Kids - 6 Paint Containers with Lids 6 Toddler Paints Brushes - Toddler Art Supplies No Spill Painting Cups](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XPQVwNkgL.jpg)**Paint Cups with Lids for Kids - 6 Paint Containers with Lids 6 Toddler Paints Brushes - Toddler Art Supplies No Spill Painting Cups**Ultimate Stationery**$9.93**4.7★589 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9ZLMY9J) [2![BAGTeck 36 Empty Paint Pots with Lids 5 ml/0.17 OZ Clear Empty Storage Paint Containers Mini Painting Cup Arts Crafts Containers for Summer Camp Kids Classrooms Schools Art Festivals etc](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3sPHybYL.jpg)**BAGTeck 36 Empty Paint Pots with Lids 5 ml/0.17 OZ Clear Empty Storage Paint Containers Mini Painting Cup Arts Crafts Containers for Summer Camp Kids Classrooms Schools Art Festivals etc**BAGTeck**$6.94**4.4★445 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R8PN9C3) [3![Handy Paint Cup 16 oz Paint Cup with Magnetic Brush Holder for Trim Work Touch Ups Painting Projects 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QN2j+F-0L.jpg)**Handy Paint Cup 16 oz Paint Cup with Magnetic Brush Holder for Trim Work Touch Ups Painting Projects 1 Pack**HP CO. HANDY PRODUCTS**$2.99**4.7★6,713 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CSPGJY) [4![12 Packs No Spill Paint Cups for Kids Small Plastic Paint Containers with Lids Spill Proof Water Cup for Painting School Classroom Art Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VuNMvXJfL.jpg)**12 Packs No Spill Paint Cups for Kids Small Plastic Paint Containers with Lids Spill Proof Water Cup for Painting School Classroom Art Crafts Supplies**Retainbre**$16.62**4.5★41 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QH69XX) [5![10 PCS No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and Brushes for Kids Not for Watercolor Spill Proof Paint Brush Cleaner Cup for Painting Arts and Crafts Supplies for Acrylic Paint](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419GmjNndSL.jpg)**10 PCS No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and Brushes for Kids Not for Watercolor Spill Proof Paint Brush Cleaner Cup for Painting Arts and Crafts Supplies for Acrylic Paint**Mkobon**$12.97**4.2★59 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1M5BZPX)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![20PCS 10ml Empty Paint Pots Clear Paint Cups with Lids Plastic Small Containers with Lids for DIY Craft Painting Nail Art Beads Classrooms Schools and Art Festivals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kLZy4uytL.jpg)**20PCS 10ml Empty Paint Pots Clear Paint Cups with Lids Plastic Small Containers with Lids for DIY Craft Painting Nail Art Beads Classrooms Schools and Art Festivals**Matwsec**$8.18**12 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G526ZHK6) [![10 PCS No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and Brushes for Kids Not for Watercolor Spill Proof Paint Brush Cleaner Cup for Painting Arts and Crafts Supplies for Acrylic Paint](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419GmjNndSL.jpg)**10 PCS No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and Brushes for Kids Not for Watercolor Spill Proof Paint Brush Cleaner Cup for Painting Arts and Crafts Supplies for Acrylic Paint**Mkobon**$12.97**59 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1M5BZPX) [![Mister Rui 4 Paint Bucket Hand Held 8 Pack Paint Cups Paint Pail Liner with Lid for Touch-ups Crafts and Coating Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416FKoRCkoL.jpg)**Mister Rui 4 Paint Bucket Hand Held 8 Pack Paint Cups Paint Pail Liner with Lid for Touch-ups Crafts and Coating Projects**Mister Rui**$17.14**83 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G12NF3LT) [![36 Pcs No Spill Paint Cups with Lids & Brushes 6 Colors (3 Sets Each) & 2 oz Spill-Proof Containers Mess-Free Kids Painting Set for Art School Classroom Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FgtFk42ZL.jpg)**36 Pcs No Spill Paint Cups with Lids & Brushes 6 Colors (3 Sets Each) & 2 oz Spill-Proof Containers Mess-Free Kids Painting Set for Art School Classroom Crafts**DI QIU REN**$26.25**12 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVLWSZBH) [![20pcs 8oz Graduated Clear Plastic Measuring Mixing Cups with 20pcs