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title: "Waterproof Notebook — £68K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 43/100 · £68K/yr market · 99K searches/yr · £9.52 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **waterproof notebook**
**Skip it**
Soft demand (-17.9% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 17Growth 16Conversion 76Competition 46Returns 99Price range 35Avg price 29Brand share 44Review moat 61Quality gap 30
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.3%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Great****7.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Review moat**
**Good****1,062.71**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Competition**
**Okay****57%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Brand share**
**Okay****79%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Price range**
**Okay****£3.60–£21.19**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Avg price**
**Okay****£9.52**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Bad****£68K**
£68K/yr · 99K searches
**Growth**
**Bad****-17.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, waterproof notebook is a £68K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (99K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 79% of demand. Demand peaks in Mar. Verdict: Skip it — 43/100.
Data updated Jul 29, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **waterproof notebook market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **8K–10K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£76K–£95K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **7.1%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#356**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **96%**
- **Sponsored**
- **58%**
- **Out of stock**
- **9.8%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **36 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **185 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**16 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**43**
**Top-5 brand share**
**79%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**57%**
Top 20: 95%
**Open market**
**18%**
- Rite in the Rain63% - Kombat UK5% - HaoHanEup4% - Gentlemen's Hardware4% - BYYDANFC3% - RETON3%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -17.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
3K2KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Mar · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/stationery-office-supplies/waterproof-notebook/trend)
## **Top waterproof notebook search terms**
- **waterproof notebook**35K/yr-12.2%7.4% conv. - **rite in the rain**23K/yr-9.7%3.2% conv. - **rite in the rain notebook**13K/yr-28.4%4.6% conv. - **waterproof notepad**14K/yr-29.2%5.4% conv. - **write in the rain notebook**6K/yr-26.8%7.7% conv. - **waterproof notebook and pen**5K/yr-3.0%4.7% conv. - **all weather notebook**4K/yr-36.6%2.9% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/stationery-office-supplies/waterproof-notebook/search-terms)
## **Top waterproof notebook 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%£7K20%£14K30%£20K40%£27K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Rite in the Rain Waterproof Paper Universal Pocket Top Wire Bound Spiral Notebook Green 100 Pages 50 Sheets Imperial & Metric Ruler 3 x 5 Inch**Rite in the Rain**£5.47**4.6★5,603 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NIXHBI) [2**Rite in the Rain Field Wallet 3.5 x 6.5 EDC Water Resistant TPU Fabric (No. P971-M) Olive and Black**Rite in the Rain**£21.19**4.5★127 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BS77H2SD) [3**Rite in the Rain Waterproof Paper Pocket Notebook Top Spiral Bound 4 x 6 Inch Cover Green Polydura 19 Gauge 100 Pages 50 Sheets Wire-o Binding Imperial & Metric Rulers Covnersaion table & Map Scale**Rite in the Rain**£7.11**4.6★1,352 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000ZZTUEM) [4**Rite in the Rain Waterproof Paper Tactical Memo Book Side Bound Field Flex Cover Tan 120 Pages 60 Sheets Tan Perfect Bound Binding Imperial & Metric Rulers Map Scales Conversion Charts 3 x 6- Inch**Rite in the Rain**£13.50**4.7★679 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003ZPY3EG) [5**Kombat UK All Weather Waterproof 50 Page Military Mini Notebook**Kombat UK**£3.60**4.6★377 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SVE3IC4)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Azoisuwr 2 Pcs Waterproof Notepad with Top-Spiral 2.99×5in Mini Waterproof Notepad with 2 Pcs Kraft Paper Pen Reusable Pocket Notepad Mini Notebook for Outdoor Office School ect. (Green)**Azoisuwr**£5.88**0 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GSG2D39T) [**Zynqo 