Is ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $235K/yr across 26 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -2.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).

How competitive is the ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges niche?

9 brands and 28 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 94% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Color, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 1.1%.

When does demand for ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges peak?

Demand peaks in Dec; the busiest month runs 3.3× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges niche?

Listings span $8.11–$146.09; the average listing price is $30.00 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,632 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges

Worth a look

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($30.00 avg), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 94% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Avg price

Incredible$30.00

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Returns

Great1.1%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Price range

Good$8.11–$146.09

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Good54%

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

Conversion

Good4.1%

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

Market size

Okay$235K

$235K/yr · 190K searches

Review moat

Okay2,632.12

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Bad-2.3%

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

Brand share

Bad94%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges is a $235K/yr Amazon United States market (190K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 94% of demand. Demand peaks in Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.

Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $180K–$240K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 4.1%
Avg BSR: #1,000
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 42%
Out of stock: 7.7%
Avg brand age: 33 months
Avg seller age: 162 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

9 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

94%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

54%

Top 20: 92%

Open market

BODYMARK57%
Inlumino Heart Ink25%
BIC6%
Anmmy3%
Vidattx2%
Element Tattoo Supply2%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 4%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -2.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.3×

Open Trend

Top ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges search terms

bic bodymark temporary tattoo markers20K/yr +33.1%5.9% conv.
bic bodymark14K/yr +82.1%4.7% conv.
tattoo practice pen21K/yr -12.6%0.9% conv.
tattoo pen cartridges21K/yr -23.7%1.8% conv.
tatoo pen10K/yr -0.5%1.0% conv.
bodymark9K/yr -0.1%3.7% conv.
bic body markers8K/yr -17.2%6.5% conv.
bic tattoo markers6K/yr +0.4%5.0% conv.
ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges12K/yr -27.1%2.8% conv.
pen tattoo cartridge8K/yr -17.6%3.5% conv.

All search terms

Top ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers 8-Count Color Collection Skin-Safe & Cosmetic Quality Cruelty-Free Long-Lasting Flexible Brush Tip Stencils Included

BODYMARK$19.384.5★20,426 rev

BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker Henna Vibes Assorted Colors 3-Count - Amazon Vine

BODYMARK$13.734.2★5,371 rev

BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin Pride Pack Flexible Brush Tip 11-Count Pack of Assorted Colors Skin-Safe Cosmetic Quality Unique Gifts

BODYMARK$26.034.4★1,036 rev

Inlumino Heart Ink Ballpoint Pen Cartridges Original Black Ink (6-Pack) Tattoo Practice Cartridges for Rotary Tattoo Machines Oil-Based Ink for Creating Flash Art Fake Skin Alternative

Inlumino Heart Ink$25.094.0★294 rev

BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin Artists Set Mixed Tip 8-Count Pack of Assorted Colors Skin-Safe* Cosmetic Quality

BODYMARK$28.644.5★20,426 rev

Newest

by launch date

Bic BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker - Green

BIC$10.014 rev

7mo ago

Inlumino Heart Ink Ballpoint Pen Cartridges Saturated Ink Tattoo Practice Cartridges for Rotary Tattoo Machines Water-Based Ink with Bold Color Fake Skin Alternative - 10 Pack

Inlumino Heart Ink$28.57140 rev

8mo ago

PMU Practice Cartridges 10-Pack Ballpoint Pen Refills for Tattoo Training on Paper Patented Design 5 Colors Compatible with Rotary PMU Pens & Dot Machines

Inlumino Heart Ink$24.9864 rev

11mo ago

PMU Practice Pen Wireless Precision Training Tool with 8 Ballpoint Cartridges for Practicing Eyebrow Lip and Eyeliner Design Techniques on Paper Includes 2 Batteries & Magnetic Case

Inlumino Heart Ink$146.0939 rev

1y ago

Inlumino Heart Ink Ballpoint Pen Cartridges Original Black Ink (6-Pack) Tattoo Practice Cartridges for Rotary Tattoo Machines Oil-Based Ink for Creating Flash Art Fake Skin Alternative

Inlumino Heart Ink$25.09294 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall20%

“Good variety for a good price”

Value For Money10%

“Good Value”

Ease Of Use10%

“Easy to handle”

Color9%

“Colors are very vibrant”

Fun/Entertainment Experience7%

“It was super fun”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“you get everything as shown”

Durability3%

“Stays on for days”

Ease Of Cleaning3%

“it is easy to wipe off with a wet paper towel”

Efficiency3%

“Seems to work well”

Size-Overall2%

“fits in my hand comfortably. and i have tiny hands”

What buyers complain about

Durability11%

“Broke on first use”

Color10%

“Wrong colors delivered”

Quality-Overall10%

“Cheap product”

Functionality-Overall8%

“it won't turn on”

Value For Money6%

“it's a waste of money”

Ease Of Use4%

“a little hard to work with”

Moist/Dry2%

“Dry on arrival”

Ease Of Cleaning2%

“Takes a little abrasiveness to wash off with soap and water”

Jamming/Clogging2%

“They do clog pretty easy”

Adhesion/Stickiness2%

“the color doesnt stick”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall23%

Advertised Vs Actual Product12%

Defective Material/Parts8%

Size-Overall7%

Color7%

Quality-Overall6%

Ink Refill4%

Dry/Empty Ink4%

Value For Money4%