hemp seeds
Worth a lookShows low returns (0.0%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Returns
Incredible0.0%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Conversion
Incredible14.1%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Review moat
Great473.2avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Brand share
Good64%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Competition
Good50%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Market size
Good£339K£339K/yr · 213K searches
Avg price
Okay£11.29avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Price range
Okay£2.33–£19.60cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Quality gap
Bad4.6★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Growth
Bad-12.1%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, hemp seeds is a £339K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (213K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 64% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan. Verdict: Worth a look — 56/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
hemp seeds market data
- Units sold / yr
- 20K–25K
- avg 750–1,000/product
- Revenue / yr
- £226K–£282K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 14.1%
- Avg BSR
- #300
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 92%
- Sponsored
- 72%
- Out of stock
- 1.5%
- Avg brand age
- 70 months
- Avg seller age
- 174 days
Competition & brand share
The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
17 rising
Sellers
16
Top-5 brand share
64%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
50%
Top 20: 94%
Open market
30%
- Sevenhills Wholefoods26%
- Nature Diet13%
- jorus10%
- Wholefood Earth8%
- Spring Blossom7%
- PURIMA6%
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -12.1% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Jan · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×
Top hemp seeds search terms
- hemp seeds142K/yr
- hemp seeds organic19K/yr
- shelled hemp seeds14K/yr
- organic hemp seeds13K/yr
- hemp seed11K/yr
- hempseed5K/yr
- hulled hemp seeds6K/yr
- hemp seeds 1kg4K/yr
Top hemp seeds 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
Sevenhills Wholefoods Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds European 1kg
Sevenhills Wholefoods£17.914.7★2,401 rev
Nature Diet Hemp Seeds Hulled 500 g Rich in Protein & Fatty Acids
Nature Diet£8.534.7★124 rev
Sevenhills Wholefoods Organic Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds 500g
Sevenhills Wholefoods£12.204.7★2,401 rev
Jorus Shelled Hemp Seeds 500g Hulled Hemp Hearts High in Protein Vegan
jorus£11.504.6★67 rev
1KG Raw Organic Shelled/Hulled Hemp Seeds Hearts Healthy Vegan Snack Rich in Plant-Based Protein Omega 3&6 Amino Acids & Minerals Gluten-Free Superfood in Eco-Friendly Resealable Pouch Premium Q
Spring Blossom£19.454.8★922 rev
Newest
by launch dateJorus Shelled Hemp Seeds 500g Hulled Hemp Hearts High in Protein Vegan
jorus£11.5067 rev
Intenson Hemp Seeds Hulled 500 g Rich in Protein and Fatty Acids
Intenson£9.50199 rev
NaturaleBio Hemp Seeds 450g. Organic Vegan Non GMO. Plant-Based Protein high in Omega 3 and 6. Supports Muscle Mass and Healthy Bones aids Heart Health and Reduces Inflammation.
NaturaleBio£11.82165 rev
Twinbergs Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds 1KG Raw Hulled Hemp Hearts | Superfood With Omega 3 & 6 for Smoothies Baking & Protein Boost
Twinbergs£19.1668 rev
Hulled Hemp Seeds 1kg - Shelled Hemp Hearts Ready to Eat Edible For Human Consumption Grade Without No Shell Seed Natural Protein Omega Raw UnRoasted UnSalted Uncooked Large Bulk UK or European EU
PURIMA£13.7591 rev
Trending
90-day click momentum
Aksoy Hemp Seeds 625gr A Great Choice For Natural Flavor And Nutrients! Perfect For Smoothies Salads Yogurt Soups Baked Goods Snacks And More.
AKSOY£4.624.4★
NaturaleBio Hemp Seeds 450g. Organic Vegan Non GMO. Plant-Based Protein high in Omega 3 and 6. Supports Muscle Mass and Healthy Bones aids Heart Health and Reduces Inflammation.
NaturaleBio£11.824.5★
Nature Diet Hemp Seeds Hulled 500 g Rich in Protein & Fatty Acids
Nature Diet£8.534.7★
Wholefood Earth Organic Hemp Seed 250g | GMO Free | Vegan | High Fibre | Source of Protein | Certified Organic
Wholefood Earth£4.614.5★
Nature Diet Hemp Seeds Hulled 1000 g Rich in Protein & Fatty Acids
Nature Diet£13.134.7★
What buyers say about hemp seeds
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Great product - as described”
“great value”
“significantly boost the nutrition”
“taste good”
“Very healthy just add to your meals”
“Fresh and clean seeds”
“As advertised”
“good size as well”
“Great superfood for my vegan diet with health benefits and good texture”
“Good in smoothies”
What buyers complain about
“Poor quality”
“Too expensive”
“package was smaller than expected”
“as these 'hearts' look like they were de-husked using a high speed blender - barely discernible fragments in an oily powder”
“found these very difficult to eat”
“Moth and Maggots”
“I thought they would be rock hard”
“Its not fully separated from the husk so sometimes you get horrible crunchy bits”
“Very little taste”
Common questions
- Is hemp seeds profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £339K/yr across 25 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -12.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (56/100).
- How competitive is the hemp seeds niche?
- 17 brands and 16 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 50% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 64% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in hemp seeds?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Value For Money, Size-Overall. The return rate is 0.0%.
- When does demand for hemp seeds peak?
- Demand peaks in Jan; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the hemp seeds niche?
- Listings span £2.33–£19.60; the average listing price is £11.29 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 473 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.