Is washi tape dispenser profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $47K/yr across 31 tracked products. 0 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).

How competitive is the washi tape dispenser niche?

22 brands and 61 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 52% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in washi tape dispenser?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Quality-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 3.1%.

When does demand for washi tape dispenser peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the washi tape dispenser niche?

Listings span $5.93–$30.87; the average listing price is $12.29 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 500 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

washi tape dispenser

Skip it

A small market ($47K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Quality gap

Great4.2★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Good500.32

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Good$5.93–$30.87

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

Brand share

Good70%

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

Competition

Good52%

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

Avg price

Good$12.29

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Conversion

Okay4.0%

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

Returns

Okay3.1%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Growth

Bad-10.7%

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

Market size

Bad$47K

$47K/yr · 96K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, washi tape dispenser is a $47K/yr Amazon United States market (96K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 70% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 46/100.

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

washi tape dispenser market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $37K–$49K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 4.0%
Avg BSR: #2,679
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 77%
Out of stock: 9.2%
Avg brand age: 35 months
Avg seller age: 164 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 52% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

22 flat

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

70%

Top 20: 99%

Top-5 click share

52%

Top 20: 89%

Open market

26%

molshine25%
SMAODSGN13%
HomDSim11%
KOKUYO11%
Tustao10%
YUBBAEX4%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -10.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

Open Trend

Top washi tape dispenser 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★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

molshine 2 Pack Transparent Desktop Multi Washi Masking Tape Storage Dispenser Tape Cutter Tape Roll Holder (Not Include Masking Tape) (Beige)

molshine$9.834.3★3,180 rev

SMAODSGN Acrylic Washi Tape Dispenser Tape Holder Organizer 7 in Sticker Roll Cutter Masking Tape Holder Washi Tape Organizer Cutter Clear Tape Dispenser for Office Home School (Not Include Tape)

SMAODSGN$15.934.1★45 rev

Transparent Visible Washi Packaging Tape Dispenser Cutter Roll Tape Holder Organizer Desktop Office Tape Holder Cute Tape Dispenser DIY Sticker Roll Tape Cutter Packaging Tape Dispensers

Tustao$7.094.4★37 rev

HomDSim Washi Tape Dispenser & Cutter - Roll Holder Organizer Masking Tape Desktop DIY Sticker Roll Storage Brown Box

HomDSim$8.344.3★1,054 rev

KOKUYO Washi Tape Cutter Masking Tape Dispenser Mini Portable Light Cutting Clip Type (10-15mm Pastel Green)

KOKUYO$6.784.2★779 rev

Newest

by launch date

Joinpaya 2-Pack Clear Washi Tape Dispensers Stackable Desktop Tape Cutter and Storage Organizer for 15mm Decorative Transparent Masking Holder for Scrapbooking and Journaling 2 Pcs

JOINPAYA$7.130 rev

7mo ago

Transparent Visible Desktop Practical Washi Tape Dispenser Packaging Tape Dispenser Cutter Roll Tape Holder Organizer Tape Holder Tape Cutter Sticker Roll Tape Cutter Holder(Not Include Tape)

JIANSHUILIAN$6.242 rev

7mo ago

mt Washi Tape (White x2) with Dispenser & Cutter Japanese Masking for Painters and Artist/Drafting; Portable Desk Set

Someie$13.1466 rev

9mo ago

Rainmae Acrylic Washi Tape Dispenser Washi Tape Organizer Sticker Roll Cutter Masking Tape Storage Dispenser Tape Cutter Tape Roll Holder for Office Home School (Not Include Tape)

Rainmae$15.1518 rev

1y ago

6 Pack Washi Tape Dispenser & Cutter Transparent Desktop Multi Washi Masking Tape Storage Dispenser Tapes Cutter Tapes Roll Holder (Not Include Masking Tapes)

Ubamdom$16.976 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about washi tape dispenser

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

What buyers love

Ease Of Use12%

“Easy to use”

Quality-Overall11%

“The quality of this tape can't be beat”

Adhesion/Stickiness10%

“The adhesive on it is good”

Dispensing Mechanism6%

“this dispenser makes it easier”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“Worked as advertised”

Value For Money5%

“that was an accurate reflection for price point for the product”

Assembly/Installation4%

“Easy assembly”

Flexibility4%

“Versatility”

Design-Overall3%

“The design looks nice”

Durability3%

“It seems durable enough”

What buyers complain about

Adhesion/Stickiness14%

“Loading tape onto this thing is annoying”

Quality-Overall11%

“Not quality”

Size-Overall10%

“Too big”

Strength6%

“Seems unstable”

Assembly/Installation5%

“We cant put it together”

Cutting/Trimming5%

“The didn't cut well”

Durability5%

“It keep coming apart”

Tear Resistance5%

“they tear through the tape ok”

Dispensing Mechanism4%

“The dispenser isn't heavy enough for single handed use”

Functionality-Overall3%

“Didnt Work Well for Me”

Top return reasons

Dispensing Mechanism33%

Size-Overall20%

Adhesion/Stickiness7%

Defective Material/Parts7%

Functionality-Overall6%

Value For Money4%

Quality-Overall4%

Assembly/Installation3%

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

Sharpness2%

Common questions

Is washi tape dispenser profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $47K/yr across 31 tracked products. 0 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).
How competitive is the washi tape dispenser niche?: 22 brands and 61 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 52% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in washi tape dispenser?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Quality-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 3.1%.
When does demand for washi tape dispenser peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the washi tape dispenser niche?: Listings span $5.93–$30.87; the average listing price is $12.29 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 500 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.