Is iphone 8 plus case profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?

The niche generates £51K/yr across 35 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -18.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).

How competitive is the iphone 8 plus case niche?

25 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 41% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 56% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in iphone 8 plus case?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Compatibility-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 1.9%.

When does demand for iphone 8 plus case peak?

Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the iphone 8 plus case niche?

Listings span £2.66–£21.66; the average listing price is £7.02 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,497 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

iphone 8 plus case

Skip it

A small market ($51K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Brand share

Great56%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Returns

Great1.9%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Competition

Good41%

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

Conversion

Good5.1%

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Price range

Okay£2.66–£21.66

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

Review moat

Bad5,497.11

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Avg price

Bad£7.02

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Growth

Bad-18.2%

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

Market size

Bad£51K

£51K/yr · 142K searches

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, iphone 8 plus case is a £51K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (142K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 56% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 46/100.

Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

iphone 8 plus case market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: £42K–£56K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 5.1%
Avg BSR: #3,644
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 86%
Out of stock: 8.0%
Avg brand age: 48 months
Avg seller age: 205 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

25 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

56%

Top 20: 97%

Top-5 click share

41%

Top 20: 86%

Open market

39%

kwmobile14%
JETech11%
4youquality11%
DN-Technology11%
DUEDUE10%
Whioltl5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -18.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Aug, Sep, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

Open Trend

Top iphone 8 plus case search terms

iphone 8 plus phone case64K/yr -15.5%3.9% conv.
iphone 8 plus case29K/yr -19.7%3.3% conv.
iphone 7 plus phone case24K/yr -32.9%4.0% conv.
iphone 7 plus case17K/yr +2.0%3.5% conv.
iphone 8plus phone case5K/yr -9.2%4.2% conv.
iphone 7plus phone case3K/yr -34.5%4.4% conv.

All search terms

Top iphone 8 plus case 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.

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

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

4youquality Case for iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus with [2-Pack] Tempered Glass Screen Protectors Advanced Air Cushion Drop Protection Shockproof Transparent Clear Bumper Phone Case Cover

4youquality£3.454.5★3,130 rev

DUEDUE Magnetic Case for iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 8 Plus Case [Compatible with Wireless Charging] Translucent Matte Back Full-Body Protective Shockproof Phone Cover for iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus 5.5 Black

DUEDUE£8.404.5★49 rev

DN-Technology for iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus Case Flip Wallet [Card Holder] [Magnetic Closure] [Kickstand] PU Leather Phone Cover 5.5 inch (BLACK)

DN-Technology£5.114.5★1,034 rev

JETech Case for iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus 5.5-Inch Non-Yellowing Shockproof Phone Bumper Cover Anti-Scratch Clear Back (Clear)

JETech£7.134.6★66,105 rev

kwmobile Case for Apple iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 8 Plus Case - Soft Cover - Shockproof Silicone - Wireless Charging Blue Reef

kwmobile£4.574.4★3,367 rev

Newest

by launch date

NITITOP Compatible with iPhone 7 Plus / 8 Plus Case Cute Bow Ribbon Love Heart Pattern Aesthetic Bowknot Design for Women Girls Color Back Soft TPU Shockproof More Protective Cover - Pink

NITITOP£7.4178 rev

8mo ago

Mouzor Cute Floral Phone Case Compatible with iPhone 7 Plus White Flowers iPhone 8 Plus Cases Aesthetic Pattern Print Soft TPU Drop Protection for Girls Women 6.1 Clear

Mouzor£3.3617 rev

1y ago

AWZHYDT for iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 Plus Case with 1 HD Screen Protector & Slide Camera Cover[Military-Grade]Phone Case Heavy Duty Rugged Shockproof Protective Cover for iPhone 8 /7 Plus 5.5-Cyan/Pink

AWZHYDT£7.2722 rev

1y ago

AWZHYDT for iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 Plus Case with 1 HD Screen Protector & Slide Camera Cover[Military-Grade]Phone Case Heavy Duty Rugged Shockproof Protective Cover for iPhone 8/7 Plus 5.5-Black

AWZHYDT£6.1622 rev

1y ago

kwmobile Case for Apple iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 8 Plus Case - Soft Cover - Shockproof Silicone - Wireless Charging Blue Reef

kwmobile£4.573,367 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about iphone 8 plus case

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall27%

“Great, quality case with a good grip”

Size-Overall22%

“Fits perfectly”

Value For Money11%

“Value for money”

Strength9%

“It feels sturdy”

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

“Does the job”

Weight Light5%

“was pleasantly surprised that it isnt too bulky at all”

Product Condition4%

“My phone looks like new”

Grip3%

“Great, quality case with a good grip”

Durability3%

“Made my old phone feel like new again”

Comfort-Overall2%

“comfort when holding is impeccable”

What buyers complain about

Durability23%

“Broke”

Compatibility-Overall18%

“Doesn't fit iPhone 8+ Does not fit iPhone 8+”

Size-Overall18%

“Too big”

Weight Heavy9%

“Heavy”

Ease Of Use9%

“The prop ring is fiddly to use”

Charging5%

“the charging point has just snapped on me”

Strength5%

“Fragile”

Drop/Impact Protection5%

“it falls off”

Value For Money5%

“The price should be reduced very heavily”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall61%

Compatibility-Overall8%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Color4%

Quality-Overall3%

Strength3%

Magnetic Strength/Adsorption2%

Touch/Button Controls2%

Material Quality2%

Defective Material/Parts2%

Common questions

Is iphone 8 plus case profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?: The niche generates £51K/yr across 35 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -18.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).
How competitive is the iphone 8 plus case niche?: 25 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 41% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 56% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in iphone 8 plus case?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Compatibility-Overall, Size-Overall. The return rate is 1.9%.
When does demand for iphone 8 plus case peak?: Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the iphone 8 plus case niche?: Listings span £2.66–£21.66; the average listing price is £7.02 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,497 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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iphone 8 plus case market data

Competition & brand share

Demand & seasonality

Top iphone 8 plus case search terms

Top iphone 8 plus case products on Amazon

Top sellers

Newest

Trending

What buyers say about iphone 8 plus case

What buyers love

What buyers complain about

Top return reasons

Common questions

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