Is orange duct tape profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $142K/yr across 14 tracked products. 0 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +24.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).

How competitive is the orange duct tape niche?

9 brands and 55 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 74% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 87% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in orange duct tape?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Suitable For Outdoor, Color. The return rate is 1.2%.

When does demand for orange duct tape peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 3.7× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the orange duct tape niche?

Listings span $3.87–$23.31; the average listing price is $11.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,888 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

orange duct tape

Skip it

A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 74% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Conversion

Incredible22.1%

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

Returns

Great1.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Growth

Good+24.8%

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

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Okay1,887.86

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Okay$3.87–$23.31

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

Avg price

Okay$11.04

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Market size

Okay$142K

$142K/yr · 58K searches

Brand share

Okay87%

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

Competition

Bad74%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, orange duct tape is a $142K/yr Amazon United States market (58K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 87% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Oct–Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.

Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

orange duct tape market data

Units sold / yr: 13K–15K; avg 1,500–2,000/product
Revenue / yr: $138K–$166K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 22.1%
Avg BSR: #242
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 71%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 76 months
Avg seller age: 171 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

9 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

87%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

74%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Duck37%
3M21%
STIKPACK13%
Maartla9%
BOMEI PACK7%
ROSEUP4%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 9%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 101 weeks — +24.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.7×

Open Trend

Top orange duct tape search terms

orange duct tape38K/yr +25.0%17.1% conv.
orange duck tape8K/yr -20.7%17.1% conv.
orange duck tape roll2K/yr >1,000%17.8% conv.
duct tape orange3K/yr +34.7%15.5% conv.
orange duct tape 2 inches wide3K/yr +28.5%20.9% conv.
orange gorilla tape3K/yr +10.2%5.3% conv.

All search terms

Top orange duct tape 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 14 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Duck Brand 1265019 Color Duct Tape Neon Orange 1.88 Inches x 15 Yards Single Roll

Duck$3.874.7★11,459 rev

3M Multi-Use Colored Duct Tape Orange with Strong Adhesive and Water-Resistant Backing Multi-Surface 3M Duct Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use 1.88 Inches x 20 Yards 1 Roll (3920-OR)

3M$6.024.6★781 rev

Maartla Heavy Duty Duct Tape 2 Inch X 33 Yards 8.5 Mil Thickness Multi Purpose Orange Duct Tape No Residue Waterproof and Tear by Hand - for Repairs Industrial Professional Use

Maartla$7.494.5★691 rev

STIKPACK 2 Rolls Orange Duct Tape Heavy Duty Strong Industrial Colored Duct Tape 9mil x 2inch x 25yds Flexible No Residue Waterproof and Tear by Hand Multi-Use for Indoor & Outdoor Repairs

STIKPACK$12.954.5★60 rev

STIKPACK 3 Rolls Orange Duct Tape Heavy Duty Strong Industrial Colored Duct Tape 9mil x 2inch x 25yds Flexible No Residue Waterproof and Tear by Hand Multi-Use for Indoor & Outdoor Repairs

STIKPACK$15.584.4★27 rev

Newest

by launch date

BOMEI PACK Orange 2inch x 20yds Sticky Duct Tape Heavy Duty Strong Industrial Color Duct Tapeor Packing and Repairing 2 Pack

BOMEI PACK$9.906 rev

4mo ago

BOMEI PACK 2 Pack Orange Heavy Duty Duct Tape Strong Adhesive 2 Inch x 35 Yd Duct Heavy Duty Waterproof All Weather Duct Tape No Residue Sealing for Indoor&Outdoor Repair

BOMEI PACK$14.8126 rev

4mo ago

STIKPACK 3 Rolls Orange Duct Tape Heavy Duty Strong Industrial Colored Duct Tape 9mil x 2inch x 25yds Flexible No Residue Waterproof and Tear by Hand Multi-Use for Indoor & Outdoor Repairs

STIKPACK$15.5827 rev

7mo ago

STIKPACK 2 Rolls Orange Duct Tape Heavy Duty Strong Industrial Colored Duct Tape 9mil x 2inch x 25yds Flexible No Residue Waterproof and Tear by Hand Multi-Use for Indoor & Outdoor Repairs

STIKPACK$12.9560 rev

7mo ago

Kwtpsg Orange Duct Tape 2 Pack Heavy Duty Waterproof Cloth Tape Hand-Tearable Multi-Purpose Repair Tape for Home Camping DIY and Industrial Use No Residue 2 Inch x 20 Yards

Kwtpsg$5.9239 rev

8mo ago

What buyers say about orange duct tape

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

What buyers love

Adhesion/Stickiness19%

“Good adhesion”

Color16%

“Color is accurate as shown”

Quality-Overall12%

“Good Performance”

Strength10%

“it held well”

Efficiency6%

“works well”

Durability6%

“Durability good”

Brightness/Shine/Glow5%

“Nice and bright”

Value For Money5%

“The price is reasonable”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“Works as advertised”

Ease Of Use4%

“easy to use”

What buyers complain about

Adhesion/Stickiness31%

“Will not stick”

Suitable For Outdoor10%

“Not suitable for outside”

Color7%

“But its orange instead of silver”

Thin7%

“Thin”

Thickness6%

“cheap thin”

Value For Money4%

“value for money awful”

Ease Of Use3%

“I couldn't pull tape out”

Quality-Overall3%

“it is not the best”

Functionality-Overall3%

“Does not work well”

Add-Ons/Attachments3%

“Does not stay attached to concrete”

Top return reasons

Color35%

Adhesion/Stickiness28%

Value For Money13%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Brightness/Shine/Glow4%

Size-Overall4%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Functionality-Overall2%

Quality-Overall2%

Thickness1%

Common questions

Is orange duct tape profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $142K/yr across 14 tracked products. 0 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +24.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
How competitive is the orange duct tape niche?: 9 brands and 55 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 74% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 87% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in orange duct tape?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Suitable For Outdoor, Color. The return rate is 1.2%.
When does demand for orange duct tape peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 3.7× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the orange duct tape niche?: Listings span $3.87–$23.31; the average listing price is $11.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,888 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.