Is black currant seed oil profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $207K/yr across 26 tracked products. 1 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -5.7%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (58/100).

How competitive is the black currant seed oil niche?

19 brands and 38 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in black currant seed oil?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Taste-Overall, Smell, Allergies. The return rate is 0.0%.

When does demand for black currant seed oil peak?

Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.3× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the black currant seed oil niche?

Listings span $8.75–$95.08; the average listing price is $25.70 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,377 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

black currant seed oil

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.0%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$25.70

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$8.75–$95.08

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

Conversion

Great8.2%

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

Brand share

Good63%

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

Competition

Good55%

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

Quality gap

Good4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Okay$207K

$207K/yr · 98K searches

Review moat

Okay3,376.92

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Bad-5.7%

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

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black currant seed oil is a $207K/yr Amazon United States market (98K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 63% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 58/100.

Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

black currant seed oil market data

Units sold / yr: 8K–10K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $206K–$257K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 8.2%
Avg BSR: #1,017
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 88%
Sponsored: 73%
Out of stock: 14.4%
Avg brand age: 71 months
Avg seller age: 174 days

Competition & brand share

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

Brands

19 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

63%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

55%

Top 20: 94%

Open market

30%

Botanical Beauty14%
NOW Foods14%
NutriONN14%
Standard Process Inc.12%
Renewalize8%
Dr. Berg Nutritionals8%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -5.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

Open Trend

Top black currant seed oil search terms

black currant seed oil60K/yr -4.6%8.6% conv.
black currant oil12K/yr +11.1%7.6% conv.
black current seed oil organic12K/yr -30.9%8.0% conv.
black current seed oil7K/yr +50.6%8.5% conv.
black currant seed oil organic5K/yr -34.4%7.8% conv.
black current oil2K/yr -4.4%12.9% conv.

All search terms

Top black currant seed oil 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

Black Currant Oil - 1000 Mg - 180 Softgels - Cold-Pressed Pure Black Currant Seed Oil - Hexane Free - 140mg GLA Per Serving - Regulates Hormonal Balance - Great For Immune System Hair and Skin

NutriONN$23.834.6★1,296 rev

Botanical Beauty BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL. 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Refined Cold Pressed Carrier Oil for Skin Hair Lip and Nail Care (0.5 Fl Oz)

Botanical Beauty$13.064.3★802 rev

NOW Foods Supplements Black Currant Oil 1000 mg Double Strength with 140mg of GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) 100 Softgels

NOW Foods$17.984.6★1,631 rev

Standard Process Black Currant Seed Oil - Support Blood Flow & Health - Aids Healthy Immune System Function - Natural Tissue Care - Gluten-Free - 60 Softgels (60 Servings)

Standard Process Inc.$22.264.6★425 rev

Renewalize Black Currant Seed Oil Cold Pressed 100% Pure Natural Carrier Oil for Skin & Hair | Rich in GLA & Omega Fatty Acids | Moisturizer for Face Scalp Nails | 4 fl oz

Renewalize$22.624.6★16 rev

Newest

by launch date

Nutricost Black Currant Oil (1000mg) 120 Softgels Cold Pressed GMO-Free

Nutricost$16.3524 rev

2mo ago

Dr. Berg Black Seed Oil Organic Cold Pressed Pure Nigella Sativa Black Cumin Oil USDA Organic Halal Vegan for Hair Skin Immune Support Unrefined Liquid 4 oz Glass Bottle

Dr. Berg Nutritionals$24.03540 rev

6mo ago

Renewalize Black Currant Seed Oil Cold Pressed 100% Pure Natural Carrier Oil for Skin & Hair | Rich in GLA & Omega Fatty Acids | Moisturizer for Face Scalp Nails | 4 fl oz

Renewalize$22.6216 rev

9mo ago

Amazing Formulas Black Currant Oil 1500 Mg Per Serving | Softgels | with GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) | Non-GMO | Gluten Free (1 Pack 100 Count)

Amazing Nutrition$9.7276 rev

1y ago

Au Natural Organics Black Currant Seed Oil for Eczema 100% Pure Organic Cold Pressed Liquid GLA for Skin | Support Immune Health Blood Flow Tissue Repair | Edible & Hexane Free | 250ml

Au Natural Organics$38.5914 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about black currant seed oil

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall20%

“the product appears well made”

Taste-Overall8%

“the taste is really strong”

Inflammation5%

“Helps with pain and inflammation”

Ease Of Use4%

“Overall, it is a convenient and easy-to-use supplement that fits seamlessly into a daily routine”

Vegan/Organic4%

“One of the best organic oils I have found”

Value For Money4%

“great value”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“As described”

Smell3%

“with no leaking or unusual odor”

Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing3%

“I continue to swallow because I like what this product stand for body wise”

Efficiency3%

“Effective for what I used it for”

What buyers complain about

Taste-Overall20%

“Taste is a little strong”

Smell8%

“Smells AWFUL”

Allergies6%

“I had a allergic reaction”

Quality-Overall5%

“The quality is not that good I expected”

Size-Overall5%

“Very Small Bottle”

Functionality-Overall4%

“Didn't work for me”

Oily/Greasy3%

“Tastes more like vegetable oil”

Ingredients-Overall3%

“very low content”

Leak-Proof3%

“Broker and leaking”

Value For Money2%

“I think its pricey for the small size”

Top return reasons

Smell50%

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

Functionality-Overall10%

Size-Overall6%

Defective Material/Parts6%

Leak-Proof5%

Oily/Greasy2%

Suitability Dry Skin2%

Ingredients-Overall2%

Suitability Oily Skin2%

Common questions

Is black currant seed oil profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $207K/yr across 26 tracked products. 1 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -5.7%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (58/100).
How competitive is the black currant seed oil niche?: 19 brands and 38 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in black currant seed oil?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Taste-Overall, Smell, Allergies. The return rate is 0.0%.
When does demand for black currant seed oil peak?: Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.3× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the black currant seed oil niche?: Listings span $8.75–$95.08; the average listing price is $25.70 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,377 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.