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# **travel sketchbook kit**

**Skip it**

A small market ($34K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 9Growth 44Conversion 34Competition 63Returns 96Price range 76Avg price 79Brand share 76Review moat 30Quality gap 21

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$16.61**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Great****59%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Price range**

**Great****$5.37–$46.14**

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

**Competition**

**Good****47%**

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

**Growth**

**Okay****+15.5%**

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

**Conversion**

**Okay****2.7%**

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

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,470.88**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Bad****$34K**

$34K/yr · 75K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**26 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**100**

**Top-5 brand share**

**59%**

**Open market**

**36%**

- Royal & Langnickel21% - KINGART17% - Crayola8% - PRINA7% - Heshengping5% - Prudiut5%

## **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%5%$2K10%$3K15%$5K20%$7K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 33 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![KINGART DRAWING & SKETCHING 25 pc. TRAVEL SET Graphite and Charcoal Pencils & Pastels plus Supplies Art Drawing Kit for Adults Teens Beginner to Pro Ideal for Shading Blending 25 pc.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n-6hsHNxS.jpg)**KINGART DRAWING & SKETCHING 25 pc. TRAVEL SET Graphite and Charcoal Pencils & Pastels plus Supplies Art Drawing Kit for Adults Teens Beginner to Pro Ideal for Shading Blending 25 pc.**KINGART**$15.73**4.6★114 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCS5GKT) [2![Drawing and Sketching Pencil Set In Zippered Carrying Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mp0eefv6L.jpg)**Drawing and Sketching Pencil Set In Zippered Carrying Case**Royal & Langnickel**$12.63**4.6★3,390 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UJFTJ8) [3![Royal & Langnickel Drawing Essentials Keep N Carry Set Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416BgYvprQL.jpg)**Royal & Langnickel Drawing Essentials Keep N Carry Set Packaging May Vary**Royal & Langnickel**$12.88**4.6★420 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UJFTJS) [4![Crayola Create N Carry Travel Art Set for Kids (75pcs) 2-in-1 Lap Desk & Carrying Case Essential Art Supplies Kit Spring Crafting Gift for Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pqytDBqLL.jpg)**Crayola Create N Carry Travel Art Set for Kids (75pcs) 2-in-1 Lap Desk & Carrying Case Essential Art Supplies Kit Spring Crafting Gift for Kids**Crayola**$21.19**4.7★9,720 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CIMC95Q) [5![Prina 50 Pack Drawing Set Sketch Kit Sketching Supplies with 3-Color Sketchbook Graphite and Charcoal Pencils Pro Art Drawing Kit for Artists Adults Teens Beginner Kid Ideal for Shading Blending](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vZNdWo7nS.jpg)**Prina 50 Pack Drawing Set Sketch Kit Sketching Supplies with 3-Color Sketchbook Graphite and Charcoal Pencils Pro Art Drawing Kit for Artists Adults Teens Beginner Kid Ideal for Shading Blending**PRINA**$17.37**4.8★3,907 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092M2FXB8)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Mini Watercolor Travel Set - 12 Colors Paint Set Refillable Brush & Sketchbook and 2 Pens Compact Travel Art Kit Gift for Birthdays Holidays & Art Lovers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nZp8ayYAL.jpg)**Mini Watercolor Travel Set - 12 Colors Paint Set Refillable Brush & Sketchbook and 2 Pens Compact Travel Art Kit Gift for Birthdays Holidays & Art Lovers**EIYARUS**$12.76**35 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FSGS49) [![Heshengping Sketching and Drawing Pencils Set 26pcs Art Supplies Drawing pencil Kit Graphite Charcoal Professional Pencils Set Adults Beginners Artist](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cS035wLYL.jpg)**Heshengping Sketching and Drawing Pencils Set 26pcs Art Supplies Drawing pencil Kit Graphite Charcoal Professional Pencils Set Adults Beginners Artist**Heshengping**$11.19**250 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNCWCPSL) [![3-Pack Mini Portable Colored Pencils Set 12 Colors Each (36 Total) with Built-In Sharpener 3.35 Miniature Art Pencils in Portable Tubes- Ideal for School Classrooms & On-The-Go Creativity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XyAwYbOWL.jpg)**3-Pack Mini Portable Colored Pencils Set 12 Colors Each (36 Total) with Built-In Sharpener 3.35 Miniature Art Pencils in Portable Tubes- Ideal for School Classrooms & On-The-Go Creativity**RyanDesign**$6.64**58 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRF6C6QH) [![Prudiut Hardcover Pocket Sketchbook 5 x 5 Square Mini Sketchbook 98lb/160gsm