--- title: "molybdenum disulfide — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/molybdenum-disulfide" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:40:24.531Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($267K/yr) — molybdenum disulfide doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($267K/yr) — molybdenum disulfide doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "molybdenum disulfide — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **molybdenum disulfide** **Skip it****53/100 ** a small market ($267K/yr) — molybdenum disulfide doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$267K** **Growth (1y)** **>1,000%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **6** was 4 a year ago **Sellers** **68** **Price range** **$9.70–$31.54** **Returns** **0.5%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **13** ×0.30 Growth **100** ×0.30 Competition **35** ×0.20 Quality gap **28** ×0.10 Returns **96** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 14 weeks — >1,000% year over year. 35K18KSpike '26Apr '26Apr '26May '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26 ## **Competition** - Generic37% - Liqui Moly31% - MicroLubrol17% - Eisen-Golden Laboratories7% - Runaway Bike5% - KXWDKJ3% The top 5 products take 66% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 6 brands and 68 sellers compete here. **Brands** **6 **▲rising was 4 a year ago **Sellers** **68** **Top 5 brand share** **97%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Liqui Moly MoS2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment | 300 ml | Oil additive | SKU: 2009](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xUWiSNVHL.jpg) [**Liqui Moly MoS2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment | 300 ml | Oil additive | SKU: 2009**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U4O414) Liqui Moly$9.704.7★7,07325%▼falling 2 ![100 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EnGuY1ewL.jpg) [**100 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6CSM95X) Generic$19.764.7★12022%▲rising 3 ![Molybdenum Disulfide [MoS2] 99% AR Grade Powder 4 Oz in a Space-Saver Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PpoKnROYL.jpg) [**Molybdenum Disulfide \[MoS2\] 99% AR Grade Powder 4 Oz in a Space-Saver Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WS4B9N8) Eisen-Golden Laboratories$31.544.7★527%▼falling 4 ![50 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EnGuY1ewL.jpg) [**50 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6CW438K) Generic$14.014.5★396%—flat 5 ![MicroLubrol 1/2 oz (0.5 oz 14 Grams) Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31f-J71ksFL.jpg) [**MicroLubrol 1/2 oz (0.5 oz 14 Grams) Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B291GAG) MicroLubrol$13.254.7★856%▼falling 6 ![Runaway Bike Molybdenum Disulfide mos2 Powder / 2 oz. / Applicator Brush Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mJD47TPFL.jpg) [**Runaway Bike Molybdenum Disulfide mos2 Powder / 2 oz. / Applicator Brush Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WL86L2M) Runaway Bike$19.994.7★1385%▲rising 7 ![MoS2 Powder Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 99% Purity High-Temperature Resistant Grease Additive Reduces Friction & Wear for Metal Gears Bearings & Industrial Lubrication (100g3.5oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EJkqdVlWL.jpg) [**MoS2 Powder Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 99% Purity High-Temperature Resistant Grease Additive Reduces Friction & Wear for Metal Gears Bearings & Industrial Lubrication (100g3.5oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1M3Z6S2) Generic$17.084.5★65%▲rising 8 ![MoS2 Powder 100g 99% Pure Molybdenum Disulfide 1.3 Micron Fine Dry Lubricant High Temp Resistant Reduces Friction for Metal Gears & Bearings (100g)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jH3IKKh1L.jpg) [**MoS2 Powder 100g 99% Pure Molybdenum Disulfide 1.3 Micron Fine Dry Lubricant High Temp Resistant Reduces Friction for Metal Gears & Bearings (100g)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXVZMDHW) Generic$19.795.0★114%▲rising 9 ![MicroLubrol 1 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rv9QLq7bL.jpg) [**MicroLubrol 1 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2N6MZ6) MicroLubrol$17.634.6★274%▲rising 10 ![MoS2 Molybdenum Disulfide Powder 99.5% High Purity Ultra-fine Dry Lubricant 12 Micron 5000 (50 8000mesh)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VI0uCJoZL.jpg) [**MoS2 Molybdenum Disulfide Powder 99.5% High Purity Ultra-fine Dry Lubricant 12 Micron 5000 (50 8000mesh)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX9ZJWVZ) KXWDKJ$15.234.1★143%▲rising 11 ![MicroLubrol 1 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder Super FINE 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31f-J71ksFL.jpg) [**MicroLubrol 1 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder Super FINE 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B28WF7K) MicroLubrol$17.724.7★203%▲rising 12 ![LIQUI MOLY Oil Additive Cera Tec 20002 Ceramic Wear & Tear Protection for Petrol & Diesel Engines Smoother Engine Performance Less Friction & Lower Fuel Consumption 300 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311w8nUBq7L.jpg) [**LIQUI MOLY Oil Additive Cera Tec 20002 Ceramic Wear & Tear Protection for Petrol & Diesel Engines Smoother Engine Performance Less Friction & Lower Fuel Consumption 300 