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title: "Paint Containers with Lids — $106K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 63/100 · $106K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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  "og:title": "Paint Containers with Lids — $106K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **paint containers with lids**

**Worth a look**

Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 48% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 26Growth 51Conversion 56Competition 78Returns 83Price range 81Avg price 84Brand share 87Review moat 65Quality gap 53

**Brand share**

**Great****48%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.68**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Returns**

**Great****1.6%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Price range**

**Great****$6.39–$57.06**

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

**Competition**

**Great****37%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Review moat**

**Good****910.54**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Conversion**

**Good****4.7%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Good****+22.2%**

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

**Market size**

**Okay****$106K**

$106K/yr · 120K 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, paint containers with lids is a $106K/yr Amazon United States market (120K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 48% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 63/100.

Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **paint containers with lids market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**6K–8K**</dd><dd>avg 100–250/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$112K–$149K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**4.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#244**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**98%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**95%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**3.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**39 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**173 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**42 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top-5 brand share**

**48%**

Top 20: 84%

**Top-5 click share**

**37%**

Top 20: 71%

**Open market**

**47%**

- Stock Your Home15% - Touch Up Cup11% - Caffox8% - BAGTeck8% - Lymoc6% - YGAOHF5%

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +22.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

4K3KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/paint-containers-with-lids/trend)

## **Top paint containers with lids search terms**

- **paint containers with lids**43K/yr+37.9%3.8% conv. - **paint containers**32K/yr+16.8%2.8% conv. - **plastic paint containers**12K/yr+28.0%2.6% conv. - **paint saver**9K/yr+5.3%4.1% conv. - **plastic paint cans**7K/yr-5.9%4.9% conv. - **plastic paint containers with lids**4K/yr+23.7%2.3% conv. - **paint cans for leftover paint**3K/yr+53.2%5.7% conv. - **plastic paint cans with lids**4K/yr-7.6%5.3% conv. - **plastic paint can**3K/yr+8.2%4.3% conv. - **paint sample containers**3K/yr+3.3%3.2% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/paint-containers-with-lids/search-terms)

