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# **road flares**

**Skip it****49/100 **

strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — road flares doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$509K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+106.3%**

**Products**

**25**

**Brands**

**14**

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**88**

**Price range**

**$9.57–$154.43**

**Returns**

**1.5%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**25**

 ×0.30

Growth

**66**

 ×0.30

Competition

**54**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**22**

 ×0.10

Returns

**88**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +106.3% year over year.

14K7KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

## **Competition**

- オリオン36% - Orion Safety21% - Orion8% - Twinkle Star8% - Ecoangel6% - XTREME6% - Other (8 brands)15%

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 88 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▲rising

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**88**

**Top 5 brand share**

**79%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![3 Packs of High Visibility Eco-Friendly 15-Minute Road Safety Flares (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X6dM9vqWL.jpg) [**3 Packs of High Visibility Eco-Friendly 15-Minute Road Safety Flares (Pack of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P614ZZ8)

オリオン$29.774.7★1,17920%▼falling

2
![Orion Products 3153-08 3-15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares)- Model # 3153-08](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41shswzboPL.jpg) [**Orion Products 3153-08 3-15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares)- Model # 3153-08**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNQKGE)

オリオン$16.054.6★85613%▲rising

3
![The Original Highway Flare Kit (6-Pack Emergency Flare Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bNzIZ567L.jpg) [**The Original Highway Flare Kit (6-Pack Emergency Flare Kit)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HBE924)

Orion Safety$31.544.8★7858%▲rising

4
![30 Minute Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed (with Stand)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XyAoPYb6L.jpg) [**30 Minute Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed (with Stand)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848CDWM1)

Orion$149.234.6★907%▲rising

5
![XTREME STP LED Road Flares Emergency Road Flares for Vehicles Car Flares with 3 Alert Modes Magnetic Base Foldable Stand Emergency Roadside Lights Visible Up to 1 Mile White Flashlight](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wIIGnN3pL.jpg) [**XTREME STP LED Road Flares Emergency Road Flares for Vehicles Car Flares with 3 Alert Modes Magnetic Base Foldable Stand Emergency Roadside Lights Visible Up to 1 Mile White Flashlight**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1VJ43K)

XTREME$15.674.2★2386%▼falling

6
![Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base Detachable Stand Solid Storage Case (Set of 4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Zmh0ig61L.jpg) [**Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base Detachable Stand Solid Storage Case (Set of 4)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KTKHO5O)

Twinkle Star$32.334.7★2,6336%▲rising

7
![Orion Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed for Highway & Roadside Safety (20 Minute No Stand)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31r5AV8YJnL.jpg) [**Orion Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed for Highway & Roadside Safety (20 Minute No Stand)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086D6DN5V)

Orion Safety$137.004.6★524%▲rising

8
![Ecoangel USB Rechargeable LED Road Flares Emergency Lights-Roadside Warning Car Safety Beacon Flashing Disc Flare Kit with Magnetic Base for Vehicles & Boat | 3 Beacon Disc Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41utXDm6nEL.jpg) [**Ecoangel USB Rechargeable LED Road Flares Emergency Lights-Roadside Warning Car Safety Beacon Flashing Disc Flare Kit with Magnetic Base for Vehicles & Boat | 3 Beacon Disc Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDBNXXG)

Ecoangel$19.874.7★4,4934%▼falling

9
![ORION Safety Products - 15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares) - 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uVH9GoIAL.jpg) [**ORION Safety Products - 15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares) - 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GC1SR6Y)

Orion Safety$23.824.7★1,1264%▼falling

10

![Orion Safety 584 ALERTER Basic 12 GA 4-Flares](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XCUTfDFqL.jpg) [**Orion Safety 584 ALERTER Basic 12 GA 4-Flares**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IV84TS)

オリオン$77.754.8★1,1603%▼falling

11

![PRETISKY Womens Flared Yoga Pants with Pockets High Waisted Flare Leggings Bell Bottom Bootcut Yoga Dress Pants Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JZQEcRINL.jpg) [**PRETISKY Womens Flared Yoga Pants with Pockets High Waisted Flare Leggings Bell Bottom Bootcut Yoga Dress Pants Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL1ZMGGF)

PRETISKY$10.994.5★1,0923%▲rising

12

![WORKKOOL Safety Triangles DOT Approved Standard Warning Triangles Enmergency Reflector Emergency Triangles for Vehicles with Carry Case(3 Pack Without Sand)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dg9-JGL0L.jpg) [**WORKKOOL Safety Triangles DOT Approved Standard Warning Triangles Enmergency Reflector Emergency Triangles for Vehicles with Carry Case(3 Pack Without Sand)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHY9YQDJ)

