ice melt storage container
Skip itSoft demand (-67.9% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Returns
Incredible0.5%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Avg price
Great$59.10avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Price range
Good$8.80–$150.80cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Brand share
Okay79%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Review moat
Okay3,170.07avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Quality gap
Okay4.6★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Competition
Okay69%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Conversion
Bad0.4%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Market size
Bad$8K$8K/yr · 34K searches
Growth
Bad-67.9%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, ice melt storage container is a $8K/yr Amazon United States market (34K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 79% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 31/100.
Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
ice melt storage container market data
- Units sold / yr
- 500–750
- avg 0–100/product
- Revenue / yr
- $30K–$44K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 0.4%
- Avg BSR
- #195
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 47%
- Sponsored
- 87%
- Out of stock
- 8.2%
- Avg brand age
- 62 months
- Avg seller age
- 177 days
Competition & brand share
The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
11 rising
Sellers
45
Top-5 brand share
79%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
69%
Top 20: 100%
Open market
16%
- Buddeez28%
- FCMP Outdoor21%
- Suncast Commercial15%
- EconoHome8%
- IRIS USA6%
- TIOVERY4%
- Open — no brand owns it (5 brands, 16%)
Demand
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 28 weeks — -67.9% search growth over the last 90 days.Top ice melt storage container search terms
- ice melt storage container11K/yr
- outdoor salt storage container5K/yr
- ice melt container8K/yr
- snow salt ice melt storage container4K/yr
- outdoor salt bin3K/yr
- rock salt container3K/yr
Top ice melt storage container 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.
All 15 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
Buddeez Ice Melt Dispenser with Dual Action Lid - Durable Storage Container with Built in Scoop and Pour Spout
Buddeez$58.264.5★928 rev
Suncast 28 Gallon Heavy Duty Storage Box Durable Multi-Purpose Container for Salt Sand Dirt Ice Melt and Outdoor Supplies Made in the USA Made in the USA
Suncast Commercial$89.734.9★19 rev
FCMP Outdoor - Outdoor Salt Sand and Storage Bin Residential Deck Box Multi-purpose for Entranceways Porch Patio (SB120-BLK) Black
FCMP Outdoor$123.524.7★282 rev
IRIS USA Dog Food Storage Container 58 Lb Airtight Large Pet Food Storage Bin with Wheels for Dog Cat Bird Chicken Food Holds Up to 58 lbs Keep Fresh BPA Free Made in USA Black
IRIS USA$38.434.5★36,071 rev
FCMP Outdoor 31-Gallon Salt & Sand Storage Bin Yellow - Lockable Lid Weather-Resistant UV-Resistant Plastic Forklift Pockets Deck Box for Patio & Garden
FCMP Outdoor$112.794.9★19 rev
Newest
by launch date
Nova Products 7 Gallon (32L) Multi-Purpose Storage Bin with Lid | Compact HDPE Container for Organic Waste Pet Food Road Salt | Easy to Clean Design with Side & Bottom Handles | Indoor&Outdoor Use
Nova Products$51.7844 rev
5-Gallon White Bucket Pail Container with Lid | Food Grade | Heavy-Duty 90MIL Extra Durable | Metal Handles with Plastic Grip for Easy Carrying | Multi-Use | Easy Stack and Store | BPA Free
EconoHome$8.80269 rev
Suncast 28 Gallon Heavy Duty Storage Box Durable Multi-Purpose Container for Salt Sand Dirt Ice Melt and Outdoor Supplies Made in the USA Made in the USA
Suncast Commercial$89.7319 rev
MAIUSCOLI 30 Gallon Outdoor Deck Box Lockable Waterproof Outdoor Storage Boxes For Garden Tools Indoor Cushions Accessories Outside Storage Resin Weatherproof Container(Black)
MAIUSCOLI$21.571,785 rev
EconoHome 5-Gallon White Bucket Pail Container with Lid | Metal Handles with Plastic Grip | Easy Stack and Store | Heavy-Duty Approx 90 MIL Extra Durable | Food Grade | BPA Free - 1 Pack
EconoHome$9.93750 rev
Trending
90-day click momentumNova Products 7 Gallon (32L) Multi-Purpose Storage Bin with Lid | Compact HDPE Container for Organic Waste Pet Food Road Salt | Easy to Clean Design with Side & Bottom Handles | Indoor&Outdoor Use
Nova Products$51.784.5★
House Naturals 5 Gallon Food Grade BPA Free Container Dark Green Bucket with Screw On Black Lid
House Naturals$24.064.5★
Dog Food Storage Container 10-20 lbs Airtight Collapsible Cat Food Storage Container with Attachable Wheels Portable Handle Dog Food Scoop for Dog Cat Bird Pet Dry Food Storage Bin Dark Grey
TIOVERY$22.364.4★
Buddeez Ice Melt Dispenser with Dual Action Lid - Durable Storage Container with Built in Scoop and Pour Spout
Buddeez$58.264.5★
MAIUSCOLI 30 Gallon Outdoor Deck Box Lockable Waterproof Outdoor Storage Boxes For Garden Tools Indoor Cushions Accessories Outside Storage Resin Weatherproof Container(Black)
MAIUSCOLI$21.574.4★
What buyers say about ice melt storage container
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Easy to install”
“Sturdy Deck Box”
“Nice storage container”
“Great Value”
“Decent size”
“Amazing Quality”
“As advertised”
“Easy to fill and use”
“This box is completely waterproof”
“Great durability”
What buyers complain about
“Very difficult to put together”
“the quality is flimsy at best - dont waste your money or time on this”
“Flimsy plastic”
“Bad Instructions”
“Breaks easily”
“Little pricey”
“very large”
“will certainly not keep out any water”
“cheap material”
“VERY difficult to put on on”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is ice melt storage container profitable to sell on Amazon United States?
- The niche generates $8K/yr across 15 tracked products. 0 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -67.9%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (31/100).
- How competitive is the ice melt storage container niche?
- 11 brands and 45 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 69% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in ice melt storage container?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Assembly/Installation, Quality-Overall, Strength. The return rate is 0.5%.
- What does it cost to enter the ice melt storage container niche?
- Listings span $8.80–$150.80; the average listing price is $59.10 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,170 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.