--- title: "rain stick — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (54/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/musical-instruments/rain-stick" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:41:40.724Z" locale: en meta: description: "rain stick shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($161K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "rain stick shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($161K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "rain stick — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (54/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **rain stick** **Worth a look****54/100 ** rain stick shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($161K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$161K** **Growth (1y)** **+167.0%** **Products** **46** **Brands** **27** was 28 a year ago **Sellers** **79** **Price range** **$8.87–$155.48** **Returns** **1.8%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Worth a look** Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **8** ×0.30 Growth **73** ×0.30 Competition **78** ×0.20 Quality gap **53** ×0.10 Returns **85** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +167.0% year over year. 10K5KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '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** - Africa Heartwood Project20% - Meinl Percussion16% - New Age Source9% - TDOCK7% - Stoie's7% - Terre6% - Other (21 brands)35% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (36% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 27 brands and 79 sellers compete here. **Brands** **27 **▼falling was 28 a year ago **Sellers** **79** **Top 5 brand share** **59%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![The New Age Source Rain Stick Small Dot Painted Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414e76eLQqL.jpg) [**The New Age Source Rain Stick Small Dot Painted Each**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GY0KCEO) New Age Source$13.444.0★2999%▼falling 2 ![Africa Heartwood Project 20 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rsBuIbdyL.jpg) [**Africa Heartwood Project 20 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149J2WYO) Africa Heartwood Project$22.014.5★1,2679%▼falling 3 ![Meinl Percussion RS1BK-XL 48 Bamboo Rain Stick with Extra Long Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/212-+COyIBL.jpg) [**Meinl Percussion RS1BK-XL 48 Bamboo Rain Stick with Extra Long Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HV7ULYU) Meinl Percussion$39.434.5★1,6297%▲rising 4 ![TDOCK 2 Pack Rainmaker Rain Stick Musical Instrument for Babies Toddlers and Kids 8 Inch Rainfall Rattle Tube Rainstick Shaker Toy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510bPQgEoeS.jpg) [**TDOCK 2 Pack Rainmaker Rain Stick Musical Instrument for Babies Toddlers and Kids 8 Inch Rainfall Rattle Tube Rainstick Shaker Toy**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096Q9BBKV) TDOCK$9.714.7★8826%▼falling 5 ![Meinl Percussion RS1BK-M/L 31.5 Med/Large Bamboo Rain Stick with Sustaining Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wqlmA0fYL.jpg) [**Meinl Percussion RS1BK-M/L 31.5 Med/Large Bamboo Rain Stick with Sustaining Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SO5ZGXE) Meinl Percussion$29.874.5★1,6295%▲rising 6 ![Africa Heartwood Project 40 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KDgmGSXAL.jpg) [**Africa Heartwood Project 40 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YJS6W8) Africa Heartwood Project$44.744.4★2594%▲rising 7 ![Hape Beaded Raindrops | Mini Wooden Musical Shake & Rattle Rainmaker Toy Blue Model Number: E0328B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jeVXeheGL.jpg) [**Hape Beaded Raindrops | Mini Wooden Musical Shake & Rattle Rainmaker Toy Blue Model Number: E0328B**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011IIJUB2) Hape$14.304.7★11,3914%▼falling 8 ![Africa Heartwood Project 30 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510EfLnJvuL.jpg) [**Africa Heartwood Project 30 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RNTLQM) Africa Heartwood Project$36.034.4★5394%—flat 9 ![Meinl Percussion RS1BK-S 16 Small Bamboo Rain Stick with Sustaining Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wuZ02+WnL.jpg) [**Meinl Percussion RS1BK-S 16 Small Bamboo Rain Stick with Sustaining Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033PQVOS) Meinl Percussion$19.724.5★1,6293%▲rising 10 ![Stoies 13.8 Wooden Rainstick - Support Auditory Memory Coordination and Fine Motor Skills - Soft Calming Sound for Relaxation - Lightweight and Portable - Durable Kid-Safe Materials](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f2pOaJaxL.jpg) [**Stoies 13.8 Wooden Rainstick - Support Auditory Memory Coordination and Fine Motor Skills - Soft Calming Sound for Relaxation - Lightweight and Portable - Durable Kid-Safe Materials**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM3PV1HD) Stoie's$18.944.3★2303%▲rising 11 ![hand2mind Calming Sensory Tubes Rain Sound Fidget Tubes Rain Stick Instrument Toddler Sensory Toys Calm Down Corner Supplies Science Classroom Weather Toys Play Therapy Activities](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Pca0uYOsL.jpg) [**hand2mind Calming Sensory Tubes Rain Sound Fidget Tubes Rain Stick Instrument Toddler Sensory Toys Calm Down Corner Supplies Science Classroom Weather Toys Play Therapy Activities**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSQC7L1S) Learning