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title: "Black Whiteboard Pens — £137K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **black whiteboard pens**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.2%), but prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($1.79–$11.83) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 30Growth 20Conversion 97Competition 60Returns 99Price range 0Avg price 18Brand share 79Review moat 40Quality gap 57
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Incredible****15.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Brand share**
**Great****56%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Competition**
**Good****49%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,519.92**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Okay****£137K**
£137K/yr · 139K searches
**Growth**
**Bad****-10.7%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Avg price**
**Bad****£6.32**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Bad****£1.79–£11.83**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, black whiteboard pens is a £137K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (139K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 56% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug–Sep. Verdict: Worth a look — 53/100.
Data updated Jul 29, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **black whiteboard pens market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **25K–30K**
- avg 750–1,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£158K–£190K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **15.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#105**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **92%**
- **Sponsored**
- **77%**
- **Out of stock**
- **5.1%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **72 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **178 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**21 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**76**
**Top-5 brand share**
**56%**
Top 20: 99%
**Top-5 click share**
**49%**
Top 20: 93%
**Open market**
**39%**
- Volcanics23% - Lumocolor12% - BIC8% - Amazon Basics7% - SUQJOY7% - Rainberg5%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 99 weeks — -10.7% search growth over the last 90 days.
6K4KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/stationery-office-supplies/black-whiteboard-pens/trend)
## **Top black whiteboard pens search terms**
- **whiteboard pens black**48K/yr-18.0%8.8% conv. - **black whiteboard pens**42K/yr-8.9%9.3% conv. - **black whiteboard markers**11K/yr+2.4%9.6% conv. - **whiteboard markers black**9K/yr-7.0%8.0% conv. - **white board pens black**8K/yr-11.5%10.6% conv. - **white board markers erasable black**4K/yr+8.1%10.0% conv. - **black whiteboard pen**4K/yr+5.2%8.9% conv. - **black white board pens**3K/yr+29.3%12.2% conv. - **whiteboard pen black**4K/yr-8.6%11.1% conv. - **black white board markers**2K/yr-19.8%13.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/stationery-office-supplies/black-whiteboard-pens/search-terms)
## **Top black whiteboard pens products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%5%£7K10%£14K15%£21K20%£27K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Volcanics Black Dry Erase Markers Whiteboard Pens Low Odor Fine Whiteboard Markers Dry Wipe Pens Thin Box of 12**Volcanics**£5.38**4.6★15,430 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GC2H4V8) [2**Staedtler Lumocolor Whiteboard Marker Pens 351 - Dry Erase Correction Pen - Bullet Tip - Pack of 4 x Black**Lumocolor**£5.35**4.6★449 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072BQSFWC) [3**Amazon Basics Low-Odor Whiteboard Markers for Whiteboards Chisel Tip Black Pack of 36**Amazon Basics**£11.01**4.5★998 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNQ3MZQM) [4**SUQJOY Whiteboard Pens Dry Wipe Whiteboard Markers Bullet Tip Low Odour Wipe Clean Roll-Resistant Cap Black Pack of 12**SUQJOY**£8.28**4.6★71 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT375B39) [5**Rainberg Dry Erase Marker Pens Pack of 12 Black Colours 3mm Fine Tip Low Odour Quick-Drying & Easy Wipe Ideal Dry Wipe Whiteboard Pens for School Office Home & Classroom**Rainberg**£3.47**4.3★141 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GGDSX5P1)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Acual Whiteboard Markers 8 PCS Black Dry Wipe Whiteboard Marker Pens**Acual**£3.02**16 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQSH7LV2) [**Rainberg Dry Erase Marker Pens Pack of 12 Black Colours 3mm Fine Tip Low Odour Quick-Drying & Easy Wipe Ideal Dry Wipe Whiteboard Pens for School Office Home & Classroom**Rainberg**£3.47**141 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GGDSX5P1) [**SUQJOY Whiteboard Pens Dry Wipe Whiteboard Markers Bullet Tip Low Odour Wipe Clean Roll-Resistant Cap Black Pack of 12**SUQJOY**£8.28**71 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT375B39) [**Aibulo 50x Black Whiteboard Pens | Dry Wipe Marker Bullet Tip | Non-Toxic Low Odor Ink | Erasable White Board Markers for Classroom Office & Home**AIBULO**£11.44**18 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FNLJPG7G) [**Amazon Basics Low-Odor Whiteboard Markers for Whiteboards Chisel Tip Black Pack of 36**Amazon Basics**£11.01**998 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNQ3MZQM)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Inkspire Whiteboard Markers 12 Pack Black Color 3mm Fine Tip Whiteboard Pens Low Odor Quick Dry Ink Easy Wipe Bullet Point White Board Pens for School Office Home Classroom**Inkspire**£4.24**4.0★**▲ 389%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQ514QXK) [**Acual Whiteboard Markers 8 PCS Black Dry Wipe Whiteboard Marker Pens**Acual**£3.02**3.8★**▲ 300%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQSH7LV2) [**BIC 904937 - BIC Velleda Whiteboard Marker 1701 Black 904937**BIC**£1.79**4.4★**▲ 195%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0015JL9UK) [**SUQJOY Whiteboard Pens Dry Wipe Whiteboard Markers Bullet Tip Low Odour Wipe Clean Roll-Resistant Cap Black Pack of 12**SUQJOY**£8.28**4.6★**▲ 193%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT375B39) [**Helix Whiteboard Markers Pack of 5 Black 600 Metres Writing Length Dry-Wipe Large Ink Capacity**Helix**£3.39**4.5★**▲ 165%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1V8VJWS)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about black whiteboard pens**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Value For Money**19%
*“Very good value for the money”*
**Writing Experience**13%
*“nice writers”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“The quality control is excellent”*
**Pen/Pencil Quality**8%
*“Good price, good quality fine markers”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**7%
*“Clear writing easy to wipe off”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“Just the job”*
**Nib/Tip Quality**5%
*“Great pens with a quite fine tip”*
**Erasability**3%
*“I am particularly impressed with how cleanly they erase”*
**Ink Leakage**3%
*“The ink dries quickly and, most importantly, erases completely without any frustrating ghosting or shadowing left behind, even after leaving text up for a few days”*
**Durability**2%
*“The round tip is durable”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Functionality-Overall**14%
*“They dont work”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Disappointing Performance Overall”*
**Durability**12%
*“Doesn't last”*
**Dry/Empty Ink**10%
*“The ink dries quickly”*
**Moist/Dry**7%
*“Dries out fast”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“Not fit for purpose”*
**Ink Leakage**4%
*“I tested several different pens in the pack, they either didn't work or the ink was very, very faint”*
**Nib/Tip Quality**3%
*“a slightly sharper nib point on the bullet tip - this is because the tip wears down as you're using it”*
**Color**3%
*“Grey not black”*
**Defective Material/Parts**2%
*“Some of the pens do not work”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Functionality-Overall**11%
**Color**10%
**Size-Overall**9%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
**Nib/Tip Quality**8%
**Dry/Empty Ink**8%
**Quality-Overall**5%
**Drying Time**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Writing Experience**4%
## **Common questions**
- **Is black whiteboard pens profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £137K/yr across 26 tracked products. 4 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.7%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (53/100).
- **How competitive is the black whiteboard pens niche?**
- 21 brands and 76 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 49% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 56% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in black whiteboard pens?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Quality-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 0.2%.
- **When does demand for black whiteboard pens peak?**
- Demand peaks in Aug–Sep; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the black whiteboard pens niche?**
- Listings span £1.79–£11.83; the average listing price is £6.32 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,520 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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