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# **graphite spray**

**Skip it****42/100 **

a small market ($29K/yr) — graphite spray doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$29K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+163.7%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**14**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**89**

**Price range**

**$4.08–$70.29**

**Returns**

**0.3%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**34**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**34**

 ×0.10

Returns

**98**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +163.7% year over year.

669334.5Spike '24Black Friday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Feb · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

## **Competition**

- CRC23% - AGS RUST SOLUTIONS18% - Hillman12% - Blaster8% - WD-40 Specialist7% - 3-IN-ONE7% - Other (8 brands)25%

The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 89 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **—flat

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**89**

**Top 5 brand share**

**68%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![CRC Dry Graphite Lube 03094 10 Wt. Oz Dry Film Lubricant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41acrReDhHL.jpg) [**CRC Dry Graphite Lube 03094 10 Wt. Oz Dry Film Lubricant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I9XUD0)

CRC$18.074.5★1,44023%▲rising

2
![AGS Company MR. ZIP Extra Fine Dry Graphite Lubricants Bottle 1.76oz. Advanced Dry Film Lubricant Robust Home Improvement Aid Diminish Friction and Midigate Wear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W4feySATL.jpg) [**AGS Company MR. ZIP Extra Fine Dry Graphite Lubricants Bottle 1.76oz. Advanced Dry Film Lubricant Robust Home Improvement Aid Diminish Friction and Midigate Wear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HAEMPM)

AGS RUST SOLUTIONS$7.954.6★1,29118%▼falling

3
![Hillman 703185 Graphite Tube 3G White Key Lock Lubricant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31l1K6fCdlL.jpg) [**Hillman 703185 Graphite Tube 3G White Key Lock Lubricant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016N38TA)

Hillman$6.164.5★2,86412%▼falling

4
![WD-40 Specialist Dry Lube with Smart Straw Lubricant for Corrosion Protection on Table Saws Drills and Lathes Industrial Strength Friction-Reducing Formula 10 Oz. Twin Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GLyAYwEYL.jpg) [**WD-40 Specialist Dry Lube with Smart Straw Lubricant for Corrosion Protection on Table Saws Drills and Lathes Industrial Strength Friction-Reducing Formula 10 Oz. Twin Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YX3L9VC)

WD-40 Specialist$15.114.7★2127%▲rising

5
![3-IN-ONE Lock Dry Lube 2.5 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310-ukJZSsL.jpg) [**3-IN-ONE Lock Dry Lube 2.5 OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R18XU7E)

3-IN-ONE$5.904.5★4,1607%▲rising

6
![Blaster 8-GS-12PK Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant - 5.5-Ounces - Case of 12](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41upidbFY9L.jpg) [**Blaster 8-GS-12PK Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant - 5.5-Ounces - Case of 12**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF415PI)

Blaster$70.294.5★1,8686%▲rising

7
![Kypikosp 0.5OZ Graphite Powder for Pinewood Car Lubricant Powder Dry Lube Door Hinge Lubricant Lock Graphite Spray paired with Derby Car Weights Kits Wheels Axles Diminish Friction increase speed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310qRHIBPtL.jpg) [**Kypikosp 0.5OZ Graphite Powder for Pinewood Car Lubricant Powder Dry Lube Door Hinge Lubricant Lock Graphite Spray paired with Derby Car Weights Kits Wheels Axles Diminish Friction increase speed**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBZXF1NG)

Kypikosp$9.074.7★926%▲rising

8
![Lucky Line Graphite Dry Lock Lubricant Powder 4.5 Grams (9501) Black and White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XeQJCCsSL.jpg) [**Lucky Line Graphite Dry Lock Lubricant Powder 4.5 Grams (9501) Black and White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YRZUGH6)

Lucky Line$6.004.4★9486%▼falling

9
![620-1506 Seymour Tool-Crib Dry Graphite Lubricant 14 oz 2-Pack | Dry Film Lube for Metal Locks Hinges & Industrial Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lR3qHKWiL.jpg) [**620-1506 Seymour Tool-Crib Dry Graphite Lubricant 14 oz 2-Pack | Dry Film Lube for Metal Locks Hinges & Industrial Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJVN4M17)

STANIOS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY$28.334.7★53%▲rising

10

![Crown 8078 Dry Graphite Lube & Parting CMP 12 oz. Aerosol](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417THd5orzL.jpg) [**Crown 8078 Dry Graphite Lube & Parting CMP 12 oz. Aerosol**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVCPV11)

Crown$13.694.5★2403%▼falling

11

![DerbyCraftPro Graphite Powder Lubricant 0.5oz Powdered Graphite for Locks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TTsc7zjoL.jpg) [**DerbyCraftPro Graphite Powder Lubricant 0.5oz Powdered Graphite for Locks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDYKJQT)

DerbyCraftPro$8.834.6★402%▼falling

12

![kuailaya Graphite Lubricant Graphite Powder for Locks - 100ml Dry Graphite Lock Lubricant for Sticky Locks Eliminates Jamming & Noise Long-Lasting Lasting Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41av+RxITDL.jpg) [**kuailaya Graphite Lubricant Graphite Powder for Locks - 100ml Dry Graphite Lock Lubricant for Sticky Locks Eliminates Jamming & Noise Long-Lasting Lasting Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK8WJ91R)

kuailaya$11.324.6★212%▲rising

13

![JAOJAO Graphite Powder for Locks Graphite Lock Lubricant Graphite Powder Lock Lubricant Solve Problems Such As Dryness Jamming and Abnormal Noise in The Locks Cylinder 120ML](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51o0jgB0gHL.jpg) [**JAOJAO Graphite Powder for Locks Graphite Lock Lubricant Graphite Powder Lock Lubricant Solve Problems Such As Dryness Jamming and Abnormal Noise in The Locks Cylinder 120ML**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1Y7X23Y)