Wooden Stirring Sticks for Mixing Paint Pigments Epoxy Resins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41apg65NFuL.jpg)**20pcs 8oz Graduated Clear Plastic Measuring Mixing Cups with 20pcs Wooden Stirring Sticks for Mixing Paint Pigments Epoxy Resins**VITUER**$6.97**132 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRXNVG6K)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Reli. (50 Pcs) 32 oz (1 quart) Paint Mixing Cup | Disposable Measuring Cups | Clear Plastic Mixing | Use for Paint Epoxy Resin Pigments (32oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qSttDhs-L.jpg)**Reli. (50 Pcs) 32 oz (1 quart) Paint Mixing Cup | Disposable Measuring Cups | Clear Plastic Mixing | Use for Paint Epoxy Resin Pigments (32oz)**Reli.**$25.94**4.5★**▲ 212%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TX1RMYS) [![Handy Paint Pail Kit 32 fl oz Paint Holder with 6 Disposable Liners Snap-On Lid and 2-Inch Angled Mini Brush for Trim Cut-Ins and Small Painting Projects Red Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fjEf9B1dL.jpg)**Handy Paint Pail Kit 32 fl oz Paint Holder with 6 Disposable Liners Snap-On Lid and 2-Inch Angled Mini Brush for Trim Cut-Ins and Small Painting Projects Red Kit**HP CO. HANDY PRODUCTS**$19.79**4.9★**▲ 212%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNFBTD92) [![ZEAYEA 100 Strips 600 Pots Empty Paint Pots Mini Paint Storage Cup with Lids 5ml/ 0.17 oz Plastic Paint Container for Classrooms School Arts Crafts Paint Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aifswtXyL.jpg)**ZEAYEA 100 Strips 600 Pots Empty Paint Pots Mini Paint Storage Cup with Lids 5ml/ 0.17 oz Plastic Paint Container for Classrooms School Arts Crafts Paint Supplies**ZEAYEA**$22.60**4.7★**▲ 167%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5GL2QNM) [![Mister Rui Paint Roller 4 Inch 14 Pack Small Paint Brush and Roller Kit 0.5 QT Paint Bucket Liner with Lid Household Mini Rollers for Painting & DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Iy6L5N6fL.jpg)**Mister Rui Paint Roller 4 Inch 14 Pack Small Paint Brush and Roller Kit 0.5 QT Paint Bucket Liner with Lid Household Mini Rollers for Painting & DIY**Mister Rui**$15.52**4.6★**▲ 162%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKMVXJWK) [![Terbold Paint Mixing Cups 32oz | 12 Pack Disposable Plastic Measuring Cups for Epoxy Resin & Automotive Paint](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414am5njuJL.jpg)**Terbold Paint Mixing Cups 32oz | 12 Pack Disposable Plastic Measuring Cups for Epoxy Resin & Automotive Paint**Terbold**$15.75**4.6★**▲ 161%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPXSZSCK)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +14.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

6K4KPrime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**16%

*“As Described”*

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“The quality of the cups is good”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“good value”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“easy to open”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“A convenient size”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**5%

*“Easy to clean up”*

**Paint Quality**5%

*“Perfect for paint”*

**Strength**4%

*“These are very sturdy cups”*

**Durability**3%

*“The whole set is durable”*

**Mixing/Blending**2%

*“Most amazing mixing cup ever”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**15%

*“Very small cups”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Hard to open”*

**Paint Quality**7%

*“after awhile the paint rubs off”*

**Thickness**6%

*“The plastic is thicker”*

**Strength**6%

*“Flimsy”*

**Leak-Proof**5%

*“They leak if tipped”*

**Mixing/Blending**4%

*“they do not mix at the proper ratio”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**4%

*“Measurement System is off”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Lower quality stuff”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“High price for what it is”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**50%

**Value For Money**11%

**Paint Quality**10%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Strength**2%

**Thin**2%

**Material Quality**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%

**Functionality-Overall**2%