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title: "Clear Plasters — £53K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **clear plasters**
**Skip it**
Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($1.64–$9.54) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 13Growth 40Conversion 99Competition 47Returns 100Price range 0Avg price 12Brand share 28Review moat 45Quality gap 52
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.0%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Incredible****18.9%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Okay****57%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Review moat**
**Okay****1,967.95**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Okay****+12.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Brand share**
**Okay****88%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Market size**
**Bad****£53K**
£53K/yr · 63K searches
**Avg price**
**Bad****£4.42**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Bad****£1.64–£9.54**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, clear plasters is a £53K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (63K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 88% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 46/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **clear plasters market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **10K–13K**
- avg 500–750/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£44K–£55K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **18.9%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#65**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **95%**
- **Sponsored**
- **100%**
- **Out of stock**
- **3.6%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **40 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **163 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**10 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**58**
**Top-5 brand share**
**88%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**57%**
Top 20: 99%
**Open market**
**8%**
- Elastoplast68% - Nexcare5% - Leukoplast5% - TENERIS5% - ourmed4% - by Amazon4% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 8%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +12.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
5K3KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/health-personal-care/clear-plasters/trend)
## **Top clear plasters search terms**
- **waterproof plasters for swimming**25K/yr+40.8%12.7% conv. - **elastoplast waterproof plasters**24K/yr-4.6%18.0% conv. - **waterproof plasters for wounds**12K/yr-5.3%7.8% conv. - **water proof plasters for wounds**3K/yr+33.7%11.1% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/health-personal-care/clear-plasters/search-terms)
## **Top clear plasters 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.
0%10%£5K20%£11K30%£16K40%£21K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Elastoplast Aqua Protect 20 Strips**Elastoplast**£2.98**4.4★2,171 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001E1D3O4) [2**Elastoplast Waterproof XL Med+ Dressings (5 Pieces) Pack of First Aid Plasters Large Plasters for Post-Operative Wounds Waterproof Sterile Dressing for Wounds 0% Latex Flexible Material Clear**Elastoplast**£2.87**4.5★1,092 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VP1CTQF) [3**Elastoplast Extra Flexible Fabric Plaster Strips (40 Pieces) Extra Flexible Fabric Breathable Large Plasters Water-Repellent Strong Adhesion Tan**Elastoplast**£2.02**4.7★5,106 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0152XTBX6) [4**Elastoplast Water Resistant Plasters (40 Pieces) Dirt and Water Resistant Strip Bandage Waterproof Bandage Strong Adhesion All-Purpose First Aid Plasters Various Sized Tan**Elastoplast**£2.02**4.6★1,429 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0152XT83O) [5**Nexcare Max Hold Waterproof Bandages Assorted 40 Count (Clear) / 40 Count**Nexcare**£7.79**4.3★8,403 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QGQBRHJ)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Waterproof Dressings for Wounds Waterproof Plasters for Swimming and Daily Use Clear Plasters and Adhesive Wound Dressing Bandages and Dressings in Two Sizes with White PU Film 6x7cm and 9x15cm**KxrTpx**£8.02**2 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GT926581) [**ELASTOPLAST Tough Strip Plaster 76X26 16 PCS**Elastoplast**£3.27**38 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GRWNGDRL) [**Teneris Aqua Waterproof Plasters - Pack of 100 Transparent Hypoallergenic Latex-Free Wound Dressings for Cuts Blisters & Grazes Washproof Second-Skin Plasters for Everyday Protection**TENERIS**£4.52**86 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVYH6K3M) [**Teneris Universal Plasters - Pack of 100 Waterproof Hypoallergenic Latex-Free PE Wound Dressings with Strong Adhesive for Cuts Blisters & Grazes for Everyday Protection**TENERIS**£4.61**30 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVYHZZFY) [**Second Skin Plasters 15cmx5m Waterproof Dressings for Wounds**Pddenality**£7.51**21 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FF1R6GZC)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**ELASTOPLAST Tough Strip Plaster 76X26 16 PCS**Elastoplast**£3.27**4.5★**▲ 213%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GRWNGDRL) [**Waterproof Dressings for Wounds Waterproof Plasters for Swimming and Daily Use Clear Plasters and Adhesive Wound Dressing Bandages and Dressings in Two Sizes with White PU Film 6x7cm and 9x15cm**KxrTpx**£8.02**5.0★**▲ 210%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GT926581) [**Teneris Universal Plasters - Pack of 100 Waterproof Hypoallergenic Latex-Free PE Wound Dressings with Strong Adhesive for Cuts Blisters & Grazes for Everyday Protection**TENERIS**£4.61**4.3★**▲ 132%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVYHZZFY) [**Teneris Aqua Waterproof Plasters - Pack of 100 Transparent Hypoallergenic Latex-Free Wound Dressings for Cuts Blisters & Grazes Washproof Second-Skin Plasters for Everyday Protection**TENERIS**£4.52**4.1★**▲ 80%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVYH6K3M) [**Ourmed Waterproof Plasters - Holds up to 48 Hours Clear Adhesive Plasters Stays on Skin in The Bath Shower or Pool First-Aid Wound Care Fingers Knees and Heels 50 Count**ourmed**£7.21**4.2★**▲ 50%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLGVQJJ6)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about clear plasters**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**17%
*“Nice variety”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**16%
*“The adhesion is strong”*
**Value For Money**12%
*“Worth buying”*
**Water Resistance**8%
*“they are waterproof”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%
*“As advertised”*
**Size-Overall**6%
*“All sizes”*
**Durability**4%
*“The material seems fairly durable rather than flimsy”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“easy to use”*
**Efficiency**2%
*“Effective to some extent”*
**Flexibility**2%
*“Yes they are extra flexible”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**27%
*“Not very sticky”*
**Water Resistance**13%
*“Its absolutely not water resistant”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“expensive”*
**Durability**5%
*“came off sooner than expected”*
**Size-Overall**3%
*“Not fit for purpose”*
**Allergies**3%
*“Allergy”*
**Quality-Overall**3%
*“Not good for the purpose”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“only thing is that theyre hard to put on”*
**Washability**2%
*“These are decent plasters however I found that they didn't stay on for much longer after washing than regular plasters”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Not as advertised”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**29%
**Water Resistance**28%
**Adhesion/Stickiness**18%
**Quality-Overall**7%
**Value For Money**5%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Skin Health**2%
**Contamination**2%
**Functionality-Overall**2%
**Grip**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is clear plasters profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £53K/yr across 21 tracked products. 3 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +12.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).
- **How competitive is the clear plasters niche?**
- 10 brands and 58 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 57% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 88% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in clear plasters?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Water Resistance, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.0%.
- **When does demand for clear plasters peak?**
- Demand peaks in Aug; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the clear plasters niche?**
- Listings span £1.64–£9.54; the average listing price is £4.42 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,968 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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