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# **r290 refrigerant**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a small market ($193K/yr) — r290 refrigerant doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$193K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+252.2%**

**Products**

**13**

**Brands**

**7**

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**10**

**Price range**

**$24.92–$304.96**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**10**

 ×0.30

Growth

**82**

 ×0.30

Competition

**26**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**63**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +252.2% year over year.

2K901.5Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

## **Competition**

- Leak Saver49% - cmebiz16% - ENVIRO-SAFE11% - Generic8% - ZeroR7% - BEST VALUE VACS5% - Other (1 brands)4%

The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 7 brands and 10 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**7 **▼falling

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**10**

**Top 5 brand share**

**91%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Leak Saver R290 Refrigerant 3-Pack - 8oz Upright Charging Self Sealing Can - Can Stand Upright While Charging - Made In The USA (Adapter Not Included)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jb6wRFrSL.jpg) [**Leak Saver R290 Refrigerant 3-Pack - 8oz Upright Charging Self Sealing Can - Can Stand Upright While Charging - Made In The USA (Adapter Not Included)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097S1575R)

Leak Saver$43.644.6★21040%▼falling

2
![Envirosafe R290 3 cans and Brass charging gauge/hose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TBp4igPOL.jpg) [**Envirosafe R290 3 cans and Brass charging gauge/hose**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGG1KBM2)

cmebiz$63.894.5★2216%▲rising

3
![Leak Saver R290 for HVAC for Use in an 8oz Self-Sealing Container (3 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pPH5qrWDL.jpg) [**Leak Saver R290 for HVAC for Use in an 8oz Self-Sealing Container (3 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1YRDN3H)

Leak Saver$46.674.6★297%▲rising

4
![Envirosafe R290 3 cans R-290](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GEklwwsJL.jpg) [**Envirosafe R290 3 cans R-290**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGFYWVYB)

Generic$40.794.2★205%▼falling

5
![ENVIRO-SAFE R290 Refrigerant in an 8oz. Piercing Style Container for Recharge Includes Gauge Set Bullet Piercing Valve and R290 Can - DIY KIT (Recharge and Seal Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-iWBMLicL.jpg) [**ENVIRO-SAFE R290 Refrigerant in an 8oz. Piercing Style Container for Recharge Includes Gauge Set Bullet Piercing Valve and R290 Can - DIY KIT (Recharge and Seal Kit)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVQ42NTG)

ENVIRO-SAFE$97.343.7★45%▲rising

6
![Best Value Vacs High-Purity 20LB Propane Tank R290 - USA-Sourced Propane Fuel - Guaranteed 99.5% Purity - Brass 1/4 JIC Flare Adapter-Brass / 1/4 JIC Flare](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Fxe6-eYqL.jpg) [**Best Value Vacs High-Purity 20LB Propane Tank R290 - USA-Sourced Propane Fuel - Guaranteed 99.5% Purity - Brass 1/4 JIC Flare Adapter-Brass / 1/4 JIC Flare**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCMBH96)

BEST VALUE VACS$304.964.4★165%▼falling

7
![ZeroR - R290-8 oz Cans 3 Pack - for Systems Designed for R290 - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yar85CU6L.jpg) [**ZeroR - R290-8 oz Cans 3 Pack - for Systems Designed for R290 - Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z4QF1JH)

ZeroR$41.814.4★495%▼falling

8
![R290 and R600A Charging Manifold Hose Kit R600A Refrigerant Recharge Kit with Piercing Can Tap Opener 1/2 Acme to 1/4 7/16 to 1/4 Self-Sealing Can Tap Gauge Pressure 600 PSI](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aT+uqUHPL.jpg) [**R290 and R600A Charging Manifold Hose Kit R600A Refrigerant Recharge Kit with Piercing Can Tap Opener 1/2 Acme to 1/4 7/16 to 1/4 Self-Sealing Can Tap Gauge Pressure 600 PSI**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FNR22P)

Tigbear$24.924.3★444%▲rising

9
![ENVIRO-SAFE Upright R290 Refrigerant -K-28 Self-Sealing Style Top for HVAC & Refrigeration Use-3pk-Cans Only](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GOcEYyt0L.jpg) [**ENVIRO-SAFE Upright R290 Refrigerant -K-28 Self-Sealing Style Top for HVAC & Refrigeration Use-3pk-Cans Only**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFQKVQ4Z)

ENVIRO-SAFE$37.090.0★03%▲rising

10

![Envirosafe R290 Case of 12 cans R290 R-290 290](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ip2r7EBPL.jpg) [**Envirosafe R290 Case of 12 cans R290 R-290 290**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGG6SJMS)

Generic$125.144.5★73%—flat

11

![ENVIRO-SAFE R290 Refrigerant in an 8oz. Piercing Style Container for Recharge Includes Gauge Set Bullet Piercing Valve and R290 Can - DIY KIT (Recharge Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eMpC5ullL.jpg) [**ENVIRO-SAFE R290 Refrigerant in an 8oz. Piercing Style Container for Recharge Includes Gauge Set Bullet Piercing Valve and R290 Can - DIY KIT (Recharge Kit)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVP6DC4C)

