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title: "Iron on Stars — $41K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 52/100 · $41K/yr market · 161K searches/yr · $9.04 avg price. A small market ($41K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **iron on stars**
**Worth a look**
Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 25% of clicks), but a small market ($41K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 10Growth 52Conversion 35Competition 90Returns 36Price range 33Avg price 25Brand share 87Review moat 87Quality gap 65
**Competition**
**Great****25%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Brand share**
**Great****48%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Review moat**
**Great****262.06**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Good****+23.4%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Returns**
**Okay****4.1%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Okay****2.8%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Price range**
**Okay****$4.16–$20.23**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Avg price**
**Okay****$9.04**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Bad****$41K**
$41K/yr · 161K searches
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, iron on stars is a $41K/yr Amazon United States market (161K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 48% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 52/100.
Data updated Jul 20, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **iron on stars market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **6K–8K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$54K–$72K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **2.8%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#847**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **97%**
- **Out of stock**
- **4.4%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **29 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **222 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (25% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**41 **—flat
**Sellers**
**45**
**Top-5 brand share**
**48%**
Top 20: 87%
**Top-5 click share**
**25%**
Top 20: 64%
**Open market**
**48%**
- PAGOW17% - AUGSUN12% - BOYIVI8% - SOKOSEY7% - Mozeat Lens4% - Zlettery4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +23.4% search growth over the last 90 days.
5K3KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26Prime Day '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/iron-on-stars/trend)
## **Top iron on stars search terms**
- **star iron on patches**32K/yr+23.8%3.1% conv. - **iron on stars**27K/yr+19.6%3.3% conv. - **star patches iron on**27K/yr+22.8%2.1% conv. - **iron on star patches**20K/yr+21.1%3.5% conv. - **star patches for clothes**11K/yr+14.8%1.3% conv. - **fabric stars**7K/yr+105.8%1.3% conv. - **star applique**9K/yr+22.9%1.3% conv. - **star iron on patch**6K/yr+21.9%2.7% conv. - **iron on stars for clothing**4K/yr+43.0%2.8% conv. - **iron on patches stars**6K/yr-5.3%3.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/iron-on-stars/search-terms)
## **Top iron on stars 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%2%$8144%$2K6%$2K8%$3K1101001K10K 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**102 PCS Star Iron On Patches 34 Colors Mini 5 Star Embroidered Patches Sew on Patches Decorative Patches Appliques Embellishments for DIY Craft Clothing Backpack Hat and Jacket**SOKOSEY**$6.93**4.5★178 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC6FN9ZL) [2**PAGOW 30 Pcs White Star Iron on Patch 1 Inch Sew on Embroidered Patches for Clothes Hats Jackets Backpacks Decor Appliques Decoration (White 1)**PAGOW**$5.59**4.5★247 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGB42WY) [3**12pcs Star Iron On Patches Rhinestone Silver Adhesive Applique Stickers Sequin Vintage Patch Fabric Patch Stars Glitter Crystal Patches for Clothing Jeans Jackets Caps Dress Bag DIY Clothing Repair**Mozeat Lens**$6.68**4.3★161 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXTG52DM) [4**PAGOW 30 Pcs Gold Star Iron on Patch 1 Inch Sew on Star Embroidered Patches Iron on Patches Embellishments for Clothes Hats Jackets Backpacks Star Decor Appliques Decoration (Gold 1)**PAGOW**$5.41**4.5★247 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ8JNNGJ) [5**PAGOW 30 Pcs Star Iron on Patch 1 Inch Sew on Star Embroidered Patches Iron on Patches Embellishments for Clothes Hats Jackets Backpacks Star Decor Appliques Decoration (Red+White+Blue 1)**PAGOW**$5.41**4.5★91 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XK2MJY)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**AfeilarSfltch 30 Pcs Iron On Star Patches - 1.3 Shiny 250th Anniversary Patches for Clothes DIY Applique Patch Bulk 4th of July Embroidered Patches Patriotic Decorations**AfeilarSfltch**$8.74**9 