--- title: "hoodies for boys — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/hoodies-for-boys" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:48:00.249Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($277K/yr) — hoodies for boys doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($277K/yr) — hoodies for boys doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "hoodies for boys — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hoodies for boys** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($277K/yr) — hoodies for boys doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$277K** **Growth (1y)** **+262.9%** **Products** **62** **Brands** **16** was 37 a year ago **Sellers** **138** **Price range** **$10.08–$46.83** **Returns** **8.1%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **14** ×0.30 Growth **83** ×0.30 Competition **86** ×0.20 Quality gap **31** ×0.10 Returns **29** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +262.9% year over year. 245K122KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 12.4× ## **Competition** - Amazon Essentials56% - Champion10% - wangstar8% - Hanes6% - Nike3% - Hurley2% - Other (10 brands)14% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (29% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 16 brands and 138 sellers compete here. **Brands** **16 **▼falling was 37 a year ago **Sellers** **138** **Top 5 brand share** **83%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow X-Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow X-Small**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK6CR9P) Amazon Essentials$11.664.6★10,68114%▲rising 2 ![Amazon Essentials Toddler Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Toddler Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK6BL4B) Amazon Essentials$11.604.6★10,6814%▲rising 3 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White X-Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31evfjBDJjL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White X-Large**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWY97YV) Amazon Essentials$11.584.6★10,8004%▲rising 4 ![Amazon Essentials Toddler Girls Fleece Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt with Lined Hood and Rib Knit Detail Red 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-MRe+prL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Toddler Girls Fleece Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt with Lined Hood and Rib Knit Detail Red 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK4G359) Amazon Essentials$12.174.7★15,7103%▲rising 5 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31evfjBDJjL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY4V6LV) Amazon Essentials$11.544.6★10,8003%—flat 6 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK952BV) Amazon Essentials$12.184.6★10,6813%▲rising 7 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Light Grey Heather Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zx040HWgL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Light Grey Heather Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQW1ZND) Amazon Essentials$11.944.6★10,6813%▲rising 8 ![wangstar Graphic Hoodies for Boys Sweatshirts Baseball Gifts for Teen Boys Fashion Hoodies Size 14-16 Youth Cool Football Stuff](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E-L6mFR4L.jpg) [**wangstar Graphic Hoodies for Boys Sweatshirts Baseball Gifts for Teen Boys Fashion Hoodies Size 14-16 Youth Cool Football Stuff**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5CVL93) wangstar$24.974.5★4033%▲rising 9 ![Hanes Big Boys Eco Smart Fleece Pullover Hood Black Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31edUTl6wtL.jpg) [**Hanes Big Boys Eco Smart Fleece Pullover Hood Black Large**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XPFFGJC) Hanes$11.784.4★9,8242%▼falling 10 ![wangstar Graphic Hoodies for Boys Sweatshirts Baseball Gifts for Teen Boys Fashion Hoodies Size 14-16 Youth Cool Football Stuff](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nbHNU9+4L.jpg) [**wangstar Graphic Hoodies for Boys Sweatshirts Baseball Gifts for Teen Boys Fashion Hoodies Size 14-16 Youth Cool Football Stuff**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG51MW75) wangstar$24.894.5★4032%▼falling 11 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids Light Grey Heather Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R2ZT2ZDIL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids Light Grey Heather Small**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BJKH2CH) Amazon Essentials$12.224.6★10,8002%▼falling 12 ![Amazon Essentials Toddler Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 2T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Toddler Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 2T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK56BYM) Amazon Essentials$11.594.6★10,6812%—flat 13 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Black X-Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JfvJO9ZCL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Black X-Large**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZ8LTJR) Amazon Essentials$12.294.6★10,6812%▼falling 14 ![Champion Boys Fashion Hoodie Pullover Sweatshirt for Kids with Stylish Embellishments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DfJrnxLXL.jpg) [**Champion Boys Fashion Hoodie Pullover Sweatshirt for Kids with Stylish Embellishments**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVNHM34W) Champion$11.384.6★3,1892%▲rising 15 ![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids Maroon Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dr3Crjm7L.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids Maroon Small**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK428BX) Amazon Essentials$11.774.6★10,8002%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 62 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 62 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow X-Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow X-Small** Amazon Essentials**$11.66**4.6★10,681 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK6CR9P) [![Amazon Essentials Toddler Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Toddler Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 3T** Amazon Essentials**$11.60**4.6★10,681 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK6BL4B) [![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White X-Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31evfjBDJjL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White X-Large** Amazon Essentials**$11.58**4.6★10,800 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWY97YV) [![Amazon Essentials Toddler Girls Fleece Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt with Lined Hood and Rib Knit Detail Red 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-MRe+prL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Toddler Girls Fleece Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt with Lined Hood and Rib Knit Detail Red 3T** Amazon Essentials**$12.17**4.7★15,710 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK4G359) [![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31evfjBDJjL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt with Lined Hood for Kids White Medium** Amazon Essentials**$11.54**4.6★10,800 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY4V6LV) [![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GWarmNNIL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Golden Yellow 4T** Amazon Essentials**$12.18**4.6★10,681 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WK952BV) [![Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Light Grey Heather Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zx040HWgL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Boys Fleece Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirts Light Grey Heather Medium** Amazon Essentials**$11.94**4.6★10,681 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQW1ZND) [![wangstar Graphic Hoodies for Boys Sweatshirts Baseball Gifts for Teen Boys Fashion Hoodies Size 14-16 Youth Cool Football Stuff](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E-L6mFR4L.jpg)**wangstar Graphic Hoodies for Boys Sweatshirts Baseball Gifts for Teen Boys Fashion Hoodies Size 14-16 Youth Cool Football Stuff** wangstar**$24.97**4.5★403 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5CVL93) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**29% *“Great garment and serve is purpose”* **Warmth**13% *“Just right for early cool spring mornings or afternoons”* **Size-Overall**12% *“Nice fit”* **Color**7% *“Great color”* **Soft Feel**6% *“Soft”* **Comfort-Overall**4% *“very comfortable fit well material is perfect for fall and late spring weather”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“As expected”* **Value For Money**3% *“Money well spent”* **Weight Light**2% *“This is a perfect medium weight hoodie”* **Shrinkage Resistance**2% *“it didnt shrink”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**41% *“Too small”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“looks very cheap”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“Pictures can be deceiving”* **Arm Fit**6% *“the arm length is short”* **Pockets/Compartments**4% *“No pocket”* **Color**3% *“could not find the same color as the pants”* **Smell**2% *“Bad smell”* **Width**2% *“Came very big and wide”* **Sleeve Fit**2% *“just sleeves were a little shorter”* **Durability**2% *“Didnt hold up”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall76% - Sleeve Fit4% - Color3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Chest Fit2% - Material Quality2% - Length2% - Waist Fit1% - Shoulder Fit1% - Thin1%