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title: "Roihi-tsuboko Pain Relief Patches — $89K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 49/100 · $89K/yr market · 80K searches/yr · $22.22 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches**

**Skip it**

A small market ($89K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 22Growth 38Conversion 58Competition 27Returns 100Price range 68Avg price 93Brand share 31Review moat 52Quality gap 60

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$22.22**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$5.52–$35.50**

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

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Conversion**

**Good****5.0%**

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

**Review moat**

**Good****1,408.27**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Okay****+10.4%**

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

**Brand share**

**Okay****87%**

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

**Competition**

**Okay****69%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$89K**

$89K/yr · 80K searches

**Signals**[** Out of Stock**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=out_of_stock "OOS rate > 10%")

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches is a $89K/yr Amazon United States market (80K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 87% of demand. Demand peaks in Feb–Mar–Apr. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.

Data updated Jul 5, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**5K–6K**</dd><dd>avg 250–500/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$111K–$133K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**5.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#815**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**87%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**80%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**7.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**47 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**162 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**61**

**Top-5 brand share**

**87%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**69%**

Top 20: 100%

**Open market**

**9%**

- NICHIBAN ニチバン35% - DRMITSUI25% - GASHINA STORY14% - Jfsyb8% - BUPRL5% - NICHIBAN (ニチバン)4% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 9%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +10.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

5K3KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Feb, Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.2×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/roihi-tsuboko-pain-relief-patches/trend)

## **Top roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches search terms**

- **japanese pain relief patches**16K/yr+18.0%3.0% conv. - **japanese pain patch**12K/yr-9.1%4.1% conv. - **roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches**17K/yr+6.5%10.3% conv. - **hisamitsu japan pain patches**3K/yr+180.0%2.9% conv. - **japanese patches for pain**7K/yr-15.5%2.8% conv. - **nichiban**7K/yr+3.0%4.5% conv. - **kampo japanese pain patch**3K/yr+28.1%3.5% conv. - **roihi tsuboko**5K/yr+30.0%10.3% conv. - **loxonin pain patch japan**4K/yr+17.7%0.8% conv. - **roihi tsuboko patches**3K/yr-4.6%10.9% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/roihi-tsuboko-pain-relief-patches/search-terms)

