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# **natural cough syrup**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-41.2% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 32Growth 4Conversion 86Competition 29Returns 100Price range 66Avg price 67Brand share 22Review moat 39Quality gap 35

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****9.9%**

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

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.01**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$9.37–$26.01**

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

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,645.3**

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****$151K**

$151K/yr · 110K searches

**Competition**

**Okay****67%**

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

**Brand share**

**Bad****91%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Growth**

**Bad****-41.2%**

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

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**597**

**Top-5 brand share**

**91%**

**Open market**

**6%**

- Beekeeper's Naturals51% - Gaia Herbs22% - Boiron10% - Whole Foods Market5% - Garden of Life4% - Gaia Kids3% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 6%)

## **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%10%$15K20%$30K30%$45K40%$61K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 20 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Daytime for Adults Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey - Immune Support & Throat Soothing 4 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-sldVznfL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Daytime for Adults Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey - Immune Support & Throat Soothing 4 oz**Beekeeper's Naturals**$10.01**4.5★1,787 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087DQQ411) [2![Gaia Herbs Bronchial Wellness Syrup - Respiratory Support Supplement to Help Maintain Lung Health & Help Provide Comfort for Occasional Dry Cough* - 5.4 Fl Oz (Up to 32 Servings)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mRFG12oqL.jpg)**Gaia Herbs Bronchial Wellness Syrup - Respiratory Support Supplement to Help Maintain Lung Health & Help Provide Comfort for Occasional Dry Cough* - 5.4 Fl Oz (Up to 32 Servings)**Gaia Herbs**$26.01**4.6★1,465 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036THLE0) [3![Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Adult Daytime & Nighttime Value Pack Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey Immune Support & Throat Soothing Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KHadPiGiL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Adult Daytime & Nighttime Value Pack Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey Immune Support & Throat Soothing Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz**Beekeeper's Naturals**$17.65**4.5★388 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5GR91J6) [4![Boiron Chestal Honey Adult Cold and Cough Syrup for Nasal and Chest Congestion Runny Nose and Sore Throat Relief - 6.7 Fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oeiQe6x8L.jpg)**Boiron Chestal Honey Adult Cold and Cough Syrup for Nasal and Chest Congestion Runny Nose and Sore Throat Relief - 6.7 Fl oz**Boiron**$9.54**4.6★6,766 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ROWNS8) [5![365 by Whole Foods Market Herbal Bronchial Syrup 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fWNisZ50L.jpg)**365 by Whole Foods Market Herbal Bronchial Syrup 4 fl oz**Whole Foods Market**$15.57**4.6★93 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074H5LYP9)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Beekeepers Naturals Soothing Honey Cough Drops - Immune Support with Vitamin D Zinc and Propolis Throat Soothing Lozenges 24 Ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VGYKiKldL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Soothing Honey Cough Drops - Immune Support with Vitamin D Zinc and Propolis Throat Soothing Lozenges 24 Ct**Beekeeper's Naturals**$10.70**3,281 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G64GYHDZ) [![Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Adult Daytime & Nighttime Value Pack Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey Immune Support & Throat Soothing Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KHadPiGiL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Adult Daytime & Nighttime Value Pack Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey Immune Support & Throat Soothing Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz**Beekeeper's Naturals**$17.65**388 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5GR91J6) [![Beekeepers Naturals Kids Honey Cough Syrup Day & Night Value Pack Immune Support with Elderberry Vitamin C D Propolis & Raw Honey Soothing Clean Ingredients Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V8OhEsarL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Kids Honey Cough Syrup Day & Night Value Pack Immune Support with Elderberry Vitamin C D Propolis & Raw Honey Soothing Clean Ingredients Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz**Beekeeper's