Is outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $85K/yr across 71 tracked products. 18 of 20 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +58.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).

How competitive is the outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof niche?

53 brands and 74 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 25% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 31% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Size-Overall, Brightness/Shine/Glow. The return rate is 3.4%.

When does demand for outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 3.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof niche?

Listings span $8.80–$135.09; the average listing price is $39.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 843 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof

Worth a look

Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 31% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Brand share

Incredible31%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Avg price

Incredible$39.92

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Competition

Great25%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Growth

Good+58.1%

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

Price range

Good$8.80–$135.09

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

Review moat

Good842.8

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Returns

Okay3.4%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Market size

Bad$85K

$85K/yr · 177K searches

Conversion

Bad1.2%

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

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof is a $85K/yr Amazon United States market (177K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 31% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.

Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof market data

Units sold / yr: 2K–2K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $60K–$80K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 1.2%
Avg BSR: #130
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 99%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 1.7%
Avg brand age: 32 months
Avg seller age: 165 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (25% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

53 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

31%

Top 20: 70%

Top-5 click share

25%

Top 20: 59%

Open market

65%

KIBAGA10%
LEOKED6%
NFEVER6%
PERFNIQUE5%
SIMLIX4%
NEEDOMO4%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +58.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.6×

Open Trend

Top outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof search terms

patio lanterns outdoor33K/yr +65.6%0.8% conv.
outdoor table lantern21K/yr +60.8%0.9% conv.
patio lantern15K/yr +37.5%0.7% conv.
lmparas para exteriores19K/yr +66.3%0.1% conv.
outdoor floor lanterns11K/yr +116.1%0.4% conv.
outdoor patio lanterns11K/yr +81.0%0.4% conv.
outdoor table lanterns9K/yr +126.1%0.9% conv.
outdoor floor lantern11K/yr +6.8%0.4% conv.
table lanterns for outside3K/yr +183.8%0.9% conv.
outdoor waterproof lantern5K/yr +84.5%0.2% conv.

All search terms

Top outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Natural Rattan Boho Lanterns - Handcrafted Chic Decor to Enhance Your Home - Modern Farmhouse Beauty Perfect for Any Living Room Patio & Porch Indoor and Outdoor Coffee Table or Kitchen Dining Table

KIBAGA$34.444.5★449 rev

Perfnique Modern Farmhouse Lantern Decor 15 13 Set of 2 Black Metal Lantern 2 LED 6hr Timer Flameless Candles Remote Timer Lanterns Decorative for Outdoor Home Indoor Patio Christmas

PERFNIQUE$20.294.6★899 rev

Hanging Solar Lanterns Outdoor Waterproof - 2 Pack Lanterns Decorative Outdoor Patio Decor with Clip Solar Lantern for Outside - Outdoor Lanterns for Patio Garden Waterproof Gifts for Women Mom Family

SIMLIX$20.924.6★787 rev

NEEDOMO Lanterns Decorative Outdoor&Indoor Set of 2 Large Bronze Metal Lantern Decor with Glass Candle Holder for Porch Patio Garden Balcony Wedding Table Centerpiece Decorations

NEEDOMO$39.224.4★276 rev

Rechargeable Cordless Small Metal Table Lamp Stepless Dimming 3-Color

HAPYGI$25.984.3★990 rev

Newest

by launch date

Solar Lantern Outdoor Waterproof 2 Pack Bright Hanging Solar Lights for Outside Decorative Upgraded Solar Powered Lanterns LED Lighting for Garden Patio Porch Decor Gifts (Warm Light)

BONLION$22.79157 rev

4mo ago

Solar Lanterns Outdoor Waterproof Olive-Shaped Solar Lantern with Handle Dusk to Dawn 6-8Hr Outdoor Lanterns Hanging & Tabletop Decor for Garden/Patio Ideal Gift for Outdoor Lovers

LEOKED$19.1251 rev

5mo ago

Large Outdoor Solar Lanterns Waterproof Tall Farmhouse Black Metal Decorative Lanterns Solar Lights Outdoor for Front Porch Decor Outdoor Patio Garden Balcony Porch 27.6 16.3-Set of 2

CEDARLUX$74.6254 rev

6mo ago

MYLLIUIM Solar Lanterns Outdoor Waterproof 4-Pack Flickering Flame Effect

MYLLIUIM$50.55148 rev

10mo ago

PAKEDANDUN Outdoor Solar Lanterns Waterproof IP65 LED Outdoor Floor Lamp

PAKEDANDUN$135.0965 rev

11mo ago

What buyers say about outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof

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

What buyers love

Brightness/Shine/Glow32%

“Amazing brightness”

Quality-Overall11%

“Excellent product”

Design-Overall6%

“unique design”

Value For Money5%

“Great value”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“As described”

Charging4%

“they charge fast”

Durability3%

“Beautiful and durable”

Size-Overall3%

“Good fit”

Assembly/Installation3%

“Assembly is straightforward”

Color2%

“The color is accurate to the picture”

What buyers complain about

Durability12%

“Broken in 1 week”

Size-Overall11%

“They are much bigger”

Brightness/Shine/Glow10%

“not that bright”

Functionality-Overall7%

“Never Worked”

Quality-Overall6%

“Way overpriced for quality”

Value For Money5%

“they are a little expensive”

Charging4%

“Won't charge”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“NOTHING like the picture”

Battery Life2%

“Battery Life Short”

Strength2%

“not very sturdy”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall38%

Brightness/Shine/Glow10%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Color7%

Bulb Flicker/Dimming/Color6%

Defective Material/Parts5%

Functionality-Overall5%

Quality-Overall4%

Value For Money4%

Charging3%

Common questions

Is outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $85K/yr across 71 tracked products. 18 of 20 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +58.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
How competitive is the outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof niche?: 53 brands and 74 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 25% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 31% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Size-Overall, Brightness/Shine/Glow. The return rate is 3.4%.
When does demand for outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 3.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the outdoor lanterns for patio waterproof niche?: Listings span $8.80–$135.09; the average listing price is $39.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 843 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.