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title: "Protein Sachets — £250K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 55/100 · £250K/yr market. Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 93% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **protein sachets**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.1%), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 93% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 46Growth 25Conversion 52Competition 47Returns 99Price range 86Avg price 95Brand share 18Review moat 80Quality gap 67
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.1%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Avg price**
**Incredible****£25.43**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Great****£12.10–£39.08**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Great****391.5**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.3★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Conversion**
**Good****4.3%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Competition**
**Okay****57%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Market size**
**Okay****£250K**
£250K/yr · 229K searches
**Growth**
**Okay****+0.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Brand share**
**Bad****93%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, protein sachets is a £250K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (229K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 93% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 55/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **protein sachets market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **8K–10K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£203K–£254K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **4.3%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#21**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **50%**
- **Out of stock**
- **2.1%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **66 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **160 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**8 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**31**
**Top-5 brand share**
**93%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**57%**
Top 20: 97%
**Open market**
**4%**
- NXT Nutrition66% - Applied Nutrition11% - Peak Supps7% - Bulk4% - Vilgain4% - Hunter & Gather3% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 4%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 85 weeks — +0.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
6K4KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/health-personal-care/protein-sachets/trend)
## **Top protein sachets search terms**
- **beef protein isolate**51K/yr+3.1%3.3% conv. - **nxt beef protein isolate**41K/yr-3.5%4.5% conv. - **beef protein**34K/yr-3.3%2.5% conv. - **beef isolate protein powder**20K/yr-1.9%3.9% conv. - **grass fed whey protein powder**18K/yr+2.2%1.4% conv. - **beef protein powder**18K/yr-1.3%1.8% conv. - **grass fed protein powder**8K/yr+23.8%1.4% conv. - **beef isolate**7K/yr+6.7%3.4% conv. - **nxt beef protein**7K/yr+5.9%2.0% conv. - **grass fed whey**5K/yr-5.4%1.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/health-personal-care/protein-sachets/search-terms)
## **Top protein sachets 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%£25K20%£50K30%£75K40%£100K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 22 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**NXT Nutrition Beef Protein Isolate Powder - Protein Powder High in Natural Amino Acids - Paleo Keto Friendly - Dairy and Gluten Free - Muscle Recovery | 1.8kg | Ice Blast**NXT Nutrition**£39.02**4.5★137 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B9YLSC3B) [2**NXT Beef Protein Isolate 20 Sachets - Mixed Selection Box | Protein Powder High in Natural Amino Acids - Paleo Keto Friendly - Dairy and Sugar Free - Muscle Recovery | 20 Flavours |**NXT Nutrition**£24.29**4.5★155 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSSYM73J) [3**NXT Beef Protein Isolate 540g - High Protein Powder in Natural Amino Acids - Paleo Keto Friendly - Dairy and Gluten Free | 540g (Ice Blast)**NXT Nutrition**£18.17**4.8★138 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZPX2961) [4**Grass Fed Beef Protein Isolate 95% - HydroBEEF - 1kg | Rich in Type I II III Collagen**Peak Supps**£19.62**4.2★163 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFFX5JL5) [5**NXT Nutrition Beef Protein Isolate Powder - Protein Powder High in Natural Amino Acids - Paleo Keto Friendly - Dairy and Gluten Free - Muscle Recovery | 1.8kg | Pineapple**NXT Nutrition**£39.08**4.5★205 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TYFZ6LW)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Hunter & Gather Grass Fed Beef Protein Powder 400g | 20g Protein per Serving | No Artificial Sweeteners