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# **vegetable glycerin gallon**

**Skip it**

A small market ($6K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 1Growth 81Conversion 65Competition 14Returns 97Price range 95Avg price 95Brand share 36Review moat 50Quality gap 19

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.6%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$25.52**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Incredible****$21.84–$29.23**

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

**Growth**

**Great****+74.2%**

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

**Conversion**

**Good****5.8%**

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

**Review moat**

**Okay****1,531.13**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Okay****83%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Bad****83%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Market size**

**Bad****$6K**

$6K/yr · 4K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 83% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**8 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**8**

**Top-5 brand share**

**83%**

**Open market**

**8%**

- US+22% - SimpleNature19% - Generic18% - Nature's Oil15% - AFROCOSMETICS10% - Raw Plus Rare9% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 8%)

## **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%$59820%$1K30%$2K40%$2K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 8 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![US+ 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - Pharmaceutical & Food Grade (USP) - Premium Quality All-Natural Moisturizer & Cleanser - For skin hair soaps & more (1 Gallon)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wJxaUVCeL.jpg)**US+ 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - Pharmaceutical & Food Grade (USP) - Premium Quality All-Natural Moisturizer & Cleanser - For skin hair soaps & more (1 Gallon)**US+**$27.80**4.8★1,337 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR99MF15) [2![SimpleNature 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - 1 Gallon (128 fl oz) - Food/Cosmetic Grade Skincare Haircare Cosmetics Soapmaking Crafts - Softening & Moisturizing Multipurpose Humectant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sxsb0CWQL.jpg)**SimpleNature 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - 1 Gallon (128 fl oz) - Food/Cosmetic Grade Skincare Haircare Cosmetics Soapmaking Crafts - Softening & Moisturizing Multipurpose Humectant**SimpleNature**$26.74**4.8★3,400 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1N7QKBN) [3![Vegetable Glycerin Distributed by ME LLC 1 Gallon USP Kosher Food Grade 100% Vegetable Glycerin Natural Humectant Use in Soaps Moisturizers Face Cleaners and More!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rXedFs01L.jpg)**Vegetable Glycerin Distributed by ME LLC 1 Gallon USP Kosher Food Grade 100% Vegetable Glycerin Natural Humectant Use in Soaps Moisturizers Face Cleaners and More!**Generic**$21.84**4.8★345 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BYWVVQ) [4![Natures Oil (USP Grade) Vegetable Glycerin 99.7% (10 lbs) Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JgDFhmjWL.jpg)**Natures Oil (USP Grade) Vegetable Glycerin 99.7% (10 lbs) Gallon**Nature's Oil**$28.33**4.7★1,866 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WUPUYCC) [5![AFROCOSMETICS Pure Natural Vegetable Glycerin Great for Skin Hair Non-GMO 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G2EXbKBlL.jpg)**AFROCOSMETICS Pure Natural Vegetable Glycerin Great for Skin Hair Non-GMO 1 Gallon**AFROCOSMETICS**$22.49**4.3★8 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD64PPKS)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Chemwell Vegetable Glycerin (1 Gallon) - 100% Pure Food Grade USP - Moisturizer and Cleanser For Skincare DIY Beauty Crafts Baking & Floral Preservation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T0AQb3zSL.jpg)**Chemwell Vegetable Glycerin (1 Gallon) - 100% Pure Food Grade USP - Moisturizer and Cleanser For Skincare DIY Beauty Crafts Baking & Floral Preservation**Chemwell**$24.78**42 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4L988CH) [![Vegetable Glycerin Distributed by ME LLC 1 Gallon USP Kosher Food Grade 100% Vegetable Glycerin Natural Humectant Use in Soaps Moisturizers Face Cleaners and More!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rXedFs01L.jpg)**Vegetable Glycerin Distributed by ME LLC 1 Gallon USP Kosher Food Grade 100% Vegetable Glycerin Natural Humectant Use in Soaps Moisturizers Face Cleaners and More!