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# **pastel construction paper**

**Skip it**

A small market ($38K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 10Growth 11Conversion 47Competition 39Returns 96Price range 59Avg price 75Brand share 56Review moat 67Quality gap 22

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$14.95**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Good****830.16**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Price range**

**Good****$5.30–$28.96**

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

**Brand share**

**Good****71%**

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

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.7%**

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

**Competition**

**Okay****62%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-28.9%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$38K**

$38K/yr · 68K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**16 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**30**

**Top-5 brand share**

**71%**

**Open market**

**23%**

- PrintWorks26% - BAZIC PRODUCTS20% - Goefun11% - Lincia7% - Geyoga7% - Print Works6%

## **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%$4K20%$8K30%$11K40%$15K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![PrintWorks Pastel Paper 8.5 x 11 - 100 Sheets - 5 Assorted Pastel Colors - 30% Recycled Colored Paper - Ideal for School & Craft Projects - Made in the USA - SFI Certified - 20 lb/75 gsm (00577)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41836CCIiLL.jpg)**PrintWorks Pastel Paper 8.5 x 11 - 100 Sheets - 5 Assorted Pastel Colors - 30% Recycled Colored Paper - Ideal for School & Craft Projects - Made in the USA - SFI Certified - 20 lb/75 gsm (00577)**PrintWorks**$6.94**4.8★949 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N68F9O) [2![BAZIC Products 100 Count Pastel Color Multipurpose Paper for Printing Office School](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vs+X7kzBL.jpg)**BAZIC Products 100 Count Pastel Color Multipurpose Paper for Printing Office School**BAZIC PRODUCTS**$9.11**4.5★625 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCL6MSMS) [3![Colored Card Stock 5 Colors Goefun 65lb 8.5 x 11 Pastel Construction Paper Assorted Colors Perfect for Crafts DIY Cards Scrapbooking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hr0Nm8yeL.jpg)**Colored Card Stock 5 Colors Goefun 65lb 8.5 x 11 Pastel Construction Paper Assorted Colors Perfect for Crafts DIY Cards Scrapbooking**Goefun**$8.92**4.7★34 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVF5CPN5) [4![Lincia 600 Sheet Paper Chain Garland Strips 1x8 Inch with Double Sided Tape DIY Construction Paper Chains for Birthday Wedding Holiday Party Decorations Crafts Supplies (Macaron)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YPNK7FzNL.jpg)**Lincia 600 Sheet Paper Chain Garland Strips 1x8 Inch with Double Sided Tape DIY Construction Paper Chains for Birthday Wedding Holiday Party Decorations Crafts Supplies (Macaron)**Lincia**$17.59**4.4★234 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV3P3H91) [5![Geyoga 200 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper Cardstock Starter Kit 4 x 6 Inch 190 GSM Thick Construction Paper Assorted Colors for Craft Scrapbook Party Supplies 8 Colors(Pastel Color)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sXVzUfmtL.jpg)**Geyoga 200 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper Cardstock Starter Kit 4 x 6 Inch 190 GSM Thick Construction Paper Assorted Colors for Craft Scrapbook Party Supplies 8 Colors(Pastel Color)**Geyoga**$15.48**4.1★54 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6FXD7V)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![40 Sheets Pastel Colored Cardstock 8.5x11 5 Assorted Light Colors 180gsm/65lb Card Stock Construction Paper for DIY Crafts Card Making Scrapbooking Party Decorations Kids School Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316fcvxtIdL.jpg)**40 Sheets Pastel Colored Cardstock 8.5x11 5 Assorted Light Colors 180gsm/65lb Card Stock Construction Paper for DIY Crafts Card Making Scrapbooking Party Decorations Kids School Projects**CozyNestMo**$7.04**25 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4Q2RLZT) [![TaoBary Pastel 1000 Sheet 1.77x9.84 Inch Paper Chain Garland Strip Construction DIY Craft Paper Chain for Home Classroom Birthday Holiday Party Decor Supplies with Double Side Tape](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N-uOpAlkL.jpg)**TaoBary Pastel 1000 Sheet 1.77x9.84 Inch Paper Chain Garland Strip Construction DIY Craft Paper Chain for Home Classroom Birthday Holiday Party Decor Supplies with Double Side Tape**TaoBary**$24.55**13 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G34KX8XB) [![gisgfim 60 Sheets Pastel Cardstock 8.5 X 11 Solid Dyed Core Construction Paper Cardstock 5 Assorted Colors Card Stock Printer Scrapbook Paper 65lb/180gsm for Embossing Printing Invitations DIY Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o0LrKGQqL.jpg)**gisgfim 60 Sheets Pastel Cardstock 8.5 X 11 Solid Dyed Core Construction Paper Cardstock 5 Assorted Colors Card