Is solar tea lights profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $189K/yr across 26 tracked products. 4 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +64.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).

How competitive is the solar tea lights niche?

12 brands and 16 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 51% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 80% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in solar tea lights?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Functionality-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 2.9%.

When does demand for solar tea lights peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Oct; the busiest month runs 3.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the solar tea lights niche?

Listings span $12.93–$27.98; the average listing price is $18.44 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 641 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

solar tea lights

Worth a look

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($18.44 avg), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Avg price

Great$18.44

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$12.93–$27.98

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

Growth

Great+64.2%

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

Quality gap

Great4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Good641.12

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good6.0%

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

Competition

Good51%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Returns

Good2.9%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Brand share

Okay80%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Market size

Okay$189K

$189K/yr · 171K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, solar tea lights is a $189K/yr Amazon United States market (171K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 80% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.

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

solar tea lights market data

Units sold / yr: 8K–10K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $148K–$184K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 6.0%
Avg BSR: #467
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 4.6%
Avg brand age: 35 months
Avg seller age: 183 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

12 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

80%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

51%

Top 20: 94%

Open market

13%

SoulBay22%
TWINKVILLA20%
Homemory20%
VOOKRY10%
stadeco8%
Yme7%
Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 13%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +64.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.4×

Open Trend

Top solar tea lights search terms

solar tea lights71K/yr +59.7%3.1% conv.
solar tea lights outdoor waterproof55K/yr +42.5%7.2% conv.
solar tealights outdoor waterproof5K/yr +181.3%5.6% conv.
solar votive candles outdoor waterproof5K/yr +151.5%6.4% conv.
solar tea lights outdoor10K/yr +90.4%5.6% conv.
solar tealights5K/yr +115.6%4.9% conv.
solar tea light5K/yr +85.0%4.3% conv.
solar powered tea lights6K/yr +52.7%5.4% conv.
solar powered tea lights outdoor3K/yr +100.5%6.1% conv.
solar votive candles4K/yr +81.8%5.6% conv.

All search terms

Top solar tea lights 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

SoulBay Solar Tea Lights Outdoor Waterproof 12 pcs 1.5 D x 2.1 Reusable Dusk to Dawn Flickering Small LED Tealight Candles Flameless Votive Candle for Lanterns Patio Garden Camping Dcor

SoulBay$25.134.4★318 rev

Homemory 8Pcs Solar Tea Lights Outdoor Waterproof Rechargeable Dusk to Dawn Lighting Flameless Flickering LED Votive Candles for Fairy Garden Decor Patio Tables Christmas Lanterns Windows

Homemory$18.054.3★1,234 rev

VOOKRY 6 Pcs Solar Tea Lights Outdoor - Flickering Solar Candle Lights Flameless Dusk to Dawn Lighting Waterproof Rechargeable LED Candles for Lantern Garden Camping Party Home Decorations 2.3x2.1

VOOKRY$14.154.0★318 rev

Solar Tea Lights Outdoor Waterproof 8pcs Rechargeable Dusk to Dawn Little Solar Votive Candles Flameless Flickering Small Light for Lantern Window DIY Chandelier Patio Deck Garden Decor (Warm White)

TWINKVILLA$17.114.4★492 rev

Solar Tea Lights Outdoor Waterproof 8pcs Rechargeable Dusk to Dawn Little Solar Votive Candles Flameless Flickering Small Light for Lantern Window DIY Chandelier Patio Deck Garden Decor (Warm Amber)

TWINKVILLA$17.294.4★492 rev

Newest

by launch date

Solar Tea Lights Outdoor Waterproof - 8 Pcs Rechargeable Dusk to Dawn Lighting Small LED Votive Candles Flameless Flickering Reusable Solar Candle for Lanterns Garden Patio Table Window Home Decor

stadeco$17.5427 rev

3mo ago

Solar Candles Outdoor Waterproof Floating Flameless LED 3 in 8 Pack

VIODAIM$27.9845 rev

4mo ago

Yakpo 6 Pack Outdoor Waterproof LED Solar Candles flameless Tea Lights

Yakpo$14.1417 rev

7mo ago

HL Solar Tea Lights Outdoor Waterproof 6PCS 2.4x2 Flickering Flameless Candles Dusk to Dawn Rechargeable Battery LED Votive Tea Lights for Lantern Garden Camping Home Decor (Warm White)

HL$17.93130 rev

11mo ago

HL Solar Tea Lights 12PCS Outdoor Waterproof Flameless Candles Dusk to Dawn Rechargeable Battery LED Tea Lights for Lantern Garden Camping Home Decor (Warm White 1.5x1.61)

HL$24.0957 rev

11mo ago

What buyers say about solar tea lights

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

What buyers love

Brightness/Shine/Glow35%

“Nice glow”

Quality-Overall8%

“well made”

Durability6%

“They are durable”

Charging6%

“Charges up and holds charge for long time”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“So far they're working as advertised”

Value For Money4%

“great price”

Design-Overall3%

“making them a beautiful”

Battery Life3%

“Battery life seems pretty good”

Color3%

“Love the color and the brightness”

Efficiency2%

“work well in the lanterns we have in the yard”

What buyers complain about

Durability17%

“Dont last”

Functionality-Overall13%

“Didnt work”

Size-Overall12%

“NOT HAPPY WITH THE SIZE”

Brightness/Shine/Glow7%

“Not bright”

Water Resistance5%

“First heavy rain”

Color4%

“not a true yellow like the ones in the product photo”

Charging4%

“charge doesn't last very long”

Bulb Flicker/Dimming/Color4%

“they're so dim that they're barely capable of emitting even the slight flickering ambiance that I wanted them for”

Value For Money4%

“not worth the price”

Quality-Overall4%

“Questionable quality”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall54%

Brightness/Shine/Glow7%

Bulb Flicker/Dimming/Color7%

Color6%

Charging6%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Functionality-Overall5%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Value For Money2%

Quality-Overall1%

Common questions

Is solar tea lights profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $189K/yr across 26 tracked products. 4 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +64.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
How competitive is the solar tea lights niche?: 12 brands and 16 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 51% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 80% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in solar tea lights?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Functionality-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 2.9%.
When does demand for solar tea lights peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Oct; the busiest month runs 3.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the solar tea lights niche?: Listings span $12.93–$27.98; the average listing price is $18.44 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 641 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.