waterproof work gloves
Skip itSoft demand (-74.3% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Returns
Great1.3%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Competition
Good44%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Brand share
Good67%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Quality gap
Good4.4★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Price range
Good£1.97–£31.33cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Review moat
Good1,378.33avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Conversion
Good4.0%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Market size
Okay£131K£131K/yr · 351K searches
Avg price
Okay£9.30avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Growth
Bad-74.3%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, waterproof work gloves is a £131K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (351K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 67% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 47/100.
Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
waterproof work gloves market data
- Units sold / yr
- 15K–20K
- avg 250–500/product
- Revenue / yr
- £140K–£186K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 4.0%
- Avg BSR
- #160
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 97%
- Sponsored
- 77%
- Out of stock
- 16.5%
- Avg brand age
- 55 months
- Avg seller age
- 179 days
Competition & brand share
The top 5 products take 44% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
23 flat
Sellers
32
Top-5 brand share
67%
Top 20: 97%
Top-5 click share
44%
Top 20: 80%
Open market
27%
- PROGANDA26%
- flintronic12%
- KAYGO11%
- SHOWA11%
- GAVOROHANS7%
- toolant5%
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -74.3% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 19.0×
Top waterproof work gloves search terms
- waterproof work gloves98K/yr
- freezer gloves21K/yr
- waterproof gardening gloves21K/yr
- thermal work gloves60K/yr
- work gloves waterproof9K/yr
- waterproof work gloves mens10K/yr
- water proof work gloves for men5K/yr
- thermal work gloves for men17K/yr
- winter work gloves29K/yr
- waterproof gloves work6K/yr
Top waterproof work gloves 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
PROGANDA 2 Pairs Waterproof Work Gloves Ultra-Grip Latex Coated Gardening Gloves Durable and Versatile for Garden Car Fishing Outdoor Tasks
PROGANDA£5.464.6★482 rev
SHOWA TEMRES 282-02 Thermal Gloves 1 Pair Insulated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves & Snow Sports Gloves with Breathable Design and Extended Cuff for Cold Weather Protection Black Medium
SHOWA£31.334.6★588 rev
flintronic Waterproof Work Gloves 3 Pairs Ultra-Grip Work Gloves Non-Slip Latex Coated Versatile for Gardening Car Washing Fishing Cleaning Outdoor Tasks Blue L
flintronic£6.114.7★81 rev
toolant 100% Waterproof Gloves for Men and Women Winter Work Gloves for Cold Weather Touchsreen Thermal Insulated Freezer Gloves With Grip Orange Large
toolant£11.474.4★7,628 rev
PROGANDA Waterproof Thermal Winter Work Gloves Fleece Liner Insulated Warm for Outdoor Cold Weather Car Washing Gardening Fishing Multipurpose (Blue -Grip Waterproof Thermal L (Pack of 1))
PROGANDA£5.284.5★1,376 rev
Newest
by launch date
PROGANDA 2 Pairs Waterproof Work Gloves Ultra-Grip Latex Coated Gardening Gloves Durable and Versatile for Garden Car Fishing Outdoor Tasks
PROGANDA£5.13482 rev
flintronic Waterproof Work Gloves 3 Pairs Ultra-Grip Work Gloves Non-Slip Latex Coated Versatile for Gardening Car Washing Fishing Cleaning Outdoor Tasks Blue L
flintronic£6.1181 rev
flintronic Waterproof Work Gloves 2 Pairs Ultra-Grip Work Gloves Non-Slip Latex Coated Versatile for Gardening Car Washing Fishing Cleaning Outdoor Tasks Blue L
flintronic£4.6481 rev
flintronic Waterproof Work Gloves 2 Pairs Ultra-Grip Work Gloves Non-Slip Latex Coated Versatile for Gardening Car Washing Fishing Cleaning Outdoor Tasks Blue M
flintronic£4.6281 rev
SHOWA TEMRES 282-02 Thermal Gloves 1 Pair Insulated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves & Snow Sports Gloves with Breathable Design and Extended Cuff for Cold Weather Protection Black Medium
SHOWA£31.33588 rev
Trending
90-day click momentumSHOWA TEMRES 282-02 Thermal Gloves 1 Pair Insulated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves & Snow Sports Gloves with Breathable Design and Extended Cuff for Cold Weather Protection Black Medium
SHOWA£31.334.6★
flintronic Waterproof Work Gloves 3 Pairs Ultra-Grip Work Gloves Non-Slip Latex Coated Versatile for Gardening Car Washing Fishing Cleaning Outdoor Tasks Blue L
flintronic£6.114.7★
flintronic Waterproof Work Gloves 2 Pairs Ultra-Grip Work Gloves Non-Slip Latex Coated Versatile for Gardening Car Washing Fishing Cleaning Outdoor Tasks Blue M
flintronic£4.624.7★
Vyuwast 3 Pairs Gardening Gloves Waterproof Work Gloves Ultra Grip Work Gloves Durable Multipurpose for Gardening Construction Logistics Warehousing Outdoor Activities
Vyuwast£5.844.7★
Origem Thermal Gloves Men Women 3M Thinsulate Winter Gloves Water Resistant Cycling Gloves Anti Slip Touch Screen Gloves Liner for Runing Riding Walking Driving Outdoor
Origem£8.394.2★
What buyers say about waterproof work gloves
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Very good waterproof”
“They fit true to size”
“Good value for money”
“Looks well made”
“I have used them for cleaning as well and the grip makes it easy to hold onto sponges and scrub brushes”
“Very comfy”
“Durable and comfortable”
“so warm and waterproof”
“Will be fantastic in the colder weather”
“does the job”
What buyers complain about
“small”
“They fail to keep fingers warm”
“They lost their waterproof ability”
“The fur lining is thicker than I expected”
“Rubbish didn't last a week”
“Not worth the money”
“Not as described”
“The product is comfy however they are not great using for your phone unfortunately which is what I wanted them for”
“I got a pair that didn't go through quality control”
“not breathable at all”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is waterproof work gloves profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £131K/yr across 39 tracked products. 0 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -74.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (47/100).
- How competitive is the waterproof work gloves niche?
- 23 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 44% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 67% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in waterproof work gloves?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Warmth, Water Resistance. The return rate is 1.3%.
- When does demand for waterproof work gloves peak?
- Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 19.0× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the waterproof work gloves niche?
- Listings span £1.97–£31.33; the average listing price is £9.30 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,378 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.