or Fillers | Lean Muscle Growth | Dairy Free | Naturally Easy to Digest**Hunter & Gather**£26.04**13 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GN8Z98S3) [**Naked Whey Protein Powder Only 1 Ingredient Grass Fed Gluten Free Soy Free GMO Free 25g Protein and 6g BCAAs per Scoop Unflavoured 12 Servings 450g**NAKED**£18.39**6,270 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3DGB2H4) [**NXT Nutrition Beef Protein Isolate Powder - Protein Powder High in Natural Amino Acids - Paleo Keto Friendly - Dairy and Gluten Free - Muscle Recovery | 1.2kg (Ice Blast)**NXT Nutrition**£28.34**17 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1GB928D) [**Organic Whey Protein Powder 400g Grass Fed Unflavoured Organic Protein Powder Resealable and Recyclable Pouch by Revive Naturals**Revive Naturals**£12.60**87 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQJDG8R8) [**BodyFuel Clear Protein - Beef Protein Isolate - Clear & Refreshing - Best Low Sugar & Lactose-Free Protein Supplement - Muscle Support (500g - 20 Servings) (Berry Blast)**Applied Nutrition**£12.10**204 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DP7TLT6H)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**NXT Beef Protein Isolate 20 Sachets - Mixed Selection Box | Protein Powder High in Natural Amino Acids - Paleo Keto Friendly - Dairy and Sugar Free - Muscle Recovery | 20 Flavours |**NXT Nutrition**£24.29**4.5★**▲ 232%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSSYM73J) [**Naked Whey Protein Powder Only 1 Ingredient Grass Fed Gluten Free Soy Free GMO Free 25g Protein and 6g BCAAs per Scoop Unflavoured 12 Servings 450g**NAKED**£18.39**4.3★**▲ 115%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3DGB2H4) [**Hunter & Gather Grass Fed Beef Protein Powder 400g | 20g Protein per Serving | No Artificial Sweeteners or Fillers | Lean Muscle Growth | Dairy Free | Naturally Easy to Digest**Hunter & Gather**£26.04**4.3★**▲ 114%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GN8Z98S3) [**Applied Nutrition Clear Hydrolysed Beef Protein Isolate Powder Fruit Juice Style Dairy Free Lactose Free Zero Sugar Low Fat 1.8kg - 60 Servings (Strawberry & Raspberry)**Applied Nutrition**£32.03**4.5★**▲ 59%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNLSY8QS) [**Bulk Beef Protein Isolate 97 Chocolate Peanut 1kg**Bulk**£22.02**4.0★**▲ 52%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SP331SW)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about protein sachets**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Nutritional Content**19%
*“Good protein powder”*
**Taste-Overall**16%
*“Fantastic taste”*
**Quality-Overall**10%
*“the quality of the whey itself is excellent”*
**Flavor**7%
*“Very tasty flavour”*
**Blend/Ratio**6%
*“blends really well”*
**Solubility**4%
*“mixes up really nicely”*
**Sweetness**3%
*“Taste is really sweet”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“cheaper than others”*
**Vegan/Organic**2%
*“The fact it is organic”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“Easy Protein”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Taste-Overall**20%
*“Unpleasant taste”*
**Sweetness**8%
*“Too sweet”*
**Solubility**7%
*“Difficult to dissolve”*
**Flavor**7%
*“no flavor”*
**Nutritional Content**4%
*“I dont like eating breakfast”*
**Smell**4%
*“It's thick and lumpy and it smells like beef”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“not worth it”*
**Mixing/Blending**3%
*“Poor mixability”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“the amount of product is deceiving”*
**Ingredients-Overall**1%
*“Liked simple ingredients nothing added”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Taste-Overall**23%
**Flavor**11%
**Nutritional Content**10%
**Leak-Proof**7%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Solubility**6%
**Size-Overall**5%
**Smell**5%
**Mixing/Blending**4%
**Acid Regulator/Stomach Ache Relief**4%
## **Common questions**
- **Is protein sachets profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £250K/yr across 22 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +0.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (55/100).
- **How competitive is the protein sachets niche?**
- 8 brands and 31 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 57% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 93% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in protein sachets?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Taste-Overall, Sweetness, Solubility. The return rate is 0.1%.
- **When does demand for protein sachets peak?**
- Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the protein sachets niche?**
- Listings span £12.10–£39.08; the average listing price is £25.43 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 392 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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