## **Top roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches 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%$9K20%$18K30%$27K40%$36K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 15 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Roihi-tsuboko Patches 78 Big Size by Nichiban](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5132F7N1D6L.jpg)**Roihi-tsuboko Patches 78 Big Size by Nichiban**NICHIBAN ニチバン**$15.08**4.5★214 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LMOKZB6) [2![Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517WxQiYLoL.jpg)**Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count**DRMITSUI**$13.16**4.0★279 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP31FW4H) [3![Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko Pain Relief Patches - 156 Sheets (Green Tea Set)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IJGkz0f5L.jpg)**Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko Pain Relief Patches - 156 Sheets (Green Tea Set)**NICHIBAN ニチバン**$13.66**4.5★343 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015CAOI4Q) [4![Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Warm Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Warmth Sensation - Japanese Patch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UwRGcCtRL.jpg)**Nichi-ban Roi-hi Tsu-boko Warm Patches 156pcs x 2pack - Large 2.8cm Circular Design for Shoulders Lower Back Knee or Any Muscle - Warmth Sensation - Japanese Patch**GASHINA STORY**$28.38**4.6★32 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18SLM1L) [5![Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dzDhgsLZL.jpg)**Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack**Jfsyb**$35.50**4.0★73 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G32Z1G91)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![21 Pieces Japanese Pain Relief Botanical Blend 3 Packs (3 Packs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4149NyGlj3L.jpg)**21 Pieces Japanese Pain Relief Botanical Blend 3 Packs (3 Packs)**Generic**$28.64**10 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWVJ2BFG) [![BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411DhP59KYL.jpg)**BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible**BUPRL**$22.34**2 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWLQ6546) [![14Pcs Herbal Heat Patches Warming Patches for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 8-Hour Deep Warming Comfort Long Lasting Heat Therapy Patch for Muscle & Joint Care](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WGCVEQ33L.jpg)**14Pcs Herbal Heat Patches Warming Patches for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 8-Hour Deep Warming Comfort Long Lasting Heat Therapy Patch for Muscle & Joint Care**Reroaoi**$24.61**15 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKFRJV6W) [![Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dzDhgsLZL.jpg)**Jfsyb Natural Herbal Pain Relief Heat for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 5-Pack**Jfsyb**$35.50**73 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G32Z1G91) [![Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517WxQiYLoL.jpg)**Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count**DRMITSUI**$13.16**279 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP31FW4H)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![14Pcs Herbal Heat Patches Warming Patches for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 8-Hour Deep Warming Comfort Long Lasting Heat Therapy Patch for Muscle & Joint Care](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WGCVEQ33L.jpg)**14Pcs Herbal Heat Patches Warming Patches for Knee Back Neck Shoulder Joints & Muscles 8-Hour Deep Warming Comfort Long Lasting Heat Therapy Patch for Muscle & Joint Care**Reroaoi**$24.61**4.2★**▲ 192%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKFRJV6W) [![21 Pieces Japanese Pain Relief Botanical Blend 3 Packs (3 Packs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4149NyGlj3L.jpg)**21 Pieces Japanese Pain Relief Botanical Blend 3 Packs (3 Packs)**Generic**$28.64**4.2★**▲ 191%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWVJ2BFG) [![BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411DhP59KYL.jpg)**BUPRL Herbal Heat Patches 14 Pcs Up to 8 Hour Comfort Pain Relief Patch for Muscles & Joints Stretchy Breathable Flexible**BUPRL**$22.34**5.0★**▲ 190%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWLQ6546) [![Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517WxQiYLoL.jpg)**Pain Relief Patch DRMITSUI Patches for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness 6 Count**DRMITSUI**$13.16**4.0★**▲ 158%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP31FW4H) [![12 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510FwMVPjIL.jpg)**12 Count DRMITSUI Pain Relief Patch for Back Neck Shoulder and Knee Discomfort Up to 8 Hour Comfort Flexible Patch for Muscle and Joint Soreness**DRMITSUI**$23.98**4.0★**▲ 109%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP3196PT)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Excellent Product”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“Works well”*

**Joint Pain**10%

*“Relief knee pain for sure”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“easy to use”*

**Strength**5%

*“Effective”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%

*“They adhere well”*

**Comfort-Overall**5%

*“Very comfortable and easy to use”*

**Flexibility**4%

*“flexible”*

**Smell**4%

*“Doesnt smell, absence of skin irritation and it was trying”*

**Muscle Pain Relief**4%

*“helps reduce muscle pain fast”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**16%

*“Didn't work”*

**Allergies**12%

*“ITCH & BURN”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**9%

*“Pain relief patch don't send any m o re”*

**Joint Pain**7%

*“Burning joints”*

**Smell**7%

*“Smells bad like it's moldy”*

**Skin Health**5%

*“But the worst part is how my skin reacted to it”*

**Heating**4%

*“Contains a lot of heat”*

**Itch Relief**3%

*“this patch makes my skin itch”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“The words of the instructions how to use are so poor, small and poor printing quality, almost illegible”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Waste of money”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**22%

**Functionality-Overall**13%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**11%

**Joint Pain**11%

**Size-Overall**8%

**Pain Relief-Overall**4%

**Value For Money**4%

**Smell**4%

**Ease Of Use**4%

**Burnt/Roasted/Overbaked**3%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $89K/yr across 15 tracked products. 5 of 7 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +10.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches niche?**</dt><dd>10 brands and 61 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 69% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 87% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Allergies, Pain Relief-Overall. The return rate is 0.0%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Feb–Mar–Apr; the busiest month runs 5.2× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the roihi-tsuboko pain relief patches niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $5.52–$35.50; the average listing price is $22.22 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,408 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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