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title: "R1234yf Dye — $27K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **r1234yf dye**
**Worth a look**
Shows demand growing +170.9% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 7Growth 97Conversion 78Competition 55Returns 91Price range 59Avg price 95Brand share 46Review moat 96Quality gap 72
**Growth**
**Incredible****+170.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Review moat**
**Incredible****89.44**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$43.98**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Returns**
**Great****1.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Great****7.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.3★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Price range**
**Good****$10.93–$155.34**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Good****52%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Brand share**
**Okay****78%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Market size**
**Bad****$27K**
$27K/yr · 8K searches
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, r1234yf dye is a $27K/yr Amazon United States market (8K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 78% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 65/100.
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **r1234yf dye market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **750–1K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$33K–$44K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **7.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#317**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **72%**
- **Sponsored**
- **60%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **72 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **206 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 52% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**13 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**73**
**Top-5 brand share**
**78%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**52%**
Top 20: 96%
**Open market**
**17%**
- TSI Supercool44% - A/C Pro10% - FJC9% - Generic9% - ENVIRO-SAFE6% - Leak Saver5% - Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 17%)
## **Top r1234yf dye 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%4%$1K8%$2K12%$3K16%$4K1101001K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)2 products missing review or click data not plotted
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**TSI Supercool 27262D 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 8oz 1-Pack**TSI Supercool**$12.07**4.8★144 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9242CTG) [2**TSI Supercool 1234yf PAG 46 Viscosity with UV Dye 32oz 1-Pack**TSI Supercool**$46.25**5.0★24 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C92147GM) [3**A/C Pro Certified A/C Pro Car Air Conditioner Leak Detector Dye Leak Detection UV Dye Detects Leaks in R-1234YF AC Systems 1 Oz**A/C Pro**$14.01**4.5★167 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ22ZKJ) [4**FJC FJC6810 1 Pack UV A/C Dye (R-1234Yf)**FJC**$10.93**4.7★51 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFPFBRZ) [5**Dye Charge for R1234yf Systems 3 cans and Brass Charging Hose R-1234yf Refrigerant Support Dye-1102**Generic**$40.66**4.2★187 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SS1DM4L)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Tellegloww Ac Leak Detector Kit R134a R1234yf R410a Automotive Ac UV Dye Kit Refrigerant Leak Detector with Oil Injector Low Side Quick Coupler Mini Split Adapter Flashlight Glasses**Tellegloww**$67.00**1 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5P1L8TM) [**ENVIRO-SAFE UV Dye Charge Leak Detector for R1234YF R134a R12 R22 R600a R290 & More | Fluorescent AC Leak Detection Dye - Single Can (Can Only)**ENVIRO-SAFE**$29.59**10 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT98GFND) [**ENVIRO-SAFE UV Dye Charge Leak Detector for R1234YF R134a R12 R22 R600a R290 & More | Fluorescent AC Leak Detection Dye 3 Cans (Include R1234YF Hose)**ENVIRO-SAFE**$49.99**1 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT9YWCFM) [**Envirosafe Dye Charge for 1234YF Systems + Simple Charging Hose (2 Can Kit)**ENVIRO-SAFE**$34.78**0 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBHTP1YX) [**Tellegloww Ac Oil Dye Injector Kit 1/4 SAE with SAE R134a Oil Injector R1234yf Low Side Quick Coupler R410a Split Adapter Compatible with R134a R22 R12 R1234yf Hand Push Compressor Manual 1oz/30ml**Tellegloww**$22.91**111 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3LP4B1S)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**ENVIRO-SAFE UV Dye Charge Leak Detector for R1234YF R134a R12 R22 R600a R290 & More | Fluorescent AC Leak Detection Dye 3 Cans (Include R1234YF Hose)**ENVIRO-SAFE**$49.99**5.0★**▲ 92%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT9YWCFM) [**Envirosafe Dye Charge for 1234YF Systems + Simple Charging Hose (2 Can Kit)**ENVIRO-SAFE**$34.78**0.0★**▲ 69%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBHTP1YX) [**Mastercool 92732 Standard Universal UV Dye 32oz Bottle (128 Applications) R1234yf Hybrid & CO Compatible**Mastercool**$69.52**0.0★**▲ 66%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H5O8RCG) [**Generic Leak Detector Dye Charge for 1234YF Systems + Simple Installation Hose (3 Can Kit)**Generic**$53.00**3.3★**▲ 46%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D23986DG) [**ENVIRO-SAFE UV Dye Charge Leak Detector for R1234YF R134a R12 R22 R600a R290 & More | Fluorescent AC Leak Detection Dye - Single Can (Can Only)**ENVIRO-SAFE**$29.59**4.0★**▲ 33%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT98GFND)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about r1234yf dye**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**30%
*“As advertised”*
**Value For Money**19%
*“It's still cheaper than paying a mechanic to do it”*
**Quality-Overall**14%
*“This Compressor oil quality is very good”*
**Leak-Proof**11%
*“Good visibility when looking for leaks”*
**Efficiency**6%
*“Work as intended”*
**Charging**5%
*“Small quantities easier to manage charge”*
**Storage Capacity**5%
*“Can as well kept”*
**Color**4%
*“Made it easy to add dye to an R-1234yf A/C system”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%
*“shine like a Christmas tree”*
**Design-Overall**1%
*“The kit feels well made”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Quality-Overall**17%
*“Poor quality”*
**Durability**11%
*“Stopped working after a couple of cars”*
**Leak-Proof**11%
*“Leaked”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“Do not fall for this false advertisement - This does not contain any REFRIGERANT so you can not charge your AC system”*
**Material Quality**7%
*“Made from cheap plastic”*
**Color**6%
*“Do not buy unless you only want dye”*
**Compatibility-Overall**6%
*“Its not for every electric or hybrid vehicle”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%
*“is spoda cause any glue you missed”*
**Lubrication**4%
*“Not good it stripped my filler pipeline”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Not worth the money”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%
**Compatibility-Overall**13%
**Functionality-Overall**10%
**Leak-Proof**9%
**Defective Material/Parts**7%
**Size-Overall**7%
**Color**7%
**Value For Money**4%
**Quality-Overall**3%
**Assembly/Installation**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is r1234yf dye profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $27K/yr across 25 tracked products. 2 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +170.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (65/100).
- **How competitive is the r1234yf dye niche?**
- 13 brands and 73 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 52% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 78% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in r1234yf dye?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Durability, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.2%.
- **What does it cost to enter the r1234yf dye niche?**
- Listings span $10.93–$155.34; the average listing price is $43.98 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 89 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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