---
title: "Welding Gun — $232K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/welding-gun"
last_updated: "2026-08-08T11:00:04.242Z"
locale: en
meta:
description: "Niche score 49/100 · $232K/yr market · 125K searches/yr · $155.01 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
"og:description": "Niche score 49/100 · $232K/yr market · 125K searches/yr · $155.01 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
"og:title": "Welding Gun — $232K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
---
# **welding gun**
**Skip it**
Weak search conversion (1.2%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 44Growth 19Conversion 15Competition 66Returns 54Price range 16Avg price 57Brand share 84Review moat 72Quality gap 70
**Brand share**
**Great****51%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Review moat**
**Good****612.91**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.3★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Good****45%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Avg price**
**Good****$155.01**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Returns**
**Good****2.8%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Okay****$232K**
$232K/yr · 125K searches
**Growth**
**Bad****-12.2%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Price range**
**Bad****$13.74–$547.69**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Conversion**
**Bad****1.2%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500") [** High Price**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_price "Avg price > $50")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, welding gun is a $232K/yr Amazon United States market (125K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 51% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.
Data updated Jul 30, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **welding gun market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **2K–2K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$233K–$310K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **1.2%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#123**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **98%**
- **Sponsored**
- **98%**
- **Out of stock**
- **18.1%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **33 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **179 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**36 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**53**
**Top-5 brand share**
**51%**
Top 20: 87%
**Top-5 click share**
**45%**
Top 20: 80%
**Open market**
**45%**
- PLOWIC12% - Saker12% - HGNVGZ10% - Faiuot9% - SUNSIMIAO7% - NeoTamarix4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -12.2% search growth over the last 90 days.
8K6KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/welding-gun/trend)
## **Top welding gun search terms**
- **welding gun**40K/yr-8.4%1.2% conv. - **cordless welder**14K/yr-12.4%0.8% conv. - **hand welder**13K/yr-12.3%1.2% conv. - **stick welder 220v**16K/yr-35.2%0.4% conv. - **welding gun for metal**10K/yr+17.3%0.7% conv. - **welder gun**8K/yr-3.6%1.5% conv. - **handheld welding machine**7K/yr-17.2%0.8% conv. - **pistola para soldar**5K/yr-12.6%0.5% conv. - **pistola para soldar metal**7K/yr-13.9%0.4% conv. - **battery operated welder**3K/yr-15.6%0.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/welding-gun/search-terms)
## **Top welding gun 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%$7K6%$14K9%$21K12%$28K1101001K10K 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**Welding Machine Handheld 20-120A 110V Portable Stick Welder 20pcs Rods IGBT Hand Held Welder Machine withHot Start Arc Force Anti-stick ARC Welder Gun 6 Variable Current Adjustment (Grayish black)**HGNVGZ**$68.50**4.4★525 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7R6DPX) [2**Saker Portable Electric Welding Machine 110V Portable Welder Handheld with IGBT Inverter 5 Variable Current Adjustment ARC Welder Gun Fits for 3/32 Wire Rods (Grey)**Saker**$105.16**4.4★861 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5LLN2B) [3**Portable Welding Machine 110V with Auto Darkening Goggles: Handheld IGBT Inverter ARC Welder Gun Stick Welder - 6 Variable Current Adjustment for 3/32-1/8 Rods and DIY Professional Use Repair(Grey)**Faiuot**$81.22**4.3★374 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX682LMC) [4**Portable Welding Machine 110V Portable Handheld Welder with IGBT Inverter 5 Variable Current Adjustment Electric ARC Stick Welder Gun for 1/16-1/8 Rods Carring Case &20 Rods Included**PLOWIC**$69.01**4.5★108 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJB9C2Z) [5**Portable Welding Machine 110V Handheld: Portable Hand Held Welder Machine with 20PCS Rods & IGBT Inverter 5 Variable Current Adjustment - SUNSIMIAO Electric ARC Welder Gun Fits for 3/32 Wire Rods**SUNSIMIAO**$94.05**4.2★152 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32MQ6X7)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**PLOWIC Portable Welding Machine:2026 Next-Gen110V Handheld Welder with Balanced Design LCD Display & 3 Modes (MMA/Hot Start/Arc Force) 200A IGBT Inverter ARC Welder Gun Fits 1/16-1/8 Rods Gray**PLOWIC**$96.16**45 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFJZ8FNJ) [**2 in 1 MIG and Stick Welder 250A Portable Handheld- Farm Auto Repair Home**Cobowo**$151.65**18 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHSJMZ9L) [**FEMEROL Handheld Welder Portable Welding Machine 110V with Auto