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title: "Citronella Lantern — $40K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **citronella lantern**
**Worth a look**
Shows demand growing +242.6% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 10Growth 98Conversion 44Competition 46Returns 96Price range 79Avg price 95Brand share 42Review moat 44Quality gap 81
**Growth**
**Incredible****+242.6%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.9%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$25.05**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.2★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Price range**
**Great****$4.78–$56.00**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Okay****57%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.5%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,126.68**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Okay****80%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Market size**
**Bad****$40K**
$40K/yr · 45K searches
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, citronella lantern is a $40K/yr Amazon United States market (45K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 80% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 60/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **citronella lantern market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **1K–2K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$31K–$38K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **3.5%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#234**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **86%**
- **Out of stock**
- **2.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **37 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **168 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**14 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**28**
**Top-5 brand share**
**80%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**57%**
Top 20: 98%
**Open market**
**16%**
- FUNXIM41% - Coleman24% - Tioncy6% - Thermacell5% - FAN-Torches4% - Nonley4% - Open — no brand owns it (8 brands, 16%)
## **Top citronella lantern search terms**
- **citronella lantern**12K/yr+269.7%1.8% conv. - **citronella lanterns outdoor**10K/yr+318.9%1.8% conv. - **hanging citronella lanterns**8K/yr+205.5%1.7% conv. - **citronella lanterns**5K/yr+382.9%1.2% conv. - **outdoor citronella lanterns**4K/yr+366.7%1.1% conv. - **hanging citronella**3K/yr+137.7%1.1% conv. - **citronella outdoor lantern**4K/yr+93.2%1.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/sports-outdoors/citronella-lantern/search-terms)
## **Top citronella lantern 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%$4K20%$8K30%$12K40%$16K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 22 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Coleman 70+ Hour Citronella Candle Outdoor Lantern Classic Design with Easy Carry and Hang Handle Extended Burn Time for Camping Picnics and Patio Ambiance 6.7 oz Red**Coleman**$9.99**4.3★5,590 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRNYPMV9) [2**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Citronella Candle Lanterns with Lid Soy Wax Outdoor Candles for Patio Garden Porch Backyard Camping & Summer Outdoor Decor**FUNXIM**$21.38**4.5★59 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5DTR5Z) [3**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Lemongrass Scented Soy Wax Candles with Metal Lantern Holder Outdoor Candle Set for Patio Garden Camping Decor Gift Set**FUNXIM**$26.62**4.5★59 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5DHVMN) [4**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Citronella Candle Lanterns with Lid**FUNXIM**$23.75**4.4★525 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMCLVJRV) [5**Tioncy 6 Pcs Citronella Candles Lantern Outdoor with Vintage Metal Holder 5.5 Scented Lemongrass Candles Natural Citronella Soy Wax for Home Patio Front Porch Camping Indoor Outside Decoration**Tioncy**$30.84**3.5★15 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGTNLCKX)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**3 Pcs Glass Table Top Torches 14 oz Citronella Torches for Outside Features hanging handles Refillable Flame Light Torch Decorative Tabletop Lantern for Yard Patio Garden Party Landscape**CMAQIL**$49.54**33 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYQJQCGD) [**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Citronella Candle Lanterns with Lid Soy Wax Outdoor Candles for Patio Garden Porch Backyard Camping & Summer Outdoor Decor**FUNXIM**$21.38**59 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5DTR5Z) [**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Lemongrass Scented Soy Wax Candles with Metal Lantern Holder Outdoor Candle Set for Patio Garden Camping Decor Gift Set**FUNXIM**$26.62**59 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5DHVMN) [**Citronella Candles Outdoor 3 Pack DEET-Free Soy Wax Candles with Upgraded Metal Lantern Design Long Burning Lemongrass Candles for Patio Garden & Backyard Decor**FUNXIM**$23.87**48 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G93K6S44) [**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack 20oz Soy Wax Large Citronella Candles 120 Hours Long Lasting Lemongrass Jar Candles Lantern for Patio Garden Camping Balcony Backyard Home Summer Gift**AOTOIE**$17.21**45 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK7FX91R)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Lemongrass Scented Soy Wax Candles with Metal Lantern Holder Outdoor Candle Set for Patio Garden Camping Decor Gift Set**FUNXIM**$26.62**4.5★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5DHVMN) [**SCENTORINI Hanging Citronella Coils 24H Long Lasting Citronella Incense Coils for Patio Porch Balcony Camping Compact Outdoor Fragrance Decor 6x6 Inch 3 Pack**SCENTORINI**$17.18**4.0★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHMN2Y9R) [**3 Pcs Glass Table Top Torches 14 oz Citronella Torches for Outside Features hanging handles Refillable Flame Light Torch Decorative Tabletop Lantern for Yard Patio Garden Party Landscape**CMAQIL**$49.54**4.3★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYQJQCGD) [**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack 6oz Lemongrass Scented Soy Wax Candles with Vintage Metal Lantern Holder Outdoor Candle for Patio Garden Camping Decor Yellow Green Gift Set for Women**FUNXIM**$23.41**4.4★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5C72MH) [**Citronella Candles Outdoor 2 Pack Citronella Candle Lanterns with Lid Soy Wax Outdoor Candles for Patio Garden Porch Backyard Camping & Summer Outdoor Decor**FUNXIM**$21.38**4.5★**▲ 69%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK5DTR5Z)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about citronella lantern**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Smell**18%
*“Smell good”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Quality candle lanterns”*
**Pest/Insect Control**9%
*“Bug free”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“Same as picture”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%
*“Pretty bright glow at night which is nice”*
**Design-Overall**5%
*“Sleek”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Price was great”*
**Color**5%
*“Pretty color”*
**Size-Overall**3%
*“Just the right size”*
**Gifting Purpose**2%
*“would also make a nice gift”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Leak-Proof**28%
*“Leaks from everywhere”*
**Quality-Overall**10%
*“Awful quality”*
**Pest/Insect Control**9%
*“not a viable means of repellent”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Very small”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“Not worth the buy”*
**Functionality-Overall**7%
*“Never worked”*
**Durability**3%
*“alas, they are already breaking”*
**Smell**2%
*“Typical citronella scent”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“False advertising on the box itself”*
**Heating**2%
*“Candle arrived pre melted”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**29%
**Leak-Proof**12%
**Functionality-Overall**9%
**Smell**8%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Value For Money**7%
**Defective Material/Parts**4%
**Pest/Insect Control**4%
**Product Condition**2%
**Quality-Overall**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is citronella lantern profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $40K/yr across 22 tracked products. 2 of 7 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +242.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).
- **How competitive is the citronella lantern niche?**
- 14 brands and 28 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 57% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 80% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in citronella lantern?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Quality-Overall, Pest/Insect Control. The return rate is 0.9%.
- **What does it cost to enter the citronella lantern niche?**
- Listings span $4.78–$56.00; the average listing price is $25.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,127 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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