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title: "Solar Flashlights — $218K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **solar flashlights**
**Skip it**
Soft demand (-30.9% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 42Growth 10Conversion 47Competition 47Returns 77Price range 76Avg price 88Brand share 72Review moat 25Quality gap 43
**Avg price**
**Great****$20.14**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Returns**
**Great****1.9%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Price range**
**Great****$8.03–$37.47**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Brand share**
**Good****62%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Competition**
**Okay****57%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Market size**
**Okay****$218K**
$218K/yr · 290K searches
**Review moat**
**Bad****4,216.81**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Bad****-30.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, solar flashlights is a $218K/yr Amazon United States market (290K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 62% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct–Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.
Data updated Jul 30, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **solar flashlights market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **13K–15K**
- avg 500–750/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$252K–$302K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **3.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#511**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **96%**
- **Out of stock**
- **5.5%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **37 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **172 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**22 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**27**
**Top-5 brand share**
**62%**
Top 20: 98%
**Top-5 click share**
**57%**
Top 20: 94%
**Open market**
**34%**
- E-SHIDAI16% - VOETIR16% - XTAUTO12% - Simpeak9% - Hilngav9% - Ciwuzxs4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -30.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
20K15KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/solar-flashlights/trend)
## **Top solar flashlights search terms**
- **solar flashlight**124K/yr-38.5%2.5% conv. - **solar flashlights rechargeable waterproof**34K/yr+4.1%1.4% conv. - **solar powered flashlight**27K/yr-32.7%2.3% conv. - **solar flashlights**16K/yr+3.4%2.2% conv. - **solar power flashlight**14K/yr-39.1%2.8% conv. - **flashlight solar**9K/yr-18.4%1.8% conv. - **linterna solar recargable**7K/yr-20.6%1.2% conv. - **solar flash light**9K/yr-21.7%2.7% conv. - **xtorch solar powered flashlight**7K/yr-29.3%0.2% conv. - **solar flashlights for emergencies**8K/yr-64.8%3.3% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/solar-flashlights/search-terms)
## **Top solar flashlights 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%$11K10%$22K15%$33K20%$44K101001K10K100K 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**VOETIR Led Solar Flashlight 1500 Lumens Led Solar Handheld Flashlights with IP65 Waterproof for Survival Emergencies Camping (2 Packs)**VOETIR**$20.85**4.3★608 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFK5CJ5) [2**Collapsible Portable LED Camping Lantern XTAUTO Lightweight Waterproof Solar USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight Survival Kits for Indoor Outdoor Home Emergency Light Power Outages Hiking Hurricane 4-Pack**XTAUTO**$26.67**4.5★12,282 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0915B6X66) [3**E-SHIDAI Solar Rechargeable Flashlight Multi Function 1000 Lumens LED Flashlight with Emergency Strobe Light Handheld LED Flashlights for Home Emergencies Camping**E-SHIDAI**$13.33**4.4★2,941 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZMW2HJR) [4**Simpeak 2-Pack Hand Crank Solar Powered Flashlight Emergency Rechargeable LED Survival Flashlight Quick Snap Carbiner Dynamo Flash Light Torch for Outdoor Sports Green**Simpeak**$14.80**4.5★4,978 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CS949OS) [5**Hilngav 2 Pack Solar Flashlight Rechargeable Zoomable LED Flashlight High Lumens Solar Powered Flashlights with Tail Hook Rechargeable Handheld Flashlights for Home Emergency Camping Hiking**Hilngav**$12.20**4.6★80 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNJVZ6TF)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**LED Rechargeable Solar Flashlight Super Bright High Lumens Flash Light 4 Modes with COB Side Light Step-Dimming USB-C & Solar Charging Perfect for Camping Hiking and Power Outages - 2 Pack**Supellerous**$22.03**13 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXW38X8P) [**LED Rechargeable Solar Flashlight Super Bright High Lumens Flash Light 4 Modes with COB Side Light Step-Dimming USB-C & Solar Charging Perfect for Camping Hiking and Power Outages - 1 Pack**Supellerous**$12.48**13 