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# **3/8 hose**

**Skip it****39/100 **

a small market ($89K/yr) — 3/8 hose doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$89K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+113.4%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**13**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Price range**

**$7.15–$42.87**

**Returns**

**2.0%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**67**

 ×0.30

Competition

**30**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**29**

 ×0.10

Returns

**84**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +113.4% year over year.

2K1KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- Eastman22% - dojobkinb21% - Eunice14% - EVIL ENERGY13% - Eastrans11% - Storystore6% - Other (7 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 70% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 33 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Top 5 brand share**

**81%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10FT NBR Rubber Push Lock Hose High Pressure 300PSI for Automotive Fuel Systems Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411jzEEDnFL.jpg) [**3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10FT NBR Rubber Push Lock Hose High Pressure 300PSI for Automotive Fuel Systems Engines**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRVYLMS)

dojobkinb$10.424.6★5,52721%▼falling

2
![Eastman 3/8 Inch ID (1/2 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing 10 Foot Length 98620](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kCyI9QR5L.jpg) [**Eastman 3/8 Inch ID (1/2 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing 10 Foot Length 98620**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQSNBTG)

Eastman$7.744.6★5,39220%▼falling

3
![EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Fuel Hose Line Push Lock NBR Rubber SAE 30R7 10FT 300PSI](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+LJjEF8-L.jpg) [**EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Fuel Hose Line Push Lock NBR Rubber SAE 30R7 10FT 300PSI**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097HD94NH)

EVIL ENERGY$14.894.8★2,32512%▲rising

4
![3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10 FT 300PSI Push Lock NBR Rubber Hose for Automotive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpILkGi3L.jpg) [**3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10 FT 300PSI Push Lock NBR Rubber Hose for Automotive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GM2X3TH)

Eunice$8.414.6★1,83711%▼falling

5
![3/8 Inch ID NBR Rubber Hose 10 Feet Fuel Hose Line Transfer Hose for Small Engine Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qH3SDtEtL.jpg) [**3/8 Inch ID NBR Rubber Hose 10 Feet Fuel Hose Line Transfer Hose for Small Engine Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7QBS1V9)

Storystore$9.544.5★4136%▲rising

6
![3/8 ID x 25 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uU7FTsfrL.jpg) [**3/8 ID x 25 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTYQ68R)

Eastrans$22.854.7★4,9185%—flat

7
![3/8 ID x 50 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uU7FTsfrL.jpg) [**3/8 ID x 50 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W974677)

Eastrans$32.024.7★4,9183%▲rising

8
![DERPIPE Soft Braided PVC Tubing - 3/8 x 5/8 OD High Pressure Clear Flexible PVC Tube Reinforced Vinyl Hose for Water Oil with 2pcs Hose Clamps (10Ft)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyhetqOmL.jpg) [**DERPIPE Soft Braided PVC Tubing - 3/8 x 5/8 OD High Pressure Clear Flexible PVC Tube Reinforced Vinyl Hose for Water Oil with 2pcs Hose Clamps (10Ft)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFD6RK6G)

DERPIPE$14.624.6★6523%▼falling

9
![3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 5 FT 300PSI Push Lock NBR Rubber Hose for Automotive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpILkGi3L.jpg) [**3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 5 FT 300PSI Push Lock NBR Rubber Hose for Automotive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPPSX42P)

Eunice$7.624.6★1,8373%▲rising

10

![3/8 ID Silicon Tubing JoyTube Food Grade Silicon Tubing 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD 10 Feet High Temp Pure Silicone Hose Tube for Home Brewing Winemaking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xba69JWFL.jpg) [**3/8 ID Silicon Tubing JoyTube Food Grade Silicon Tubing 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD 10 Feet High Temp Pure Silicone Hose Tube for Home Brewing Winemaking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089YGDB55)

JoyTube$11.784.6★4,0883%▼falling

11

![3/8 ID x 10 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uU7FTsfrL.jpg) [**3/8 ID x 10 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTYMW13)

Eastrans$15.004.7★4,9182%▲rising

12

![Eastman 3/8 Inch ID (1/2 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing 20 Foot Length 98566](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tvLB8ihYL.jpg) [**Eastman 3/8 Inch ID (1/2 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing 20 Foot Length 98566**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SNZLZ9P)

Eastman$12.214.6★5,3922%▲rising

13

![ZONBANG 3/8 Fuel Line NBR Rubber 3/8 Fuel Hose Nylon Braided Fuel Line Hose for Automotive Vehicles(5FT)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G9-P+TmSL.jpg) [**ZONBANG 3/8 Fuel Line NBR Rubber 3/8 Fuel Hose Nylon Braided Fuel Line Hose for Automotive Vehicles(5FT)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN6G25QR)

