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# **3/8 vacuum hose**

**Skip it****40/100 **

a small market ($51K/yr) — 3/8 vacuum hose doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$51K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+191.7%**

**Products**

**16**

**Brands**

**12**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**36**

**Price range**

**$6.41–$68.88**

**Returns**

**2.4%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 40/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**30**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**29**

 ×0.10

Returns

**81**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 11 weeks — +191.7% year over year.

727363.5Apr '26May '26May '26May '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26Jun '26Jun '26Jul '26

## **Competition**

- Apalie29% - EVIL ENERGY24% - dojobkinb12% - Gephynm9% - Impesur8% - GELRIUNY4% - Other (6 brands)14%

The top 5 products capture 70% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 12 brands and 36 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▲rising

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**36**

**Top 5 brand share**

**81%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Apalie 3/8(10mm) ID 5FT High Performance Automotive Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose line 130PSI for Engine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xj74SwtIL.jpg) [**Apalie 3/8(10mm) ID 5FT High Performance Automotive Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose line 130PSI for Engine**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMQYNM24)

Apalie$8.974.7★12029%▲rising

2
![EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line 10FT 130PSI Max Pressure Black (10mm ID)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415ONG3UbXL.jpg) [**EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line 10FT 130PSI Max Pressure Black (10mm ID)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B71DS828)

EVIL ENERGY$21.754.8★79915%▼falling

3
![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★5,52712%▼falling

4
![Impesur 3/8 Silicone Vacuum hose 10FT Vacuum Hose Automotive Black (ID 10mm) 130PSI Max Pressure with 5 Hose Clamps](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41np2TsHV7L.jpg) [**Impesur 3/8 Silicone Vacuum hose 10FT Vacuum Hose Automotive Black (ID 10mm) 130PSI Max Pressure with 5 Hose Clamps**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HQG2BH)

Impesur$12.174.8★208%—flat

5
![GEPHYNM Vacuum Hose Automotive 10 FT 3/8 Inch ID Vacuum Line 130PSI Max Pressure Vacuum Lines Automotive Silicone Hose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J5pAeBaNL.jpg) [**GEPHYNM Vacuum Hose Automotive 10 FT 3/8 Inch ID Vacuum Line 130PSI Max Pressure Vacuum Lines Automotive Silicone Hose**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1F9WXK)

Gephynm$12.674.7★5617%▼falling

6
![EVIL ENERGY 5/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line Kit 5FT 4PCS 130PSI Max Pressure Black (4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kO3KwfQ1L.jpg) [**EVIL ENERGY 5/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line Kit 5FT 4PCS 130PSI Max Pressure Black (4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XJK5Z3)

EVIL ENERGY$21.424.7★1706%▲rising

7
![Taiss 6.6FT Vacuum Hose Automotive 3/8(10mm) High Performance 130PSI Vacuum Lines Automotive High Temperature Silicone Vacuum Tube(Black).](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U97LSCb6L.jpg) [**Taiss 6.6FT Vacuum Hose Automotive 3/8(10mm) High Performance 130PSI Vacuum Lines Automotive High Temperature Silicone Vacuum Tube(Black).**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TGD27FW)

Taiss$9.484.5★2814%▼falling

8
![2026 Upgrade HV1 3/8 Vacuum Hose 5 Ft Fittings: 3/8 x 3/8 Working Pressure: 800 (Psi) Burst Pressure: 4000 (Psi) Compatible with Most Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YbxrVsjJL.jpg) [**2026 Upgrade HV1 3/8 Vacuum Hose 5 Ft Fittings: 3/8 x 3/8 Working Pressure: 800 (Psi) Burst Pressure: 4000 (Psi) Compatible with Most Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9BHZ9QZ)

Elyaspedy$46.364.5★964%▲rising

9
![EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line 5FT 130PSI Max Pressure Black (10mm ID)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415ONG3UbXL.jpg) [**EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line 5FT 130PSI Max Pressure Black (10mm ID)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B71CK2RV)

EVIL ENERGY$14.894.8★7993%▲rising

10

![Upgraded 15660 3/8in Heavy Duty Charging Vacuum Hose 3/8 to 3/8 Fittings 5 FT 600 PSI Working Pressure 3000 PSI Burst Pressure Compatible with Most Refrigeration&Air Conditioning Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zKs-54BhL.jpg) [**Upgraded 15660 3/8in Heavy Duty Charging Vacuum Hose 3/8 to 3/8 Fittings 5 FT 600 PSI Working Pressure 3000 PSI Burst Pressure Compatible with Most Refrigeration&Air Conditioning Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDKPHRPL)

GELRIUNY$35.594.3★373%▲rising

11

![Yellow Jacket 15660 Pulls Bc-60 Straight Heavy Duty Charging Vacuum Hose 3/8 Diameter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-eBpFXYrL.jpg) [**Yellow Jacket 15660 Pulls Bc-60 Straight Heavy Duty Charging Vacuum Hose 3/8 Diameter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PAQLM2)

Yellow Jacket$68.884.7★2112%▲rising

12

![GEPHYNM Vacuum Hose Automotive 5 FT 3/8 Inch ID Vacuum Line 130PSI Max Pressure Vacuum Lines Automotive Silicone Vacuum Line with 10PCS Clamps Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sgWXCbliL.jpg) [**GEPHYNM Vacuum Hose Automotive 5 FT 3/8 Inch ID Vacuum Line 130PSI Max Pressure Vacuum Lines Automotive Silicone Vacuum Line with 10PCS Clamps Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY1V17HK)