**Generic**$21.84**345 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BYWVVQ) [![US+ 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - Pharmaceutical & Food Grade (USP) - Premium Quality All-Natural Moisturizer & Cleanser - For skin hair soaps & more (1 Gallon)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wJxaUVCeL.jpg)**US+ 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - Pharmaceutical & Food Grade (USP) - Premium Quality All-Natural Moisturizer & Cleanser - For skin hair soaps & more (1 Gallon)**US+**$27.80**1,337 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR99MF15) [![SimpleNature 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - 1 Gallon (128 fl oz) - Food/Cosmetic Grade Skincare Haircare Cosmetics Soapmaking Crafts - Softening & Moisturizing Multipurpose Humectant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sxsb0CWQL.jpg)**SimpleNature 100% Pure Vegetable Glycerin - 1 Gallon (128 fl oz) - Food/Cosmetic Grade Skincare Haircare Cosmetics Soapmaking Crafts - Softening & Moisturizing Multipurpose Humectant**SimpleNature**$26.74**3,400 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1N7QKBN) [![Soapeauty Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade | Non-GMO Pure Glycerin for Skin Care Hair Care Soap Making & DIY Formulations | 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+JNr2ZxpL.jpg)**Soapeauty Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade | Non-GMO Pure Glycerin for Skin Care Hair Care Soap Making & DIY Formulations | 32 oz**Soapeauty**$22.93**495 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077D2LWLB)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![AFROCOSMETICS Pure Natural Vegetable Glycerin Great for Skin Hair Non-GMO 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G2EXbKBlL.jpg)**AFROCOSMETICS Pure Natural Vegetable Glycerin Great for Skin Hair Non-GMO 1 Gallon**AFROCOSMETICS**$22.49**4.3★**▲ 196%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD64PPKS) [![Chemwell Vegetable Glycerin (1 Gallon) - 100% Pure Food Grade USP - Moisturizer and Cleanser For Skincare DIY Beauty Crafts Baking & Floral Preservation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T0AQb3zSL.jpg)**Chemwell Vegetable Glycerin (1 Gallon) - 100% Pure Food Grade USP - Moisturizer and Cleanser For Skincare DIY Beauty Crafts Baking & Floral Preservation**Chemwell**$24.78**4.7★**▲ 74%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4L988CH) [![Natures Oil (USP Grade) Vegetable Glycerin 99.7% (10 lbs) Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JgDFhmjWL.jpg)**Natures Oil (USP Grade) Vegetable Glycerin 99.7% (10 lbs) Gallon**Nature's Oil**$28.33**4.7★**▲ 57%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WUPUYCC) [![Raw Plus Rare Natural Glycerin for Skin and Face Bulk Gallon (128 fl oz) USP Food Grade/Cosmetic Grade for Hair Skin Crafts Soap Base Oil - Kosher Halal and Pharmaceutical Grade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hucn52iLL.jpg)**Raw Plus Rare Natural Glycerin for Skin and Face Bulk Gallon (128 fl oz) USP Food Grade/Cosmetic Grade for Hair Skin Crafts Soap Base Oil - Kosher Halal and Pharmaceutical Grade**Raw Plus Rare**$29.23**4.8★**▲ 15%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXHXRND) [![Soapeauty Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade | Non-GMO Pure Glycerin for Skin Care Hair Care Soap Making & DIY Formulations | 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+JNr2ZxpL.jpg)**Soapeauty Vegetable Glycerin USP Grade | Non-GMO Pure Glycerin for Skin Care Hair Care Soap Making & DIY Formulations | 32 oz**Soapeauty**$22.93**4.6★**— 6%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077D2LWLB)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +74.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

250150Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.6×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**39%

*“The quality really shows in how clean”*

**Value For Money**16%

*“the price is unbeatable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“Accurately described”*

**Durability**5%

*“it still lasted two years”*

**Ingredients-Overall**4%

*“Perfect for anyone into cooking or herbalism”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Its easy to use”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“Silky soft skin”*

**Moist/Dry**2%

*“It adds moisture to your soap”*

**Efficiency**2%

*“works well”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**2%

*“a little shiney”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**36%

*“it arrived leaking”*

**Alcohol Content**14%

*“Makes tinctures without alcohol, works good, you can add this to coffee ice tea etc no real taste”*

**Smell**7%

*“the glycerine smelled rotten”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“The bottle is a little heavy to pour”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“Assembly also took a little longer than expected”*

**Heating**3%

*“The one downside is that the leather material can get a bit warm during long afternoon meetings”*

**Breathability**3%

*“It's not as breathable as a mesh chair”*

**Oily/Greasy**3%

*“you know that it does have a kind of oily texture anyway”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Leak-Proof**49%

**Functionality-Overall**9%

**Size-Overall**9%

**Value For Money**5%

**Smell**4%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Ingredients-Overall**2%

**Product Condition**2%

**Dilute/Watery**2%