4 Pack Mini Waterproof Notebook 3x5in Pocket Notepads with 4Kraft Paper Pens All-Weather Memo Pads Military Mini Notebook 50 Page with Top-Spiral for Office Outdoors School (Green)**Zynqo**£6.87**5 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GLPW2VWD) [**SNMYGS 2 PCS Waterproof Notebook Field Notes Notebook Pocket Notebook**SNMYGS**£4.92**2 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GDCSWH7J) [**SIMDAO 8PCS Waterproof Notebook Set 3X5 Inch Small Notebook and Pen Multi-Functional Waist with Carabiner Hook Tactical Steno Pads for Outdoor Camping Recording (Green)**SIMDAO**£9.65**7 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G6KFCXQB) [**BYYDANFC 3pcs Waterproof Notebook And 3 Pens Waterproof Notepad 3 x 5 Inches Army Green Pocket Reusable Notepad Used For Outdoor Activity Recording**BYYDANFC**£7.20**5 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHFVCP7V)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Azoisuwr 2 Pcs Waterproof Notepad with Top-Spiral 2.99×5in Mini Waterproof Notepad with 2 Pcs Kraft Paper Pen Reusable Pocket Notepad Mini Notebook for Outdoor Office School ect. (Green)**Azoisuwr**£5.88**0.0★**▲ 267%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GSG2D39T) [**Stone Journal Explorer Notebook A5 Waterproof Paper Field Journal Vegan Leather Hardcover 144 Pages Alternating Ruled & Dot Grid Back Pocket Weather-Resistant (Green)**Stone**£15.35**4.6★**▲ 176%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F9YV2GMW) [**Rite in the Rain Field Wallet 3.5 x 6.5 EDC Water Resistant TPU Fabric (No. P971-M) Olive and Black**Rite in the Rain**£21.19**4.5★**▲ 158%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BS77H2SD) [**Zynqo 4 Pack Mini Waterproof Notebook 3x5in Pocket Notepads with 4Kraft Paper Pens All-Weather Memo Pads Military Mini Notebook 50 Page with Top-Spiral for Office Outdoors School (Green)**Zynqo**£6.87**5.0★**▲ 112%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GLPW2VWD) [**Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Mechanical Pencil Green Barrel 1.3mm Black Lead (No. OD13)**Rite in the Rain**£13.59**4.7★**▲ 84%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095XHPYWZ)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about waterproof notebook**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**28%
*“A good solid little notebook that has survived a dunking already and remains looking quite classy really for what I put it through in my combats to take notes in all kinds of environments hiking and scuba diving”*
**Water Resistance**13%
*“Brilliant waterproof note pads for those rainy camping trips”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%
*“As described”*
**Size-Overall**7%
*“Great size”*
**Writing Experience**6%
*“so lovely to write on”*
**Durability**5%
*“Durable and well made”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“So overall for me this item is good value”*
**Suitable For Indoor**3%
*“Great for outdoors”*
**Correct Contents**3%
*“Great bit of kit”*
**Paper Quality**2%
*“The paper has a lovely feel to it”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Water Resistance**19%
*“Not waterproof”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%
*“Not as described”*
**Weight Heavy**11%
*“Too heavy”*
**Size-Overall**7%
*“These are small”*
**Functionality-Overall**6%
*“Ink/pencil will not run”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“expensive”*
**Thickness**4%
*“thin”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**61%
**Weight Heavy**13%
**Water Resistance**13%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Mechanism Issues**3%
**Value For Money**3%
**Office Usability**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is waterproof notebook profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £68K/yr across 24 tracked products. 0 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -17.9%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (43/100).
- **How competitive is the waterproof notebook niche?**
- 16 brands and 43 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 57% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in waterproof notebook?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Water Resistance, Advertised Vs Actual Product, Weight Heavy. The return rate is 0.3%.
- **When does demand for waterproof notebook peak?**
- Demand peaks in Mar; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the waterproof notebook niche?**
- Listings span £3.60–£21.19; the average listing price is £9.52 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,063 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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