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title: "Aquaphor Water Filter Cartridges — £80K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 36/100 · £80K/yr market · 75K searches/yr · £11.39 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **aquaphor water filter cartridges**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 20Growth 21Conversion 85Competition 12Returns 96Price range 46Avg price 45Brand share 0Review moat 33Quality gap 35

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.8%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****9.4%**

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

**Price range**

**Okay****£8.02–£20.97**

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

**Avg price**

**Okay****£11.39**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,153.27**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Bad****-7.3%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****£80K**

£80K/yr · 75K searches

**Competition**

**Bad****86%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Brand share**

**Bad****100%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, aquaphor water filter cartridges is a £80K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (75K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 36/100.

Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **aquaphor water filter cartridges market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**6K–8K**</dd><dd>avg 500–750/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**£68K–£91K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**9.4%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#21**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**100%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**100%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**0.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**46 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**172 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products capture 86% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**3 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**13**

**Top-5 brand share**

**100%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**86%**

Top 20: 100%

**Open market**

**0%**

- AQUAPHOR87% - AQUAEFFECT7% - Mutital5%

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 89 weeks — -7.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K1KSpike '25Prime Day '25 seasonDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/aquaphor-water-filter-cartridges/trend)

## **Top aquaphor water filter cartridges search terms**

- **aquaphor water filter cartridges**28K/yr-1.0%10.4% conv. - **aquaphor water filter**18K/yr-4.9%6.2% conv. - **aquaphor filter**8K/yr-16.9%8.2% conv. - **aquaphor filter cartridges**6K/yr-15.7%11.4% conv. - **maxfor water filter cartridges**4K/yr-15.8%6.8% conv. - **aquaphor water filters**3K/yr+18.7%4.8% conv. - **aquaphor filters**3K/yr+3.9%8.2% conv. - **maxfor+ filter**4K/yr-38.7%8.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/aquaphor-water-filter-cartridges/search-terms)

