drain covers
Worth a lookShows low returns (0.3%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Returns
Incredible0.3%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Quality gap
Great4.3★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Brand share
Good63%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Conversion
Good5.5%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Review moat
Good967.71avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Growth
Good+24.5%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
Market size
Okay£250K£250K/yr · 642K searches
Competition
Okay58%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Avg price
Bad£7.06avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Price range
Bad£3.03–£12.83cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, drain covers is a £250K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (642K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 63% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May. Verdict: Worth a look — 57/100.
Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
drain covers market data
- Units sold / yr
- 30K–40K
- avg 1,000–1,250/product
- Revenue / yr
- £212K–£282K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 5.5%
- Avg BSR
- #92
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 62%
- Sponsored
- 48%
- Out of stock
- 2.9%
- Avg brand age
- 34 months
- Avg seller age
- 171 days
Competition & brand share
The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
18 falling
Sellers
56
Top-5 brand share
63%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
58%
Top 20: 98%
Open market
31%
- ACCURATE28%
- W-Direct11%
- Plastix9%
- NTI8%
- LIME SHOP7%
- FIXINGS DIRECT6%
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +24.5% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×
Top drain covers search terms
- drain cover243K/yr
- drain covers outdoor137K/yr
- drain covers59K/yr
- outdoor drain cover36K/yr
- drain cover outdoor29K/yr
- outside drain cover23K/yr
- grid covers for outside drains16K/yr
- drain covers to stop leaves13K/yr
- drain guard14K/yr
- plastic drain covers outdoor8K/yr
Top drain covers products on Amazon
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
All 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
ACCURATE Drain Cover 12x11 Black Plastic Grid Cover Ventilated Outdoor Gutter/Gardening Pipe Heavy Duty (1)
ACCURATE£4.184.4★733 rev
Grid Drain Cover Pack of 2
Plastix£5.254.3★3,865 rev
Nti MARKSMAN Heavy Duty DRAIN COVER | BLACK | Garden Gutter Pipe Guard | Leaves Debris Protector | Avoid Drainage Blockages Downspouts DIY Plumbing Home Fixtures 30CM x 30CM
NTI£5.133.9★204 rev
Lime Shop 2-Pack 15x15 Centimeter Rustproof Stainless Steel Swirl Drain Covers - Hopper Lids - Outdoor Drain Cover - Metal Drain Covers Outdoor
LIME SHOP£6.284.4★1,279 rev
![FIXINGS DIRECT] XDrain Black Plastic Drain Covers Leaf Stop For Outdoor Drain Cut To Size - Multiple Pack Sizes - Outdoor Drain Cover For Leafs Snow & Outdoor Rubbish Protection (30x30x9Cm) (1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xwZdY9vVL.jpg)
FIXINGS DIRECT] XDrain Black Plastic Drain Covers Leaf Stop For Outdoor Drain Cut To Size - Multiple Pack Sizes - Outdoor Drain Cover For Leafs Snow & Outdoor Rubbish Protection (30x30x9Cm) (1)
FIXINGS DIRECT£6.004.6★346 rev
Newest
by launch date
Silver Star 6 x 6 152mm x 152mm 9mm Thick Square Cast Iron Gully Grid/Grate Heavy Duty Drain Cover Black Satin Finish
Silver Star£12.127 rev
Heavy Duty Drain Cover for Outdoor Drains Universal Fit UV-Stabilised Plastic Grate Guard Stops Leaves & Debris Weather-Resistant 30x30cm Easy Install Drain Protection (2 Pack)
W-Direct£12.2817 rev
Heavy Duty Drain Cover for Outdoor Drains Universal Fit UV-Stabilised Plastic Grate Guard Stops Leaves & Debris Weather-Resistant 30x30cm Easy Install Drain Protection (3 Pack)
W-Direct£12.8310 rev
Heavy Duty Drain Cover for Outdoor Drains Universal Fit UV-Stabilised Plastic Grate Guard Stops Leaves & Debris Weather-Resistant 30x30cm Easy Install Drain Protection
W-Direct£9.3119 rev
6 Black Plastic Drain Cover Square Gulley Grid - 6 x 6 Outdoor Drainage Channel Heavy Duty PVC Grid Drain Hoppers Clearing Debris Square Design Rounded Corners
Navoys£3.03158 rev
Trending
90-day click momentumHeavy Duty Drain Cover for Outdoor Drains Universal Fit UV-Stabilised Plastic Grate Guard Stops Leaves & Debris Weather-Resistant 30x30cm Easy Install Drain Protection (3 Pack)
W-Direct£12.834.1★
Silver Star 6 x 6 152mm x 152mm 9mm Thick Square Cast Iron Gully Grid/Grate Heavy Duty Drain Cover Black Satin Finish
Silver Star£12.124.2★
Heavy Duty Drain Cover for Outdoor Drains Universal Fit UV-Stabilised Plastic Grate Guard Stops Leaves & Debris Weather-Resistant 30x30cm Easy Install Drain Protection (2 Pack)
W-Direct£12.284.5★
NEAT 2-Pack Black Plastic Keep Your Drains Clear & Tidy - Outdoor Drain Cover Protector Stops Leaves Gutter Guard Outside Grid Covers Barrier Tidy Includes Manhole Cover & Drain Guards
Neat.£6.214.1★
FIXINGS DIRECT] XDrain Black Plastic Drain Covers Leaf Stop For Outdoor Drain Cut To Size - Multiple Pack Sizes - Outdoor Drain Cover For Leafs Snow & Outdoor Rubbish Protection (30x30x9Cm) (1)
FIXINGS DIRECT£6.004.6★
What buyers say about drain covers
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Great item, good quality and aesthetically pleasing for a drain cover”
“Good value for money”
“Good fit”
“As advertised”
“Sturdy, Practical and Easy to Install”
“Simple”
“Quite easy to clean”
“Adequate for job”
“they will cut”
“with a sturdy plastic build that feels durable”
What buyers complain about
“just won't stick”
“very small”
“not so good at suction”
“Bit flimsy,”
“this is an ultra cheap poor quality item available elsewhere for less money”
“Would not consider heavy duty”
“Very thin plastic”
“Very misleading”
“They dont work”
“Hardly any grip”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is drain covers profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £250K/yr across 21 tracked products. 2 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +24.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (57/100).
- How competitive is the drain covers niche?
- 18 brands and 56 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 58% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in drain covers?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Size-Overall, Suction. The return rate is 0.3%.
- When does demand for drain covers peak?
- Demand peaks in Apr–May; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the drain covers niche?
- Listings span £3.03–£12.83; the average listing price is £7.06 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 968 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.