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# **sore throat relief**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.0%), but soft demand (-20.3% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 90Growth 15Conversion 97Competition 62Returns 100Price range 33Avg price 29Brand share 39Review moat 24Quality gap 21

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****14.4%**

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

**Market size**

**Great****$1.7M**

$1.7M/yr · 1.3M searches

**Competition**

**Good****48%**

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

**Brand share**

**Okay****82%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Price range**

**Okay****$3.88–$20.38**

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

**Avg price**

**Okay****$9.50**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Bad****5,717**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-20.3%**

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

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**662**

**Top-5 brand share**

**82%**

**Open market**

**12%**

- Mucinex30% - Chloraseptic18% - Beekeeper's Naturals13% - Boiron11% - Betadine9% - Tylenol6% - Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 12%)

## **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%4%$69K8%$139K12%$208K16%$278K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 32 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Relief Drops Sore Throat Lozenges Sore Throat Medicine with Hexylresorcinol Cough Drops Alternative Honey & Echinacea Flavor Medicated Numbing Throat Drops 40 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51G6O+VKofL.jpg)**Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Relief Drops Sore Throat Lozenges Sore Throat Medicine with Hexylresorcinol Cough Drops Alternative Honey & Echinacea Flavor Medicated Numbing Throat Drops 40 ct**Mucinex**$4.39**4.6★14,491 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094X64XWF) [2![Chloraseptic Max Strength Sore Throat Relief Lozenges Wild Berry Drops with Liquid Center to Numb Sore Throat 15 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YBGcocPML.jpg)**Chloraseptic Max Strength Sore Throat Relief Lozenges Wild Berry Drops with Liquid Center to Numb Sore Throat 15 Count**Chloraseptic**$3.88**4.7★9,831 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011TTNWX2) [3![Betadine Sore Throat Relief Gargle 8 Oz Fast Acting Antiseptic with Povidone-Iodine 0.5% Sore Throat Medicine Mint Flavor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51syCSiTaOL.jpg)**Betadine Sore Throat Relief Gargle 8 Oz Fast Acting Antiseptic with Povidone-Iodine 0.5% Sore Throat Medicine Mint Flavor**Betadine**$10.52**4.5★6,109 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088LBWDH1) [4![Propolis Throat Spray by Beekeepers Naturals - 95% Bee Propolis Extract Natural Immune Support & Sore Throat Relief - Antioxidants Keto Paleo Gluten-Free (1.0 oz)(Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZeY29+aqL.jpg)**Propolis Throat Spray by Beekeepers Naturals - 95% Bee Propolis Extract Natural Immune Support & Sore Throat Relief - Antioxidants Keto Paleo Gluten-Free (1.0 oz)(Pack of 1)**Beekeeper's Naturals**$13.61**4.6★26,509 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ND0DU6) [5![Boiron ThroatCalm Tablets for Relief of Sore Throat Scratchy Red or Dry Throat and Hoarseness - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419TbV5b7uL.jpg)**Boiron ThroatCalm Tablets for Relief of Sore Throat Scratchy Red or Dry Throat and Hoarseness - 60 Count**Boiron**$9.95**4.4★7,063 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S8T2M4)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Vicks VapoCool Severe Medicated Sore Throat Drops Max Strength Menthol Soothes Sore Throat Pain Winterfrost Flavor 70 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BQ32tpAKL.jpg)**Vicks VapoCool Severe Medicated Sore Throat Drops Max Strength Menthol Soothes Sore Throat Pain Winterfrost Flavor 70 Count**Vicks**$7.69**3,002 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F45N4RB7) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Medicine for Adults Cough & Bothersome Mucus Relief with Dextromethorphan HBr & Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant & Expectorant Medicine 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4160j1cJ42L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Medicine for Adults Cough & Bothersome Mucus Relief with Dextromethorphan HBr & Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant & Expectorant Medicine 20 Count**Mucinex**$16.20**166 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JN2PC1) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Z3ZM6Z9L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count**Mucinex**$17.04**1,479 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM34F6) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Cold Flu & Sore Throat Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-The-Counter Medication for Chest Congestion & Cold and Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 16 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514PSztYnxL.