## **Top aquaphor water filter cartridges 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%15%£12K30%£24K45%£36K60%£48K1001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![AQUAPHOR Maxfor+ Water Filter Cartridges 6Pack-Up to 250L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d3g39Fb0L.jpg)**AQUAPHOR Maxfor+ Water Filter Cartridges 6Pack-Up to 250L Filtered Water**AQUAPHOR**£15.10**4.6★4,741 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0843D8X61) [2![AQUAPHOR Maxfor+ Water Filter Cartridges 3Pack- Up to 250L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uzU1hETPL.jpg)**AQUAPHOR Maxfor+ Water Filter Cartridges 3Pack- Up to 250L Filtered Water**AQUAPHOR**£9.51**4.6★4,741 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0843D7GYH) [3![AQUAPHOR Maxfor+ Mg Water Filter Cartridges 3Pack with Added Magnesium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SPe5gWidL.jpg)**AQUAPHOR Maxfor+ Mg Water Filter Cartridges 3Pack with Added Magnesium**AQUAPHOR**£11.48**4.6★782 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0893ZXFV1) [4![Water Filter Cartridges Classic Replacement Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus & Maxtra Pro All-in-1 Fits Brita Marella Jug & Kettle Reduces Impurities Chlorine PFAS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416VxbKOjDL.jpg)**Water Filter Cartridges Classic Replacement Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus & Maxtra Pro All-in-1 Fits Brita Marella Jug & Kettle Reduces Impurities Chlorine PFAS**Mutital**£10.38**4.3★2,226 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DL56RC9Q) [5![AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 6 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RoYsAbHQL.jpg)**AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 6 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water**AQUAEFFECT**£10.96**4.5★4,367 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1PZDHV)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Water Filter Cartridges Classic Replacement Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus & Maxtra Pro All-in-1 Fits Brita Marella Jug & Kettle Reduces Impurities Chlorine PFAS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416VxbKOjDL.jpg)**Water Filter Cartridges Classic Replacement Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus & Maxtra Pro All-in-1 Fits Brita Marella Jug & Kettle Reduces Impurities Chlorine PFAS**Mutital**£10.38**2,226 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DL56RC9Q) [![AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 6 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RoYsAbHQL.jpg)**AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 6 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water**AQUAEFFECT**£10.96**4,367 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1PZDHV) [![AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 3 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p+dMoa27L.jpg)**AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 3 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water**AQUAEFFECT**£8.03**4,367 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CVY1T49Q) [![AQUAPHOR Water Filter Jug Compact Grey 2.4L with 1 x Maxfor+ Cartridge](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wk1hqFovL.jpg)**AQUAPHOR Water Filter Jug Compact Grey 2.4L with 1 x Maxfor+ Cartridge**AQUAPHOR**£8.22**6,207 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09YRKVPMR) [![AQUAPHOR City Bottle Filter 2Pack- Filters Chlorine & Impurities 150L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ndBprmp0L.jpg)**AQUAPHOR City Bottle Filter 2Pack- Filters Chlorine & Impurities 150L**AQUAPHOR**£10.50**400 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09TTGM3F7)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![AQUAPHOR Filter Cartridge A5 2 Pack 350L Clear Water 2X Longer lifespan](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418i82OJi9L.jpg)**AQUAPHOR Filter Cartridge A5 2 Pack 350L Clear Water 2X Longer lifespan**AQUAPHOR**£12.11**4.7★**▲ 77%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086LLFP9T) [![AQUAPHOR Filter Cartridge A5 Pack 3+1 350L Clear Water 2X Longer lifespan](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e3cLIHKLL.jpg)**AQUAPHOR Filter Cartridge A5 Pack 3+1 350L Clear Water 2X Longer lifespan**AQUAPHOR**£20.97**4.7★**▲ 61%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084G4VCBM) [![AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 6 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RoYsAbHQL.jpg)**AQUAEFFECT MAX+ Water Filter Cartridges 6 Pack I Up to 150L Filtered Water**AQUAEFFECT**£10.96**4.5★**▲ 34%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1PZDHV) [![AQUAPHOR B15 3 Pack Water Filter Cartridges up to 170L Filtered Water](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417STVwmOnL.jpg)**AQUAPHOR B15 3 Pack Water Filter Cartridges up to 170L Filtered Water**AQUAPHOR**£8.02**4.6★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005AK0UV4) [![Water Filter Cartridges Classic Replacement Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus & Maxtra Pro All-in-1 Fits Brita Marella Jug & Kettle Reduces Impurities Chlorine PFAS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416VxbKOjDL.jpg)**Water Filter Cartridges Classic Replacement Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus & Maxtra Pro All-in-1 Fits Brita Marella Jug & Kettle Reduces Impurities Chlorine PFAS**Mutital**£10.38**4.3★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DL56RC9Q)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about aquaphor water filter cartridges**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Filtration**24%

*“A good everyday filter”*

**Value For Money**24%

*“Excellent value for money”*

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Just as good as branded”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Fit my bottles”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As described”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Does the job”*

**Refills-Overall**1%

*“Perfect refills for my filter jug”*

**Design-Overall**1%

*“Nice simple design”*

**Compatibility-Overall**1%

*“Compatible with our Brita brand filter jug”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Filtration**33%

*“The water filter is broken”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Tight fit not impressed”*

**Functionality-Overall**11%

*“Doesn't work”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“much cheaper will be buying more”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Cheap and rubbish”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“Not compatible with Brita marella”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“bad design”*

**Recycle/Reuse**2%

*“Not sure how effective at removing particles”*

**Leak-Proof**2%

*“Certainly not better than the leaking brand I will not be buying again”*

**Durability**2%

*“doesnt last long - few weeks”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**41%

**Filtration**18%

**Compatibility-Overall**17%

**Functionality-Overall**5%

**Water Resistance**3%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

**Leak-Proof**3%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Value For Money**1%

**Defective Material/Parts**1%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is aquaphor water filter cartridges profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**</dt><dd>The niche generates £80K/yr across 11 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -7.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (36/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the aquaphor water filter cartridges niche?**</dt><dd>3 brands and 13 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 86% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in aquaphor water filter cartridges?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Filtration, Size-Overall, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.8%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for aquaphor water filter cartridges peak?**</dt><dd>Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.4× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the aquaphor water filter cartridges niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span £8.02–£20.97; the average listing price is £11.39 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,153 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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