Is scabies treatment profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?

The niche generates £76K/yr across 18 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -15.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (44/100).

How competitive is the scabies treatment niche?

14 brands and 74 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 69% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 82% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in scabies treatment?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow, Smell. The return rate is 0.3%.

When does demand for scabies treatment peak?

Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the scabies treatment niche?

Listings span £3.35–£21.10; the average listing price is £10.98 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,823 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

scabies treatment

Skip it

Soft demand (-15.4% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Quality gap

Great4.2★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Great7.8%

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

Avg price

Okay£10.98

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Okay82%

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

Price range

Okay£3.35–£21.10

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

Competition

Okay69%

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

Review moat

Okay3,822.61

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Market size

Bad£76K

£76K/yr · 89K searches

Growth

Bad-15.4%

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

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, scabies treatment is a £76K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (89K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 82% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 44/100.

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

scabies treatment market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: £66K–£88K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 7.8%
Avg BSR: #63
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 83%
Sponsored: 83%
Out of stock: 5.9%
Avg brand age: 64 months
Avg seller age: 178 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

14 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

82%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

69%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

15%

Novokill24%
Zero In21%
EcoWidow19%
READY STEADY DEFEND14%
Drontek5%
Nettex3%
Open — no brand owns it (8 brands, 15%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -15.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

Open Trend

Top scabies treatment search terms

dust mite spray31K/yr -16.5%10.0% conv.
mite spray12K/yr +38.3%4.5% conv.
dust mite killer18K/yr -30.4%6.3% conv.
dust mite11K/yr -27.7%3.9% conv.
anti dust spray4K/yr +4.3%1.2% conv.
mite killer3K/yr +47.1%4.9% conv.
sterifab spray for mites4K/yr -44.7%1.3% conv.
dust mites4K/yr -46.9%6.8% conv.
dustmite killer spray3K/yr -31.2%10.6% conv.

All search terms

Top scabies treatment 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★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

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

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Allergoff Dust Mite Spray 100% Non-Toxic - Most Effective Mite Spray for Mattresses & Upholstery - Suitable for Households with Children & Pets - Control for Allergy Sufferers - 14.08 fl oz (400ml)

Novokill£15.154.2★3,472 rev

EcoWidow Dust Mite Repellent Terminator Spray - Powerful Dust Mite Defense Allergen Eliminator Safe for Mattresses Bedding Upholstery Non Staining Formula with Essential Oils 500ml

EcoWidow£11.364.4★64 rev

Zero In Bed Bug & Dust Mite Killer Bed Bug Spray for Mattress Bed Frames & Furnishings - Fast-Acting Aerosol Surface Treatment for Immediate Results - Prevents Allergies - 300ml

Zero In£4.464.2★8,142 rev

Dust Mite Control Spray 200ml | Plant-Based Polymer Formula for Bedding Mattresses & Upholstery | Helps Target & Eliminate Dust Mites | Non-Staining Treatment for Home Allergies

READY STEADY DEFEND£11.884.0★290 rev

Zero In Bed Bug & Dust Mite Killer- 500 ml Spray. Ready-To-Use Formulation Kills Bed Bugs Dust Mites and the Germs they Carry. Water-Based. Prevents Allergies and Reinfestation for up to 12 Weeks

Zero In£5.964.1★1,065 rev

Newest

by launch date

Entopest Mites Killer Spray Fast-Acting Insect Control Solution for Home Garden Patio & Indoor/Outdoor Use | Kills Mites on Contact | Prevents Re-infestations | (500ml)

Entopest£8.450 rev

4mo ago

2Pack Dust Mite Controller Ultrasonic Repeller Repellent Plug in Dustmite Killer for Breathing Asthma Allergies and Eczema Problems Natural Aid Totally Safe to Humans Pets

livager£11.3719 rev

10mo ago

Repel-N-Go - Dust Mite Inhibitor Spray 500ml - Anti-Allergy Mattress Upholstery & Bedding Treatment - Reduces Dust Mite Allergens Relieves Hay Fever Asthma & Allergy Symptoms

Repel-N-Go£4.6112 rev

10mo ago

Dust Mite Killer Spray 500ml - Advanced Pesticide-Free Formula Professional Strength for Home Use Eco-Friendly Effectively Targets Dust Mites and Various Insects Safe and Powerful Pest Control

READY STEADY DEFEND£11.33290 rev

1y ago

EcoWidow Dust Mite Repellent Terminator Spray - Powerful Dust Mite Defense Allergen Eliminator Safe for Mattresses Bedding Upholstery Non Staining Formula with Essential Oils 500ml

EcoWidow£11.3664 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about scabies treatment

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall19%

“Happy with product”

Value For Money13%

“Good value”

Advertised Vs Actual Product12%

“It really works”

Ease Of Use11%

“Easy to use”

Spray/Flow7%

“Quality spray”

Smell6%

“didnt leave a strong chemical smell”

Strength5%

“Really strong”

Pest/Insect Control5%

“Good for bed bugs”

Efficiency5%

“Effectiveness to be confirmed”

Ease Of Cleaning3%

“Excellent for chicken coop deep cleaning, effective easy to use spray, prompt delivery”

What buyers complain about

Functionality-Overall17%

“Don't work”

Spray/Flow14%

“Sometimes if the infestation is bad you will need to spray again after couple of weeks”

Smell12%

“strong unpleasant odour”

Pest/Insect Control10%

“Not killing mites”

Value For Money7%

“A bit pricey”

Quality-Overall7%

“Absolute Garbage”

Leak-Proof5%

“May leak”

Strength3%

“less strong than before”

Stale/Rotten/Spoiled2%

“Fleas product”

Advertised Vs Actual Product1%

“Skeptical at first”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall28%

Leak-Proof26%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Pest/Insect Control6%

Value For Money6%

Smell4%

Spray/Flow4%

Safety Standards3%

Compatibility-Overall2%

Product Condition2%

Common questions

Is scabies treatment profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?: The niche generates £76K/yr across 18 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -15.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (44/100).
How competitive is the scabies treatment niche?: 14 brands and 74 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 69% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 82% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in scabies treatment?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow, Smell. The return rate is 0.3%.
When does demand for scabies treatment peak?: Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the scabies treatment niche?: Listings span £3.35–£21.10; the average listing price is £10.98 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,823 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.