Is kids waterproof gloves profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?

The niche generates £133K/yr across 66 tracked products. 0 of 17 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -88.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).

How competitive is the kids waterproof gloves niche?

33 brands and 37 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 48% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in kids waterproof gloves?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Water Resistance, Warmth. The return rate is 3.4%.

When does demand for kids waterproof gloves peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 55.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the kids waterproof gloves niche?

Listings span £4.64–£15.41; the average listing price is £8.81 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,195 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

kids waterproof gloves

Skip it

Soft demand (-88.7% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Competition

Great26%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Brand share

Great48%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Conversion

Good5.7%

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Good1,194.7

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Returns

Okay3.4%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Market size

Okay£133K

£133K/yr · 264K searches

Avg price

Bad£8.81

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Bad£4.64–£15.41

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

Growth

Bad-88.7%

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

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, kids waterproof gloves is a £133K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (264K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 48% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

kids waterproof gloves market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: £53K–£70K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 5.7%
Avg BSR: #100
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 97%
Sponsored: 94%
Out of stock: 28.3%
Avg brand age: 41 months
Avg seller age: 203 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (26% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

33 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

48%

Top 20: 92%

Top-5 click share

26%

Top 20: 66%

Open market

46%

WESTWOOD FOX11%
Vinuwu11%
Odtmger10%
Origem8%
WFX7%
Pnosnesy6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -88.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 55.1×

Open Trend

Top kids waterproof gloves search terms

kids ski gloves40K/yr -89.1%1.5% conv.
ski gloves kids25K/yr -87.5%2.8% conv.
waterproof gloves kids33K/yr -81.9%3.7% conv.
kids waterproof gloves48K/yr -91.5%1.8% conv.
girls ski gloves7K/yr -87.2%0.4% conv.
snow gloves kids15K/yr -85.2%2.6% conv.
ski gloves kids age 124K/yr -81.7%4.5% conv.
kids snow gloves14K/yr -86.8%1.1% conv.
childrens waterproof gloves8K/yr -87.4%0.6% conv.
waterproof kids gloves11K/yr -91.2%1.5% conv.

All search terms

Top kids waterproof 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.

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

Origem Kids Waterproof Thermal Gloves 3M Thinsulate Insulation Touchscreen

Origem£9.964.2★550 rev

Kids Gloves Winter Waterproof Thermal Sports Gloves Anti-slip Touchscreen Sensitive Field Gloves for Age 4-12 Years Children Boys Girls Football Ski Riding Cycling Running Hiking (Black S)

Vinuwu£7.714.2★23 rev

Trespass Unisex Kids Ski Gloves Water-Resistant And Lightly Padded Ruri II

Trespass£10.714.6★362 rev

WESTWOOD FOX Winter Warm Kids Gloves Children thermal touchscreen gloves Anti-Slip Sports Cycling Running Riding Outdoor Gloves for Boys Girls 4-12 Years old (BLACK L)

WESTWOOD FOX£5.444.4★663 rev

WESTWOOD FOX Waterproof Winter Gloves for Boys and Girls Windproof Thermal Kids Gloves Anti-Slip Touchscreen Warm Insulated Mittens for Running Cycling Snow Ski & Cold Weather (BLACK M)

WESTWOOD FOX£5.094.1★172 rev

Newest

by launch date

West Biking Kids Ski Gloves With 3M Thinsulate Waterproof Windproof Winter Gloves for Outdoor Sports Skiing Snowboarding Cycling Soft Lined Thermal for Ages 612

West Biking£10.63302 rev

10mo ago

Dare2b Kids Glacier Skiing Gloves Waterproof Breathable lined Snowboarding Black

Dare2b£13.741 rev

11mo ago

Winter Sports Gloves for Kids Warm Fleece Lined Cold Weather Cycling Gloves for Boys & Girls Touchscreen Anti-Slip Thermal Gloves for Running Hiking Outdoor Sports & Walking (L (10-12 Years))

WFX£5.4132 rev

11mo ago

Kids Gloves Winter Waterproof Thermal Sports Gloves Anti-slip Touchscreen Sensitive Field Gloves for Age 4-12 Years Children Boys Girls Football Ski Riding Cycling Running Hiking (Black S)

Vinuwu£7.7123 rev

12mo ago

Kids Gloves Winter Waterproof Thermal Sports Gloves Anti-slip Touchscreen Sensitive Field Gloves for Age 4-12 Years Children Boys Girls Football Ski Riding Cycling Running Hiking (Black M)

Vinuwu£7.6923 rev

12mo ago

What buyers say about kids waterproof gloves

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

What buyers love

Warmth21%

“Warm and comfortable”

Quality-Overall16%

“The build quality is impressive”

Grip14%

“Great grip too”

Size-Overall13%

“Fit perfect”

Value For Money7%

“Great value for money”

Water Resistance5%

“Practical and Warm Kids Waterproof Sports Gloves”

Comfort-Overall3%

“Warm and comfortable,”

Exercise/Sports Suitability3%

“Great for sports or general play”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“As described”

Suitability Winter Weather1%

“Amazing ski gloves”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall38%

“come up very small”

Water Resistance10%

“not ordinary water proof gloves”

Warmth8%

“Not warm”

Thickness6%

“too thick for cycling”

Moist/Dry4%

“Kept fingers dry”

Durability4%

“They lasted a week”

Quality-Overall4%

“Not great quality as well”

Material Quality4%

“its a nightmare getting the material back in the correct figures”

Grip4%

“Poor grip for ski poles”

Handle Quality2%

“There is no good sensation with the handlebar”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall89%

Quality-Overall2%

Comfort-Overall1%

Water Resistance1%

Material Quality1%

Color1%

Advertised Vs Actual Product1%

Grip1%

Warmth1%

Stitch/Finish/Polish0%

Common questions

Is kids waterproof gloves profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?: The niche generates £133K/yr across 66 tracked products. 0 of 17 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -88.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
How competitive is the kids waterproof gloves niche?: 33 brands and 37 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 48% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in kids waterproof gloves?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Water Resistance, Warmth. The return rate is 3.4%.
When does demand for kids waterproof gloves peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 55.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the kids waterproof gloves niche?: Listings span £4.64–£15.41; the average listing price is £8.81 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,195 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.