Is propane detector battery operated profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $247K/yr across 6 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -44.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (35/100).

How competitive is the propane detector battery operated niche?

3 brands and 36 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 97% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in propane detector battery operated?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Durability, Battery Life. The return rate is 2.5%.

When does demand for propane detector battery operated peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Oct–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.9× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the propane detector battery operated niche?

Listings span $21.87–$64.63; the average listing price is $45.95 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,823 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

propane detector battery operated

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Incredible$45.95

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Incredible$21.87–$64.63

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

Conversion

Good6.3%

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

Returns

Good2.5%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Market size

Okay$247K

$247K/yr · 85K searches

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Bad4,823

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Bad-44.6%

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

Competition

Bad97%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad100%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, propane detector battery operated is a $247K/yr Amazon United States market (85K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Oct–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 35/100.

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

propane detector battery operated market data

Units sold / yr: 5K–6K; avg 500–750/product
Revenue / yr: $230K–$276K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 6.3%
Avg BSR: #24
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 83%
Out of stock: 0.8%
Avg brand age: 46 months
Avg seller age: 150 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 97% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

3 flat

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

97%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Kidde80%
First Alert17%
TOPTES3%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 79 weeks — -44.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×

Open Trend

Top propane detector battery operated search terms

carbon monoxide and natural gas detectors15K/yr -50.8%3.8% conv.
propane alarm7K/yr +38.6%3.4% conv.
propane detector battery operated10K/yr -33.7%1.2% conv.
natural gas and carbon monoxide detector10K/yr -55.6%3.0% conv.
co2 and gas detector7K/yr -50.4%2.3% conv.
gas detector and carbon monoxide12K/yr -68.9%2.0% conv.
gas carbon monoxide detector4K/yr -22.9%2.3% conv.
carbon monoxide natural gas detector5K/yr -46.4%5.3% conv.
kidde natural gas detector4K/yr -33.5%9.3% conv.
kidde gas detector4K/yr -40.3%9.1% conv.

All search terms

Top propane detector battery operated 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 6 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Kidde Carbon Monoxide + Explosive Gas Natural Gas & Propane Alarm Plug-in with 9V Battery Backup Digital Display 85 dB Alarm LED Status Indicators 3rd Edition

Kidde$59.534.6★551 rev

FIRST ALERT Combination Explosive Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Backlit Digital Display GCO1CN

First Alert$49.984.4★1,004 rev

Kidde Carbon Monoxide + Explosive Gas Natural Gas & Propane Alarm Plug-in with AA Battery Backup Digital Backlit Display 85 dB Alarm Rotating Plug LED Status Indicators 5th Edition COPDLG

Kidde$64.634.6★551 rev

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector Propane Natural Methane & Explosive Gas Alarm Plug-In Wall with 9-Volt Battery Backup Digital LED Display

Kidde$56.184.6★16,851 rev

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector AA Battery Powered Portable for Travel or Home 85 dB Alarm LED Status Indicators 3rd Edition

Kidde$23.484.7★1,517 rev

Newest

by launch date

Kidde Carbon Monoxide + Explosive Gas Natural Gas & Propane Alarm Plug-in with AA Battery Backup Digital Backlit Display 85 dB Alarm Rotating Plug LED Status Indicators 5th Edition COPDLG

Kidde$64.63551 rev

3mo ago

Kidde Carbon Monoxide + Explosive Gas Natural Gas & Propane Alarm Plug-in with 9V Battery Backup Digital Display 85 dB Alarm LED Status Indicators 3rd Edition

Kidde$59.53551 rev

1y ago

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector AA Battery Powered Portable for Travel or Home 85 dB Alarm LED Status Indicators 3rd Edition

Kidde$23.481,517 rev

1y ago

PT199 Natural Gas Leak Detector with Audible & Visual Alarm Portable Gas Sniffer to Locate Combustible Sources Like Methane Propane for Home(Includes Battery x2)-Orange

TOPTES$21.878,464 rev

3y ago

FIRST ALERT Combination Explosive Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Backlit Digital Display GCO1CN

First Alert$49.981,004 rev

18y ago

What buyers say about propane detector battery operated

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

What buyers love

Assembly/Installation11%

“It's easy to put together”

Value For Money11%

“Good Value”

Ease Of Use10%

“easy to read”

Quality-Overall10%

“Excellent product”

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

“As advertised”

Efficiency6%

“Came in handy twice helping others”

Leak-Proof5%

“Good leak detector”

Security4%

“Keeps you safe”

Sensor3%

“I ran it through some tests and the sensitivity and detection worked great”

Alarm/Timer Accuracy3%

“No false alarms”

What buyers complain about

Leak-Proof16%

“which was leaking acid”

Durability9%

“both units failed after 4 months”

Battery Life9%

“battery was dead”

Noise Level8%

“Very loud”

Functionality-Overall6%

“Doesnt work”

Quality-Overall5%

“VERY POOR quality control”

Smell5%

“I could smell a faint smell of gas”

Size-Overall3%

“very large”

Value For Money3%

“Disappointing considering the amount of money spent on this unit”

Measurement/Reading Accuracy3%

“got no reading”

Top return reasons

Alarm/Timer Accuracy16%

Functionality-Overall14%

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

Value For Money9%

Leak-Proof7%

Size-Overall7%

Socket/Port/Plug6%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Product Condition4%

Battery Life4%

Common questions

Is propane detector battery operated profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $247K/yr across 6 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -44.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (35/100).
How competitive is the propane detector battery operated niche?: 3 brands and 36 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 97% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in propane detector battery operated?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Durability, Battery Life. The return rate is 2.5%.
When does demand for propane detector battery operated peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Oct–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the propane detector battery operated niche?: Listings span $21.87–$64.63; the average listing price is $45.95 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,823 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.