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tick repellent for humans

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +522.9% this quarter, but prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($5.23–$15.58) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 12Growth 100Conversion 86Competition 44Returns 99Price range 6Avg price 25Brand share 44Review moat 25Quality gap 62

Growth

Incredible+522.9%

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

Returns

Incredible0.1%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Great9.7%

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Okay59%

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

Brand share

Okay79%

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

Review moat

Bad4,061.05

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Avg price

Okay£8.92

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Market size

Bad£50K

£50K/yr · 57K searches

Price range

Bad£5.23–£15.58

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

Signals Trending

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, tick repellent for humans is a £50K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (57K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 79% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 55/100.

Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

tick repellent for humans market data

Units sold / yr
4K–5K
avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr
£36K–£45K
units × avg price
Conversion rate
9.7%
Avg BSR
#16
Page quality
0%
Prime
100%
Sponsored
95%
Out of stock
3.2%
Avg brand age
59 months
Avg seller age
168 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

13 falling

Sellers

116

Top-5 brand share

79%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

59%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

14%

  • PYRAMID34%
  • Jungle Formula14%
  • RepellShield11%
  • INCOGNITO10%
  • The Natural Patch Co.9%
  • EcoValley7%
  • Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 14%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +522.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
125K75KSpike '25Spike '26SepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: May, Jun, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 351.4×

Top tick repellent for humans search terms

  • tick repellent for humans32K/yr
  • tick repellent7K/yr
  • tick spray for humans6K/yr
  • tick spray7K/yr
  • tick repellent for kids2K/yr
  • anti tick spray for humans2K/yr
All search terms

Top tick repellent for humans 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%5%£2K10%£5K15%£7K20%£10K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moat Market share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

What buyers say about tick repellent for humans

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control21%

“For me, this is the best insect repellent out there”

Efficiency12%

“effective”

Smell11%

“Smells amazing”

Quality-Overall10%

“Pretty decent stuff”

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

“Works as per instructions”

Value For Money7%

“Good value for money”

Strength3%

“Effective”

Spray/Flow2%

“sprays have always worked so never had any issues when purchasing”

Allergies2%

“doesn't irritate my skin”

Protection2%

“Best deterrent Ive ever used”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control17%

“Not a Mosquito Repellent”

Smell16%

“It doesnt smell great”

Functionality-Overall15%

“Didn't work”

Value For Money7%

“Just a waste of money”

Allergies6%

“I also get a reaction”

Durability4%

“doesnt last more than 48hrs”

Quality-Overall3%

“Completely ruined my bag”

Leak-Proof2%

“Leaked during delivery”

Flammable2%

“Heathrow Airport said these are highly flammable”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“Not as described”

Top return reasons

Leak-Proof33%
Functionality-Overall14%
Advertised Vs Actual Product12%
Value For Money6%
Size-Overall5%
Spray/Flow5%
Product Condition4%
Smell4%
Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting2%
Comfort-Overall2%

Common questions

Is tick repellent for humans profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
The niche generates £50K/yr across 19 tracked products. 90-day search growth is +522.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (55/100).
How competitive is the tick repellent for humans niche?
13 brands and 116 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 59% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in tick repellent for humans?
Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Smell, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.1%.
When does demand for tick repellent for humans peak?
Demand peaks in May–Jun–Aug; the busiest month runs 351.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the tick repellent for humans niche?
Listings span £5.23–£15.58; the average listing price is £8.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,061 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.