--- title: "clear contact paper — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/office-products/clear-contact-paper" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:53:36.345Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($381K/yr) — clear contact paper doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($381K/yr) — clear contact paper doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "clear contact paper — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **clear contact paper** **Skip it****45/100 ** a small market ($381K/yr) — clear contact paper doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$381K** **Growth (1y)** **+78.0%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **10** was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **27** **Price range** **$4.91–$36.27** **Returns** **1.4%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **19** ×0.30 Growth **58** ×0.30 Competition **46** ×0.20 Quality gap **42** ×0.10 Returns **89** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +78.0% year over year. 18K9KSpike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2× ## **Competition** - chell30% - Con-Tact30% - ZENOWICK12% - Yeplan8% - RowinsyDD6% - COSNIGHT4% - Other (4 brands)11% The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 27 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▲rising was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **27** **Top 5 brand share** **85%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Chell Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5 in x 5 ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZQDhskdbL.jpg) [**Chell Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5 in x 5 ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHNTP4DV) chell$6.724.5★1,60222%▼falling 2 ![Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner Protect Books and Documents Easy to Apply Book Cover 13.5 x 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31L1P5MbIDL.jpg) [**Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner Protect Books and Documents Easy to Apply Book Cover 13.5 x 5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G6N62W0) Con-Tact$4.914.5★9,20616%▲rising 3 ![4 Rolls Clear Contact Paper Plastic Book Covers 18 in x 4.5 ft Contact Paper Peel and Stick Clear Self Adhesive Protective Liner Papers Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wJgB9xl5L.jpg) [**4 Rolls Clear Contact Paper Plastic Book Covers 18 in x 4.5 ft Contact Paper Peel and Stick Clear Self Adhesive Protective Liner Papers Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH8717QV) ZENOWICK$9.924.4★7958%▲rising 4 ![Yeplan Clear Contact Paper Roll 17.5 in x 5 ft Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Clear Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H-l2lNwLL.jpg) [**Yeplan Clear Contact Paper Roll 17.5 in x 5 ft Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Clear Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCWTYSQ9) Yeplan$4.984.4★1638%▲rising 5 ![Chell 2 Pack Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5in x 5ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sjTxKLhSL.jpg) [**Chell 2 Pack Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5in x 5ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY1VB89M) chell$8.574.5★8366%▼falling 6 ![Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner to Cover Books and Documents 13.5-Inches x 5-Feet (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a3lLpoFwL.jpg) [**Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner to Cover Books and Documents 13.5-Inches x 5-Feet (Pack of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081ZZK1X7) Con-Tact$17.444.5★8386%▼falling 7 ![Con-Tact Brand Creative Clear Covering Versatile and Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner Ideal Privacy Film Protective Clear Vinyl 18 x 50 Matte](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21GWonhlfmL.jpg) [**Con-Tact Brand Creative Clear Covering Versatile and Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner Ideal Privacy Film Protective Clear Vinyl 18 x 50 Matte**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TCRQ22J) Con-Tact$36.274.5★865%▲rising 8 ![COSNIGHT Clear Contact Paper Peel and Stick for Book Cover Protector 17.7in x 5ft/Roll Clear Self Adhesive to Cover Books and Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410ARqUscEL.jpg) [**COSNIGHT Clear Contact Paper Peel and Stick for Book Cover Protector 17.7in x 5ft/Roll Clear Self Adhesive to Cover Books and Documents**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXCF9J2L) COSNIGHT$5.884.4★3764%—flat 9 ![Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 18 in x 10 ft Peel and Stick Self Adhesive Book Cover Protector for Crafts Countertops](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pUUlZVH9L.jpg) [**Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 18 in x 10 ft Peel and Stick Self Adhesive Book Cover Protector for Crafts Countertops**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZVRXHMP) HONSIO$5.854.5★1703%▼falling 10 ![20 PCS Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets 9 x 12 Inches Self Adhesive Contact Paper No Heat No Machine Needed Self Sealing Laminate Sheets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Tr6Dkcg6L.jpg) [**20 PCS Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets 9 x 12 Inches Self Adhesive Contact Paper No Heat No Machine Needed Self Sealing Laminate Sheets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG14PJTC) RowinsyDD$6.804.4★1,7173%—flat 11 ![6 Rolls Clear Contact Paper Plastic Book Covers 13.5 in x 5 ft Contact Paper peel and stick Clear Self Adhesive Protective Liner Papers Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yWuY9Y5rL.jpg) [**6 Rolls Clear Contact Paper Plastic Book Covers 13.5 in x 5 ft Contact Paper peel and stick Clear Self Adhesive Protective Liner Papers Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH84B8PF) ZENOWICK$14.744.4★7953%▲rising 12 ![Con-Tact Brand Creative Clear Covering Versatile and Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner Ideal Privacy Film Protective Clear Vinyl 18 x 16 Matte](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21XGVZthb9L.jpg) [**Con-Tact Brand Creative Clear Covering Versatile and Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner Ideal Privacy Film Protective Clear Vinyl 18 x 16 