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# **robitussin soft chews**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-52.1% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 70Growth 0Conversion 96Competition 22Returns 100Price range 80Avg price 83Brand share 0Review moat 20Quality gap 20

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****12.9%**

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

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.18**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$9.75–$38.00**

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

**Market size**

**Good****$725K**

$725K/yr · 309K searches

**Competition**

**Bad****73%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****13,127.56**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Bad****-52.1%**

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

**Brand share**

**Bad****100%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**3 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**598**

**Top-5 brand share**

**100%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Sambucol80% - Nature's Way16% - Zicam3%

## **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%$73K20%$145K30%$218K40%$290K1001K10K100K1.0M Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 16 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Sambucol Cold and Flu Relief Tablets - Homeopathic Black Elderberry Cold Medicine Drowsy Free Remedy for Adults with Zinc Quick-Dissolving Tablets for Men and Women - 30 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51p2JlTcBQL.jpg)**Sambucol Cold and Flu Relief Tablets - Homeopathic Black Elderberry Cold Medicine Drowsy Free Remedy for Adults with Zinc Quick-Dissolving Tablets for Men and Women - 30 Count**Sambucol**$9.80**4.7★18,224 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ES8GGC) [2![Sambucol Cold and Flu Relief Tablets - Homeopathic Black Elderberry Cold Medicine Drowsy Free Remedy for Adults with Zinc Quick-Dissolving Tablets for Men and Women - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41l7Vyo2oqL.jpg)**Sambucol Cold and Flu Relief Tablets - Homeopathic Black Elderberry Cold Medicine Drowsy Free Remedy for Adults with Zinc Quick-Dissolving Tablets for Men and Women - 60 Count**Sambucol**$19.50**4.7★18,224 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084HD4P7G) [3![Sambucol Black Elderberry Syrup - Black Elderberry Liquid Immune Support for Kids and Adults High Antioxidants Gluten Free - Original Formula - 7.8 Fl Oz 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41euibWa59L.jpg)**Sambucol Black Elderberry Syrup - Black Elderberry Liquid Immune Support for Kids and Adults High Antioxidants Gluten Free - Original Formula - 7.8 Fl Oz 2-Pack**Sambucol**$38.00**4.7★12,078 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0834Y7PRQ) [4![Natures Way Sambucus Elderberry Gummies Immune Support Gummy for Adults & Kids Ages 4+ with Black Elderberry Extract Vitamin C Vitamin D3 and Zinc* 60 Gummies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wcnmeMBwL.jpg)**Natures Way Sambucus Elderberry Gummies Immune Support Gummy for Adults & Kids Ages 4+ with Black Elderberry Extract Vitamin C Vitamin D3 and Zinc* 60 Gummies**Nature's Way**$12.73**4.8★114,612 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJ7VL1O) [5![Sambucol Elderberry Gummies - Immune Support Supplement for Adults & Kids with Vitamin C & Zinc Sambucol Elderberry are High in Antioxidants Gluten Free Vegan - 90 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411mIDHszYL.jpg)**Sambucol Elderberry Gummies - Immune Support Supplement for Adults & Kids with Vitamin C & Zinc Sambucol Elderberry are High in Antioxidants Gluten Free Vegan - 90 Count**Sambucol**$27.67**4.2★898 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PM8GFQJ)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Sambucol Black Elderberry Zero Sugar Triple Immunity Gummies - Daily Vitamin C & Vitamin D Sugar Free Black Elderberry Gummies for Adults and Kids Chewable Berry Supplement - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jldwYB7aL.jpg)**Sambucol Black Elderberry Zero Sugar Triple Immunity Gummies - Daily Vitamin C & Vitamin D Sugar Free Black Elderberry Gummies for Adults and Kids Chewable Berry Supplement - 60 Count**Sambucol**$16.51**120 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSGNRJW6) [![Sambucol Black Elderberry Day & Night Relief - Feel Better Faster Non-Drowsy Daytime Relief for Men & Women Restful Sleep for Adults Melatonin-Free - 24 Capsules 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z54Gd6F1L.jpg)**Sambucol Black Elderberry Day & Night Relief - Feel Better Faster Non-Drowsy Daytime Relief for Men & Women Restful Sleep for Adults Melatonin-Free - 24 Capsules 1 Pack**Sambucol**$13.17**138 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5JGFVSS) [![Sambucol Elderberry Gummies - Immune Support Supplement for Adults & Kids with Vitamin C & Zinc Sambucol Elderberry are High in Antioxidants Gluten Free Vegan - 90 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411mIDHszYL.jpg)**Sambucol Elderberry Gummies - Immune Support Supplement for Adults & Kids with Vitamin C & Zinc Sambucol Elderberry are High in Antioxidants