## **Top paint containers with lids 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%3%$3K6%$6K9%$10K12%$13K101001K10K 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![Touch Up Cup Empty Plastic Paint Storage Containers with Lids for Leftover Paint Touch Ups As Seen On Shark Tank Products 13 oz Pack of 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jayeIaGxL.jpg)**Touch Up Cup Empty Plastic Paint Storage Containers with Lids for Leftover Paint Touch Ups As Seen On Shark Tank Products 13 oz Pack of 3**Touch Up Cup**$18.07**4.4★2,684 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V62Z5L) [2![Caffox 240-Piece Empty Paint Pot 40 Strips Acrylic Mini Paint Container Strip Storage with Lid for Classrooms School Art & Crafts 3ml/ 0.1oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x0UzbT+eL.jpg)**Caffox 240-Piece Empty Paint Pot 40 Strips Acrylic Mini Paint Container Strip Storage with Lid for Classrooms School Art & Crafts 3ml/ 0.1oz**Caffox**$16.49**4.6★993 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N4XCMR2) [3![BAGTeck 36 Empty Paint Pots with Lids 5 ml/0.17 OZ Clear Empty Storage Paint Containers Mini Painting Cup Arts Crafts Containers for Summer Camp Kids Classrooms Schools Art Festivals etc](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3sPHybYL.jpg)**BAGTeck 36 Empty Paint Pots with Lids 5 ml/0.17 OZ Clear Empty Storage Paint Containers Mini Painting Cup Arts Crafts Containers for Summer Camp Kids Classrooms Schools Art Festivals etc**BAGTeck**$6.94**4.4★445 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R8PN9C3) [4![20 Empty Paint Containers with Lids - Mini Paint Pods 120 Pots 3 ml/0.1 oz - Perfect for Kids Schools & Festivals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tX7WJXZtL.jpg)**20 Empty Paint Containers with Lids - Mini Paint Pods 120 Pots 3 ml/0.1 oz - Perfect for Kids Schools & Festivals**Lymoc**$14.21**4.6★384 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K7528XG) [5![YGAOHF 36 Pcs Empty Paint Pots Small Paint Containers with Lids Easy Open Acrylic Paint Cups with Lid Paint Strips for Kids Classroom School Painting Art Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512QV2v6sCS.jpg)**YGAOHF 36 Pcs Empty Paint Pots Small Paint Containers with Lids Easy Open Acrylic Paint Cups with Lid Paint Strips for Kids Classroom School Painting Art Supplies**YGAOHF**$6.91**4.5★385 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJGQCL8)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![TAEAFER 25 Pcs Empty Paint Pots with Lids - Small Plastic Paint Cups 10ml Reusable Paint Containers for Acrylic Paint DIY Crafts Nail Art Beads & Powders Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vxBsv9HPL.jpg)**TAEAFER 25 Pcs Empty Paint Pots with Lids - Small Plastic Paint Cups 10ml Reusable Paint Containers for Acrylic Paint DIY Crafts Nail Art Beads & Powders Storage**TAEAFER**$9.12**10 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK2F51MK) [![Paint Hero 8 Pack Paint Storage Bags - Airtight Refillable Quart and Gallon Pouches with Funnel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514HsddofBL.jpg)**Paint Hero 8 Pack Paint Storage Bags - Airtight Refillable Quart and Gallon Pouches with Funnel**GoSports Outdoors**$24.52**130 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR7BG6F2) [![Exircy 120-Piece Empty Paint Pots 20 Strips Mini Paint with Lid Acrylic Paints Containers Painting Arts Crafts Supplies for Classrooms Schools Paintings Art Festivals(3 ml/0.1 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V+O3nIUiL.jpg)**Exircy 120-Piece Empty Paint Pots 20 Strips Mini Paint with Lid Acrylic Paints Containers Painting Arts Crafts Supplies for Classrooms Schools Paintings Art Festivals(3 ml/0.1 oz)**Exircy**$9.69**25 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMK4WD6B) [![ROLLINGDOG 3 PC Plastic Paint Containers with Lids - Airtight Paint Storage Cups with Lids 17 oz Paint Storage Containers for Leftover Paint 500 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qNnCVGxGL.jpg)**ROLLINGDOG 3 PC Plastic Paint Containers with Lids - Airtight Paint Storage Cups with Lids 17 oz Paint Storage Containers for Leftover Paint 500 ml**ROLLINGDOG**$14.35**29 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFMX39X2) [![12 Packs No Spill Paint Cups for Kids Small Plastic Paint Containers with Lids Spill Proof Water Cup for Painting School Classroom Art Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VuNMvXJfL.jpg)**12 Packs No Spill Paint Cups for Kids Small Plastic Paint Containers with Lids Spill Proof Water Cup for Painting School Classroom Art Crafts Supplies**Retainbre**$16.62**41 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QH69XX)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Draupnir 20 Strips 120 Pots Empty Paint Pots Strips With Lid Mini Clear Storage Containers and 40 Pieces Paint Brushes Painting Arts Crafts Supplies for Classrooms Schools Paintings Art Festivals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aYSR3lK3L.jpg)**Draupnir 20 Strips 120 Pots Empty Paint Pots Strips With Lid Mini Clear Storage Containers and 40 Pieces Paint Brushes Painting Arts Crafts Supplies for Classrooms Schools Paintings Art Festivals**Draupnir**$16.23**4.7★**▲ 170%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0937831BP) [![TAEAFER 25 Pcs Empty Paint Pots with Lids - Small Plastic Paint Cups 10ml Reusable Paint Containers for Acrylic Paint DIY Crafts Nail Art Beads & Powders Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vxBsv9HPL.jpg)**TAEAFER 25 Pcs Empty Paint Pots with Lids - Small Plastic Paint Cups 10ml Reusable Paint Containers for Acrylic Paint DIY Crafts Nail Art Beads & Powders Storage**TAEAFER**$9.12**4.3★**▲ 140%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK2F51MK) [![Exircy 120-Piece Empty Paint Pots 20 Strips Mini Paint with Lid Acrylic Paints Containers Painting Arts Crafts Supplies for Classrooms Schools Paintings Art Festivals(3 ml/0.1 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V+O3nIUiL.jpg)**Exircy 120-Piece Empty Paint Pots 20 Strips Mini Paint with Lid Acrylic Paints Containers Painting Arts Crafts Supplies for Classrooms Schools Paintings Art Festivals(3 ml/0.1 oz)**Exircy**$9.69**4.6★**▲ 121%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMK4WD6B) [![Paint Hero 8 Pack Paint Storage Bags - Airtight Refillable Quart and Gallon Pouches with Funnel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514HsddofBL.jpg)**Paint Hero 8 Pack Paint Storage Bags - Airtight Refillable Quart and Gallon Pouches with Funnel**GoSports Outdoors**$24.52**4.8★**▲ 62%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR7BG6F2) [![ROLLINGDOG 3 PC Plastic Paint Containers with Lids - Airtight Paint Storage Cups with Lids 17 oz Paint Storage Containers for Leftover Paint 500 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qNnCVGxGL.jpg)**ROLLINGDOG 3 PC Plastic Paint Containers with Lids - Airtight Paint Storage Cups with Lids 17 oz Paint Storage Containers for Leftover Paint 500 ml**ROLLINGDOG**$14.35**4.7★**▲ 29%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFMX39X2)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about paint containers with lids**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Use**18%

*“easy to open”*

**Paint Quality**14%

*“Very good paint containers”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Good quality cups”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Exactly what I needed”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Just the right size”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Worth it”*

**Storage Capacity**5%

*“Great storage idea”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**3%

*“No rust”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“Clean, no mess”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“and Ive had no issues with leaking”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Paint Quality**16%

*“after awhile the paint rubs off”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“it was way too big”*

**Leak-Proof**7%

*“they leak”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“and its not cheap”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Hard to open”*

**Durability**4%

*“Breaks easily”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Poor quality”*

**Strength**3%

*“The containers didnt feel as sturdy as the last ones I got”*

**Water Resistance**2%

*“Not airtight or water proof”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“Did not work”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**48%

**Paint Quality**17%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Value For Money**7%

**Functionality-Overall**4%

**Quality-Overall**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%

**Material Quality**2%

**Leak-Proof**2%

**Ease Of Use**1%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is paint containers with lids profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $106K/yr across 59 tracked products. 7 of 11 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +22.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the paint containers with lids niche?**</dt><dd>42 brands and 52 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 37% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 48% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in paint containers with lids?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Paint Quality, Size-Overall, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.6%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for paint containers with lids peak?**</dt><dd>Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.4× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the paint containers with lids niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $6.39–$57.06; the average listing price is $18.68 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 911 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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