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# **bug costume**

**Skip it**

A small market ($26K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 6Growth 65Conversion 7Competition 18Returns 55Price range 79Avg price 95Brand share 16Review moat 55Quality gap 55

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$24.23**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$8.59–$41.13**

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

**Growth**

**Good****+43.4%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Good****1,316.27**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Returns**

**Good****2.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Competition**

**Bad****78%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Brand share**

**Bad****94%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.5%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$26K**

$26K/yr · 202K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 78% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**7 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**15**

**Top-5 brand share**

**94%**

**Open market**

**3%**

- Tough Outdoors59% - Seasons14% - LONGADS9% - G GIEPHT8% - Andes Safety5% - RocailleCos3% - Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 3%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%15%$4K30%$8K45%$12K60%$16K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Tough Outfitters Mosquito Suit - Mosquito Repellent Clothing Men Women - Insect Bug Proof Net Mesh Clothing for Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311alsyIE0L.jpg)**Tough Outfitters Mosquito Suit - Mosquito Repellent Clothing Men Women - Insect Bug Proof Net Mesh Clothing for Gardening**Tough Outdoors**$30.96**4.3★1,043 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MF9B29R) [2![2 Pack Mosquito Head Net Mesh for Hiking & Outdoors Bug Netting over Hat Adults Insect Gnat Fly Protection Face Cover Mask Hood Midge Clothing Jacket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JDO8pAHIL.jpg)**2 Pack Mosquito Head Net Mesh for Hiking & Outdoors Bug Netting over Hat Adults Insect Gnat Fly Protection Face Cover Mask Hood Midge Clothing Jacket**G GIEPHT**$13.90**4.6★1,081 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTRWX218) [3![Seasons Men Praying Mantis Costume](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s9U0gXzOL.jpg)**Seasons Men Praying Mantis Costume**Seasons**$36.17**4.3★43 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F4YC4RB) [4![Andes Safety Hazmat Suit Heavy Duty Full Body Disposable Paint Suit Coverall with Hood Elastic Wrists and Ankles (XL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OByTAEeOL.jpg)**Andes Safety Hazmat Suit Heavy Duty Full Body Disposable Paint Suit Coverall with Hood Elastic Wrists and Ankles (XL)**Andes Safety**$9.95**4.6★2,081 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGGPGTGD) [5![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XL (Fits 65-69 Inches / 55-59) for Apiary & Backyard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dFVP2SScL.jpg)**LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XL (Fits 65-69 Inches / 55-59) for Apiary & Backyard**LONGADS**$41.01**4.4★3,504 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVD1NV)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![DSplay Adult Cockroach Costume Men Scary Cockroach Tunic For Halloween Costumes Adult (one size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pwu8i5UOL.jpg)**DSplay Adult Cockroach Costume Men Scary Cockroach Tunic For Halloween Costumes Adult (one size)**DSplay**$28.45**20 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F374DYM3) [![Womens Lydia Deetz Cosplay Costume Red Cloak Beetle Lydia Cape Outfits Halloween Accessories (red One size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TPYvMfjRL.jpg)**Womens Lydia Deetz Cosplay Costume Red Cloak Beetle Lydia Cape Outfits Halloween Accessories (red One size)**RocailleCos**$28.82**6 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGS2T4JT) [![Andes Safety Hazmat Suit Heavy Duty Full Body Disposable Paint Suit Coverall with Hood Elastic Wrists and Ankles (XL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OByTAEeOL.jpg)**Andes Safety Hazmat Suit Heavy Duty Full Body Disposable Paint Suit Coverall with Hood Elastic Wrists and Ankles (XL)**Andes Safety**$9.95**2,081 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGGPGTGD) [![2 Pack Mosquito Head Net Mesh for Hiking & Outdoors Bug Netting over Hat Adults Insect Gnat Fly Protection Face Cover Mask Hood Midge Clothing Jacket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JDO8pAHIL.jpg)**2 Pack Mosquito Head Net Mesh for Hiking & Outdoors Bug Netting over Hat Adults Insect Gnat Fly Protection Face Cover Mask Hood Midge Clothing Jacket**G GIEPHT**$13.90**1,081 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTRWX218) [![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XL (Fits 65-69 Inches / 55-59) for Apiary & Backyard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dFVP2SScL.jpg)**LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XL (Fits 65-69 Inches / 55-59) for Apiary & Backyard**LONGADS**$41.01**3,504 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVD1NV)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Andes Safety Hazmat Suit Heavy Duty Full Body Disposable Paint Suit Coverall with Hood Elastic Wrists and Ankles (XL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OByTAEeOL.jpg)**Andes Safety Hazmat Suit Heavy Duty Full Body Disposable Paint Suit Coverall with Hood Elastic Wrists and Ankles (XL)**Andes Safety**$9.95**4.6★**▲ 83%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGGPGTGD) [![Tough Outfitters Mosquito Suit - Mosquito Repellent Clothing Men Women - Insect Bug Proof Net Mesh Clothing for Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413Z9cD-tSL.jpg)**Tough Outfitters Mosquito Suit - Mosquito Repellent Clothing Men Women - Insect Bug Proof Net Mesh Clothing for Gardening**Tough Outdoors**$18.27**4.3★**▲ 80%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MF6GCS) [![Womens Lydia Deetz Cosplay Costume Red Cloak Beetle Lydia Cape Outfits Halloween Accessories (red One size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TPYvMfjRL.jpg)**Womens Lydia Deetz Cosplay Costume Red Cloak Beetle Lydia Cape Outfits Halloween Accessories (red One size)**RocailleCos**$28.82**5.0★**▲ 80%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGS2T4JT) [![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XL (Fits 65-69 Inches / 55-59) for Apiary & Backyard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dFVP2SScL.jpg)**LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XL (Fits 65-69 Inches / 55-59) for Apiary & Backyard**LONGADS**$41.01**4.4★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVD1NV) [![Tough Outfitters Mosquito Suit - Mosquito Repellent Clothing Men Women - Insect Bug Proof Net Mesh Clothing for Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311alsyIE0L.jpg)**Tough Outfitters Mosquito Suit - Mosquito Repellent Clothing Men Women - Insect Bug Proof Net Mesh Clothing for Gardening**Tough Outdoors**$30.96**4.3★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MF9B29R)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +43.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

25K15KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 27.8×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**19%

*“The XXL fits just fine”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Good quality and fit, 3rd suit I have purchased”*

**Pest/Insect Control**15%

*“Keeps the bugs out”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“Material seems durable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Just what I needed”*

**Weight Light**5%

*“Lightweight and comfortable”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Good price and good product”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“Its pretty comfortable”*

**Durability**3%

*“did not rip or tear once”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“comfortable to wear”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**21%

*“These run small”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Average quality”*

**Pest/Insect Control**9%

*“Does not keep gnats out”*

**Material Quality**7%

*“Cheap material”*

**Durability**5%

*“Literally within the first 5 minutes the knees were torn wide open”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“its difficult to get back in place”*

**Color**3%

*“The black is a bit hard to see threw though”*

**Heating**3%

*“it is hot”*

**Comfort-Overall**2%

*“it was intensely unpleasant”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“No instructions for how to use”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**63%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Value For Money**4%

**Material Quality**4%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Color**3%

**Thin**3%

**Product Condition**1%

**Defective Material/Parts**1%

**Functionality-Overall**1%