WORKKOOL$21.234.8★5343%▲rising

13

![Glow Fever Emergency Safety Military Grade Glow Sticks; 10pcs 6 Ultra Bright Glow Sticks with 12 Hours Duration. Great for Hiking Party Camping Blackouts Hurricane and Survival Kits (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CuVI6N77L.jpg) [**Glow Fever Emergency Safety Military Grade Glow Sticks; 10pcs 6 Ultra Bright Glow Sticks with 12 Hours Duration. Great for Hiking Party Camping Blackouts Hurricane and Survival Kits (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNPGGVTG)

Glow Fever$9.574.6★1,4732%▼falling

14

![Ecoangel USB-C Rechargeable LED Road Flares Emergency Lights-Large Capacity (Lithium Battery) 3 in 1 Cable Roadside Warning Car Safety Beacon Flashing Disc Flare Kit with Magnetic Base for Vehicles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519zJvDiSuL.jpg) [**Ecoangel USB-C Rechargeable LED Road Flares Emergency Lights-Large Capacity (Lithium Battery) 3 in 1 Cable Roadside Warning Car Safety Beacon Flashing Disc Flare Kit with Magnetic Base for Vehicles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098Q579XJ)

Ecoangel$36.754.7★9672%—flat

15

![Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base Detachable Stand Solid Storage Case (Set of 2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M93CR+LaL.jpg) [**Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base Detachable Stand Solid Storage Case (Set of 2)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F293RFT)

Twinkle Star$16.504.7★2,6332%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 25 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![3 Packs of High Visibility Eco-Friendly 15-Minute Road Safety Flares (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X6dM9vqWL.jpg)**3 Packs of High Visibility Eco-Friendly 15-Minute Road Safety Flares (Pack of 3)** オリオン**$29.77**4.7★1,179 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P614ZZ8) [![Orion Products 3153-08 3-15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares)- Model # 3153-08](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41shswzboPL.jpg)**Orion Products 3153-08 3-15 Minute Road Flares (1 Pack of 3 Flares)- Model # 3153-08** オリオン**$16.05**4.6★856 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNQKGE) [![The Original Highway Flare Kit (6-Pack Emergency Flare Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bNzIZ567L.jpg)**The Original Highway Flare Kit (6-Pack Emergency Flare Kit)** Orion Safety**$31.54**4.8★785 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HBE924) [![30 Minute Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed (with Stand)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XyAoPYb6L.jpg)**30 Minute Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed (with Stand)** Orion**$149.23**4.6★90 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848CDWM1) [![XTREME STP LED Road Flares Emergency Road Flares for Vehicles Car Flares with 3 Alert Modes Magnetic Base Foldable Stand Emergency Roadside Lights Visible Up to 1 Mile White Flashlight](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wIIGnN3pL.jpg)**XTREME STP LED Road Flares Emergency Road Flares for Vehicles Car Flares with 3 Alert Modes Magnetic Base Foldable Stand Emergency Roadside Lights Visible Up to 1 Mile White Flashlight** XTREME**$15.67**4.2★238 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1VJ43K) [![Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base Detachable Stand Solid Storage Case (Set of 4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Zmh0ig61L.jpg)**Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base Detachable Stand Solid Storage Case (Set of 4)** Twinkle Star**$32.33**4.7★2,633 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KTKHO5O) [![Orion Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed for Highway & Roadside Safety (20 Minute No Stand)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31r5AV8YJnL.jpg)**Orion Road Safety Flare (36 Pack) Waxed for Highway & Roadside Safety (20 Minute No Stand)** Orion Safety**$137.00**4.6★52 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086D6DN5V) [![Ecoangel USB Rechargeable LED Road Flares Emergency Lights-Roadside Warning Car Safety Beacon Flashing Disc Flare Kit with Magnetic Base for Vehicles & Boat | 3 Beacon Disc Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41utXDm6nEL.jpg)**Ecoangel USB Rechargeable LED Road Flares Emergency Lights-Roadside Warning Car Safety Beacon Flashing Disc Flare Kit with Magnetic Base for Vehicles & Boat | 3 Beacon Disc Pack** Ecoangel**$19.87**4.7★4,493 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDBNXXG)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Great piece of equipment”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Fits to size”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“reasonable price”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**8%

*“Lights are bright”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Works as advertised”*

**Comfort-Overall**7%

*“Super comfortable”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“Very soft and flattering”*

**Charging**3%

*“Like the charging aspect”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Safety Standards**3%

*“Very safe”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**15%

*“Too short”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Not sure about the quality control”*

**Smell**7%

*“makes all other clothes in the drawer stink too”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Tested one with poor results”*

**Length**4%

*“The length of these is way too short”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**4%

*“Brightness Varies by Model — cheaper versions may not be as powerful”*

**Durability**3%

*“closing would seem to break at some point”*

**Battery Life**3%

*“Unable to replace batteries”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Good material just could have been a little longer in my opinion”*

**Comfort-Overall**2%

*“Wasnt comfortable”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall35% - Length16% - Inseam Fit10% - Waist Fit6% - Material Quality5% - Thigh Fit4% - Thin3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Functionality-Overall2%