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXW2YMJF) [**GEEBONFLUGENS Solar Handheld Flashlight 4 Lighting Modes Rechargeable LED Work Light USB-C & Solar Powered Portable Lantern Emergency Camping Light for Outdoor Hiking Power Outage (Red-1pcs)**GEEBONFLUGENS**$10.12**322 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQCVSTGN) [**Aomeidamei Solar Rechargeable Flashlight Small Zoom Flashlight Adjustable Spotlight and Flood Side White and Red Floodlight USB Charging Outdoor Flashlights for Emergencies Camping Home**Aomeidamei**$8.03**14 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLK861JC) [**Sigoobal Rechargeable Spotlight 2000000 LM Super Bright Handheld Spot Light LED Flashlight High Lumens Powered Spotlight Large Searchlight Outdoor with Solar Panels for Boating Camping Hunting**Sigoobal**$36.71**368 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F67D7VSP)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**LED Rechargeable Solar Flashlight Super Bright High Lumens Flash Light 4 Modes with COB Side Light Step-Dimming USB-C & Solar Charging Perfect for Camping Hiking and Power Outages - 2 Pack**Supellerous**$22.03**4.9★**▲ 454%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXW38X8P) [**LED Rechargeable Solar Flashlight Super Bright High Lumens Flash Light 4 Modes with COB Side Light Step-Dimming USB-C & Solar Charging Perfect for Camping Hiking and Power Outages - 1 Pack**Supellerous**$12.48**4.9★**▲ 445%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXW2YMJF) [**Aomeidamei Solar Rechargeable Flashlight Small Zoom Flashlight Adjustable Spotlight and Flood Side White and Red Floodlight USB Charging Outdoor Flashlights for Emergencies Camping Home**Aomeidamei**$8.03**3.8★**▲ 203%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLK861JC) [**E-SHIDAI Solar/Rechargeable Multi Function 1000 Lumens LED Flashlight with Emergency Strobe Light Handheld LED Flashlights for Home Emergencies Camping (2PC)**E-SHIDAI**$25.48**4.4★**▲ 192%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43JX5R3) [**Sigoobal Rechargeable Spotlight 2000000 LM Super Bright Handheld Spot Light LED Flashlight High Lumens Powered Spotlight Large Searchlight Outdoor with Solar Panels for Boating Camping Hunting**Sigoobal**$36.71**4.4★**▲ 163%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F67D7VSP)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about solar flashlights**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**37%
*“Bright LED light”*
**Charging**14%
*“Charges easily”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“Amazing value”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“The build quality is excellent”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“Is as pictured”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Very handy”*
**Battery Life**3%
*“Love the battery life”*
**Weight Light**3%
*“Lightweight and easy to handle”*
**Portability**2%
*“easily portable”*
**Strength**2%
*“Feels sturdy”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Charging**29%
*“Does not charge”*
**Durability**8%
*“Does not last”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**7%
*“Not bright enough”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“complete garbage”*
**Battery Life**5%
*“Short battery life”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“Tiny Tank”*
**Functionality-Overall**5%
*“Didnt work”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“I did not know it was cheap”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Misleading information”*
**Defective Material/Parts**1%
*“Malfunction item”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Charging**30%
**Size-Overall**16%
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**12%
**Functionality-Overall**7%
**Value For Money**6%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
**Defective Material/Parts**5%
**Quality-Overall**3%
**Battery Inclusion**2%
**Battery Life**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is solar flashlights profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $218K/yr across 26 tracked products. 1 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -30.9%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
- **How competitive is the solar flashlights niche?**
- 22 brands and 27 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 57% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 62% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in solar flashlights?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Charging, Durability, Brightness/Shine/Glow. The return rate is 1.9%.
- **When does demand for solar flashlights peak?**
- Demand peaks in Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the solar flashlights niche?**
- Listings span $8.03–$37.47; the average listing price is $20.14 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,217 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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