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# **kerosene can**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-88.6% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 21Growth 0Conversion 16Competition 21Returns 98Price range 77Avg price 92Brand share 25Review moat 70Quality gap 27

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.5%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$53.76**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$13.04–$122.71**

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

**Review moat**

**Good****706.07**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Brand share**

**Okay****90%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$83K**

$83K/yr · 119K searches

**Competition**

**Bad****74%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.3%**

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

**Growth**

**Bad****-88.6%**

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

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**55**

**Top-5 brand share**

**90%**

**Open market**

**7%**

- Scepter32% - Midwest Can28% - Justrite16% - North Mountain Supply8% - Surecan6% - HE HUDSON EXCHANGE3% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 7%)

## **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%$8K20%$17K30%$25K40%$33K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 14 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Scepter FSCK552 Fuel Container with Spill Proof SmartControl Spout Blue Kerosene Can 5 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+Y67h-iaL.jpg)**Scepter FSCK552 Fuel Container with Spill Proof SmartControl Spout Blue Kerosene Can 5 Gallon**Scepter**$36.10**4.4★175 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W7PQBND) [2![Midwest Can Company 6 Gal Blue Wtr Can 6700](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412fLDL5MzL.jpg)**Midwest Can Company 6 Gal Blue Wtr Can 6700**Midwest Can**$26.54**4.6★403 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ESUOOY) [3![Justrite 5 Gallon Type I Blue Safety Can for Kerosene with Flame Arrester Self-Closing Lid and Funnel Made in the USA Galvanized Steel Flammable Storage Can 7150310](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sCRepo26L.jpg)**Justrite 5 Gallon Type I Blue Safety Can for Kerosene with Flame Arrester Self-Closing Lid and Funnel Made in the USA Galvanized Steel Flammable Storage Can 7150310**Justrite**$89.80**4.7★1,357 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BF14HNO) [4![North Mountain Supply 5 Gallon Vented Plastic Hedpak/Carboy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219fQ6ddf2L.jpg)**North Mountain Supply 5 Gallon Vented Plastic Hedpak/Carboy**North Mountain Supply**$17.19**4.7★871 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LP3Y8BK) [5![Midwest Can 6700 BPA Free Water Containers with Spout and Dual Handles - 6 Gallon Capacity Water Storage Containers for Long Term or Camping - 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318BSSuS3-L.jpg)**Midwest Can 6700 BPA Free Water Containers with Spout and Dual Handles - 6 Gallon Capacity Water Storage Containers for Long Term or Camping - 1 Pack**Midwest Can**$29.70**4.5★11 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C7K41W4)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![VP Racing 3632-CA 5.5-Gallon Square Motorsport Jug Sky w/ 14 Deluxe Hose Close-Trimmed Cap and Neck for Tight Seal (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PiSkNBhiL.jpg)**VP Racing 3632-CA 5.5-Gallon Square Motorsport Jug Sky w/ 14 Deluxe Hose Close-Trimmed Cap and Neck for Tight Seal (1 Pack)**VP Racing**$42.59**16 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJDFXQF3) [![FastRack 5 Gallon Hedpak with Cap (Pack of 2) | BPA-free Food-Grade and Leak-Proof | White Water Container | Ideal for brewing fermentation or storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21YDjdLtlkL.jpg)**FastRack 5 Gallon Hedpak with Cap (Pack of 2) | BPA-free Food-Grade and Leak-Proof | White Water Container | Ideal for brewing fermentation or storage**FastRack**$36.82**381 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZGQWDGD) [![Surecan 5 Gallon Type II Safety Can - Rotating Spout Spill Free Tank Self-Venting Storage Container & Total Flow Control Jerry Can (Blue SUR5SFK2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eoGOUoyML.jpg)**Surecan 5 Gallon Type II Safety Can - Rotating Spout Spill Free Tank Self-Venting Storage Container & Total Flow Control Jerry Can (Blue SUR5SFK2)**Surecan**$75.85**52 