ZONBANG$7.154.6★3242%—flat

14

![3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10FT NBR Rubber Push Lock Tubing High Pressure 300PSI for Automotive Fuel Systems Engines and Gas Transmission Line](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H8Ep++H+L.jpg) [**3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10FT NBR Rubber Push Lock Tubing High Pressure 300PSI for Automotive Fuel Systems Engines and Gas Transmission Line**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5YMNTSH)

TUBPRO$9.844.4★411%▲rising

15

![10 Feet - 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD Clear Vinyl Tubing Flexible PVC Plastic Tubing Lightweight Plastic Hose Pipe BPA Free and Non Toxic Clear Hose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ojp9bVhFL.jpg) [**10 Feet - 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD Clear Vinyl Tubing Flexible PVC Plastic Tubing Lightweight Plastic Hose Pipe BPA Free and Non Toxic Clear Hose**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BC9WHFX)

Kesote$7.874.3★2761%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10FT NBR Rubber Push Lock Hose High Pressure 300PSI for Automotive Fuel Systems Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411jzEEDnFL.jpg)**3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10FT NBR Rubber Push Lock Hose High Pressure 300PSI for Automotive Fuel Systems Engines** dojobkinb**$10.42**4.6★5,527 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRVYLMS) [![Eastman 3/8 Inch ID (1/2 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing 10 Foot Length 98620](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kCyI9QR5L.jpg)**Eastman 3/8 Inch ID (1/2 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing 10 Foot Length 98620** Eastman**$7.74**4.6★5,392 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQSNBTG) [![EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Fuel Hose Line Push Lock NBR Rubber SAE 30R7 10FT 300PSI](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+LJjEF8-L.jpg)**EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Fuel Hose Line Push Lock NBR Rubber SAE 30R7 10FT 300PSI** EVIL ENERGY**$14.89**4.8★2,325 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097HD94NH) [![3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10 FT 300PSI Push Lock NBR Rubber Hose for Automotive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpILkGi3L.jpg)**3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose 10 FT 300PSI Push Lock NBR Rubber Hose for Automotive** Eunice**$8.41**4.6★1,837 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GM2X3TH) [![3/8 Inch ID NBR Rubber Hose 10 Feet Fuel Hose Line Transfer Hose for Small Engine Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qH3SDtEtL.jpg)**3/8 Inch ID NBR Rubber Hose 10 Feet Fuel Hose Line Transfer Hose for Small Engine Black** Storystore**$9.54**4.5★413 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7QBS1V9) [![3/8 ID x 25 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uU7FTsfrL.jpg)**3/8 ID x 25 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic** Eastrans**$22.85**4.7★4,918 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTYQ68R) [![3/8 ID x 50 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uU7FTsfrL.jpg)**3/8 ID x 50 Ft High Pressure Braided Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing Flexible Vinyl Tube Heavy Duty Reinforced Hose Tubing BPA Free and Non Toxic** Eastrans**$32.02**4.7★4,918 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W974677) [![DERPIPE Soft Braided PVC Tubing - 3/8 x 5/8 OD High Pressure Clear Flexible PVC Tube Reinforced Vinyl Hose for Water Oil with 2pcs Hose Clamps (10Ft)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyhetqOmL.jpg)**DERPIPE Soft Braided PVC Tubing - 3/8 x 5/8 OD High Pressure Clear Flexible PVC Tube Reinforced Vinyl Hose for Water Oil with 2pcs Hose Clamps (10Ft)** DERPIPE**$14.62**4.6★652 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFD6RK6G)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**32%

*“Quality hose and price is great”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“Worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“Exactly as advertised”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Worked to fix my problem”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“It fits snugly”*

**Fuel Efficiency**5%

*“Very good gas hose”*

**Pressure**3%

*“It has a braided layer to handle the pressure without issues”*

**Durability**2%

*“more durable”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“Extra heavy tubing”*

**Flexibility**2%

*“Flexible”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**14%

*“And leaked the next day”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“it was 3 short of 10'”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Poor quality hose”*

**Durability**7%

*“It broke down”*

**Smell**6%

*“This tubing has a horrible rubber smell”*

**Material Quality**5%

*“Cheap material”*

**Pressure**4%

*“Everything I had burst was at 55psi aka stock LS fuel rail pressure”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“Don't install this”*

**Thickness**3%

*“thick feel of the EE hose”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“4 ft shorter than advertised”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall75% - Compatibility-Overall4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money2% - Material Quality2% - Quality-Overall1% - Pressure1% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Certifications1%