Matte**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TV1VMKK) Con-Tact$6.544.6★13,0483%▼falling 13 ![Olivo Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books Crafts 17.5 in x 10 ft Peel and Stick Adhesive Book Cover Plastic Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nmjcudNmL.jpg) [**Olivo Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books Crafts 17.5 in x 10 ft Peel and Stick Adhesive Book Cover Plastic Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSDRCKSH) Olivo$6.884.6★4233%▼falling 14 ![Chell Matte Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books Crafts and Countertops Self Adhesive Book Cover 17.5 in x 5 ft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KvGcnBrnL.jpg) [**Chell Matte Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books Crafts and Countertops Self Adhesive Book Cover 17.5 in x 5 ft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJVS3BQL) chell$6.344.6★2832%—flat 15 ![60 PCS Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets 9 x 12 Inches Self Adhesive Contact Paper No Heat No Machine Needed Self Sealing Laminate Sheets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51otyyOfM3L.jpg) [**60 PCS Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets 9 x 12 Inches Self Adhesive Contact Paper No Heat No Machine Needed Self Sealing Laminate Sheets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKZ34HGV) RowinsyDD$12.464.4★1,7172%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Chell Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5 in x 5 ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZQDhskdbL.jpg)**Chell Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5 in x 5 ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector** chell**$6.72**4.5★1,602 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHNTP4DV) [![Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner Protect Books and Documents Easy to Apply Book Cover 13.5 x 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31L1P5MbIDL.jpg)**Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner Protect Books and Documents Easy to Apply Book Cover 13.5 x 5** Con-Tact**$4.91**4.5★9,206 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G6N62W0) [![4 Rolls Clear Contact Paper Plastic Book Covers 18 in x 4.5 ft Contact Paper Peel and Stick Clear Self Adhesive Protective Liner Papers Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wJgB9xl5L.jpg)**4 Rolls Clear Contact Paper Plastic Book Covers 18 in x 4.5 ft Contact Paper Peel and Stick Clear Self Adhesive Protective Liner Papers Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents** ZENOWICK**$9.92**4.4★795 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH8717QV) [![Yeplan Clear Contact Paper Roll 17.5 in x 5 ft Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Clear Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H-l2lNwLL.jpg)**Yeplan Clear Contact Paper Roll 17.5 in x 5 ft Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Clear Protector for Crafts Paperback Textbook Hard Covers Documents** Yeplan**$4.98**4.4★163 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCWTYSQ9) [![Chell 2 Pack Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5in x 5ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sjTxKLhSL.jpg)**Chell 2 Pack Clear Contact Paper Roll for Books 17.5in x 5ft Clear Self Adhesive Book Cover Paper Protector** chell**$8.57**4.5★836 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY1VB89M) [![Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner to Cover Books and Documents 13.5-Inches x 5-Feet (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a3lLpoFwL.jpg)**Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner to Cover Books and Documents 13.5-Inches x 5-Feet (Pack of 3)** Con-Tact**$17.44**4.5★838 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081ZZK1X7) [![Con-Tact Brand Creative Clear Covering Versatile and Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner Ideal Privacy Film Protective Clear Vinyl 18 x 50 Matte](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21GWonhlfmL.jpg)**Con-Tact Brand Creative Clear Covering Versatile and Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner Ideal Privacy Film Protective Clear Vinyl 18 x 50 Matte** Con-Tact**$36.27**4.5★86 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TCRQ22J) [![COSNIGHT Clear Contact Paper Peel and Stick for Book Cover Protector 17.7in x 5ft/Roll Clear Self Adhesive to Cover Books and Documents](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410ARqUscEL.jpg)**COSNIGHT Clear Contact Paper Peel and Stick for Book Cover Protector 17.7in x 5ft/Roll Clear Self Adhesive to Cover Books and Documents** COSNIGHT**$5.88**4.4★376 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXCF9J2L) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Advertised Vs Actual Product**15% *“Just as advertised”* **Ease Of Use**14% *“Ease of use”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“great quality and very easy to apply there is also less waste”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**8% *“sticks very well”* **Value For Money**7% *“Good Value”* **Durability**4% *“Super durable”* **Ease Of Cleaning**4% *“It does remove easily without residue”* **Paper Quality**4% *“Clear contact paper”* **Efficiency**3% *“Well functional”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“easy to install”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**21% *“bad adhesive”* **Ease Of Use**15% *“Difficult to use”* **Thickness**11% *“It was ok...I was imagining it to be thicker”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“I was not impressed with the quality”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“This wasn't quite what I expected”* **Paper Quality**5% *“Absolutely the worst contact paper ever”* **Value For Money**3% *“it's overpriced for the amount you get on each roll”* **Wrinkles**3% *“or it immediately wrinkles”* **Size-Overall**3% *“Roll was also shorter than measurements advertised”* **Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**3% *“Roll is full of air bubbles and impossible to stretch, very wrinkly”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness21% - Size-Overall17% - Advertised Vs Actual Product10% - Value For Money8% - Thin6% - Functionality-Overall5% - Paper Quality5% - Quality-Overall4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Wrinkles3%