Is paint cups with lids for kids profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $77K/yr across 21 tracked products. 2 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +6.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (51/100).

How competitive is the paint cups with lids for kids niche?

18 brands and 27 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 62% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in paint cups with lids for kids?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Size-Overall, Smell. The return rate is 1.3%.

When does demand for paint cups with lids for kids peak?

Demand peaks in Dec; the busiest month runs 1.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the paint cups with lids for kids niche?

Listings span $6.94–$28.75; the average listing price is $15.98 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 679 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

paint cups with lids for kids

Worth a look

Shows low returns (1.3%), but a small market ($77K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Great1.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Great$15.98

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Good62%

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

Review moat

Good679.43

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good5.8%

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

Price range

Good$6.94–$28.75

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

Competition

Good55%

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

Growth

Okay+6.6%

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

Quality gap

Bad4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Bad$77K

$77K/yr · 83K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, paint cups with lids for kids is a $77K/yr Amazon United States market (83K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 62% of demand. Demand peaks in Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 51/100.

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

paint cups with lids for kids market data

Units sold / yr: 5K–6K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $80K–$96K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 5.8%
Avg BSR: #91
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 90%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 41 months
Avg seller age: 130 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 55% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

18 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

62%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

55%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

33%

Ultimate Stationery26%
The Mega Deals10%
U.S. Art Supply9%
DIYASY9%
Zilphoba8%
Colorations6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +6.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

Open Trend

Top paint cups with lids for kids search terms

no spill paint cups21K/yr +10.1%4.5% conv.
paint cups with lids for kids20K/yr -13.0%5.0% conv.
paint cups for kids11K/yr +38.8%5.0% conv.
spill proof paint cups10K/yr -3.0%4.4% conv.
no spill paint cups with lids4K/yr +62.6%5.1% conv.
kids paint cups5K/yr +22.9%7.3% conv.
toddler paint cups3K/yr +3.6%5.1% conv.
spill proof paint cups for kids4K/yr -14.8%4.9% conv.
no spill paint cups for toddlers5K/yr -26.4%5.9% conv.

All search terms

Top paint cups with lids for kids 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 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Paint Cups with Lids for Kids - 6 Paint Containers with Lids 6 Toddler Paints Brushes - Toddler Art Supplies No Spill Painting Cups

Ultimate Stationery$9.934.7★589 rev

U.S. Art Supply 10 Piece Childrens No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and 10 Piece Large Round Brush Set with Plastic Handles

U.S. Art Supply$19.904.6★3,690 rev

Zilphoba 10pcs Paint Cups with Lids for Kids Spill Proof Learning Color Cups for Young Artist

Zilphoba$13.344.7★163 rev

Colorations No-Spill White Lid Tempera Paint Cups for Kids Value Classroom Pack Painting Supply (10 pack) Model:10WPC

Colorations$19.004.7★248 rev

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$16.624.5★41 rev

Newest

by launch date

6Pcs No Spill Paint Cups Reusable Plastic Paint Cups with Lids - Spill Proof Water Cup for Painting Art Crafts Supplies

HekouJiub$9.473 rev

6mo ago

10 PCS No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and Brushes for Kids Not for Watercolor Spill Proof Paint Brush Cleaner Cup for Painting Arts and Crafts Supplies for Acrylic Paint

Mkobon$12.9759 rev

8mo ago

6Pcs Plastic Paint Cups with Lids for Kids Reusable Paint Containers with Lids No Spill-Paint Cups for Kids Art Supplies Art Classes Painting Projects Craft Supplies

Yuanan$10.0222 rev

8mo ago

36 Pcs No Spill Paint Cups with Lids & Brushes 6 Colors (3 Sets Each) & 2 oz Spill-Proof Containers Mess-Free Kids Painting Set for Art School Classroom Crafts

DI QIU REN$26.2512 rev

9mo ago

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$16.6241 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about paint cups with lids for kids

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

What buyers love

Ease Of Cleaning14%

“Easy to clean up”

Leak-Proof11%

“No spills for real”

Quality-Overall10%

“the quality is great as the cups are thick”

Value For Money8%

“worth it”

Color6%

“the color is bright”

Ease Of Use6%

“So convenient”

Washability5%

“The brushes wash well each day”

Size-Overall5%

“The cups are a good size”

Paint Quality4%

“Good for painting”

Fun/Entertainment Experience4%

“So much fun”

What buyers complain about

Leak-Proof12%

“Leak water when tipped”

Size-Overall8%

“Too Small”

Smell8%

“Smells so toxic”

Ease Of Use6%

“I don't use them”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“described were not included”

Value For Money6%

“Not worth the cost”

Paint Quality5%

“Not to useful for oil paint storage in my experience”

Color4%

“only have three colors open”

Defective Material/Parts3%

“wont stay on”

Adhesion/Stickiness2%

“It was almost like there wasnt any glue to hold it in”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall37%

Value For Money15%

Paint Quality10%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Defective Material/Parts5%

Quality-Overall4%