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title: "Tiki Candle — $209K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 69/100 · $209K/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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# **tiki candle**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.5%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 41Growth 96Conversion 54Competition 81Returns 98Price range 88Avg price 94Brand share 56Review moat 53Quality gap 42
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Incredible****+165.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Avg price**
**Great****$22.74**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Great****$12.88–$36.34**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Great****34%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Brand share**
**Good****71%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Conversion**
**Good****4.4%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Review moat**
**Good****1,393.64**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Market size**
**Okay****$209K**
$209K/yr · 207K searches
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, tiki candle is a $209K/yr Amazon United States market (207K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 71% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 69/100.
Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **tiki candle market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **6K–8K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$136K–$182K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **4.4%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#137**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **93%**
- **Out of stock**
- **8.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **42 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **169 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**21 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**40**
**Top-5 brand share**
**71%**
Top 20: 99%
**Top-5 click share**
**34%**
Top 20: 78%
**Open market**
**24%**
- TIKI49% - ZSPENG7% - TaoTazon6% - DIKAIDA5% - LonXFan4% - Nonley4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +165.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
13K8KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 11.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/tiki-candle/trend)
## **Top tiki candle search terms**
- **table top tiki torches for outside**28K/yr+189.3%3.1% conv. - **tabletop tiki torches**19K/yr+207.8%2.4% conv. - **table top tiki torch**20K/yr+152.9%2.6% conv. - **tiki torch table top**10K/yr+174.8%3.1% conv. - **tiki table top torch**8K/yr+417.2%3.5% conv. - **tiki torches for outside tabletop**11K/yr+161.3%2.7% conv. - **table tiki torches for outside**10K/yr+290.2%2.9% conv. - **citronella table top torch**8K/yr+169.6%2.5% conv. - **citronella oil lamp**11K/yr+136.7%2.0% conv. - **table top citronella torch**8K/yr+232.1%2.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/tiki-candle/search-terms)
## **Top tiki candle 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%3%$6K6%$13K9%$19K12%$25K101001K10K100K 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**TIKI Mini Fire Pit Tabletop Torch 2-Pack Outdoor Decorative TIKI Torch for Patio Backyard and Garden Black Metal Tabletop Flame Torch Includes Long Lasting Wick and Snuffer**TIKI**$24.91**4.2★227 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNBG44PP) [2**TIKI Amber Horizon Glass Table Torches 2-Pack 6.5 Orange Outdoor Tiki Tabletop Torches for Patio & Backyard | Adjustable Flame Height | Weather-Resistant | Includes Long-Lasting Wick & Snuffer**TIKI**$24.20**4.7★124 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ1CLZRF) [3**Glass Table Top Torch Outdoor Torch Canisters 12 oz Refill Canister with Wicks and Covers Patio Torch for Luau Party DIY Garden Decor (4 Packs) (Multi-Color)**TaoTazon**$20.72**4.5★325 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRKJC8QM) [4**TIKI Carnival Glass Tabletop Torches 3-Pack Decorative Outdoor Tabletop TIKI Torches for Patio Backyard & Garden Portable Glass Flame Torches for Outdoor Lighting Blue Green & Purple 6-Inch**TIKI**$22.68**4.7★9,220 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R132TS8) [5**TIKI Glass Tie-Dye Tabletop Torches 3-Pack Decorative Outdoor TIKI Torches for Patio Backyard & Garden Portable Tabletop Citronella Torches for Outdoor Lighting Blue 5.75-Inch**TIKI**$25.56**4.5★837 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R12N95X)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**4-Pack Citronella Torches for Outside 12oz Glass Table Top Torch Canisters with Fiberglass Wicks & Snuffer Caps for Outdoor Dining Bar Patio Table Decor Multi-Color**APIFRSUAK**$19.39**41 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1373ZM) [**2 Pack Glass