Gephynm$10.024.7★5612%—flat

13

![Upgraded HV1S 3/8 Heavy Duty Charging Vacuum Hose 3/8 to 1/4 Fittings 5 Ft 800 PSI Working Pressure 4000 PSI Burst Pressure Compatible with Most Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L5BeT2mwL.jpg) [**Upgraded HV1S 3/8 Heavy Duty Charging Vacuum Hose 3/8 to 1/4 Fittings 5 Ft 800 PSI Working Pressure 4000 PSI Burst Pressure Compatible with Most Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZTSYHY)

GELRIUNY$39.254.6★482%▲rising

14

![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★1,8371%▼falling

15

![ACROPIX 130PSI Max Pressure Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Automotive Vacuum Line High Temperature 4FT 3/8 10mm ID 2mm Thickness Black Silicone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EgRXPfKzL.jpg) [**ACROPIX 130PSI Max Pressure Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Automotive Vacuum Line High Temperature 4FT 3/8 10mm ID 2mm Thickness Black Silicone**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCP5F7ZS)

ACROPIX$6.414.0★261%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 16 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Apalie 3/8(10mm) ID 5FT High Performance Automotive Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose line 130PSI for Engine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xj74SwtIL.jpg)**Apalie 3/8(10mm) ID 5FT High Performance Automotive Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose line 130PSI for Engine** Apalie**$8.97**4.7★120 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMQYNM24) [![EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line 10FT 130PSI Max Pressure Black (10mm ID)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415ONG3UbXL.jpg)**EVIL ENERGY 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line 10FT 130PSI Max Pressure Black (10mm ID)** EVIL ENERGY**$21.75**4.8★799 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B71DS828) [![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) [![Impesur 3/8 Silicone Vacuum hose 10FT Vacuum Hose Automotive Black (ID 10mm) 130PSI Max Pressure with 5 Hose Clamps](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41np2TsHV7L.jpg)**Impesur 3/8 Silicone Vacuum hose 10FT Vacuum Hose Automotive Black (ID 10mm) 130PSI Max Pressure with 5 Hose Clamps** Impesur**$12.17**4.8★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HQG2BH) [![GEPHYNM Vacuum Hose Automotive 10 FT 3/8 Inch ID Vacuum Line 130PSI Max Pressure Vacuum Lines Automotive Silicone Hose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J5pAeBaNL.jpg)**GEPHYNM Vacuum Hose Automotive 10 FT 3/8 Inch ID Vacuum Line 130PSI Max Pressure Vacuum Lines Automotive Silicone Hose** Gephynm**$12.67**4.7★561 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1F9WXK) [![EVIL ENERGY 5/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line Kit 5FT 4PCS 130PSI Max Pressure Black (4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kO3KwfQ1L.jpg)**EVIL ENERGY 5/32 1/4 5/16 3/8 Silicone Vacuum Tubing Hose Line Kit 5FT 4PCS 130PSI Max Pressure Black (4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm)** EVIL ENERGY**$21.42**4.7★170 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XJK5Z3) [![Taiss 6.6FT Vacuum Hose Automotive 3/8(10mm) High Performance 130PSI Vacuum Lines Automotive High Temperature Silicone Vacuum Tube(Black).](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U97LSCb6L.jpg)**Taiss 6.6FT Vacuum Hose Automotive 3/8(10mm) High Performance 130PSI Vacuum Lines Automotive High Temperature Silicone Vacuum Tube(Black).** Taiss**$9.48**4.5★281 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TGD27FW) [![2026 Upgrade HV1 3/8 Vacuum Hose 5 Ft Fittings: 3/8 x 3/8 Working Pressure: 800 (Psi) Burst Pressure: 4000 (Psi) Compatible with Most Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YbxrVsjJL.jpg)**2026 Upgrade HV1 3/8 Vacuum Hose 5 Ft Fittings: 3/8 x 3/8 Working Pressure: 800 (Psi) Burst Pressure: 4000 (Psi) Compatible with Most Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment Black** Elyaspedy**$46.36**4.5★96 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9BHZ9QZ)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**27%

*“High quality hose”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%

*“As advertised”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Good for the money”*

**Fuel Efficiency**6%

*“good cheap fuel line”*

**Durability**5%

*“more durable”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“It works great”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“perfect size”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“easy to use”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“Initial leak testing with the system was fine”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“Very happy great price Heavy Duty”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Bad quality”*

**Leak-Proof**11%

*“about 6 months leaked again”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“it was 3 short of 10'”*

**Durability**8%

*“It broke down”*

**Material Quality**7%

*“Cheap material”*

**Suction**5%

*“I cannot imagine it holding up to any type of solvent/petroleum vapors the way a vacuum hose needs too”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Too thick”*

**Pressure**5%

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

**Connectivity-Overall**3%

*“Explosively disconnected - Dangerously manufactured”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“4 ft shorter than advertised”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall72% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Compatibility-Overall4% - Material Quality2% - Quality-Overall2% - Value For Money2% - Functionality-Overall2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Width1% - Pressure1%