--- title: "honey refractometer — Niche Verdict: Skip it (38/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/honey-refractometer" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:55:21.306Z" locale: en meta: description: "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 91% of clicks) — honey refractometer doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 91% of clicks) — honey refractometer doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "honey refractometer — Niche Verdict: Skip it (38/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **honey refractometer** **Skip it****38/100 ** a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 91% of clicks) — honey refractometer doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$215K** **Growth (1y)** **+246.2%** **Products** **8** **Brands** **5** was 48 a year ago **Sellers** **7** **Price range** **$40.70–$138.55** **Returns** **4.7%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 38/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **11** ×0.30 Growth **81** ×0.30 Competition **0** ×0.20 Quality gap **45** ×0.10 Returns **62** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +246.2% year over year. 6K3KPrime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3× ## **Competition** - LONGADS65% - USKEEPERS21% - Honey Lake8% - BeeCastle3% - FodManTakin2% The top 5 products capture 91% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 7 sellers compete here. **Brands** **5 **▼falling was 48 a year ago **Sellers** **7** **Top 5 brand share** **100%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![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**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVD1NV) LONGADS$41.014.4★3,50441%▲rising 2 ![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XXL (Fits 69-73 Inches / 59-61) 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 XXL (Fits 69-73 Inches / 59-61) for Apiary & Backyard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7LHM7S) LONGADS$41.134.4★3,50420%—flat 3 ![USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White L)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OdfmNdYYL.jpg) [**USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White L)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y5VGP4D) USKEEPERS$127.464.5★77618%▲rising 4 ![31Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Tools Kit with Bee Suit Bee Keeping Supplies All Include Bee Marking Pen Bee Smoker Beehive Frame Holder Bee Frame Grip Beekeeping Starter Tool Set for Beekeeper (XXL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JjB+j27uL.jpg) [**31Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Tools Kit with Bee Suit Bee Keeping Supplies All Include Bee Marking Pen Bee Smoker Beehive Frame Holder Bee Frame Grip Beekeeping Starter Tool Set for Beekeeper (XXL)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWJFWSKN) Honey Lake$58.604.5★1918%▼falling 5 ![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size L (Fits 61-65 Inches / 51-55) 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 L (Fits 61-65 Inches / 51-55) for Apiary & Backyard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HHY2KBV) LONGADS$40.704.4★3,5044%▲rising 6 ![USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White XL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OdfmNdYYL.jpg) [**USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White XL)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y5TQ6B7) USKEEPERS$127.374.5★7764%▼falling 7 ![BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qlS9CnyL.jpg) [**BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DJGWXL) BeeCastle$138.554.7★9593%—flat 8 ![Beekeeping Supplies - 30Pcs Beehive Starter Kit Bee Keeping Supplies-All Beekeeping Tools and Equipment Bee Smoker Kit for Beekeeping for Beginners and Professionals (30Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jNzqYsR9L.jpg) [**Beekeeping Supplies - 30Pcs Beehive Starter Kit Bee Keeping Supplies-All Beekeeping Tools and Equipment Bee Smoker Kit for Beekeeping for Beginners and Professionals (30Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Kit)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPL59KDK) FodManTakin$58.764.2★882%—flat ## **Product shelf** All 8 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![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 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVD1NV) [![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size XXL (Fits 69-73 Inches / 59-61) 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 XXL (Fits 69-73 Inches / 59-61) for Apiary & Backyard** LONGADS**$41.13**4.4★3,504 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7LHM7S) [![USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White L)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OdfmNdYYL.jpg)**USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White L)** USKEEPERS**$127.46**4.5★776 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y5VGP4D) [![31Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Tools Kit with Bee Suit Bee Keeping Supplies All Include Bee Marking Pen Bee Smoker Beehive Frame Holder Bee Frame Grip Beekeeping Starter Tool Set for Beekeeper (XXL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JjB+j27uL.jpg)**31Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Tools Kit with Bee Suit Bee Keeping Supplies All Include Bee Marking Pen Bee Smoker Beehive Frame Holder Bee Frame Grip Beekeeping Starter Tool Set for Beekeeper (XXL)** Honey Lake**$58.60**4.5★191 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWJFWSKN) [![LONGADS Professional Bee Suit for Men and Women Full Body Beekeeping Suit with Gloves & Protective Round Veil Size L (Fits 61-65 Inches / 51-55) 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 L (Fits 61-65 Inches / 51-55) for Apiary & Backyard** LONGADS**$40.70**4.4★3,504 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HHY2KBV) [![USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White XL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OdfmNdYYL.jpg)**USKEEPERS 3-Layer Ultra Ventilated Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men & Women Premium Beekeeping Suit with Bee Gloves & Two Detachable Beekeeping Veils (White XL)** USKEEPERS**$127.37**4.5★776 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y5TQ6B7) [![BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qlS9CnyL.jpg)**BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)** BeeCastle**$138.55**4.7★959 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DJGWXL) [![Beekeeping Supplies - 30Pcs Beehive Starter Kit Bee Keeping Supplies-All Beekeeping Tools and Equipment Bee Smoker Kit for Beekeeping for Beginners and Professionals (30Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Kit)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jNzqYsR9L.jpg)**Beekeeping Supplies - 30Pcs Beehive Starter Kit Bee Keeping Supplies-All Beekeeping Tools and Equipment Bee Smoker Kit for Beekeeping for Beginners and Professionals (30Pcs Beekeeping Supplies Kit)** FodManTakin**$58.76**4.2★88 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPL59KDK) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**33% *“Great Quality”* **Size-Overall**16% *“The fit is perfect”* **Value For Money**13% *“Decent price”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“As described”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“Easy assembly”* **Durability**2% *“Durable and great quality, easy to put together”* **Weight Light**2% *“The tools feel lightweight”* **Comfort-Overall**2% *“But my first impression is that it is very well made and very roomy and comfortable”* **Design-Overall**2% *“I well constructed bee suit”* **Efficiency**2% *“functional”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**31% *“Sizing was a little off”* **Quality-Overall**16% *“its generally a pretty low quality item”* **Durability**9% *“it cracked multiple times while trying to putting it together”* **Thickness**4% *“Thin”* **Stitch/Finish/Polish**4% *“Seams do not hold up, terrible quality”* **Material Quality**4% *“Cheap material”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2% *“The directions are crap”* **Heating**2% *“hotter than I had hoped for”* **Thin**1% *“Thin, size was not advertised correctly”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**1% *“I wouldnt buy again knowing I wont get what was advertised”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall78% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Material Quality3% - Thin3% - Stitch/Finish/Polish2% - Value For Money2% - Quality-Overall2% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Product Condition1%