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title: "Ballpoint Pen Tattoo Cartridges — $235K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **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.
Market size 44Growth 24Conversion 51Competition 52Returns 94Price range 62Avg price 95Brand share 16Review moat 39Quality gap 58
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$30.00**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Returns**
**Great****1.1%**
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**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Good****54%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Conversion**
**Good****4.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Market size**
**Okay****$235K**
$235K/yr · 190K searches
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,632.12**
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**
**Bad****94%**
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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**
**28**
**Top-5 brand share**
**94%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**54%**
Top 20: 92%
**Open market**
**4%**
- 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.
9K7KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Holiday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.3×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/ballpoint-pen-tattoo-cartridges/trend)
## **Top ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges search terms**
- **bic bodymark temporary tattoo markers**20K/yr+33.1%5.9% conv. - **bic bodymark**14K/yr+82.1%4.7% conv. - **tattoo practice pen**21K/yr-12.6%0.9% conv. - **tattoo pen cartridges**21K/yr-23.7%1.8% conv. - **tatoo pen**10K/yr-0.5%1.0% conv. - **bodymark**9K/yr-0.1%3.7% conv. - **bic body markers**8K/yr-17.2%6.5% conv. - **bic tattoo markers**6K/yr+0.4%5.0% conv. - **ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges**12K/yr-27.1%2.8% conv. - **pen tattoo cartridge**8K/yr-17.6%3.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/ballpoint-pen-tattoo-cartridges/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.
0%10%$24K20%$47K30%$71K40%$94K1101001K10K100K 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**BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers 8-Count Color Collection Skin-Safe & Cosmetic Quality Cruelty-Free Long-Lasting Flexible Brush Tip Stencils Included**BODYMARK**$19.38**4.5★20,426 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ8Y1V) [2**BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker Henna Vibes Assorted Colors 3-Count - Amazon Vine**BODYMARK**$13.73**4.2★5,371 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8DPCBK) [3**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**$26.03**4.4★1,036 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S14PLV4) [4**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**$25.09**4.0★294 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6D9B14X) [5**BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin Artists Set Mixed Tip 8-Count Pack of Assorted Colors Skin-Safe* Cosmetic Quality**BODYMARK**$28.64**4.5★20,426 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z784MTR)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Bic BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker - Green**BIC**$10.01**4 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDPYD3G) [**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**$28.57**140 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZBCTSN) [**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**$24.98**64 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMF7BSRT) [**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**$146.09**39 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDBPZ5YK) [**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**$25.09**294 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6D9B14X)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Bic BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker - Green**BIC**$10.01**5.0★**▲ 193%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDPYD3G) [**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**$28.57**4.5★**▲ 153%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZBCTSN) [**POSEIDON Tattoo Gun Kit - Wireless Tattoo Pen Kit Tattoo Kit with 2Pcs Tattoo Battery and 20 Pcs Tattoo Cartridge Needles Complete Tattoo Machine kit Tattoo Supplies for Beginners**Vidattx**$44.35**4.5★**▲ 141%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9K1935Z) [**BODYMARK by BIC; Temporary Tattoo Marker; Old School Inspiration; Skin Safe; Brush Tip; Assorted Colors; 2-Pack**BODYMARK**$10.09**4.4★**▲ 134%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z78H3XB) [**BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Marker Henna Vibes Assorted Colors 3-Count - Amazon Vine**BODYMARK**$13.73**4.2★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8DPCBK)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about ballpoint pen tattoo cartridges**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**20%
*“Good variety for a good price”*
**Value For Money**10%
*“Good Value”*
**Ease Of Use**10%
*“Easy to handle”*
**Color**9%
*“Colors are very vibrant”*
**Fun/Entertainment Experience**7%
*“It was super fun”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
*“you get everything as shown”*
**Durability**3%
*“Stays on for days”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**3%
*“it is easy to wipe off with a wet paper towel”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Seems to work well”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“fits in my hand comfortably. and i have tiny hands”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Durability**11%
*“Broke on first use”*
**Color**10%
*“Wrong colors delivered”*
**Quality-Overall**10%
*“Cheap product”*
**Functionality-Overall**8%
*“it won't turn on”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“it's a waste of money”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“a little hard to work with”*
**Moist/Dry**2%
*“Dry on arrival”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**2%
*“Takes a little abrasiveness to wash off with soap and water”*
**Jamming/Clogging**2%
*“They do clog pretty easy”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%
*“the color doesnt stick”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Functionality-Overall**23%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%
**Defective Material/Parts**8%
**Size-Overall**7%
**Color**7%
**Quality-Overall**6%
**Ink Refill**4%
**Dry/Empty Ink**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Durability**3%
## **Common questions**
- **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.
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