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J7N6KW) [![North Mountain Supply 5 Gallon Vented Plastic Hedpak/Carboy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219fQ6ddf2L.jpg)**North Mountain Supply 5 Gallon Vented Plastic Hedpak/Carboy**North Mountain Supply**$17.19**871 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LP3Y8BK) [![Scepter FSCK552 Fuel Container with Spill Proof SmartControl Spout Blue Kerosene Can 5 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+Y67h-iaL.jpg)**Scepter FSCK552 Fuel Container with Spill Proof SmartControl Spout Blue Kerosene Can 5 Gallon**Scepter**$36.10**175 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W7PQBND)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Midwest Can 6700-4PK Water Can with Spout - 6 Gallon Capacity (Pack of 4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4111VQZtzlL.jpg)**Midwest Can 6700-4PK Water Can with Spout - 6 Gallon Capacity (Pack of 4)**Midwest Can**$84.75**4.6★**▲ 738%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBR0VVI) [![Justrite 5 Gallon Type I Blue Safety Can for Kerosene with Flame Arrester Self-Closing Lid and Funnel Made in the USA Galvanized Steel Flammable Storage Can 7150310](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sCRepo26L.jpg)**Justrite 5 Gallon Type I Blue Safety Can for Kerosene with Flame Arrester Self-Closing Lid and Funnel Made in the USA Galvanized Steel Flammable Storage Can 7150310**Justrite**$89.80**4.7★**▲ 559%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BF14HNO) [![VP Racing 3632-CA 5.5-Gallon Square Motorsport Jug Sky w/ 14 Deluxe Hose Close-Trimmed Cap and Neck for Tight Seal (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PiSkNBhiL.jpg)**VP Racing 3632-CA 5.5-Gallon Square Motorsport Jug Sky w/ 14 Deluxe Hose Close-Trimmed Cap and Neck for Tight Seal (1 Pack)**VP Racing**$42.59**4.6★**▲ 504%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJDFXQF3) [![Coleman 32oz Kerosene Fuel Perfect for Camping Cooking Lighting Heating Cleaning and Great for Stoves Lanterns Tiki Torches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Cs3YD6eHL.jpg)**Coleman 32oz Kerosene Fuel Perfect for Camping Cooking Lighting Heating Cleaning and Great for Stoves Lanterns Tiki Torches**Coleman**$13.04**4.5★**▲ 433%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GCBQMY) [![Justrite 5 Gallon Type I Blue Safety Can for Kerosene with Flame Arrester and Self-Closing Lid Made in the USA Galvanized Steel Flammable Storage Can 7150300](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UbJ-fSOLL.jpg)**Justrite 5 Gallon Type I Blue Safety Can for Kerosene with Flame Arrester and Self-Closing Lid Made in the USA Galvanized Steel Flammable Storage Can 7150300**Justrite**$91.33**4.7★**▲ 321%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QP37RY)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -88.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

23K18KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 16.9×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**37%

*“These are very well made”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“worth it”*

**Strength**7%

*“good sturdy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As advertised”*

**Design-Overall**4%

*“good design”*

**Durability**4%

*“These are great and durable containers”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“still hasn't leaked”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“good size”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Water containers worked out great”*

**Storage Capacity**3%

*“Great storage,”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Ease Of Use**16%

*“Not user friendly”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Trash”*

**Spray/Flow**12%

*“Useless nozzle”*

**Durability**10%

*“They will break easily”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Fleet for about 20% cheaper”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Cons: Plastic thickness - I wish the plastic was slightly more thick”*

**Product Condition**3%

*“Serves a purpose. It's an old jug. Enough said”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“When full, this container can be very heavy to carry”*

**Smell**3%

*“Water smells of plastic”*

**Pressure**3%

*“gas ends up on you”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**32%

**Value For Money**18%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

**Ease Of Use**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Functionality-Overall**3%

**Compatibility-Overall**3%

**Thin**3%

**Smell**3%

**Weight Heavy**2%