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLGCLTY9) [**LARENNT 4 Pcs Star Iron on Patches - Blue Star Patches Iron on Denim Patches for Jeans - Fabric Patches Appliques for Clothes Jackets Hats Backpacks Jeans Decorations**LARENNT**$5.94**48 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXQGDD2K) [**AUGSUN 12pcs Sequin Star Iron on Patches Colorful Embroidered Sew Appliques**AUGSUN**$8.00**281 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSPH6Y6H) [**AUGSUN 30pcs Glitter Star Iron on Patches USA Patriotic Sew Applique**AUGSUN**$8.59**1,079 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSP3NNNN) [**PAGOW 24pcs White Star Iron on Patches Sew on Embroidered Patches Iron on Fabric Patches Appliques Embellishments for Hats Jackets Clothes Decor & Repair (1+1.8+3)**PAGOW**$6.02**41 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNJX2HLQ)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**AfeilarSfltch 30 Pcs Iron On Star Patches - 1.3 Shiny 250th Anniversary Patches for Clothes DIY Applique Patch Bulk 4th of July Embroidered Patches Patriotic Decorations**AfeilarSfltch**$8.74**3.7★**▲ 236%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLGCLTY9) [**AUGSUN 30pcs Glitter Star Iron on Patches USA Patriotic Sew Applique**AUGSUN**$8.59**4.7★**▲ 190%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSP3NNNN) [**PAGOW 30 Pcs White Star Iron on Patch 1 Inch Sew on Embroidered Patches for Clothes Hats Jackets Backpacks Decor Appliques Decoration (White 1)**PAGOW**$5.59**4.5★**▲ 181%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGB42WY) [**24 Pieces 4 Sizes Iron On Star Patches Adhesive Star Patches Star Shape Rhinestone Appliques Patch DIY Accessory for Clothing Jeans Bags Hats Repair Decoration (Black Silver)**BOYIVI**$9.37**4.1★**▲ 141%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMZ9VTHY) [**PAGOW 30 Pcs Star Iron on Patch 1 Inch Sew on Star Embroidered Patches Iron on Patches Embellishments for Clothes Hats Jackets Backpacks Star Decor Appliques Decoration (Red+White+Blue 1)**PAGOW**$5.41**4.5★**▲ 129%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XK2MJY)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about iron on stars**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**23%
*“Beautiful quality easy to use came just in time”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**14%
*“Nice Adhesive Stars”*
**Ease Of Use**12%
*“Easy to use”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%
*“As described”*
**Color**10%
*“are very vibrant colors”*
**Size-Overall**6%
*“Just the right size”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**4%
*“Bright and shiny”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Great value for the price”*
**Washability**2%
*“Looked nice even after several washes”*
**Add-Ons/Attachments**2%
*“Very cute and easy to accessorize”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**36%
*“Doesnt adhere”*
**Size-Overall**20%
*“Larger than i thought”*
**Quality-Overall**9%
*“Back of patches not good quality”*
**Color**4%
*“Not all of the stars that are supposed to be the same color are some of mine are teal blue”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%
*“It didnt even come with instructions”*
**Durability**3%
*“I wouldnt say they are durable or amazing quality”*
**Functionality-Overall**2%
*“Don't stay well”*
**Washability**2%
*“The edges lift during wash”*
**Display Colors**2%
*“Not all of the stars that are supposed to be the same color are some of mine are teal blue”*
**Value For Money**1%
*“These are made from nice sequins not thin cheapo ones BUT way too expensive for what you get”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**40%
**Adhesion/Stickiness**15%
**Color**12%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Quality-Overall**6%
**Functionality-Overall**5%
**Value For Money**4%
**Material Quality**3%
**Display Colors**2%
**Defective Material/Parts**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is iron on stars profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $41K/yr across 70 tracked products. 0 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +23.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).
- **How competitive is the iron on stars niche?**
- 41 brands and 45 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 25% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 48% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in iron on stars?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 4.1%.
- **When does demand for iron on stars peak?**
- Demand peaks in Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 2.3× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the iron on stars niche?**
- Listings span $4.16–$20.23; the average listing price is $9.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 262 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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