Is cornmint oil profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $33K/yr across 11 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -15.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (37/100).

How competitive is the cornmint oil niche?

10 brands and 12 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 83% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 87% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in cornmint oil?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Smell, Leak-Proof, Pest/Insect Control. The return rate is 0.6%.

What does it cost to enter the cornmint oil niche?

Listings span $8.31–$21.44; the average listing price is $12.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 223 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

cornmint oil

Skip it

A small market ($33K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.6%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Review moat

Great223.45

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good5.9%

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

Avg price

Good$12.74

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Okay$8.31–$21.44

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

Brand share

Okay87%

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

Quality gap

Bad4.7★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Bad-15.4%

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

Competition

Bad83%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Market size

Bad$33K

$33K/yr · 44K searches

Signals Low Review Barrier

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, cornmint oil is a $33K/yr Amazon United States market (44K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 87% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 37/100.

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

cornmint oil market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $38K–$51K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 5.9%
Avg BSR: #1,813
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 55%
Sponsored: 45%
Out of stock: 15.9%
Avg brand age: 65 months
Avg seller age: 171 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 83% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

10 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

87%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

83%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

10%

Plant Guru38%
Sheer Essence20%
uh*Roh*Muh12%
Greenwood Essential11%
Handcraft Blends6%
Aromatics International3%
Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 10%)

Demand

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 40 weeks — -15.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

Open Trend

Top cornmint oil search terms

cornmint oil12K/yr +39.8%5.0% conv.
corn mint oil14K/yr -47.1%5.7% conv.
cornmint essential oil3K/yr +26.3%9.0% conv.
corn mint3K/yr -18.7%3.0% conv.
cornmint oil citronella oil and linseed oil6K/yr -77.2%1.1% conv.
corn mint citronella and linseed oils6K/yr -76.3%4.0% conv.

All search terms

Top cornmint 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★)3 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Cornmint Essential Oil 4 oz (Japanese Peppermint) 100% Pure Undiluted Therapeutic Grade.

Plant Guru$15.954.6★234 rev

Cornmint Oil (Mentha Arvensis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.16 Fl.OZ

Sheer Essence$9.994.7★19 rev

uh*Roh*Muh Cornmint Essential Oil - 100% Pure & Natural Essential Oil for Aromatherapy Home Essential Diffuser Oil Refreshing Minty Aroma for Aromatherapy and Skincare - Sourced from India - 4 Fl Oz

uh*Roh*Muh$16.784.5★24 rev

Greenwood Essential$9.674.4★44 rev

Handcraft Blends Citronella Essential Oil Huge 4 Fl Oz 100% Pure and Natural Premium Grade Essential Oil for Diffuser and Aromatherapy Skin Massage Candle and Soap Making Fragrance

Handcraft Blends$9.784.6★2,074 rev

Newest

by launch date

Cornmint Essential Oil - Wild Mint | 100% Pure & Natural | Therapeutic Grade Oils for Aromatherapy Diffuser & DIY (5ML)

Shudh Aura$8.420 rev

6mo ago

OliveNation Japanese Peppermint Oil - 100% Pure Cornmint Mentha Arvensis Food Grade Essential Oil for Confectionery Baking Frosting Fillings Drinks Intense Mint/Menthol Taste & Aroma 8 fl oz

OLIVENATION$19.070 rev

6mo ago

mGanna Corn Mint Hydrosol 4 fl oz / 118 ml (Food Grade) Refreshing Natural and Multi-Purpose

mGanna$8.830 rev

1y ago

Aromatics International Organically Grown Corn Mint Wild Mint Essential Oil 5ml | 100% Pure Essential Oil for Diffusion Aromatherapy & Wellness Use

Aromatics International$11.885 rev

2y ago

Handcraft Blends Citronella Essential Oil Huge 4 Fl Oz 100% Pure and Natural Premium Grade Essential Oil for Diffuser and Aromatherapy Skin Massage Candle and Soap Making Fragrance

Handcraft Blends$9.782,074 rev

3y ago

What buyers say about cornmint oil

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

What buyers love

Smell31%

“my house smells amazing”

Pest/Insect Control24%

“Very effective at keeping insects”

Quality-Overall13%

“Good quality as the other more expensive essential oils”

Strength8%

“High potency”

Ease Of Use4%

“Easy to use”

Lubrication2%

“It works amazingly well with a few other oils”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“As Described”

Value For Money2%

“It's a good size bottle for the price”

Suitable For Indoor1%

“Great for around the house”

Skin Health1%

“This oil is the most effective insect repellent for my skin”

What buyers complain about

Smell33%

“I did not recognize it as citronella smell”

Leak-Proof19%

“some leaked out”

Pest/Insect Control13%

“Don't use for mosquitoes”

Dilute/Watery3%

“I think it's mostly water”

Residue3%

“Cheap oil, leaves to much residue with no scent”

Hard Feel2%

“It is a little harsh compared to another brand”

Durability2%

“It also doesnt last long”

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting2%

“I never learned how to follow instructions all that well”

Allergies2%

“I'm allergic to any fake fragrance”

Natural Ingredients2%

“They were definitely not 100 percent natural oils”

Top return reasons

Leak-Proof50%

Smell27%

Oily/Greasy7%

Functionality-Overall5%

Value For Money3%

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

Size-Overall2%

Quality-Overall1%

Dilute/Watery1%

Protection1%

Common questions

Is cornmint oil profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $33K/yr across 11 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -15.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (37/100).
How competitive is the cornmint oil niche?: 10 brands and 12 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 83% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 87% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in cornmint oil?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Smell, Leak-Proof, Pest/Insect Control. The return rate is 0.6%.
What does it cost to enter the cornmint oil niche?: Listings span $8.31–$21.44; the average listing price is $12.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 223 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.