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# **water trough**

**Worth a look****56/100 **

water trough shows low returns (1.3%), but a small market ($222K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$222K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+174.2%**

**Products**

**44**

**Brands**

**31**

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**81**

**Price range**

**$15.03–$197.00**

**Returns**

**1.3%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 56/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**11**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**77**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**62**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +174.2% year over year.

17K8KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3×

## **Competition**

- Rubbermaid Commercial Products21% - Land Guard18% - Plant & Plot13% - Paiaojia6% - Little Giant5% - zizin4% - Other (25 brands)34%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (36% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 31 brands and 81 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**31 **▲rising

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**81**

**Top 5 brand share**

**62%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit Galvanized Planter Garden Boxes Outdoor Oval Large Metal Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316FgY8BdPL.jpg) [**Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit Galvanized Planter Garden Boxes Outdoor Oval Large Metal Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C8HR4Z9)

Land Guard$26.204.5★12,66414%▼falling

2
![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 50-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OgCVJe6EL.jpg) [**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 50-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPBLAU)

Rubbermaid Commercial Products$101.424.6★1,5447%▼falling

3
![Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 421 ft Planter Raised Bed for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i0GAAgvmL.jpg) [**Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 421 ft Planter Raised Bed for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPWQCCNY)

Plant & Plot$23.784.7★2,1236%▼falling

4
![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 150-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-UGQXPhiL.jpg) [**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 150-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H35IV2)

Rubbermaid Commercial Products$197.004.6★1,5445%▲rising

5
![Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 622 ft Planter Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lMYRe3SPL.jpg) [**Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 622 ft Planter Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCMP7CLP)

Plant & Plot$77.864.6★7705%▲rising

6
![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 100-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zJjbbT4tL.jpg) [**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 100-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IAFCC6)

Rubbermaid Commercial Products$171.134.6★1,5444%▼falling

7
![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Brute 6-Gallon Animal Pan Feeder RigidCell Construction Stackable Livestock Feed Bowl Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zObneMiCL.jpg) [**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Brute 6-Gallon Animal Pan Feeder RigidCell Construction Stackable Livestock Feed Bowl Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC71NFV2)

Rubbermaid Commercial Products$38.764.7★1164%▲rising

8
![zizin 2 Pack Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Metal Oval Raised Garden Beds Outdoor Planter Box for Vegetables (6x3x1FT Silver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aVp3G4TCL.jpg) [**zizin 2 Pack Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Metal Oval Raised Garden Beds Outdoor Planter Box for Vegetables (6x3x1FT Silver)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFYGQ5VS)

zizin$42.694.5★9924%▲rising

9
![Behlen Country Rigid Poly Stock Tank - 27 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314rS5jPsRL.jpg) [**Behlen Country Rigid Poly Stock Tank - 27 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB67LVXB)

Behlen Country$109.255.0★43%▲rising

10

![Geelin 4 Pcs 12 Gallon/48 Quart Large Capacity Livestock Water Trough 39 Long Livestock Feeding Trough for Pig Calves Sheep Horses Alpacas and Goats Farm Animal Feeding(Plastic)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NYACqHOWL.jpg) [**Geelin 4 Pcs 12 Gallon/48 Quart Large Capacity Livestock Water Trough 39 Long Livestock Feeding Trough for Pig Calves Sheep Horses Alpacas and Goats Farm Animal Feeding(Plastic)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F99GYXDW)

Geelin$105.043.5★203%▼falling

11

![Paiaojia Automatic Livestock Water Trough Animal Stainless Steel Larger Automatic Waterer with Float Valve Kit for Goat Cattle Horse Hog Pigs Dog Water Dispenser Outdoor 39.5*11.8*7.8 12 Gallons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nZE1zC4kL.jpg) [**Paiaojia Automatic Livestock Water Trough Animal Stainless Steel Larger Automatic Waterer with Float Valve Kit for Goat Cattle Horse Hog Pigs Dog Water Dispenser Outdoor 39.5*11.8*7.8 12 Gallons**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7TZ31H)

Paiaojia$102.693.0★43%▲rising

12

![Land Guard Galvanized Planter Raised Beds 631.99ft Galvanized Water Trough Keyhole Raised Garden Bed Metal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EkUBzWcgL.jpg) [**Land Guard Galvanized Planter Raised Beds 631.99ft Galvanized Water Trough Keyhole Raised Garden Bed Metal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D78X3STP)

