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title: "Portable Light — $975K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 60/100 · $975K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **portable light**
**Worth a look**
Shows a sweet-spot price point ($25.48 avg), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 77Growth 18Conversion 27Competition 82Returns 66Price range 83Avg price 95Brand share 88Review moat 23Quality gap 52
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$25.48**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Brand share**
**Great****47%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Price range**
**Great****$9.22–$47.85**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Great****34%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Market size**
**Great****$975K**
$975K/yr · 1.8M searches
**Returns**
**Good****2.4%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Conversion**
**Okay****2.2%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Review moat**
**Bad****8,252.34**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Bad****-14.6%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, portable light is a $975K/yr Amazon United States market (1.8M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 47% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 60/100.
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **portable light market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **50K–60K**
- avg 1,000–1,250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$1.3M–$1.5M**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **2.2%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#88**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **100%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **32 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **154 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**38 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**53**
**Top-5 brand share**
**47%**
Top 20: 80%
**Top-5 click share**
**34%**
Top 20: 68%
**Open market**
**50%**
- MCGOR25% - EZVALO10% - Gritin5% - JINLITE4% - Coquimbo3% - Rodalims3%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -14.6% search growth over the last 90 days.
50K30KSpike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/portable-light/trend)
## **Top portable light search terms**
- **magnetic light**274K/yr-15.3%1.6% conv. - **wireless lights**173K/yr-15.4%0.8% conv. - **magnetic light bar**166K/yr+8.7%2.3% conv. - **lmparas recargables para cuba**103K/yr+26.8%0.4% conv. - **rechargeable led lights**128K/yr-18.8%1.0% conv. - **magnetic lights**98K/yr-12.8%1.5% conv. - **bombillas recargables**73K/yr+3.8%0.4% conv. - **rechargeable led strip lights**74K/yr-1.4%1.1% conv. - **rechargeable light bar**69K/yr-5.6%1.2% conv. - **wireless light**81K/yr-24.0%0.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/portable-light/search-terms)
## **Top portable light 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%5%$49K10%$97K15%$146K20%$195K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**MCGOR 10inch Under Cabinet Lighting 2 Pack Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light Indoor 5 Levels Dimmable Magnetic Closet Lights Wireless Under Counter Lights for Kitchen Stairs**MCGOR**$16.52**4.5★58,705 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDF8CVBN) [2**Gritin 10.2inch Under Cabinet Lighting Rechargeable 2 Pack**Gritin**$11.02**4.6★21,286 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1C56SR1) [3**JINLITE Magnetic Work Light - 3000LM Rechargeable LED Work Light Bar 5200mAh Under Hood Mechanic Light for Garage Workshop Vehicle Inspection (1 Pack Green)**JINLITE**$45.15**4.7★271 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPC1WFH5) [4**Coquimbo Tool Gifts for Men Dad Husband Rechargeable LED Work Light BBQ Grill Accessories with Magnetic Base Hook 360 Rotate Mechanic Flashlight Mens Christmas Stocking Stuffers (2 Pack Black)**Coquimbo**$14.45**4.3★24,295 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9X19G1) [5**Under Cabinet Lighting 14.7 Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light Indoor 2 Pack Magnetic Dimmable Closet Lights Wireless Under Counter Lights for Kitchen Stairs Hallway**MCGOR**$24.37**4.5★58,705 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9CSVSNY)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**EZVALO 80RGB Color Changing Under Cabinet Lighting Wireless 1800mAh Rechargeable Led Strip Shelf Lights Timer & Dimmable Bar Light with Remote for Kitchen Bedroom Display Case Car 6Pack**EZVALO**$47.85**235 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWB6J6JR) [**Ruboliy 2Pack Magnetic Rechargeable LED Work Light/Flashlight for Mechanics**Ruboliy**$41.23**457 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSKH5T1D) [**KYEKIO 2Pack Rechargeable LED Ceiling Light/Shower Light with Remote**KYEKIO**$38.41**508 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6C9JYV3) [**JINLITE Magnetic Work Light - 3000LM Rechargeable LED Work Light Bar 5200mAh Under Hood Mechanic Light for Garage Workshop Vehicle Inspection (1 Pack Green)**JINLITE**$45.15**271 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPC1WFH5) [**EZVALO 10inch Under Cabinet Lighting LED Motion Sensor Light Indoor 2400mAh USB Rechargeable Closet Lights Dimmable & Magnetic Wireless Under Counter Lights for Kitchen Pantry Stairs (2 Pack)**EZVALO**$10.63**1,953 rev12mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7VV8512)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Emergency Rechargeable Light Bulbs 6 Pack Keep Lighting When Power Failure A21 9W 60W Equiv. Battery Operated Light Bulb with 1200mAh for Home Camping Emergency Time 4-5 hrs(with Hook Warm White)**Noger**$22.52**4.6★**▲ 302%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKV7CS4) [**EZVALO 80RGB Color Changing Under Cabinet Lighting Wireless 1800mAh Rechargeable Led Strip Shelf Lights Timer & Dimmable Bar Light with Remote for Kitchen Bedroom Display Case Car 6Pack**EZVALO**$47.85**4.6★**▲ 282%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWB6J6JR) [**Rechargeable Motion Sensor Ceiling Light with Remote Battery Operated Closet Light No Wiring Wireless LED Shower Lights 3 Colors Dimmable Indoor Overhead Lamp for Closet Shower Pantry Shed Hallway**Bairth**$18.25**4.3★**▲ 198%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJS9L3C8) [**120W Solar Rechargeable Work Light 144 LED 10000LM Led Work Light with 4 Modes Portable Flood Light with Stand IP66 Waterproof Outdoor Working Light for Emergency Mechanic Camping Repair (Yellow)**DANCINGBOAR**$17.41**4.4★**▲ 162%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9MCCCS4) [**EZVALO 10inch Under Cabinet Lighting LED Motion Sensor Light Indoor 2400mAh USB Rechargeable Closet Lights Dimmable & Magnetic Wireless Under Counter Lights for Kitchen Pantry Stairs (2 Pack)**EZVALO**$10.63**4.6★**▲ 111%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7VV8512)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about portable light**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**30%
*“Brightness is great”*
**Charging**11%
*“Charge lasts forever”*
**Quality-Overall**8%
*“The build quality is excellent”*
**Assembly/Installation**7%
*“EASY TO INSTALL”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Money well spent”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Ease of use”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“Better than I expected”*
**Battery Life**3%
*“Amazing battery life”*
**Motion Detection**3%
*“Excellent motion detection”*
**Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**3%
*“Magnets hold well”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Charging**26%
*“No charge”*
**Durability**10%
*“easy to break”*
**Battery Life**9%
*“Battery does NOT last long”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**7%
*“aren't all that bright”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Inconsistent quality”*
**Functionality-Overall**4%
*“Half the lights didnt work”*
**Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**2%
*“Magnets suck”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“The price was just too much”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“a bit larger”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%
*“Terrible adhesive”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**21%
**Size-Overall**14%
**Charging**11%
**Color**7%
**Functionality-Overall**7%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Bulb Flicker/Dimming/Color**5%
**Defective Material/Parts**5%
**Value For Money**4%
**Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**3%
## **Common questions**
- **Is portable light profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $975K/yr across 47 tracked products. 10 of 10 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -14.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).
- **How competitive is the portable light niche?**
- 38 brands and 53 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 34% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 47% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in portable light?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Charging, Durability, Battery Life. The return rate is 2.4%.
- **When does demand for portable light peak?**
- Demand peaks in Oct–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the portable light niche?**
- Listings span $9.22–$47.85; the average listing price is $25.48 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 8,252 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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