Resources$15.304.4★4943%—flat 12 ![Stoies Wooden Rain Stick Instrument for Kids Support Music Exploration Coordination and Rhythm Baby Toy Soothing Sound for Sensory Play Durable Rainmaker of Kid-Friendly Size 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DRAEg-FyL.jpg) [**Stoies Wooden Rain Stick Instrument for Kids Support Music Exploration Coordination and Rhythm Baby Toy Soothing Sound for Sensory Play Durable Rainmaker of Kid-Friendly Size 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VZGZ21) Stoie's$14.514.3★2303%—flat 13 ![Africa Heartwood Project 15 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sEw5WnbgL.jpg) [**Africa Heartwood Project 15 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OPGA0LY) Africa Heartwood Project$18.714.2★5423%—flat 14 ![Bamboo Rain Stick Rain Maker (48 burned)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21AihkXMgHL.jpg) [**Bamboo Rain Stick Rain Maker (48 burned)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYYK486) Terre$59.774.3★5563%▼falling 15 ![16 Handmade & Painted Bamboo Rainstick Moon Phases Ethically made in Bali](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zG6PSIoQL.jpg) [**16 Handmade & Painted Bamboo Rainstick Moon Phases Ethically made in Bali**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWKFQSCF) Kheops International$15.143.8★312%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 46 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 46 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![The New Age Source Rain Stick Small Dot Painted Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414e76eLQqL.jpg)**The New Age Source Rain Stick Small Dot Painted Each** New Age Source**$13.44**4.0★299 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GY0KCEO) [![Africa Heartwood Project 20 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rsBuIbdyL.jpg)**Africa Heartwood Project 20 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant** Africa Heartwood Project**$22.01**4.5★1,267 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149J2WYO) [![Meinl Percussion RS1BK-XL 48 Bamboo Rain Stick with Extra Long Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/212-+COyIBL.jpg)**Meinl Percussion RS1BK-XL 48 Bamboo Rain Stick with Extra Long Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design** Meinl Percussion**$39.43**4.5★1,629 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HV7ULYU) [![TDOCK 2 Pack Rainmaker Rain Stick Musical Instrument for Babies Toddlers and Kids 8 Inch Rainfall Rattle Tube Rainstick Shaker Toy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510bPQgEoeS.jpg)**TDOCK 2 Pack Rainmaker Rain Stick Musical Instrument for Babies Toddlers and Kids 8 Inch Rainfall Rattle Tube Rainstick Shaker Toy** TDOCK**$9.71**4.7★882 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096Q9BBKV) [![Meinl Percussion RS1BK-M/L 31.5 Med/Large Bamboo Rain Stick with Sustaining Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wqlmA0fYL.jpg)**Meinl Percussion RS1BK-M/L 31.5 Med/Large Bamboo Rain Stick with Sustaining Trickle Effect and Hand Painted Design Black** Meinl Percussion**$29.87**4.5★1,629 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SO5ZGXE) [![Africa Heartwood Project 40 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KDgmGSXAL.jpg)**Africa Heartwood Project 40 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant** Africa Heartwood Project**$44.74**4.4★259 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YJS6W8) [![Hape Beaded Raindrops | Mini Wooden Musical Shake & Rattle Rainmaker Toy Blue Model Number: E0328B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jeVXeheGL.jpg)**Hape Beaded Raindrops | Mini Wooden Musical Shake & Rattle Rainmaker Toy Blue Model Number: E0328B** Hape**$14.30**4.7★11,391 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011IIJUB2) [![Africa Heartwood Project 30 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510EfLnJvuL.jpg)**Africa Heartwood Project 30 Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant** Africa Heartwood Project**$36.03**4.4★539 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RNTLQM) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Fun/Entertainment Experience**28% *“Fun toy”* **Quality-Overall**15% *“Excellent quality”* **Durability**6% *“Held up well so far”* **Size-Overall**6% *“Good size”* **Noise Level**6% *“I like that it is quiet”* **Audio Quality**6% *“Good sound”* **Value For Money**4% *“Great value”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“very convenient”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“As described”* **Strength**2% *“It is very sturdy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**16% *“Horrible it broke first day”* **Size-Overall**12% *“It is a little bit longer”* **Noise Level**9% *“makes so little noise”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“Bad Workmanship”* **Audio Quality**6% *“Sounds bad”* **Design-Overall**3% *“Poorly constructed”* **Functionality-Overall**3% *“Doesn't work”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**3% *“The downside is it is sticky”* **Choking**2% *“a serious choking hazard”* **Weight Heavy**2% *“a little heavy for 6 months old”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall29% - Audio Quality12% - Noise Level7% - Quality-Overall7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Value For Money5% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Functionality-Overall5% - Material Quality4% - Adhesion/Stickiness3%