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propane fire starter

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Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 31Growth 25Conversion 80Competition 11Returns 96Price range 55Avg price 78Brand share 7Review moat 59Quality gap 53

Returns

Incredible0.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Great8.3%

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

Avg price

Great$92.66

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Review moat

Good1,135.5

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Good$33.03–$155.89

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Okay$145K

$145K/yr · 19K searches

Growth

Okay+0.3%

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

Competition

Bad87%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad97%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Signals High Price

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, propane fire starter is a $145K/yr Amazon United States market (19K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 43/100.

Data updated Jul 30, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

propane fire starter market data

Units sold / yr
750–1K
avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr
$69K–$93K
units × avg price
Conversion rate
8.3%
Avg BSR
#543
Page quality
0%
Prime
100%
Sponsored
100%
Out of stock
0.0%
Avg brand age
27 months
Avg seller age
196 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 87% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

6 falling

Sellers

13

Top-5 brand share

97%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

87%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

0%

  • SearPro51%
  • RocketFire16%
  • ThermoMaven12%
  • Sondiko10%
  • GRILLBLAZER8%
  • JJGeorge3%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +0.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
1K750Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26SepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Aug, Sep, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.6×

Open Trend

Top propane fire starter search terms

  • rocket fire torch5K/yr
  • sear pro4K/yr
  • sear pro torch4K/yr
  • sous vide gun3K/yr
  • searpro torch3K/yr
All search terms

Top propane fire starter 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%15%$22K30%$44K45%$65K60%$87K1001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moat Market share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 8 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share
1
POWERFUL SearPro Charcoal Torch Lighter - Cooking Gadgets - Sous Vide - Cooking Torch - Culinary Kitchen Torch - Flamethrower Meater Gun Lighter - Chef Blow Torch - BBQ Propane Torch Tank Not Included

POWERFUL SearPro Charcoal Torch Lighter - Cooking Gadgets - Sous Vide - Cooking Torch - Culinary Kitchen Torch - Flamethrower Meater Gun Lighter - Chef Blow Torch - BBQ Propane Torch Tank Not Included

SearPro$72.944.6★1,391 rev

2
ThermoMaven Propane Torch with One-Touch Max Fire Cooking Blow Torch Gun with a Safety Lock Charcoal Lighter Flame Thrower Kitchen Food Torch Head for Grill Sous Vide BBQ (Tank Not Included)

ThermoMaven Propane Torch with One-Touch Max Fire Cooking Blow Torch Gun with a Safety Lock Charcoal Lighter Flame Thrower Kitchen Food Torch Head for Grill Sous Vide BBQ (Tank Not Included)

ThermoMaven$55.104.5★1,290 rev

3
Sondiko Powerful Grill & Cooking Propane Torch L8010 Sous Vide Welding Torch Adjustable Wood Torch Burner for Searing Steak BBQ Campfire Starter(Black Grey) Propane Tank Not Included

Sondiko Powerful Grill & Cooking Propane Torch L8010 Sous Vide Welding Torch Adjustable Wood Torch Burner for Searing Steak BBQ Campfire Starter(Black Grey) Propane Tank Not Included

Sondiko$33.034.4★3,419 rev

4
Grillblazer Su-VGun Propane Torch with Stand High Power 240 000+ BTU Flame Thrower Gun for Instant Steak Searing Charcoal Ignition Backyard BBQ Campfire Outdoor Cooking Handheld Blowtorch

Grillblazer Su-VGun Propane Torch with Stand High Power 240 000+ BTU Flame Thrower Gun for Instant Steak Searing Charcoal Ignition Backyard BBQ Campfire Outdoor Cooking Handheld Blowtorch

GRILLBLAZER$155.894.5★575 rev

5
ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Green

ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Green

RocketFire$128.274.3★139 rev

Newest

by launch date
ThermoMaven Propane Torch with One-Touch Max Fire Cooking Blow Torch Gun with a Safety Lock Charcoal Lighter Flame Thrower Kitchen Food Torch Head for Grill Sous Vide BBQ (Tank Not Included)

ThermoMaven Propane Torch with One-Touch Max Fire Cooking Blow Torch Gun with a Safety Lock Charcoal Lighter Flame Thrower Kitchen Food Torch Head for Grill Sous Vide BBQ (Tank Not Included)

