Is cardboard tubes profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $391K/yr across 23 tracked products. 3 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +11.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).

How competitive is the cardboard tubes niche?

13 brands and 19 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 73% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in cardboard tubes?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Thickness. The return rate is 2.3%.

When does demand for cardboard tubes peak?

Demand peaks in Nov; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the cardboard tubes niche?

Listings span $9.01–$32.39; the average listing price is $19.94 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 327 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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Worth a look

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($19.94 avg), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list.

Avg price

Great$19.94

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Review moat

Great326.61

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Good$9.01–$32.39

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Returns

Good2.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Good5.6%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Market size

Good$391K

$391K/yr · 349K searches

Brand share

Good73%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Competition

Good54%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Growth

Okay+11.5%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Quality gap

Bad4.7★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, cardboard tubes is a $391K/yr Amazon United States market (349K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 73% of demand. Demand peaks in Nov. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.

Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

13 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

73%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

54%

Top 20: 96%

Open market

20%

Bargain Paradise30%
AiDiYGECO13%
HESESOH12%
MAPVOLUT9%
Czoynife9%
QoTang7%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +11.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

Open Trend

All search terms

Top cardboard tubes 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.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 23 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

30 Pack Craft Rolls - Thick Cardboard Tubes for Crafts - Round Tubes - Cardboard Tubes For Crafts - Craft Tubes - Craft Round Tubes - Paper Tube for Crafts - 1.57 x 3.9 inches - Brown

Bargain Paradise$12.764.6★2,242 rev

100 pack toilet paper rolls for crafts Round Thick cardboard tubes empty paper towel rolls for crafts Arts 3.7inch x 1.55inch (Brown-100pc)

AiDiYGECO$23.674.9★35 rev

HESESOH 50 Pack Cardboard Tubes for Crafts - 1.57 x 11.81 Inches - Brown Toilet Paper Empty Rolls Round Thick Tubes Sturdy for Classroom Family Handmade DIY Projects

HESESOH$27.474.7★74 rev

12 PCS Cardboard Tubes for Crafts Two Size Empty Toilet Paper Rolls for Art Projects DIY Brown Crafting Paper Roll for Classrooms Dioramas Decorations 5pcs 1.37x15.7In and 5pcs 1.77x15.7In

QoTang$16.224.5★40 rev

HESESOH 50 Pack Cardboard Tubes for Crafts - 1.57 x 3.94 Inches - Brown Toilet Paper Empty Rolls Round Thick Tubes Sturdy for Classroom Family Handmade DIY Projects

HESESOH$16.034.7★96 rev

Newest

by launch date

100 pack toilet paper rolls for crafts Round Thick cardboard tubes empty paper towel rolls for crafts Arts 3.7inch x 1.55inch (White-100pc)

AiDiYGECO$24.1635 rev

5mo ago

MAGJERO 18PCS Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 1.38x3.98 Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor

MAGJERO$9.017 rev

5mo ago

Czoynife Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 36Pack Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor (1.38x3.98 1.57x3.98 1.69x3.98)

Czoynife$10.3512 rev

7mo ago

Czoynife 30Pack Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 1.38x3.98 Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor

Czoynife$10.2015 rev

8mo ago

Czoynife 11.85 H 60Pack Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor

Czoynife$24.976 rev

8mo ago

What buyers say about cardboard tubes

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

What buyers love

Strength19%

“Sturdy”

Quality-Overall16%

“Great product of what I need it for”

Durability11%

“Great durability”

Thickness8%

“Thick”

Size-Overall7%

“Perfect size and shape”

Ease Of Cleaning5%

“I appreciate that they feel clean”

Ease Of Use5%

“it is so simple”

Value For Money4%

“Great value and so versatile for both kids and adults”

Material Quality4%

“Heavy duty material and perfect for crafts”

Design-Overall3%

“Great for arts and crafts projects”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall16%

“I was disappointed there were several different sizes”

Quality-Overall11%

“cheap quality”

Thickness10%

“Very Thick”

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

“Not as described”

Functionality-Overall6%

“Do not work for curtains”

Value For Money5%

“Just wish they were cheaper”

Smell4%

“THEY SMELL HORRIBLE”

Weight Heavy4%

“So much heavier than toilet paper rollers”

Strength2%

“But these are ironically too sturdy”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall55%

Thickness9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Value For Money5%

Functionality-Overall3%

Thin3%

Hard Feel3%

Strength3%

Material Quality3%

Weight Heavy2%

Common questions

Is cardboard tubes profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $391K/yr across 23 tracked products. 3 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +11.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
How competitive is the cardboard tubes niche?: 13 brands and 19 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 73% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in cardboard tubes?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Thickness. The return rate is 2.3%.
When does demand for cardboard tubes peak?: Demand peaks in Nov; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the cardboard tubes niche?: Listings span $9.01–$32.39; the average listing price is $19.94 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 327 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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