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Cold Flu & Sore Throat Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-The-Counter Medication for Chest Congestion & Cold and Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 16 Count**Mucinex**$13.69**67 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JML6XR) [![Propolis Throat Soother by Beekeepers Naturals Maximum Throat Relief w/ Menthol Slippery Elm Bee Propolis Extract Fast-acting & Cooling Comfort (1.0 oz)(Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PwA8CrP-L.jpg)**Propolis Throat Soother by Beekeepers Naturals Maximum Throat Relief w/ Menthol Slippery Elm Bee Propolis Extract Fast-acting & Cooling Comfort (1.0 oz)(Pack of 1)**Beekeeper's Naturals**$13.70**644 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ582FSX)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Tea Original with Slippery Elm - Supports Throat Health - Kosher Non-GMO Caffeine-Free Compostable - 48 Tea Bags](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+TOz6Lh7L.jpg)**Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Tea Original with Slippery Elm - Supports Throat Health - Kosher Non-GMO Caffeine-Free Compostable - 48 Tea Bags**Traditional Medicinals**$15.31**4.8★**▲ 300%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMV5DDNZ) [![Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Relief Sore Throat Lozenges Sore Throat Medicine with Hexylresorcinol Cough Drops Alternative 20 Elderberry & Wild Cherry Medicated Numbing Throat Drops](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gTAsXeSKL.jpg)**Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Relief Sore Throat Lozenges Sore Throat Medicine with Hexylresorcinol Cough Drops Alternative 20 Elderberry & Wild Cherry Medicated Numbing Throat Drops**Mucinex**$6.93**4.5★**▲ 284%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN4WXRLR) [![Vicks VapoCool Severe Medicated Sore Throat Drops Max Strength Menthol Soothes Sore Throat Pain Winterfrost Flavor 70 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BQ32tpAKL.jpg)**Vicks VapoCool Severe Medicated Sore Throat Drops Max Strength Menthol Soothes Sore Throat Pain Winterfrost Flavor 70 Count**Vicks**$7.69**4.8★**▲ 224%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F45N4RB7) [![Chloraseptic Sugar-Free Sore Throat Relief Spray Wild Berry Spray Soothes Throat Pain in Seconds 4 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ahJkq+zLL.jpg)**Chloraseptic Sugar-Free Sore Throat Relief Spray Wild Berry Spray Soothes Throat Pain in Seconds 4 Fl Oz**Chloraseptic**$7.95**4.6★**▲ 146%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AI97P2) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Medicine for Adults Cough & Bothersome Mucus Relief with Dextromethorphan HBr & Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant & Expectorant Medicine 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4160j1cJ42L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Medicine for Adults Cough & Bothersome Mucus Relief with Dextromethorphan HBr & Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant & Expectorant Medicine 20 Count**Mucinex**$16.20**4.7★**▲ 117%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JN2PC1)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -20.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

50K30KSpike '24Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Cough Relief**16%

*“Soothes Cough”*

**Taste-Overall**13%

*“taste natural”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Good product, trusted brand”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Works well”*

**Cold Relief**6%

*“Great for colds”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Very affordable”*

**Flavor**4%

*“Excellent flavor”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Keep it handy always”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Sinus Relief**3%

*“Seems to actually help my sinuses”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Taste-Overall**23%

*“The taste is a bit strong”*

**Cough Relief**8%

*“No help with the cough”*

**Functionality-Overall**7%

*“Barely works”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Too Expensive”*

**Allergies**4%

*“due to allergies”*

**Flavor**4%

*“Bad flavor”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“The bottle is very small”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“its hard to separate”*

**Cold Relief**1%

*“I usually get colds easily”*

**Dosage**1%

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

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**20%

**Taste-Overall**16%

**Ingredients-Overall**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Leak-Proof**7%

**Accuracy-Overall**7%

**Cough Relief**7%

**Value For Money**7%

**Flavor**5%

**Bitter**4%