ThermoMaven$55.101,290 rev

1y ago
Sondiko Powerful Grill & Cooking Propane Torch L8010 Sous Vide Welding Torch Adjustable Wood Torch Burner for Searing Steak BBQ Campfire Starter(Black Grey) Propane Tank Not Included

Sondiko Powerful Grill & Cooking Propane Torch L8010 Sous Vide Welding Torch Adjustable Wood Torch Burner for Searing Steak BBQ Campfire Starter(Black Grey) Propane Tank Not Included

Sondiko$33.033,419 rev

3y ago
ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Green

ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Green

RocketFire$128.27139 rev

3y ago
ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Red

ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Red

RocketFire$129.25139 rev

3y ago
ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Black

ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Black

RocketFire$128.16139 rev

3y ago

Trending

90-day click momentum
JJGeorge Grill Torch Charcoal Starter

JJGeorge Grill Torch Charcoal Starter

JJGeorge$38.614.5★

▲ 134%
ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Red

ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Red

RocketFire$129.254.3★

▲ 60%
ThermoMaven Propane Torch with One-Touch Max Fire Cooking Blow Torch Gun with a Safety Lock Charcoal Lighter Flame Thrower Kitchen Food Torch Head for Grill Sous Vide BBQ (Tank Not Included)

ThermoMaven Propane Torch with One-Touch Max Fire Cooking Blow Torch Gun with a Safety Lock Charcoal Lighter Flame Thrower Kitchen Food Torch Head for Grill Sous Vide BBQ (Tank Not Included)

ThermoMaven$55.104.5★

▲ 20%
ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Black

ROCKETFIRE Fire Starter Torch | Perfect Propane Torch Head Grill Gun Charcoal Torch | Compatible with Bernzomatic Propane & MAP/PRO Fuels | Stainless Steel Tri-Flame Tip | Fuel NOT Included | Black

RocketFire$128.164.3★

— 9%
POWERFUL SearPro Charcoal Torch Lighter - Cooking Gadgets - Sous Vide - Cooking Torch - Culinary Kitchen Torch - Flamethrower Meater Gun Lighter - Chef Blow Torch - BBQ Propane Torch Tank Not Included

POWERFUL SearPro Charcoal Torch Lighter - Cooking Gadgets - Sous Vide - Cooking Torch - Culinary Kitchen Torch - Flamethrower Meater Gun Lighter - Chef Blow Torch - BBQ Propane Torch Tank Not Included

SearPro$72.944.6★

— 4%

What buyers say about propane fire starter

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

What buyers love

Fire Resistance19%

“Great for starting a campfire”

Quality-Overall16%

“the build quality is great”

Ease Of Use14%

“Easy to use”

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

“Exactly what I needed”

Value For Money8%

“Great deal”

Heating4%

“Good heat gun”

Efficiency4%

“Works greatly”

Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining3%

“Very adjustable”

Strength2%

“it's super sturdy as well”

Gifting Purpose2%

“a fun gift”

What buyers complain about

Durability19%

“Broke”

Quality-Overall18%

“Poor Quality”

Functionality-Overall13%

“Never worked”

Leak-Proof9%

“Leaks”

Flammable6%

“Let it burn”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“Doesnt work as advertised”

Value For Money4%

“Its a bit of a waste of money”

Ease Of Use3%

“Can't get it to start”

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting2%

“Instructions are confusing”

Size-Overall2%

“fell very short”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall27%
Functionality-Overall26%
Advertised Vs Actual Product10%
Value For Money9%
Flammable7%
Defective Material/Parts5%
Leak-Proof3%
Mechanism Issues2%
Product Condition2%
Compatibility-Overall2%

Common questions

Is propane fire starter profitable to sell on Amazon United States?
The niche generates $145K/yr across 8 tracked products. 90-day search growth is +0.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (43/100).
How competitive is the propane fire starter niche?
6 brands and 13 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 87% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in propane fire starter?
Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Quality-Overall, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.8%.
When does demand for propane fire starter peak?
Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the propane fire starter niche?
Listings span $33.03–$155.89; the average listing price is $92.66 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,136 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.