Stock Printer Scrapbook Paper 65lb/180gsm for Embossing Printing Invitations DIY Craft**gisgfim**$17.79**20 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2QCQXG2) [![Swanaryo 300 Sheets Colored Cardstock 8.5 x 11 5 Assorted Pastel Colors Construction Printer Paper for Scrapbook DIY Crafts Cards Making(65LB/180 GSM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31F9-x2sLhL.jpg)**Swanaryo 300 Sheets Colored Cardstock 8.5 x 11 5 Assorted Pastel Colors Construction Printer Paper for Scrapbook DIY Crafts Cards Making(65LB/180 GSM)**Swanaryo**$28.96**6 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZ9PJLTM) [![Colored Card Stock 5 Colors Goefun 65lb 8.5 x 11 Pastel Construction Paper Assorted Colors Perfect for Crafts DIY Cards Scrapbooking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hr0Nm8yeL.jpg)**Colored Card Stock 5 Colors Goefun 65lb 8.5 x 11 Pastel Construction Paper Assorted Colors Perfect for Crafts DIY Cards Scrapbooking**Goefun**$8.92**34 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVF5CPN5)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![TaoBary Pastel 1000 Sheet 1.77x9.84 Inch Paper Chain Garland Strip Construction DIY Craft Paper Chain for Home Classroom Birthday Holiday Party Decor Supplies with Double Side Tape](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N-uOpAlkL.jpg)**TaoBary Pastel 1000 Sheet 1.77x9.84 Inch Paper Chain Garland Strip Construction DIY Craft Paper Chain for Home Classroom Birthday Holiday Party Decor Supplies with Double Side Tape**TaoBary**$24.55**4.6★**▲ 232%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G34KX8XB) [![gisgfim 60 Sheets Pastel Cardstock 8.5 X 11 Solid Dyed Core Construction Paper Cardstock 5 Assorted Colors Card Stock Printer Scrapbook Paper 65lb/180gsm for Embossing Printing Invitations DIY Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o0LrKGQqL.jpg)**gisgfim 60 Sheets Pastel Cardstock 8.5 X 11 Solid Dyed Core Construction Paper Cardstock 5 Assorted Colors Card Stock Printer Scrapbook Paper 65lb/180gsm for Embossing Printing Invitations DIY Craft**gisgfim**$17.79**4.8★**▲ 188%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2QCQXG2) [![Swanaryo 300 Sheets Colored Cardstock 8.5 x 11 5 Assorted Pastel Colors Construction Printer Paper for Scrapbook DIY Crafts Cards Making(65LB/180 GSM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31F9-x2sLhL.jpg)**Swanaryo 300 Sheets Colored Cardstock 8.5 x 11 5 Assorted Pastel Colors Construction Printer Paper for Scrapbook DIY Crafts Cards Making(65LB/180 GSM)**Swanaryo**$28.96**5.0★**▲ 162%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZ9PJLTM) [![AIMI Assorted Colors Bulk for School Construction Paper A4 Copy Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oN7DNcUIL.jpg)**AIMI Assorted Colors Bulk for School Construction Paper A4 Copy Paper**AIMI**$6.07**4.4★**▲ 40%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47S6N2D) [![PrintWorks Easter Cardstock 8.5 x 11 - 200 Sheets - 5 Assorted Pastel Cardstock Colors - Ideal for School & Craft Projects - 67 lb/147 gsm - Made in the USA - SFI Certified (00594)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b+WvUOFQL.jpg)**PrintWorks Easter Cardstock 8.5 x 11 - 200 Sheets - 5 Assorted Pastel Cardstock Colors - Ideal for School & Craft Projects - 67 lb/147 gsm - Made in the USA - SFI Certified (00594)**PrintWorks**$22.83**4.6★**▲ 38%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQQGQ6Z)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 18 weeks — -28.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K2KMar '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26May '26Jun '26

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Color**26%

*“True to color”*

**Paper Quality**13%

*“Beautiful paper”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Very nice cardstock”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Cheaper than my local store”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“true to whats shown”*

**Paper Brightness**4%

*“True to color, strong paper”*

**Thickness**3%

*“I love that these are thick enough to make greeting cards by hand”*

**Efficiency**2%

*“very effective”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easy to use and well packed”*

**Durability**2%

*“very durable so they stayed put together well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Thickness**35%

*“Thin Paper”*

**Paper Quality**9%

*“Wasnt thick, thought it would have been thicker paper”*

**Color**6%

*“Dull color”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“theyre not A4 size”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Overall, very cheap and not worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“False advertisement”*

**Strength**3%

*“Very flimsy”*

**Jamming/Clogging**3%

*“end up jamming my printer”*

**Durability**2%

*“Doesnt hold up”*

**Wrinkles**2%

*“wrinkles up when using glue”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**20%

**Value For Money**16%

**Color**15%

**Paper Quality**15%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Thin**4%

**Display Colors**3%

**Thickness**3%

**Paper Brightness**2%

**Material Quality**2%