Is thule hitch pin lock profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $20K/yr across 16 tracked products. 2 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +72.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).

How competitive is the thule hitch pin lock niche?

10 brands and 42 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 65% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 82% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in thule hitch pin lock?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 3.0%.

When does demand for thule hitch pin lock peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 3.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the thule hitch pin lock niche?

Listings span $8.91–$69.53; the average listing price is $32.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,004 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

thule hitch pin lock

Skip it

A small market ($20K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Incredible$32.05

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$8.91–$69.53

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

Growth

Great+72.2%

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

Review moat

Good1,003.56

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good4.1%

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

Returns

Okay3.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Okay82%

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

Competition

Okay65%

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

Market size

Bad$20K

$20K/yr · 15K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, thule hitch pin lock is a $20K/yr Amazon United States market (15K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 82% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.

Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

thule hitch pin lock market data

Units sold / yr: 500–750; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $16K–$24K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 4.1%
Avg BSR: #229
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 94%
Sponsored: 25%
Out of stock: 1.0%
Avg brand age: 77 months
Avg seller age: 190 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

10 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

82%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

65%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

12%

Thule35%
MAXXHAUL23%
Young Electric8%
Heininger8%
QHHR7%
Advantage6%
Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 12%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 92 weeks — +72.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.1×

Open Trend

Top thule hitch pin lock search terms

thule hitch pin lock4K/yr +91.8%5.1% conv.
threaded hitch pin lock6K/yr +46.5%2.8% conv.
thule bike rack lock3K/yr +71.6%3.6% conv.
thule bike rack hitch bolt1K/yr +143.5%3.2% conv.
thule locking hitch pin916/yr +96.1%5.9% conv.

All search terms

Top thule hitch pin lock 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 16 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Thule Snug Tite Lock

Thule$66.064.7★1,556 rev

MaxxHaul 50376 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul Models 70210 50250 & 50606 Bike Racks with Compatible Parts ONLY M16 Threaded pin Works on The 2 receivers Less Than 3.3 Wide

MAXXHAUL$11.874.5★533 rev

MaxxHaul 50563 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul 50025 Bike Rack (Only)

MAXXHAUL$14.434.5★542 rev

QHHR Trailer Hitch Lock with Wrench for Thule T2 Doubletrack Vertex Roadway Parkway

QHHR$45.573.8★7 rev

Heininger Advantage Threaded Hitch Bolt & Lock Replacement for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock Anti-Rattle Device Fits 1.25 Receivers M12x1.75 Black Bolt Secure Anti-Theft Design Durable Lock Head

Advantage$47.894.6★400 rev

Newest

by launch date

Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Black Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.

Young Electric$28.70137 rev

4mo ago

2 Pack Lock Cores Compatible with Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders Key Cylinder for Bike Rack Roof Cargo Roof Rack Towers Ski Rack

WGLRRGU$8.9124 rev

7mo ago

QHHR Trailer Hitch Lock with Wrench for Thule T2 Doubletrack Vertex Roadway Parkway

QHHR$45.577 rev

7mo ago

Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Blue Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.

Young Electric$29.55137 rev

1y ago

MaxxHaul 50376 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul Models 70210 50250 & 50606 Bike Racks with Compatible Parts ONLY M16 Threaded pin Works on The 2 receivers Less Than 3.3 Wide

MAXXHAUL$11.87533 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about thule hitch pin lock

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall24%

“looks very well made”

Size-Overall21%

“Fits good”

Durability7%

“Seems durable”

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

“As advertised”

Value For Money6%

“Right price”

Efficiency6%

“Yes this pin is working well”

Strength6%

“It works well its strong”

Ease Of Use6%

“Easy to use”

Weight Heavy3%

“The lock is heavier, sturdy, and has a key hole porter and 2 keys”

Assembly/Installation2%

“Easy install”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall26%

“Didnt fit”

Quality-Overall11%

“Garbage”

Durability8%

“The lock broke after one month of using”

Compatibility-Overall6%

“Does not fit Rivian”

Value For Money5%

“Slightly expensive”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“not 3.5 as their measurement pic on Amazon claims”

Rusts/Corrodes4%

“The thing rusted out”

Product Condition3%

“The product was not new”

Design-Overall2%

“Bad design need a 3rd hand to engage lock”

Mounting2%

“Does not work for monTEK bike mount”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall71%

Compatibility-Overall10%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Functionality-Overall3%

Mechanism Issues2%

Width1%

Value For Money1%

Defective Material/Parts1%

Product Condition1%

Mounting1%

Common questions

Is thule hitch pin lock profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $20K/yr across 16 tracked products. 2 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +72.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
How competitive is the thule hitch pin lock niche?: 10 brands and 42 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 65% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 82% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in thule hitch pin lock?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 3.0%.
When does demand for thule hitch pin lock peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 3.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the thule hitch pin lock niche?: Listings span $8.91–$69.53; the average listing price is $32.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,004 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.