Is solid marker profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $113K/yr across 23 tracked products. 1 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +3.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).

How competitive is the solid marker niche?

8 brands and 20 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in solid marker?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Moist/Dry, Functionality-Overall, Dry/Empty Ink. The return rate is 0.8%.

When does demand for solid marker peak?

Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the solid marker niche?

Listings span $4.05–$46.34; the average listing price is $17.67 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,020 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

solid marker

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Great$17.67

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Good$4.05–$46.34

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

Conversion

Good6.2%

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

Review moat

Good1,019.61

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Okay61%

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

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Okay+3.6%

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

Market size

Okay$113K

$113K/yr · 103K searches

Brand share

Bad97%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, solid marker is a $113K/yr Amazon United States market (103K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 46/100.

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

solid marker market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $106K–$141K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 6.2%
Avg BSR: #559
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 96%
Sponsored: 48%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 53 months
Avg seller age: 166 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

8 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

97%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

61%

Top 20: 97%

Open market

SAKURA SOLID MARKER89%
Bunnyclover3%
SRUOLOC2%
Sipa1%
B Paintstik1%
Artsunlvy1%
Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 2%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 99 weeks — +3.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

Open Trend

Top solid marker search terms

sakura solid marker27K/yr -5.3%5.7% conv.
solid marker20K/yr +3.9%4.5% conv.
solid paint marker14K/yr -0.2%2.9% conv.
sakura markers8K/yr +12.6%3.2% conv.
sakura solid paint marker6K/yr +16.1%6.0% conv.
sakura paint markers6K/yr +3.6%5.1% conv.
trash can marker3K/yr +102.3%4.9% conv.
garbage can marker5K/yr -12.9%5.8% conv.
solid markers4K/yr +12.7%4.5% conv.
sakura marker3K/yr +2.8%3.6% conv.

All search terms

Top solid marker 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 23 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Sakura Solid Paint Markers - Permanent Marker Pens - Window Wood & Glass Marker - White Paint - 1 Pack

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$4.904.5★3,682 rev

Sakura Solid Paint Markers - Permanent Marker Pens - Window Wood & Glass Marker - Black Paint - 1 Pack

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$4.934.5★3,682 rev

Sakura Solid Paint Markers - Permanent Marker Paint Pens - Window Wood & Glass Marker - White Paint - 12 Pack

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$39.014.7★791 rev

SAKURA Solid Marker - Mess-Free Paint Marker Set for Indoor & Outdoor Applications - Multi-Surface - No Drip - Quick Drying - Trimmable Tip - Non-Toxic - Assorted Colors - 12 Count

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$40.864.9★26 rev

Sakura Solid Paint Markers - Permanent Marker Pens - Window Wood & Glass Marker - Yellow Paint - 12 Pack

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$39.084.7★791 rev

Newest

by launch date

SAKURA SOLID MARKER - Mess-Free Paint Marker for Indoor & Outdoor Applications - Multi-Surface - Low Odor No Drip & Non-Toxic - Quick Drying in 5-10 Minutes - 13mm Tip - Fluorescent Green - 12 Count

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$39.8830 rev

5mo ago

SAKURA Solid Marker - Mess-Free Paint Marker Set for Indoor & Outdoor Applications - Multi-Surface - No Drip - Quick Drying - Trimmable Tip - Non-Toxic - Assorted Colors - 12 Count

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$40.8626 rev

5mo ago

SAKURA SOLID MARKER - Mess-Free Paint Marker Set for Indoor & Outdoor Applications - Multi-Surface - No Drip - Quick Drying - Trimmable Tip - Non-Toxic - Lemon Orange Pink & Green - 4 Count

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$18.333 rev

5mo ago

SAKURA SOLID MARKER - Mess-Free Paint Marker for Indoor & Outdoor Applications - Multi-Surface - Low Odor No Drip & Non-Toxic - Quick Drying in 5-10 Minutes - 13mm Tip - Fluorescent Green - 3 Count

SAKURA SOLID MARKER$13.756 rev

5mo ago

Custom Trash Can Numbers Stickers - Personalized Garbage Bin Address Decal - Waterproof Garbage Can Marker - UV Resistant Custom Street Address Trash Sticker

SolowayDecor$17.7159 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about solid marker

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

What buyers love

Color14%

“The colors are vibrant”

Quality-Overall12%

“Excellent product”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“works perfectly as advertised”

Value For Money6%

“Good deal”

Ease Of Use6%

“The markers are easy to use”

Durability5%

“more durable”

Paint Quality4%

“super nice quality paint”

Drawing Experience3%

“Great for Art”

Pen/Pencil Quality3%

“Perfect white pens to use when making our valentines”

Writing Experience3%

“Bright, Durable Markers That Write on Almost Anything”

What buyers complain about

Moist/Dry12%

“They look dried up”

Functionality-Overall6%

“Didnt work for my intended purpose”

Dry/Empty Ink6%

“These markers are empty”

Thickness4%

“thicker”

Durability4%

“Big chunk broke off”

Value For Money3%

“Expensive”

Strength3%

“not solid”

Ease Of Cleaning3%

“Doesn't wipe off nonporous surfaces”

Nib/Tip Quality3%

“The tip of the pen is too hard”

Quality-Overall3%

“Not quite what I was expecting”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall18%

Color11%

Size-Overall11%

Ink Refill10%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Dry/Empty Ink7%

Value For Money4%

Writing Experience3%

Leak-Proof3%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Common questions

Is solid marker profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $113K/yr across 23 tracked products. 1 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +3.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).
How competitive is the solid marker niche?: 8 brands and 20 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in solid marker?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Moist/Dry, Functionality-Overall, Dry/Empty Ink. The return rate is 0.8%.
When does demand for solid marker peak?: Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the solid marker niche?: Listings span $4.05–$46.34; the average listing price is $17.67 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,020 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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solid marker market data

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Demand & seasonality

Top solid marker search terms

Top solid marker products on Amazon

Top sellers

Newest

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What buyers say about solid marker

What buyers love

What buyers complain about

Top return reasons

Common questions

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