ENVIRO-SAFE$78.403.9★53%—flat

12

![Leak Saver R290 Refrigerant 12-Pack - 8oz Upright Charging Self Sealing Can - Can Stand Upright While Charging - Made in The USA (Adapter Not Included)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MgkcUKQmL.jpg) [**Leak Saver R290 Refrigerant 12-Pack - 8oz Upright Charging Self Sealing Can - Can Stand Upright While Charging - Made in The USA (Adapter Not Included)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFGJ113X)

Leak Saver$124.793.9★53%▲rising

13

![ZeroR R290 AC Refrigerant Recharge Kit | 14 Hose Can Tap with Gauge | 3-8oz Cans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Cv5cKPMnL.jpg) [**ZeroR R290 AC Refrigerant Recharge Kit | 14 Hose Can Tap with Gauge | 3-8oz Cans**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWBZ4XP1)

ZeroR$64.244.2★502%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 13 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Leak Saver R290 Refrigerant 3-Pack - 8oz Upright Charging Self Sealing Can - Can Stand Upright While Charging - Made In The USA (Adapter Not Included)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jb6wRFrSL.jpg)**Leak Saver R290 Refrigerant 3-Pack - 8oz Upright Charging Self Sealing Can - Can Stand Upright While Charging - Made In The USA (Adapter Not Included)** Leak Saver**$43.64**4.6★210 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097S1575R) [![Envirosafe R290 3 cans and Brass charging gauge/hose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TBp4igPOL.jpg)**Envirosafe R290 3 cans and Brass charging gauge/hose** cmebiz**$63.89**4.5★22 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGG1KBM2) [![Leak Saver R290 for HVAC for Use in an 8oz Self-Sealing Container (3 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pPH5qrWDL.jpg)**Leak Saver R290 for HVAC for Use in an 8oz Self-Sealing Container (3 Pack)** Leak Saver**$46.67**4.6★29 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1YRDN3H) [![Envirosafe R290 3 cans R-290](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GEklwwsJL.jpg)**Envirosafe R290 3 cans R-290** Generic**$40.79**4.2★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGFYWVYB) [![ENVIRO-SAFE R290 Refrigerant in an 8oz. Piercing Style Container for Recharge Includes Gauge Set Bullet Piercing Valve and R290 Can - DIY KIT (Recharge and Seal Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-iWBMLicL.jpg)**ENVIRO-SAFE R290 Refrigerant in an 8oz. Piercing Style Container for Recharge Includes Gauge Set Bullet Piercing Valve and R290 Can - DIY KIT (Recharge and Seal Kit)** ENVIRO-SAFE**$97.34**3.7★4 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVQ42NTG) [![Best Value Vacs High-Purity 20LB Propane Tank R290 - USA-Sourced Propane Fuel - Guaranteed 99.5% Purity - Brass 1/4 JIC Flare Adapter-Brass / 1/4 JIC Flare](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Fxe6-eYqL.jpg)**Best Value Vacs High-Purity 20LB Propane Tank R290 - USA-Sourced Propane Fuel - Guaranteed 99.5% Purity - Brass 1/4 JIC Flare Adapter-Brass / 1/4 JIC Flare** BEST VALUE VACS**$304.96**4.4★16 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCMBH96) [![ZeroR - R290-8 oz Cans 3 Pack - for Systems Designed for R290 - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yar85CU6L.jpg)**ZeroR - R290-8 oz Cans 3 Pack - for Systems Designed for R290 - Made in USA** ZeroR**$41.81**4.4★49 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z4QF1JH) [![R290 and R600A Charging Manifold Hose Kit R600A Refrigerant Recharge Kit with Piercing Can Tap Opener 1/2 Acme to 1/4 7/16 to 1/4 Self-Sealing Can Tap Gauge Pressure 600 PSI](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aT+uqUHPL.jpg)**R290 and R600A Charging Manifold Hose Kit R600A Refrigerant Recharge Kit with Piercing Can Tap Opener 1/2 Acme to 1/4 7/16 to 1/4 Self-Sealing Can Tap Gauge Pressure 600 PSI** Tigbear**$24.92**4.3★44 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FNR22P)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**28%

*“Affordable and good quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**22%

*“Meets expectations”*

**Time Taken**11%

*“Don't forget buy a K-28 Adapter seperaly and save time”*

**Charging**9%

*“System recharge”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Good value in a 3-pack”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Very easy to use”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“Super convenient setup”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**22%

*“Worked, but two bottles would not puncture”*

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Very cheaply made crap”*

**Leak-Proof**17%

*“Didn't seal leak”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Valve that comes with the bottle doesnt fit the bottles”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“False information”*

**Pressure**6%

*“it does not flow gas”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall15% - Compatibility-Overall11% - Functionality-Overall11% - Value For Money11% - Defective Material/Parts11% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Assembly/Installation5% - Charging4% - Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting3% - Pressure3%