Darkening Goggles 120A IGBT Inverter Portable ARC Welder Gun Fits for 3/32 Wire Rods**FEMEROL**$56.29**31 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7M7PLL) [**PLOWIC 2 in 1 MIG and Stick Welder: 250A Handheld Portable Welding Machine 110V Gasless Flux Core Wire Feed Welder & MMA ARC Welder Gun 3.97lb w/LCD Display for .032/.040 Wire and 3/32-1/8 Rod**PLOWIC**$164.02**23 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4DKC3P2) [**Cordless Welder Battery Powered Welding Machine With 2 Batteries Portable MMA DC Welder Machine With LED Display Inverter Stick Welder(Blue)**wuzizi**$387.47**5 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZP8YYN)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**FEMEROL Handheld Welder Portable Welding Machine 110V with Auto Darkening Goggles 120A IGBT Inverter Portable ARC Welder Gun Fits for 3/32 Wire Rods**FEMEROL**$56.29**4.6★**▲ 294%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7M7PLL) [**Handheld Welder Machine 110V NeoTamarix 20-150A IGBT Inverter Portable Welder Gun with 5 Variable Current Adjustment & 20PCS Rods Portable ARC Welding Gun Fits for 1/16-1/8 Rods**NeoTamarix**$60.71**4.4★**▲ 170%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQTP7RVV) [**2 in 1 MIG and Stick Welder 250A Portable Handheld- Farm Auto Repair Home**Cobowo**$151.65**4.6★**▲ 163%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHSJMZ9L) [**PLOWIC 2 in 1 MIG and Stick Welder: 250A Handheld Portable Welding Machine 110V Gasless Flux Core Wire Feed Welder & MMA ARC Welder Gun 3.97lb w/LCD Display for .032/.040 Wire and 3/32-1/8 Rod**PLOWIC**$164.02**4.1★**▲ 158%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4DKC3P2) [**Handheld Welder Machine 110V NeoTamarix 20-150A IGBT Inverter Portable Welder Gun with 5 Variable Current Adjustment & 20PCS Rods Portable ARC Welding Gun Fits for 1/16-1/8 Rods**NeoTamarix**$55.40**4.4★**▲ 148%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQTPW3CY)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about welding gun**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Value For Money**19%
*“Great deal”*
**Ease Of Use**18%
*“Easy to use”*
**Quality-Overall**15%
*“The build quality is excellent”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“As advertised”*
**Portability**5%
*“easy to carry”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Gets the job done”*
**Weight Light**3%
*“Its lightweight, the screen is easy to read”*
**Heating**3%
*“Heats up very quickly”*
**Strength**3%
*“It's pretty sturdy”*
**Maintenance And Repair**3%
*“has been perfect for small repairs”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Functionality-Overall**20%
*“Doesnt work as it says”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Poor quality”*
**Durability**8%
*“Broke in less than a minute”*
**Heating**6%
*“Its hot”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“A little hard to use”*
**Size-Overall**4%
*“Small size”*
**Low Power**3%
*“still no power”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“The savings you get aren't worth it”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Not functioning as described”*
**Maintenance And Repair**2%
*“making minor repairs”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Functionality-Overall**35%
**Defective Material/Parts**10%
**Heating**8%
**Size-Overall**8%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Value For Money**5%
**Quality-Overall**3%
**Strength**3%
**Product Condition**2%
**Mechanism Issues**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is welding gun profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $232K/yr across 45 tracked products. 9 of 15 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -12.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
- **How competitive is the welding gun niche?**
- 36 brands and 53 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 45% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 51% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in welding gun?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Quality-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 2.8%.
- **When does demand for welding gun peak?**
- Demand peaks in Oct–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.9× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the welding gun niche?**
- Listings span $13.74–$547.69; the average listing price is $155.01 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 613 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
## **Related niches in Tools & Home Improvement**
- 73 [**solar outdoor lights**](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/solar-outdoor-lights)$30.2M/yr+39.8%**Launch it**- 73 [**shower lamp**](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/shower-lamp)$2.8M/yr+30.2%**Launch it**- 73 [**solar flowers**](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/solar-flowers)$607K/yr+52.0%**Worth a look**- 73 [**american flag lights**](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/american-flag-lights)$465K/yr+736.5%**Worth a look**- 73 [**solar fairy lights**](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/solar-fairy-lights)$3.5M/yr+64.6%**Launch it**- 73 [**solar watering can with cascading lights**](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/solar-watering-can-with-cascading-lights)$304K/yr+124.3%**Worth a look**[**All Tools & Home Improvement niches **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement)