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title: "Tree Stump Killer — £311K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 63/100 · £311K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **tree stump killer**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.2%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 52Growth 87Conversion 86Competition 18Returns 99Price range 53Avg price 57Brand share 38Review moat 54Quality gap 84
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Great****+91.0%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Great****9.8%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.2★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Avg price**
**Good****£12.81**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Good****1,322.38**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Price range**
**Good****£3.84–£27.57**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Market size**
**Good****£311K**
£311K/yr · 248K searches
**Brand share**
**Okay****82%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Competition**
**Bad****78%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, tree stump killer is a £311K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (248K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 82% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 63/100.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **tree stump killer market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **20K–25K**
- avg 1,250–1,500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£256K–£320K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **9.8%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#159**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **69%**
- **Sponsored**
- **38%**
- **Out of stock**
- **4.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **51 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **172 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 78% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**12 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**71**
**Top-5 brand share**
**82%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**78%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**15%**
- Roundup47% - Vitax Ltd16% - BozexPro10% - Zenon5% - Source4me4% - RYYN3% - Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 15%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +91.0% search growth over the last 90 days.
8K6KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 7.2×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/tree-stump-killer/trend)
## **Top tree stump killer search terms**
- **tree stump killer**80K/yr+156.9%10.5% conv. - **stump killer**34K/yr+80.0%11.7% conv. - **tree stump killer extra strong**29K/yr+88.9%10.4% conv. - **stump remover**17K/yr+45.0%3.5% conv. - **tree stump remover**12K/yr+36.1%2.4% conv. - **tree root killer extra strong**12K/yr+41.9%8.4% conv. - **potassium nitrate stump remover**10K/yr+31.8%1.6% conv. - **tree root killer**9K/yr+115.7%8.2% conv. - **root killer for trees and bushes**8K/yr+38.5%6.7% conv. - **tree root remover**8K/yr+88.2%4.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/tree-stump-killer/search-terms)
## **Top tree stump 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.
0%10%£31K20%£62K30%£93K40%£124K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Roundup Tree Stump Weedkiller Super Concentrate 250 ml**Roundup**£12.50**4.3★6,469 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BY4FFPK) [2**SBK Tree Stump Killer Treats Up to 8 Stumps Kills Roots Easy To Use - 250ML**Vitax Ltd**£7.26**4.2★1,502 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NWZ8TFT) [3**Tree Stump Killer Root Killer Prfessional Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer 250ml**Roundup**£15.85**4.3★2,001 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B2KNW98) [4**Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer 250ml Concentrate Tree Stump and Woody Weed Treatment Glyphosate-free**BozexPro**£11.63**4.3★93 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F5P6Q975) [5**Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer 250ml Concentrate Glyphosate-Free Solution for Treating Tough Weeds Brambles Thistles Tree Stumps and Hardwood Saplings | Prevents Regrowth**Zenon**£23.09**4.1★52 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F22BBJWY)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**RYYN Brushwood Tough Weed Brambles Thistles & Tree Stump Killer 250ml Powerful Concentrate Herbicide Kills Stumps Roots Tough Weeds Woody Plants Systemic Weedkiller (1) (1)**RYYN**£15.06**9 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GWCLV6KF) [**Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer 250ml Concentrate Tree Stump and Woody Weed Treatment Glyphosate-free**BozexPro**£11.63**93 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F5P6Q975) [**Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer 250ml Concentrate Glyphosate-Free Solution for Treating Tough Weeds Brambles Thistles Tree Stumps and Hardwood Saplings | Prevents Regrowth**Zenon**£23.09**52 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F22BBJWY) [**SBK Tree Stump Killer 250ml Concentrate | Glyphosate-Free Stump & Root Killer for Tree Stumps Woody Weeds & Saplings | Prevents Regrowth | Safe for Grassland & Non-Crop Areas**Monal**£10.19**63 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1W64RFL) [**HOCHSTE Vitax SBK Brushwood & Tree Stump Killer 250ml | Glyphosate-Free Solution | Kills Roots & Prevents Regrowth | Treats Up to 8 Stumps | Ideal for Brambles Thistles Red 2 Pack**HOCHSTE**£27.57**37 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZVV256K)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**RYYN Brushwood Tough Weed Brambles Thistles & Tree Stump Killer 250ml Powerful Concentrate Herbicide Kills Stumps Roots Tough Weeds Woody Plants Systemic Weedkiller (1) (1)**RYYN**£15.06**3.8★**▲ 136%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GWCLV6KF) [**Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer 250ml Concentrate Tree Stump and Woody Weed Treatment Glyphosate-free**BozexPro**£11.63**4.3★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F5P6Q975) [**Copper Tree Stump Killer - 30xV.Large 75mm Copper Nails**Solar Bay**£6.90**4.3★**▲ 30%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EO1TF2A) [**Roundup Tree Stump Weedkiller Super Concentrate 250 ml**Roundup**£12.50**4.3★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BY4FFPK) [**Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer 250ml Concentrate Glyphosate-Free Solution for Treating Tough Weeds Brambles Thistles Tree Stumps and Hardwood Saplings | Prevents Regrowth**Zenon**£23.09**4.1★**▲ 15%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F22BBJWY)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about tree stump killer**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Ease Of Use**24%
*“Easy to use”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%
*“the job is done”*
**Pest/Insect Control**14%
*“It really works killing tree stumps”*
**Quality-Overall**10%
*“Excellent quality”*
**Strength**8%
*“Strong”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**6%
*“Follow the instructions”*
**Functionality-Overall**6%
*“Will it do its intended job remains to be seen by stopping or slowing down”*
**Efficiency**4%
*“Works well”*
**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**3%
*“Recommended by my gardener, handy measuring on the bottle & clear instructions, I just applied to some hardwood saplings, so wait & see”*
**Plant Growth**2%
*“Has worked wonders on the brambles and we've still been able to plant and grow new plants”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Functionality-Overall**29%
*“Doesn't work”*
**Leak-Proof**19%
*“Badly leaking bottle”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“A bit too expensive for size”*
**Plant Growth**7%
*“Didn't work on my garden stumps”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“Not that good like they say”*
**Pest/Insect Control**7%
*“Does not kill weeds or stumps”*
**Ease Of Use**7%
*“Hard To Use”*
**Durability**5%
*“it's in its way & breaking down”*
**Size-Overall**3%
*“Ok Stump too Big for size of Remover”*
**Hard Feel**3%
*“Too soft”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Leak-Proof**66%
**Functionality-Overall**6%
**Strength**5%
**Value For Money**4%
**Size-Overall**4%
**Defective Material/Parts**3%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Quality-Overall**1%
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1%
**Water Resistance**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is tree stump killer profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £311K/yr across 13 tracked products. 0 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +91.0%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).
- **How competitive is the tree stump killer niche?**
- 12 brands and 71 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 78% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 82% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in tree stump killer?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Leak-Proof, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.2%.
- **When does demand for tree stump killer peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 7.2× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the tree stump killer niche?**
- Listings span £3.84–£27.57; the average listing price is £12.81 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,322 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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