Is blocking pins profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $193K/yr across 27 tracked products. 1 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -24.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).

How competitive is the blocking pins niche?

19 brands and 36 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in blocking pins?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Rusts/Corrodes, Thickness, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.6%.

When does demand for blocking pins peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the blocking pins niche?

Listings span $4.04–$27.17; the average listing price is $15.47 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 354 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

blocking pins

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.6%), but soft demand (-24.1% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.6%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Great9.7%

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

Review moat

Great353.78

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Avg price

Great$15.47

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Good70%

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

Price range

Good$4.04–$27.17

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

Competition

Good55%

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

Market size

Okay$193K

$193K/yr · 129K searches

Quality gap

Bad4.8★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Bad-24.1%

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

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, blocking pins is a $193K/yr Amazon United States market (129K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 70% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 52/100.

Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

blocking pins market data

Units sold / yr: 13K–15K; avg 500–750/product
Revenue / yr: $193K–$232K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 9.7%
Avg BSR: #199
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 40 months
Avg seller age: 185 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 55% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

19 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

70%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

55%

Top 20: 93%

Open market

27%

Opstin23%
UEMNG20%
Svartur15%
AnoleAir8%
Nyuemystery3%
Hollima3%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -24.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.1×

Open Trend

Top blocking pins search terms

blocking pins45K/yr -15.1%9.7% conv.
blocking combs19K/yr -22.9%9.1% conv.
knit blockers15K/yr -32.1%7.7% conv.
crochet blocking pins9K/yr -13.9%8.5% conv.
blocking pins for knitting10K/yr -38.8%8.6% conv.
knit blocking pins9K/yr -24.5%10.0% conv.
blocking pins for crocheting6K/yr -42.6%9.9% conv.
knitting blocking pins6K/yr -28.2%10.8% conv.
blocking combs for knitting4K/yr -28.7%9.8% conv.
knit blocking combs4K/yr -37.5%9.8% conv.

All search terms

Top blocking pins 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

20Pcs Knit Blockers Pins Kit Knit Blocking Combs for Crochet Knitting Blocking Board Mats Crochet Blocking Pins for Crochet Projects Sewing Lace Needlework Projects Tool

UEMNG$14.984.8★107 rev

Opstin 20Pcs Knit Blocking Pins Kit Knit Blockers Pins Kit Knit Blocking Combs Blocking Pins for Knitting & Crochet Projects Knit Blocking Pins for Blocking Mats Crochet Blocking Pins

Opstin$16.824.8★420 rev

Svartur Crochet Blocking Pin Kit with 20 Knit Blocking Combs &100 T-Pins and Tin Case Rainbow Knitting Block Pins for Blocking Mats Multicolor White

Svartur$16.154.7★216 rev

120Pcs Knit Blocking Pins Kit Blocking Pins for Knitting Knit Blocking Pins for Blocking Mats 20 Knit Blockers Pins Kit Crochet Blocking Pins Knit Blocking Combs with 100 T-Pins and Storage Box

Opstin$16.834.8★149 rev

AnoleAir Knit Blocking Pins Kit 25 Pcs Pink Color Knit Blocking Combs Knit Blocking Combs for Blocking Knitting Crochet Lace or Needlework Projects Knitting Block Tool for Blocking Mats

AnoleAir$17.434.8★90 rev

Newest

by launch date

RTNSHUC 20PCS Knit Blocking Pins Kit Knit Blocking Combs for Blocking Knitting Mats Crochet Lace Sewing & Needlework Projects Sewing Tool Device

RTNSHUC$14.671 rev

3mo ago

20pcs Knit Blocking Pin Large & Small Knitting Blocking Combs for Crochet Needlepoint Blockers Board Mats for Sewing Picks Kit Lace Needlework Supplies Projects Tools Accessories (Milky)

Fukaisu$15.6210 rev

5mo ago

20pcs Knit Blocking Pin Large & Small Knitting Blocking Combs for Crochet Needlepoint Blockers Board Mats for Sewing Picks Kit Lace Needlework Supplies Projects Tools Accessories (Pink Light Blue)

Fukaisu$15.7510 rev

5mo ago

Nyuemystery 20 Pcs Blocking Combs Kit Knit Blockers and Pins for Blocking Knitting Crochet Sewing Lace Needlework Projects (White)

Nyuemystery$13.979 rev

6mo ago

Hollima 20Pcs Knit Blockers Pins Kit Purple Knit Blocking Combs Kit for Blocking Knitting Mats Crochet Projects Lace Needlework Sewing Tool Device

Hollima$16.4822 rev

10mo ago

What buyers say about blocking pins

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall18%

“Decent set”

Strength11%

“Very sturdy”

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

“They do the job”

Size-Overall10%

“These are a great size”

Ease Of Use9%

“Easy to use”

Durability8%

“They are pretty durable”

Efficiency7%

“Works great”

Value For Money6%

“These pins are budget friendly”

Storage Capacity3%

“Nice compact storage”

Locking Mechanism2%

“Great for blocking”

What buyers complain about

Rusts/Corrodes24%

“Beware of Rust”

Thickness15%

“Too thick,”

Quality-Overall12%

“Cheap”

Size-Overall11%

“Two-inch pins are generally too large”

Strength5%

“i feel like them were kinda flimsy and thin”

Smell4%

“It is a chemical smell”

Thin4%

“They were thin and small”

Value For Money4%

“A little pricey”

Defective Material/Parts2%

“My piece is now ruined”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“Another misrepresented item”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall36%

Functionality-Overall11%

Value For Money10%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Defective Material/Parts5%

Quality-Overall5%

Thin3%

Assembly/Installation3%

Strength3%

Rusts/Corrodes3%

Common questions

Is blocking pins profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $193K/yr across 27 tracked products. 1 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -24.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).
How competitive is the blocking pins niche?: 19 brands and 36 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in blocking pins?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Rusts/Corrodes, Thickness, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.6%.
When does demand for blocking pins peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the blocking pins niche?: Listings span $4.04–$27.17; the average listing price is $15.47 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 354 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.