Heavyweight Tiny Sketch Book 80 Sheets Small Travel Drawing Journal for Adults Artist Ideal for Gift (Dark Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+eHrfjpML.jpg)**Prudiut Hardcover Pocket Sketchbook 5 x 5 Square Mini Sketchbook 98lb/160gsm Heavyweight Tiny Sketch Book 80 Sheets Small Travel Drawing Journal for Adults Artist Ideal for Gift (Dark Blue)**Prudiut**$9.39**244 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4XKXDTN) [![Mini Watercolor Paint Set Portable mini Travel Watercolor kit Pocket Watercolor Set with Paint Art Supplies for Artists Amateur Hobbyists and Painting Lovers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R0R4wyTUL.jpg)**Mini Watercolor Paint Set Portable mini Travel Watercolor kit Pocket Watercolor Set with Paint Art Supplies for Artists Amateur Hobbyists and Painting Lovers**AYZAR**$26.63**132 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTG2C7K4)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Mini Watercolor Travel Set - 12 Colors Paint Set Refillable Brush & Sketchbook and 2 Pens Compact Travel Art Kit Gift for Birthdays Holidays & Art Lovers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nZp8ayYAL.jpg)**Mini Watercolor Travel Set - 12 Colors Paint Set Refillable Brush & Sketchbook and 2 Pens Compact Travel Art Kit Gift for Birthdays Holidays & Art Lovers**EIYARUS**$12.76**4.7★**▲ 235%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FSGS49) [![Sketch Book with 12 Color Pencil Set 90 Sheets Spiral Sketchbook for Drawing (68lb/100gsm) Acid-Free Sketch Pad for Artist Art Paper Drawing Supplies for Easter Gifts (5.58.5 inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oQVdfDjHL.jpg)**Sketch Book with 12 Color Pencil Set 90 Sheets Spiral Sketchbook for Drawing (68lb/100gsm) Acid-Free Sketch Pad for Artist Art Paper Drawing Supplies for Easter Gifts (5.58.5 inch)**Prudiut**$9.12**4.8★**▲ 155%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM7VZX4R) [![Heshengping Sketching and Drawing Pencils Set 26pcs Art Supplies Drawing pencil Kit Graphite Charcoal Professional Pencils Set Adults Beginners Artist](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cS035wLYL.jpg)**Heshengping Sketching and Drawing Pencils Set 26pcs Art Supplies Drawing pencil Kit Graphite Charcoal Professional Pencils Set Adults Beginners Artist**Heshengping**$11.19**4.7★**▲ 112%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNCWCPSL) [![3-Pack Mini Portable Colored Pencils Set 12 Colors Each (36 Total) with Built-In Sharpener 3.35 Miniature Art Pencils in Portable Tubes- Ideal for School Classrooms & On-The-Go Creativity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XyAwYbOWL.jpg)**3-Pack Mini Portable Colored Pencils Set 12 Colors Each (36 Total) with Built-In Sharpener 3.35 Miniature Art Pencils in Portable Tubes- Ideal for School Classrooms & On-The-Go Creativity**RyanDesign**$6.64**4.5★**▲ 93%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRF6C6QH) [![Drawing Book Cover Sketchbook Cover with Pencils Leather Artist Bag Artist Gifts Leather Art Book Cover for Sketchbook Journal Notebook (S for 5.5x 8.5)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YszwbB1KL.jpg)**Drawing Book Cover Sketchbook Cover with Pencils Leather Artist Bag Artist Gifts Leather Art Book Cover for Sketchbook Journal Notebook (S for 5.5x 8.5)**Fight Club**$19.94**4.6★**▲ 84%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZN9R4FT)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 23 weeks — +15.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K1KSpike '26Feb '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Excellent product”*

**Drawing Experience**9%

*“Great for drawing”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Great value for money”*

**Color**8%

*“Bright vivid colors”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**6%

*“Kept them entertained for quite some time”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Just as pictured”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“easy to handle”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Good size”*

**Portability**3%

*“It is portable”*

**Pen/Pencil Quality**3%

*“Nice set of pens”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Small pads”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“a little pricey”*

**Durability**7%

*“It doesn't look durable”*

**Color**6%

*“do not color well”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**6%

*“Sticky and frustrating”*

**Moist/Dry**5%

*“they are all dry”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Difficult to re use”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Very low quality”*

**Dry/Empty Ink**3%

*“Some were dry the first time I used them”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“Gets dirty very fast”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**34%

**Value For Money**12%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Quality-Overall**5%

**Color**4%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**4%

**Functionality-Overall**4%

**Paint Quality**3%

**Gifting Purpose**2%