Is moth killer profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?

The niche generates £414K/yr across 18 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +64.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (59/100).

How competitive is the moth killer niche?

9 brands and 94 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 62% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 92% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in moth killer?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Smell, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.1%.

When does demand for moth killer peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 4.9× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the moth killer niche?

Listings span £4.15–£16.42; the average listing price is £10.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,363 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

moth killer

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.1%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.1%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible16.2%

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

Growth

Great+64.9%

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

Quality gap

Great4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Good£414K

£414K/yr · 255K searches

Review moat

Okay2,362.72

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Okay62%

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

Avg price

Okay£10.05

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Bad92%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Price range

Bad£4.15–£16.42

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

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, moth killer is a £414K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (255K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 92% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 59/100.

Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

moth killer market data

Units sold / yr: 40K–50K; avg 1,500–2,000/product
Revenue / yr: £402K–£503K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 16.2%
Avg BSR: #15
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 94%
Sponsored: 89%
Out of stock: 0.3%
Avg brand age: 46 months
Avg seller age: 171 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

9 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

92%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

62%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Acana59%
REPELEM19%
Zero In8%
Theo's Home Care3%
Inovida3%
Ready Steady Gro3%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 6%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +64.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.9×

Open Trend

Top moth killer search terms

moth killer212K/yr +65.1%13.0% conv.
clothes moth killer16K/yr +83.5%14.1% conv.
moth protection8K/yr +22.5%7.0% conv.
clothes moth5K/yr +85.3%9.0% conv.
moth killers4K/yr +79.8%10.1% conv.
how to get rid of moths3K/yr +139.1%4.0% conv.
moth prevention3K/yr +14.1%7.9% conv.
moths killer3K/yr +33.2%11.0% conv.
moth treatment for house374/yr +111.0%6.9% conv.
the best moth killer636/yr +226.1%5.3% conv.

All search terms

Top moth killer 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.

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

All 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Acana Hanging Moth Killer 4 Pack for Wardrobes - Max Performance - Kills in 24 to 48 Hours - Protects Clothing & Bedding

Acana£10.514.2★2,243 rev

Acana Moth Killer & Freshener Lavender 275ml - Spray Formula Kills Moths Eggs & Larvae - Licensed Insecticide - Non-staining - for Carpets Curtains & Cushions

Acana£7.454.3★1,601 rev

REPELEM 1L Moth Killer Spray - Fast Acting Moth Repellent & Insect Killer Kills Moths at all Life Stages Professional Strength Permethrin Spray Large Clothes & Carpet Moth Treatment

REPELEM£13.574.5★299 rev

Acana Sachet Moth Killer 16 Pack- For Drawers & Storage- Protects Clothing & Bedding- Lasts 3 Months

Acana£6.544.3★9,785 rev

Zero In Clothes Moths Killer Spray- Fast-Acting Insecticide with Prallethrin & 1R Trans Phenothrin - Kills Moths on Contact - For Wardrobes Textiles & Clothes - Long-Lasting Moth Spray 300ml Aerosol

Zero In£4.154.2★5,198 rev

Newest

by launch date

Acana Hanging Moth Killer 4 Pack for Wardrobes - Max Performance - Kills in 24 to 48 Hours - Protects Clothing & Bedding

Acana£10.512,243 rev

9mo ago

REPELEM Carpet Moth Killer Spray - Large 1L Instant Action Moth Killer & Moth Repellent Kills Moths at All Life Stages Non-Staining Professional Strength Carpet Insect Killer 3 Months Protection

REPELEM£13.5595 rev

10mo ago

Acana Hanging Moth Killer 2 pack For Wardrobes - Max Performance - Kills in 24 to 48 Hours - Protects Clothing & Bedding

Acana£5.82158 rev

1y ago

Acana Clothes Moth Traps 10 Pack Attracts & Kills Clothes Moths with Natural Pheromone Glue Boards Non-Toxic Insecticide-Free Protection for Wardrobes & Drawers - Protects Clothes and Fabrics

Acana£13.30755 rev

1y ago

Quebec Zero In Clothes Moth Killer - Ready-To-Use - Kills Moths Eggs & Larvae - Indoor Uses - Long-lasting treatment of Wardrobes Cupboards and Drawers Before Clothes storage - 300ml (Pack of 2)

Quebec£9.86431 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about moth killer

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

What buyers love

Smell18%

“Beautiful fragrance”

Pest/Insect Control17%

“Easy and highly effective traps -highly recomend”

Quality-Overall15%

“they are as good as new”

Advertised Vs Actual Product11%

“Does what it says”

Value For Money8%

“Great value for money”

Ease Of Use5%

“Easy to use”

Efficiency5%

“Works great”

Strength5%

“Fairly effective”

Spray/Flow3%

“Effective and easy spray”

Size-Overall1%

“Great size, easy to use”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control26%

“it doesnt kill them”

Smell14%

“Doesn't leave any odour”

Functionality-Overall14%

“Didn't work”

Value For Money11%

“expensive for what you got”

Quality-Overall6%

“Lower quality than before”

Strength3%

“a bit weak in sense”

Durability3%

“Fell apart”

Size-Overall2%

“Small size”

Spray/Flow2%

“Wet spray - not a mist”

Design-Overall1%

“changed design”

Top return reasons

Smell16%

Advertised Vs Actual Product15%

Functionality-Overall14%

Pest/Insect Control10%

Size-Overall7%

Leak-Proof7%

Spray/Flow6%

Value For Money5%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Quality-Overall3%

Common questions

Is moth killer profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?: The niche generates £414K/yr across 18 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +64.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (59/100).
How competitive is the moth killer niche?: 9 brands and 94 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 62% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 92% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in moth killer?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Smell, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.1%.
When does demand for moth killer peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 4.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the moth killer niche?: Listings span £4.15–£16.42; the average listing price is £10.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,363 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.