Is non slip socks profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?

The niche generates £33K/yr across 18 tracked products. 0 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (42/100).

How competitive is the non slip socks niche?

10 brands and 11 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 67% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 84% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in non slip socks?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Advertised Vs Actual Product, Shape/Style. The return rate is 1.7%.

When does demand for non slip socks peak?

Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the non slip socks niche?

Listings span £5.35–£21.68; the average listing price is £11.03 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 679 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

non slip socks

Skip it

A small market ($33K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Great1.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Quality gap

Good4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Good679.11

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good6.3%

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

Avg price

Okay£11.03

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Okay£5.35–£21.68

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

Brand share

Okay84%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Competition

Okay67%

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

Growth

Bad-10.7%

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

Market size

Bad£33K

£33K/yr · 48K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, non slip socks is a £33K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (48K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 84% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 42/100.

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

non slip socks market data

Units sold / yr: 2K–3K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: £22K–£28K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 6.3%
Avg BSR: #73
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 78%
Out of stock: 2.8%
Avg brand age: 34 months
Avg seller age: 183 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

10 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

84%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

67%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

11%

SukModen53%
LOFIR9%
ZFSOCK9%
Interweave Healthcare7%
ZAKASA6%
HAGOT5%
Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 11%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -10.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

Open Trend

Top non slip socks search terms

hospital socks29K/yr -9.1%2.7% conv.
hospital socks with grips women7K/yr -19.8%3.7% conv.
hospital socks with grips men5K/yr -14.9%3.4% conv.
non slip socks for elderly6K/yr +2.2%1.5% conv.

All search terms

Top non slip socks 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 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

SukModen Double Tread Non Slip Hospital Socks 3 Pairs Fall Prevention Extra Large Slipper Socks for Men Women | Anti Slip Socks 4-8

SukModen£7.834.3★504 rev

LOFIR Ankle Diabetic Socks Women: Soft Top Bamboo Non-Slip Socks Ladies Non Binding with Grippers Cushioned Sole - Seamless Toe for Swollen Feet Elderly Hospital Pastel 6 Pairs 6-8

LOFIR£14.934.5★125 rev

ZFSOCK Diabetic Socks Non-Slip for Women: Bamboo Ankle Socks Moisture Wicking with Extra Wide Top for Swollen Feet Seamless Non-Binding Cuff Hospital Sock for Foot Care 6-8 Bright 4 Pairs

ZFSOCK£13.794.6★685 rev

SukModen Double Tread Non Slip Hospital Socks 3 Pairs Fall Prevention Extra Large Slipper Socks for Men Women | Anti Slip Socks 9-13

SukModen£8.104.3★504 rev

SukModen Double Tread Non Slip Hospital Socks 3 Pairs Fall Prevention Extra Large Slipper Socks for Men Women | Anti Slip Socks 9-13

SukModen£7.964.3★504 rev

Newest

by launch date

Frelimiu Diabetic Socks with Grippers for Women-4 Pairs Bamboo Viscose Hospital Grip Socks Non Slip Crew Socks with Non Binding Loose Fit for Neuropathy Edema Elderly 4-7

Frelimiu£13.80120 rev

5mo ago

Caldodo Bamboo Diabetic Grip Socks for Men Seamless Loose Soft Top Socks

Caldodo£7.3360 rev

6mo ago

LOFIR Ankle Diabetic Socks Women: Soft Top Bamboo Non-Slip Socks Ladies Non Binding with Grippers Cushioned Sole - Seamless Toe for Swollen Feet Elderly Hospital Pastel 6 Pairs 6-8

LOFIR£14.93125 rev

6mo ago

HAGOT 4 Pairs Double Tread Slipper Socks Anti Slip Sock for Home Tread Non Slip Hospital Socks for Men Women

HAGOT£6.9126 rev

8mo ago

HAGOT 4 Pairs Double Tread Slipper Socks Anti Slip Sock for Home Tread Non Slip Hospital Socks for Men Women

HAGOT£6.9726 rev

8mo ago

What buyers say about non slip socks

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

What buyers love

Comfort-Overall24%

“Very comfortable”

Size-Overall16%

“the fit is generous for me”

Quality-Overall11%

“Great quality, fairly priced, quick delivery”

Value For Money7%

“Reasonably priced”

Warmth5%

“And keeping my feet warm”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“do the job”

Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity4%

“They do have good stretch in them”

Color4%

“Like the colours”

Soft Feel3%

“Soft, steady socks that fit well and barely dig in”

Washability3%

“I think these are practical machine washable”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall23%

“Far to small”

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

“Very misleading”

Shape/Style7%

“They dont stay on due to being one shape”

Thigh Fit6%

“they were tight around the calf causing a deep furrow”

Comfort-Overall3%

“not comfortable”

Feet Fit3%

“Very large, fall off feet”

Pain Relief-Overall2%

“horrid issue because my toes cramp”

Ankle Support2%

“I have very swollen feet & ankles”

Quality-Overall2%

“poor quality”

Value For Money2%

“although somewhat pricey for 4 pairs of socks”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall57%

Feet Fit13%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Quality-Overall4%

Thigh Fit4%

Ankle Support3%

Shape/Style3%

Width3%

Material Quality2%

Functionality-Overall1%

Common questions

Is non slip socks profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?: The niche generates £33K/yr across 18 tracked products. 0 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (42/100).
How competitive is the non slip socks niche?: 10 brands and 11 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 67% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 84% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in non slip socks?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Advertised Vs Actual Product, Shape/Style. The return rate is 1.7%.
When does demand for non slip socks peak?: Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the non slip socks niche?: Listings span £5.35–£21.68; the average listing price is £11.03 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 679 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.