Naturals**$17.83**276 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5GMKS98) [![AKSHAR Ayurveda - Tulsin Syrup Natural Cough Syrup with Licorice Ginger Turmeric Basil Malabar Nut - Respiratory Lung Health Supplements Mucus Relief & Bronchial Wellness Syrup (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tXE-QbCbL.jpg)**AKSHAR Ayurveda - Tulsin Syrup Natural Cough Syrup with Licorice Ginger Turmeric Basil Malabar Nut - Respiratory Lung Health Supplements Mucus Relief & Bronchial Wellness Syrup (1 Pack)**AKSHAR**$12.94**129 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKB169Y7) [![Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup - Helps Soothe an Occasional Dry Cough* - with Honey Pelargonium Ivy Leaf Black Elderberry & More - 4 Fl Oz (24 Servings)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312gkjdaipL.jpg)**Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup - Helps Soothe an Occasional Dry Cough* - with Honey Pelargonium Ivy Leaf Black Elderberry & More - 4 Fl Oz (24 Servings)**Gaia Herbs**$14.51**91 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RBW6GRH)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Beekeepers Naturals Soothing Honey Cough Drops - Immune Support with Vitamin D Zinc and Propolis Throat Soothing Lozenges 24 Ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VGYKiKldL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Soothing Honey Cough Drops - Immune Support with Vitamin D Zinc and Propolis Throat Soothing Lozenges 24 Ct**Beekeeper's Naturals**$10.70**4.5★**▲ 123%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G64GYHDZ) [![Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Adult Daytime & Nighttime Value Pack Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey Immune Support & Throat Soothing Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KHadPiGiL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Adult Daytime & Nighttime Value Pack Elderberry Bee Propolis Buckwheat Honey Immune Support & Throat Soothing Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz**Beekeeper's Naturals**$17.65**4.5★**▲ 87%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5GR91J6) [![Beekeepers Naturals Kids Honey Cough Syrup Day & Night Value Pack Immune Support with Elderberry Vitamin C D Propolis & Raw Honey Soothing Clean Ingredients Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V8OhEsarL.jpg)**Beekeepers Naturals Kids Honey Cough Syrup Day & Night Value Pack Immune Support with Elderberry Vitamin C D Propolis & Raw Honey Soothing Clean Ingredients Two Pack 2 x 4 fl oz**Beekeeper's Naturals**$17.83**4.7★**▲ 59%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5GMKS98) [![Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup - Helps Soothe an Occasional Dry Cough* - with Honey Pelargonium Ivy Leaf Black Elderberry & More - 4 Fl Oz (24 Servings)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312gkjdaipL.jpg)**Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup - Helps Soothe an Occasional Dry Cough* - with Honey Pelargonium Ivy Leaf Black Elderberry & More - 4 Fl Oz (24 Servings)**Gaia Herbs**$14.51**4.4★**▲ 37%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RBW6GRH) [![HERBION Naturals Ivy Leaf Cough Syrup with Thyme and Licorice 5 FL Oz Soothes Throat and Relieves Respiratory Discomfort for Adults Kids 13 Months and Above Alcohol Free Sugar Free with Stevia](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eBZHEiGNL.jpg)**HERBION Naturals Ivy Leaf Cough Syrup with Thyme and Licorice 5 FL Oz Soothes Throat and Relieves Respiratory Discomfort for Adults Kids 13 Months and Above Alcohol Free Sugar Free with Stevia**HERBION**$10.43**4.3★**▲ 22%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZDQC7M)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -41.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

13K8KSpike '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.0×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Cough Relief**19%

*“Helps with cough”*

**Taste-Overall**14%

*“It doesnt taste bad though”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Very helpful product”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Effective”*

**Cold Relief**4%

*“It has helped me stay well through flu season”*

**Natural Ingredients**4%

*“Natural product”*

**Immunity Booster**4%

*“It has really helped boost my immunity”*

**Soothing Effect**3%

*“Very soothing”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy and convenient”*

**Spray/Flow**2%

*“Sprays easily”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Taste-Overall**15%

*“Taste is mild”*

**Cough Relief**14%

*“Didnt help the cough real well”*

**Allergies**6%

*“out with allergies”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Too Expensive”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Not Effective”*

**Thickness**4%

*“It's Thick”*

**Sweetness**3%

*“Its a weirdly sweet flavor funk”*

**Flavor**2%

*“Weird flavor IMHO”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Smaller Than Expected”*

**Dosage**1%

*“Couldnt even get the recommended dose down to see if it works”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Cough Relief**40%

**Accuracy-Overall**20%

**Value For Money**20%

**Leak-Proof**20%