Torches for Outside Glass Tabletop Citronella Torches Outdoor**ITISBLTN**$15.51**43 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGH4DLFX) [**TIKI Amber Horizon Glass Table Torches 2-Pack 6.5 Orange Outdoor Tiki Tabletop Torches for Patio & Backyard | Adjustable Flame Height | Weather-Resistant | Includes Long-Lasting Wick & Snuffer**TIKI**$24.20**124 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ1CLZRF) [**Table Top Torches for Outside 4 Pack Multi-Color Glass Citronella Torches Outdoor with Wicks & Cap 12 oz Refillable Outdoor Torch Canisters Lanterns for Yard Garden Dcor Party Patio Landscape**KintKita**$18.57**102 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSZZ8GCX) [**4-Pack Glass Table Top Torches - 12oz Refillable Citronella Torches Canisters for Outdoor Includes Wick & Cap Decorative Lanterns for Patio Garden Yard Party Landscape(Multi-Color)**Zhulerzil**$19.25**160 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSBKXDCW)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**4-Pack Citronella Torches for Outside 12oz Glass Table Top Torch Canisters with Fiberglass Wicks & Snuffer Caps for Outdoor Dining Bar Patio Table Decor Multi-Color**APIFRSUAK**$19.39**4.5★**▲ 88%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1373ZM) [**2 Pack Glass Torches for Outside Glass Tabletop Citronella Torches Outdoor**ITISBLTN**$15.51**4.6★**▲ 67%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGH4DLFX) [**DIKAIDA 4 Pack Glass Table Torch Citronella Glass Table Top Torches with Wick and Cap for Outdoor Refillable Torches Landscape Lanterns Torches for Yard Patio Garden Party Decor**DIKAIDA**$24.18**4.6★**▲ 42%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B68F2J85) [**4-Pack Glass Table Top Torches - 12oz Refillable Citronella Torches Canisters for Outdoor Includes Wick & Cap Decorative Lanterns for Patio Garden Yard Party Landscape(Multi-Color)**Zhulerzil**$19.25**4.6★**▲ 32%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSBKXDCW) [**Glass Table Top Torch Outdoor Torch Canisters 12 oz Refill Canister with Wicks and Covers Patio Torch for Luau Party DIY Garden Decor (4 Packs) (Multi-Color)**TaoTazon**$20.72**4.5★**▲ 26%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRKJC8QM)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about tiki candle**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“The overall quality feels solid for the price point”*
**Color**10%
*“Love these colorful”*
**Pest/Insect Control**8%
*“Work great at keeping bugs away”*
**Design-Overall**7%
*“The look nice”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“As described”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“are affordable”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%
*“provide a lot of light”*
**Ease Of Use**6%
*“Easy and effective”*
**Size-Overall**3%
*“Perfect size”*
**Strength**3%
*“They light well”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Leak-Proof**13%
*“They LEAK”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Larger than I expected”*
**Flammable**9%
*“Makes smoke”*
**Pest/Insect Control**8%
*“does NOT deter mosquitoes”*
**Smell**7%
*“Smells like regular fuel, very chemical”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“was unable to be opened”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“Cheap garbage”*
**Rusts/Corrodes**4%
*“already starting to rust”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“The company false advertises that it burns cleanly”*
**Functionality-Overall**2%
*“Just ok. Doesnt completely repel and smokes a lot.”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**36%
**Value For Money**11%
**Defective Material/Parts**10%
**Leak-Proof**8%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Quality-Overall**4%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
**Color**2%
**Flammable**2%
**Material Quality**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is tiki candle profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $209K/yr across 44 tracked products. 1 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +165.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (69/100).
- **How competitive is the tiki candle niche?**
- 21 brands and 40 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 34% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 71% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in tiki candle?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Size-Overall, Flammable. The return rate is 0.5%.
- **When does demand for tiki candle peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 11.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the tiki candle niche?**
- Listings span $12.88–$36.34; the average listing price is $22.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,394 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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