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# **roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches**

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

a small market ($89K/yr) — roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$89K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+340.6%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**10**

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**61**

**Price range**

**$5.52–$35.50**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

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

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**88**

 ×0.30

Competition

**32**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**51**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +340.6% year over year.

6K3KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Feb, Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.2×

## **Competition**

- NICHIBAN ニチバン35% - DRMITSUI25% - GASHINA STORY14% - Jfsyb8% - BUPRL5% - NICHIBAN (ニチバン)4% - Other (4 brands)9%

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 61 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**61**

**Top 5 brand share**

**87%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Roihi-tsuboko Patches 78 Big Size by Nichiban](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5132F7N1D6L.jpg) [**Roihi-tsuboko Patches 78 Big Size by Nichiban**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LMOKZB6)

NICHIBAN ニチバン$15.084.5★21421%▼falling

2
![Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517WxQiYLoL.jpg) [**Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP31FW4H)

DRMITSUI$13.164.0★27915%▲rising

3
![Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko Pain Relief Patches - 156 Sheets (Green Tea Set)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IJGkz0f5L.jpg) [**Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko Pain Relief Patches - 156 Sheets (Green Tea Set)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015CAOI4Q)

NICHIBAN ニチバン$13.664.5★34314%▼falling

4
![Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Warm Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Warmth Sensation - Japanese Patch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UwRGcCtRL.jpg) [**Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Warm Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Warmth Sensation - Japanese Patch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18SLM1L)

GASHINA STORY$28.384.6★3211%▲rising

5
![Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dzDhgsLZL.jpg) [**Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G32Z1G91)

Jfsyb$35.504.0★738%▼falling

6
![12 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510FwMVPjIL.jpg) [**12 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP3196PT)

DRMITSUI$23.984.0★2796%▲rising

7
![BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411DhP59KYL.jpg) [**BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWLQ6546)

BUPRL$22.345.0★25%▲rising

8
![The ROIHI-TSUBOKO Cool-Type Plaster. Cool Relief](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bWVZzwghL.jpg) [**The ROIHI-TSUBOKO Cool-Type Plaster. Cool Relief**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076GF2LY2)

NICHIBAN (ニチバン)$16.874.5★874%▼falling

9
![21 Pieces Japanese Pain Relief Botanical Blend 3 Packs (3 Packs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4149NyGlj3L.jpg) [**21 Pieces Japanese Pain Relief Botanical Blend 3 Packs (3 Packs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWVJ2BFG)

Generic$28.644.2★104%▲rising

10

![18 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516SzFvy++L.jpg) [**18 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2YK2L1)

DRMITSUI$30.914.0★2793%▲rising

11

![ROIHI-TSUBOKO Patches. 78 Big Patches. Pack of 2 (156 in Total)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F-df4NyeL.jpg) [**ROIHI-TSUBOKO Patches. 78 Big Patches. Pack of 2 (156 in Total)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F444FZD6)

SHIMANY$27.454.6★222%▼falling

12

![Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Cool Patches 78pcs - Large 3.9cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Cooling Sensation - Japanese Patch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lpTgC0VbL.jpg) [**Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Cool Patches 78pcs - Large 3.9cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Cooling Sensation - Japanese Patch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18T14J3)

GASHINA STORY$18.194.1★72%—flat

13

![14Pcs Herbal Heat Patches Warming Patches for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 8-Hour Deep Warming Comfort Long Lasting Heat Therapy Patch for Muscle & Joint Care](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WGCVEQ33L.jpg) [**14Pcs Herbal Heat Patches Warming Patches for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 8-Hour Deep Warming Comfort Long Lasting Heat Therapy Patch for Muscle & Joint Care**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKFRJV6W)

Reroaoi$24.614.2★152%▲rising

14

![Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch Large 6 Count for Back Neck Shoulder Knee Pain and Muscle Soreness 8 Hour Pain Relief](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4102-lj-N8L.jpg) [**Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch Large 6 Count for Back Neck Shoulder Knee Pain and Muscle Soreness 8 Hour Pain Relief**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ITWHT7C)

Salonpas$5.524.6★19,4782%▲rising

15

![Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Cool Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Cooling Sensation - Japanese Patch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GCeyOFruL.jpg) [**Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Cool Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Cooling Sensation - Japanese Patch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18S53YN)

GASHINA STORY$28.945.0★41%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Roihi-tsuboko Patches 78 Big Size by Nichiban](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5132F7N1D6L.jpg)**Roihi-tsuboko Patches 78 Big Size by Nichiban** NICHIBAN ニチバン**$15.08**4.5★214 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LMOKZB6) [![Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517WxQiYLoL.jpg)**Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count** DRMITSUI**$13.16**4.0★279 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP31FW4H) [![Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko Pain Relief Patches - 156 Sheets (Green Tea Set)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IJGkz0f5L.jpg)**Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko Pain Relief Patches - 156 Sheets (Green Tea Set)** NICHIBAN ニチバン**$13.66**4.5★343 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015CAOI4Q) [![Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Warm Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Warmth Sensation - Japanese Patch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UwRGcCtRL.jpg)**Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Warm Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Warmth Sensation - Japanese Patch** GASHINA STORY**$28.38**4.6★32 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18SLM1L) [![Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dzDhgsLZL.jpg)**Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack** Jfsyb**$35.50**4.0★73 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G32Z1G91) [![12 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510FwMVPjIL.jpg)**12 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness** DRMITSUI**$23.98**4.0★279 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP3196PT) [![BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411DhP59KYL.jpg)**BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible** BUPRL**$22.34**5.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWLQ6546) [![The ROIHI-TSUBOKO Cool-Type Plaster. Cool Relief](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bWVZzwghL.jpg)**The ROIHI-TSUBOKO Cool-Type Plaster. Cool Relief** NICHIBAN (ニチバン)**$16.87**4.5★87 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076GF2LY2)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Excellent Product”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“Works well”*

**Joint Pain**10%

*“Relief knee pain for sure”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“easy to use”*

**Strength**5%

*“Effective”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%

*“They adhere well”*

**Comfort-Overall**5%

*“Very comfortable and easy to use”*

**Flexibility**4%

*“flexible”*

**Smell**4%

*“Doesnt smell, absence of skin irritation and it was trying”*

**Muscle Pain Relief**4%

*“helps reduce muscle pain fast”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**16%

*“Didn't work”*

**Allergies**12%

*“ITCH & BURN”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**9%

*“Pain relief patch don't send any m o re”*

**Joint Pain**7%

*“Burning joints”*

**Smell**7%

*“Smells bad like it's moldy”*

**Skin Health**5%

*“But the worst part is how my skin reacted to it”*

**Heating**4%

*“Contains a lot of heat”*

**Itch Relief**3%

*“this patch makes my skin itch”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“The words of the instructions how to use are so poor, small and poor printing quality, almost illegible”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Waste of money”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Advertised Vs Actual Product22% - Functionality-Overall13% - Adhesion/Stickiness11% - Joint Pain11% - Size-Overall8% - Pain Relief-Overall4% - Value For Money4% - Smell4% - Ease Of Use4% - Burnt/Roasted/Overbaked3%