Land Guard$102.314.6★6602%▲rising

13

![Little Giant Galvanized Oval Tub | Versatile Utility Metal Tub with Handles | Feeding Watering & Washing Tub | 5.5 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419pYVYoHHL.jpg) [**Little Giant Galvanized Oval Tub | Versatile Utility Metal Tub with Handles | Feeding Watering & Washing Tub | 5.5 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZKB7SB)

Little Giant$39.563.5★442%▲rising

14

![5 Pack Extra Large Capacity 12 Gallon /48 Quart Long Plastic Livestock Trough Heavy Duty Feed and Water Trough for Sheep Horses Pigs Crack Resistant Long Feeder Pan Resists Animal Trampling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413wFZGCbpL.jpg) [**5 Pack Extra Large Capacity 12 Gallon /48 Quart Long Plastic Livestock Trough Heavy Duty Feed and Water Trough for Sheep Horses Pigs Crack Resistant Long Feeder Pan Resists Animal Trampling**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL59Z7P1)

GINDOOR$99.873.4★52%▲rising

15

![Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 422 ft Planter Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41y31pKmN0L.jpg) [**Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 422 ft Planter Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCMN9G1S)

Plant & Plot$49.484.6★7702%▲rising

**~~Showing 15 of 44 — show all ~~**

## **Product shelf**

All 44 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit Galvanized Planter Garden Boxes Outdoor Oval Large Metal Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316FgY8BdPL.jpg)**Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit Galvanized Planter Garden Boxes Outdoor Oval Large Metal Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables** Land Guard**$26.20**4.5★12,664 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C8HR4Z9) [![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 50-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OgCVJe6EL.jpg)**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 50-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash** Rubbermaid Commercial Products**$101.42**4.6★1,544 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPBLAU) [![Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 421 ft Planter Raised Bed for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i0GAAgvmL.jpg)**Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 421 ft Planter Raised Bed for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design** Plant & Plot**$23.78**4.7★2,123 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPWQCCNY) [![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 150-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-UGQXPhiL.jpg)**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 150-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash** Rubbermaid Commercial Products**$197.00**4.6★1,544 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H35IV2) [![Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 622 ft Planter Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lMYRe3SPL.jpg)**Plant & Plot Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor // 622 ft Planter Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables Flowers // Large Metal Garden Box (Silver) // Patented Tool-Free Design** Plant & Plot**$77.86**4.6★770 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCMP7CLP) [![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 100-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zJjbbT4tL.jpg)**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stock Tank 100-Gallons Structural Foam Heavy Duty Container for Livestock/Animal/Cattle Feed & Water Outdoor Homemade Pool/Hot Tub/Bathtub & Pet Cleaning/Dog Wash** Rubbermaid Commercial Products**$171.13**4.6★1,544 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IAFCC6) [![Rubbermaid Commercial Products Brute 6-Gallon Animal Pan Feeder RigidCell Construction Stackable Livestock Feed Bowl Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zObneMiCL.jpg)**Rubbermaid Commercial Products Brute 6-Gallon Animal Pan Feeder RigidCell Construction Stackable Livestock Feed Bowl Made in USA** Rubbermaid Commercial Products**$38.76**4.7★116 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC71NFV2) [![zizin 2 Pack Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Metal Oval Raised Garden Beds Outdoor Planter Box for Vegetables (6x3x1FT Silver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aVp3G4TCL.jpg)**zizin 2 Pack Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Metal Oval Raised Garden Beds Outdoor Planter Box for Vegetables (6x3x1FT Silver)** zizin**$42.69**4.5★992 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFYGQ5VS)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**21%

*“Assembly was simple”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Excellent product”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“very affordable”*

**Strength**7%

*“It is very sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Good size”*

**Plant Growth**7%

*“Nice planter”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Durability**5%

*“Durable Material”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“easy peasy”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“it looks great”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Assembly/Installation**14%

*“Painful to put together”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Too small”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**7%

*“Rusted within a month”*

**Strength**7%

*“Very flimsy”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Poor quality control”*

**Leak-Proof**2%

*“It Leaks”*

**Thickness**2%

*“Very thin plastic”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“The instructions are not really that good”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Not as advertised”*

**Metal Quality**2%

*“The metal here is flimsy”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall46% - Assembly/Installation10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Value For Money6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Quality-Overall3% - Thin3% - Strength2% - Metal Quality2% - Functionality-Overall2%