JAOJAO$11.494.7★422%▲rising

14

![AGS Graphite Extra Fine Bottle .21 oz / 6 g](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41avr7HGgwL.jpg) [**AGS Graphite Extra Fine Bottle .21 oz / 6 g**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K7XGZO)

AGS$4.084.6★9362%—flat

15

![Blaster General Purpose Graphite Dry Lube Spray 5.5 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OUC5Vw+1L.jpg) [**Blaster General Purpose Graphite Dry Lube Spray 5.5 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QU9KX2U)

Blaster$20.034.3★61%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![CRC Dry Graphite Lube 03094 10 Wt. Oz Dry Film Lubricant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41acrReDhHL.jpg)**CRC Dry Graphite Lube 03094 10 Wt. Oz Dry Film Lubricant** CRC**$18.07**4.5★1,440 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I9XUD0) [![AGS Company MR. ZIP Extra Fine Dry Graphite Lubricants Bottle 1.76oz. Advanced Dry Film Lubricant Robust Home Improvement Aid Diminish Friction and Midigate Wear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W4feySATL.jpg)**AGS Company MR. ZIP Extra Fine Dry Graphite Lubricants Bottle 1.76oz. Advanced Dry Film Lubricant Robust Home Improvement Aid Diminish Friction and Midigate Wear** AGS RUST SOLUTIONS**$7.95**4.6★1,291 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HAEMPM) [![Hillman 703185 Graphite Tube 3G White Key Lock Lubricant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31l1K6fCdlL.jpg)**Hillman 703185 Graphite Tube 3G White Key Lock Lubricant** Hillman**$6.16**4.5★2,864 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016N38TA) [![WD-40 Specialist Dry Lube with Smart Straw Lubricant for Corrosion Protection on Table Saws Drills and Lathes Industrial Strength Friction-Reducing Formula 10 Oz. Twin Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GLyAYwEYL.jpg)**WD-40 Specialist Dry Lube with Smart Straw Lubricant for Corrosion Protection on Table Saws Drills and Lathes Industrial Strength Friction-Reducing Formula 10 Oz. Twin Pack** WD-40 Specialist**$15.11**4.7★212 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YX3L9VC) [![3-IN-ONE Lock Dry Lube 2.5 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310-ukJZSsL.jpg)**3-IN-ONE Lock Dry Lube 2.5 OZ** 3-IN-ONE**$5.90**4.5★4,160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R18XU7E) [![Blaster 8-GS-12PK Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant - 5.5-Ounces - Case of 12](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41upidbFY9L.jpg)**Blaster 8-GS-12PK Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant - 5.5-Ounces - Case of 12** Blaster**$70.29**4.5★1,868 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF415PI) [![Kypikosp 0.5OZ Graphite Powder for Pinewood Car Lubricant Powder Dry Lube Door Hinge Lubricant Lock Graphite Spray paired with Derby Car Weights Kits Wheels Axles Diminish Friction increase speed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310qRHIBPtL.jpg)**Kypikosp 0.5OZ Graphite Powder for Pinewood Car Lubricant Powder Dry Lube Door Hinge Lubricant Lock Graphite Spray paired with Derby Car Weights Kits Wheels Axles Diminish Friction increase speed** Kypikosp**$9.07**4.7★92 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBZXF1NG) [![Lucky Line Graphite Dry Lock Lubricant Powder 4.5 Grams (9501) Black and White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XeQJCCsSL.jpg)**Lucky Line Graphite Dry Lock Lubricant Powder 4.5 Grams (9501) Black and White** Lucky Line**$6.00**4.4★948 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YRZUGH6)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Good quality, well sealed in package”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**16%

*“just as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**14%

*“Ease of use”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“Does great job”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“at great expense”*

**Lubrication**4%

*“Good dry lubricant”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Good size”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%

*“Works Great – Fixed My Sticking Locks Fast”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“The powder goes on clean without any mess”*

**Durability**2%

*“it is always a reliable go-to”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**12%

*“The can is really small too”*

**Functionality-Overall**10%

*“Did not work”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Very difficult to use without the ability to pinpoint the spray”*

**Locking Mechanism**6%

*“Trying to get my frozen locks to unlock this didn't help”*

**Spray/Flow**6%

*“However, without a little tube to direct the spray, it goes all over”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%

*“key still would stick”*

**Stain Resistance**5%

*“Lube leaves STAINS”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“I was a little skeptical since there were mixed reviews”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“I bought it 4 years ago for $2.98 and the current price (2026) is $5.96, so you can see that even air has been hit by inflation”*

**Lubrication**3%

*“'lubricated' the entire insides of my package”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall24% - Leak-Proof21% - Product Condition10% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Size-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Value For Money5% - Lubrication3% - Spray/Flow3% - Adhesion/Stickiness2%