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title: "Cardboard Tubes — $391K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 54/100 · $391K/yr market · 349K searches/yr · $19.94 avg price. Strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **cardboard tubes**
**Worth a look**
Shows a sweet-spot price point ($19.94 avg), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 55Growth 39Conversion 63Competition 51Returns 67Price range 74Avg price 87Brand share 53Review moat 84Quality gap 19
**Avg price**
**Great****$19.94**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Great****326.61**
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**
**Good****2.3%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Good****5.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Market size**
**Good****$391K**
$391K/yr · 349K searches
**Brand share**
**Good****73%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Competition**
**Good****54%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Growth**
**Okay****+11.5%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.7★**
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **cardboard tubes market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **20K–25K**
- avg 1,250–1,500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$399K–$499K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **5.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#584**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **96%**
- **Out of stock**
- **1.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **48 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **171 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**13 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**19**
**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.
9K7KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/cardboard-tubes/trend)
## **Top cardboard tubes search terms**
- **cardboard tubes**103K/yr+10.2%3.3% conv. - **cardboard tubes for crafts**37K/yr+13.0%4.5% conv. - **cardboard tube**35K/yr+3.1%1.0% conv. - **toilet paper rolls for crafts**31K/yr+13.5%10.2% conv. - **toilet paper tubes**13K/yr+25.9%6.9% conv. - **paper towel rolls for crafts**12K/yr-4.7%6.5% conv. - **paper tubes**12K/yr+24.1%3.6% conv. - **paper towel tubes**9K/yr+42.5%7.6% conv. - **craft tubes**11K/yr+31.3%6.4% conv. - **cardboard rolls**11K/yr+20.3%3.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/cardboard-tubes/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.
0%10%$39K20%$78K30%$117K40%$156K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**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**$12.76**4.6★2,242 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SLV4R67) [2**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**$23.67**4.9★35 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM3ZKPTN) [3**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**$27.47**4.7★74 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D163P36P) [4**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**$16.22**4.5★40 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D97FMQMR) [5**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**$16.03**4.7★96 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1GKP5N4)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **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**$24.16**35 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL2Z25VM) [**MAGJERO 18PCS Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 1.38x3.98 Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor**MAGJERO**$9.01**7 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPH99MJ) [**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**$10.35**12 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G37HYY9X) [**Czoynife 30Pack Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 1.38x3.98 Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor**Czoynife**$10.20**15 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G18GLRKY) [**Czoynife 11.85 H 60Pack Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor**Czoynife**$24.97**6 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G19ZK3L7)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**MAGJERO 18PCS Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 1.38x3.98 Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor**MAGJERO**$9.01**4.8★**▲ 206%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPH99MJ) [**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**$24.16**4.9★**▲ 191%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL2Z25VM) [**Czoynife 11.85 H 60Pack Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor**Czoynife**$24.97**5.0★**▲ 186%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G19ZK3L7) [**Czoynife 30Pack Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts 1.38x3.98 Bulk Paper Rolls for Kids DIY Classroom Art Supplies Holiday Decor**Czoynife**$10.20**4.4★**▲ 169%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G18GLRKY) [**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**$10.35**5.0★**▲ 137%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G37HYY9X)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about cardboard tubes**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Strength**19%
*“Sturdy”*
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“Great product of what I need it for”*
**Durability**11%
*“Great durability”*
**Thickness**8%
*“Thick”*
**Size-Overall**7%
*“Perfect size and shape”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**5%
*“I appreciate that they feel clean”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“it is so simple”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Great value and so versatile for both kids and adults”*
**Material Quality**4%
*“Heavy duty material and perfect for crafts”*
**Design-Overall**3%
*“Great for arts and crafts projects”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**16%
*“I was disappointed there were several different sizes”*
**Quality-Overall**11%
*“cheap quality”*
**Thickness**10%
*“Very Thick”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“Not as described”*
**Functionality-Overall**6%
*“Do not work for curtains”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Just wish they were cheaper”*
**Smell**4%
*“THEY SMELL HORRIBLE”*
**Weight Heavy**4%
*“So much heavier than toilet paper rollers”*
**Strength**2%
*“But these are ironically too sturdy”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**55%
**Thickness**9%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
**Value For Money**5%
**Functionality-Overall**3%
**Thin**3%
**Hard Feel**3%
**Strength**3%
**Material Quality**3%
**Weight Heavy**2%
## **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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