Gluten Free Vegan - 90 Count**Sambucol**$27.67**898 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PM8GFQJ) [![Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts Elderberry Citrus Flavor Homeopathic Cold Shortening Medicine Shortens Cold Duration 25 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WlrFfdwHL.jpg)**Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts Elderberry Citrus Flavor Homeopathic Cold Shortening Medicine Shortens Cold Duration 25 Count**Zicam**$10.35**3,187 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TQDCJ6) [![Sambucol Black Elderberry Effervescent Tablets - Elderberry Dissolvable Tablets with Zinc and Vitamin C for Adults Quick Dissolve No Artificial Flavors - 15 Count 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ytbZnPAiL.jpg)**Sambucol Black Elderberry Effervescent Tablets - Elderberry Dissolvable Tablets with Zinc and Vitamin C for Adults Quick Dissolve No Artificial Flavors - 15 Count 2-Pack**Sambucol**$17.46**2,065 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079FGKHKG)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Sambucol Elderberry Gummies - Immune Support Supplement for Adults with Vitamin C & Zinc Sambucus Elderberry with High Antioxidants Gluten Free Vegan - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Arsm1kM2L.jpg)**Sambucol Elderberry Gummies - Immune Support Supplement for Adults with Vitamin C & Zinc Sambucus Elderberry with High Antioxidants Gluten Free Vegan - 60 Count**Sambucol**$19.16**4.7★**▲ 155%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S3X6BL6) [![Sambucol Black Elderberry Zero Sugar Triple Immunity Gummies - Daily Vitamin C & Vitamin D Sugar Free Black Elderberry Gummies for Adults and Kids Chewable Berry Supplement - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jldwYB7aL.jpg)**Sambucol Black Elderberry Zero Sugar Triple Immunity Gummies - Daily Vitamin C & Vitamin D Sugar Free Black Elderberry Gummies for Adults and Kids Chewable Berry Supplement - 60 Count**Sambucol**$16.51**4.6★**▲ 84%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSGNRJW6) [![Natures Way Sambucus Elderberry Gummies Immune Support Gummy for Adults & Kids Ages 4+ with Black Elderberry Extract Vitamin C Vitamin D3 and Zinc* 60 Gummies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wcnmeMBwL.jpg)**Natures Way Sambucus Elderberry Gummies Immune Support Gummy for Adults & Kids Ages 4+ with Black Elderberry Extract Vitamin C Vitamin D3 and Zinc* 60 Gummies**Nature's Way**$12.73**4.8★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJ7VL1O) [![Sambucol Cold and Flu Relief Tablets - Homeopathic Cold Medicine Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief Use for Runny Nose Coughing Cold Remedy for Adults - Black Elderberry 30 Count 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zEuynxqaL.jpg)**Sambucol Cold and Flu Relief Tablets - Homeopathic Cold Medicine Nasal & Sinus Congestion Relief Use for Runny Nose Coughing Cold Remedy for Adults - Black Elderberry 30 Count 2-Pack**Sambucol**$17.72**4.8★**▲ 30%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LM5OZG) [![Sambucol Black Elderberry Day & Night Relief - Feel Better Faster Non-Drowsy Daytime Relief for Men & Women Restful Sleep for Adults Melatonin-Free - 24 Capsules 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z54Gd6F1L.jpg)**Sambucol Black Elderberry Day & Night Relief - Feel Better Faster Non-Drowsy Daytime Relief for Men & Women Restful Sleep for Adults Melatonin-Free - 24 Capsules 1 Pack**Sambucol**$13.17**4.6★**▲ 26%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5JGFVSS)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 79 weeks — -52.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

30K20KSpike '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.1×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Taste-Overall**23%

*“Best Taste”*

**Cold Relief**14%

*“Actually shortens cold”*

**Immunity Booster**13%

*“Best immune support”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Quality product at a very fair price”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Worth it”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“Works well”*

**Flavor**3%

*“These gummies taste amazing”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Keep it handy”*

**Vitamin**3%

*“Best tasting Gummies Vitamins Ever”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Works As Advertised”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Taste-Overall**12%

*“TASTES HORRIBLE”*

**Moist/Dry**7%

*“Dried up”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Could not open”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“A bit more expensive than the others”*

**Hard Feel**5%

*“This bottle is not as soft”*

**Side Effects**4%

*“it made me sick it caused me brain zap”*

**Smell**3%

*“Had a chemical smell and taste”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“not as good as my normal brand”*

**Cold Relief**3%

*“Are you getting a cold”*

**Cough Relief**2%

*“As soon as I start coughing I took these”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Value For Money**38%

**Salt Content**13%

**Taste-Overall**13%

**Hard Feel**13%

**Blood Sugar Level**13%

**Functionality-Overall**13%