ml**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CZODH8) Liqui Moly$28.704.8★33,7743%▼falling 13 ![MicroLubrol Bullet Reloading 1 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YlN8ndOZL.jpg) [**MicroLubrol Bullet Reloading 1 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WP082IU) MicroLubrol$17.604.5★323%—flat 14 ![Liqui Moly 2009 Anti-Friction Oil Treatment -pk2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vRb2nTq+L.jpg) [**Liqui Moly 2009 Anti-Friction Oil Treatment -pk2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU3C8DI) Liqui Moly$22.984.7★6272%—flat 15 ![MicroLubrol 1/2 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rv9QLq7bL.jpg) [**MicroLubrol 1/2 oz Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2NBAOY) MicroLubrol$13.464.2★172%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Liqui Moly MoS2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment | 300 ml | Oil additive | SKU: 2009](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xUWiSNVHL.jpg)**Liqui Moly MoS2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment | 300 ml | Oil additive | SKU: 2009** Liqui Moly**$9.70**4.7★7,073 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U4O414) [![100 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EnGuY1ewL.jpg)**100 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts** Generic**$19.76**4.7★120 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6CSM95X) [![Molybdenum Disulfide [MoS2] 99% AR Grade Powder 4 Oz in a Space-Saver Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PpoKnROYL.jpg)**Molybdenum Disulfide \[MoS2\] 99% AR Grade Powder 4 Oz in a Space-Saver Bottle** Eisen-Golden Laboratories**$31.54**4.7★52 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WS4B9N8) [![50 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EnGuY1ewL.jpg)**50 Grams Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 98.5% Purity MoS2 Powder Particle Size 1.3 Micron for Lubrication Lube Lubricants Greases to Reduce Friction and for Lab Experiments Catalysts** Generic**$14.01**4.5★39 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6CW438K) [![MicroLubrol 1/2 oz (0.5 oz 14 Grams) Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31f-J71ksFL.jpg)**MicroLubrol 1/2 oz (0.5 oz 14 Grams) Molybdenum DISULFIDE Moly MoS2 Powder 1-2 Micron Best LUBE Grade. Made in USA. Premium Quality.** MicroLubrol**$13.25**4.7★85 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B291GAG) [![Runaway Bike Molybdenum Disulfide mos2 Powder / 2 oz. / Applicator Brush Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mJD47TPFL.jpg)**Runaway Bike Molybdenum Disulfide mos2 Powder / 2 oz. / Applicator Brush Included** Runaway Bike**$19.99**4.7★138 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WL86L2M) [![MoS2 Powder Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 99% Purity High-Temperature Resistant Grease Additive Reduces Friction & Wear for Metal Gears Bearings & Industrial Lubrication (100g3.5oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EJkqdVlWL.jpg)**MoS2 Powder Molybdenum Disulfide Ultrafine Powder 99% Purity High-Temperature Resistant Grease Additive Reduces Friction & Wear for Metal Gears Bearings & Industrial Lubrication (100g3.5oz)** Generic**$17.08**4.5★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1M3Z6S2) [![MoS2 Powder 100g 99% Pure Molybdenum Disulfide 1.3 Micron Fine Dry Lubricant High Temp Resistant Reduces Friction for Metal Gears & Bearings (100g)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jH3IKKh1L.jpg)**MoS2 Powder 100g 99% Pure Molybdenum Disulfide 1.3 Micron Fine Dry Lubricant High Temp Resistant Reduces Friction for Metal Gears & Bearings (100g)** Generic**$19.79**5.0★11 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXVZMDHW) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**23% *“This is perfect and quite consistent”* **Value For Money**12% *“great value”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“As advertised”* **Noise Level**9% *“my engine is quieter”* **Lubrication**7% *“Long lasting lubrication for high friction applications”* **Fuel Efficiency**7% *“A five percent increase in fuel mileage”* **Efficiency**6% *“Product is as described and works well”* **Motor Power**4% *“Help engine”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“easy to use”* **Soft Feel**3% *“now it is smooth and quite”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Noise Level**18% *“with minor ticking noises”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“Bottled junk”* **Lubrication**9% *“Using thinner oil in my opinion will cause a lot of problems”* **Grip**4% *“very slick on my fingers”* **Value For Money**4% *“A little expensive”* **Fuel Efficiency**4% *“expected gas milage increase”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Particals too big to use in engines”* **Compatibility-Overall**3% *“NOT GOOD for a LS2”* **Compression**3% *“The product seems to be helping got a little more compression out of my engine not happy with how Amazon delivered the package by fiscally throwing the package like a frisbee across my property onto my porch unacceptable”* **Leak-Proof**3% *“it gave a head gasket leak”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall21% - Leak-Proof15% - Functionality-Overall13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Value For Money10% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Fuel Efficiency5% - Product Condition3% - Size-Overall2% - Noise Level2%