plastic mattress protector
Skip itSoft demand (-11.7% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Returns
Great1.2%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Conversion
Great8.3%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Competition
Good47%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Quality gap
Good4.4★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Review moat
Good1,436.65avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Avg price
Okay£10.77avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Price range
Okay£4.93–£20.80cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Market size
Okay£169K£169K/yr · 189K searches
Brand share
Okay85%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Growth
Bad-11.7%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, plastic mattress protector is a £169K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (189K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 85% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
plastic mattress protector market data
- Units sold / yr
- 15K–20K
- avg 500–750/product
- Revenue / yr
- £162K–£215K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 8.3%
- Avg BSR
- #504
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 91%
- Sponsored
- 91%
- Out of stock
- 0.0%
- Avg brand age
- 37 months
- Avg seller age
- 190 days
Competition & brand share
The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
8 falling
Sellers
14
Top-5 brand share
85%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
47%
Top 20: 97%
Open market
8%
- My Moving Mate27%
- BSSPOKE INSPIRED BY YOU26%
- PROMORE16%
- Wrappybag10%
- StorePAK7%
- volila7%
- Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 8%)
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -11.7% search growth over the last 90 days.No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×
Top plastic mattress protector search terms
- mattress bags for moving44K/yr
- mattress bag37K/yr
- mattress storage bag22K/yr
- mattress bags for storage15K/yr
- mattress moving bag11K/yr
- single mattress storage bag11K/yr
- double mattress bag9K/yr
- double mattress cover for moving7K/yr
- mattress storage bag double6K/yr
- mattress bags6K/yr
Top plastic mattress protector 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.
All 23 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
BSSPOKE 500 Guage Double Mattress Bags for Storage Durable Mattress Storage Bag for Moving & Storage Perfect Fit Ultra-Strong Material Keep Your Mattress Like New! (4ft6 - Double)
BSSPOKE INSPIRED BY YOU£5.804.6★538 rev
Mattress Bags For Moving & Storage (Single) - Heavy Duty Single Size Mattress Cover for Moving House & Self Store - Plastic Mattress Protector Bag - Strong Reusable Tearproof - 3ft
My Moving Mate£8.734.5★3,185 rev
Double Size Mattress Bag for Moving and Storage with 8 Handles and Zip - Tarp Plastic Mattress Cover for Moving and Storage - Professional Grade Mattress Storage Bags - Heavy Duty Reusable
My Moving Mate£19.284.8★384 rev
BSSPOKE 500 Guage Single Mattress Bags for Storage Durable Mattress Storage Bag for Moving & Storage Perfect Fit Ultra-Strong Material Keep Your Mattress Like New! (3ft - Single)
BSSPOKE INSPIRED BY YOU£4.934.6★538 rev
StorePAK 2-Pack Mattress Cover for Moving & Storage | Fits up to King Size (280 x 150cm) | Gusseted Polythene Protective Sleeve for House Moves & Dust Protection
StorePAK£6.474.5★500 rev
Newest
by launch date
Double Mattress Bag with Zip for Storage & Moving House - Heavy Duty Opaque Zipped Cover for Long Term Loft & Self Store - Resealable Waterproof Plastic Protector - Strong Reusable Tearproof - 4ft 6
My Moving Mate£10.04935 rev
Dreamzie Double Mattress Cover for Moving Mattress Storage Bag Opaque Plastic Tear Resistant with Zip - Double
Dreamzie£10.57200 rev
Dreamzie King Size Mattress Cover for Moving Mattress Storage Bag Opaque Plastic Tear Resistant with Zip - King Size
Dreamzie£11.69200 rev
Double Mattress Storage Bag with Zipper - 1 Pack Blue Waterproof Mattress Cover for Moving - Mattress Bag to Protect Beds from Stains Dust and Pest Damage - Plastic Mattress Cover
volila£11.32172 rev
King Mattress Storage Bag with Zipper - 1 Pack Blue Waterproof Mattress Cover for Moving - Mattress Bag to Protect Beds from Stains Dust and Pest Damage - Plastic Mattress Cover
volila£12.18172 rev
Trending
90-day click momentumDreamzie Double Mattress Cover for Moving Mattress Storage Bag Opaque Plastic Tear Resistant with Zip - Double
Dreamzie£10.574.3★
Double Mattress Bag with Zip for Storage & Moving House - Heavy Duty Opaque Zipped Cover for Long Term Loft & Self Store - Resealable Waterproof Plastic Protector - Strong Reusable Tearproof - 4ft 6
My Moving Mate£10.044.5★
Dreamzie King Size Mattress Cover for Moving Mattress Storage Bag Opaque Plastic Tear Resistant with Zip - King Size
Dreamzie£11.694.3★
King Mattress Storage Bag with Zipper - 1 Pack Blue Waterproof Mattress Cover for Moving - Mattress Bag to Protect Beds from Stains Dust and Pest Damage - Plastic Mattress Cover
volila£12.184.3★
Double Size Mattress Bag for Moving and Storage with 8 Handles and Zip - Tarp Plastic Mattress Cover for Moving and Storage - Professional Grade Mattress Storage Bags - Heavy Duty Reusable
My Moving Mate£19.284.8★
What buyers say about plastic mattress protector
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“The cover is well made”
“The mattress fits in the bag with ease”
“Very affordable”
“Strong and durable”
“As described”
“The material seems very sturdy”
“easy to use”
“Great heavy item”
“Good thick plastic”
“WRAPPYBAG – Waterproof Mattress Cover”
What buyers complain about
“It is very tight”
“These mattress covers aren't the highest quality”
“This made me feel the value for money was poor”
“Very weak, would avoid”
“Should be of a thicker material”
“did rip when we got it in the house”
“only one thing missing that would get 5 stars is handles”
“Although advertised as a cover for a double mattress, my double mattress wouldnt fit, which was a surprise when moving”
“NO HANDLES - so it was quite difficult to move”
“only given 1 star as the plastic is reasonable quality”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is plastic mattress protector profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £169K/yr across 23 tracked products. 1 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -11.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
- How competitive is the plastic mattress protector niche?
- 8 brands and 14 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 47% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in plastic mattress protector?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Value For Money. The return rate is 1.2%.
- When does demand for plastic mattress protector peak?
- Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.4× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the plastic mattress protector niche?
- Listings span £4.93–£20.80; the average listing price is £10.77 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,437 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.