Is thule rooftop cargo carrier profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $3.8M/yr across 44 tracked products. 13 of 14 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +59.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (59/100).

How competitive is the thule rooftop cargo carrier niche?

22 brands and 35 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 35% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in thule rooftop cargo carrier?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Water Resistance, Durability, Strap/String Quality. The return rate is 10.4% — above our launch gate.

When does demand for thule rooftop cargo carrier peak?

Demand peaks in Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the thule rooftop cargo carrier niche?

Listings span $34.33–$1047.00; the average listing price is $282.19 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,800 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

thule rooftop cargo carrier

Worth a look

Shows a $3.8M/yr market, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size

Incredible$3.8M

$3.8M/yr · 1.1M searches

Competition

Great35%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Quality gap

Great4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Good+59.5%

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

Brand share

Good63%

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

Review moat

Okay1,800.07

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Avg price

Okay$282.19

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Conversion

Bad1.2%

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

Returns

Bad10.4%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Price range

Bad$34.33–$1047.00

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

Signals No Dominant Brand High Returns High Price

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, thule rooftop cargo carrier is a $3.8M/yr Amazon United States market (1.1M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 63% of demand. Demand peaks in Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 59/100.

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

thule rooftop cargo carrier market data

Units sold / yr: 10K–13K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $2.8M–$3.5M; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 1.2%
Avg BSR: #29
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 89%
Sponsored: 82%
Out of stock: 8.7%
Avg brand age: 41 months
Avg seller age: 168 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (35% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

22 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

63%

Top 20: 99%

Top-5 click share

35%

Top 20: 75%

Open market

31%

Thule17%
Asinking14%
SportRack13%
MeeFar10%
FIVKLEMNZ9%
MIDABAO6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +59.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

Open Trend

Top thule rooftop cargo carrier search terms

thule cargo box85K/yr +139.5%0.4% conv.
roof cargo box93K/yr +67.5%0.3% conv.
car top carrier93K/yr +91.9%1.4% conv.
cargo box86K/yr +45.6%0.2% conv.
rooftop cargo box58K/yr +82.3%0.4% conv.
hard shell rooftop cargo box25K/yr +129.0%0.6% conv.
car roof storage45K/yr +74.5%1.1% conv.
thule rooftop cargo carrier145K/yr -41.8%0.5% conv.
cargo box for roof rack53K/yr +54.0%0.4% conv.
car topper luggage carrier waterproof42K/yr +83.8%2.0% conv.

All search terms

Top thule rooftop cargo carrier 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

SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box Black

SportRack$379.884.4★2,296 rev

Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag 21 Cubic Feet 100% Waterproof Heavy Duty 840D Car Roof Bag for All Vehicle with/Without Racks - Anti-Slip Mat 6 Door Hooks Storage Bags 2 Extra Straps Luggage Lock

Asinking$74.214.2★3,312 rev

MIDABAO 20 Cubic Waterproof Duty Car Roof Top Carrier-Car Cargo Roof Top Bag Waterproof & Coated Zippers includes Anti Slip Mat with or without Racks (20 Cubic Feet)

MIDABAO$82.274.2★2,743 rev

FIVKLEMNZ 21 Cubic Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag Waterproof for All Top of Vehicle with/Without Rack Includes Topper Anti-Slip Mat + Reinforced Straps + 6 Door Hooks + Luggage Lock

FIVKLEMNZ$75.114.3★8,680 rev

MeeFar Car Roof Bag XBEEK Rooftop top Cargo Carrier Bag Waterproof 15 Cubic feet for All Cars with/Without Rack Includes Anti-Slip Mat 8 Reinforced Straps 6 Door Hooks Luggage Lock

MeeFar$74.404.4★8,113 rev

Newest

by launch date

Rooftop Cargo Box Carrier 17 Cu ft Hard Shell Rooftop Cargo Carrier - Dual-Side Opening Universal Car/SUV Fit Waterproof ABS Material 165Lbs Capacity w/Secure Straps & Keys

ActiveTrail$279.8111 rev

1mo ago

GarveeTech Rooftop Cargo Box Carrier Dual-Side Opening Roof Mount Travel Luggage Storage Capacity 165 LBS Weight Capacity Vehicle Hard-Shell Carriers with Secure Straps&Keys Black(12 Cubic Feet)

GarveeTech$254.4668 rev

4mo ago

Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size L 16 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs

Thule$694.6226 rev

6mo ago

Thule Pulse 2 Aerodynamic roof Mounted Box Size M 14 cu ft Dual-Sided Opening with Locks Tool-Free Install for SUVs Trucks Cars EVs

Thule$643.2026 rev

6mo ago

Thule Force 3 L US

Thule$813.6040 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about thule rooftop cargo carrier

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall13%

“The quality is solid”

Assembly/Installation9%

“It was relatively easy to put on”

Storage Capacity8%

“spacious storage”

Value For Money8%

“Best value”

Size-Overall7%

“its a great fit”

Durability7%

“Feels durable”

Strength5%

“This is a very sturdy bag”

Water Resistance4%

“Durable waterproof and reliable”

Ease Of Use4%

“its been very handy”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“Work as it should”

What buyers complain about

Water Resistance11%

“it is no longer waterproof”

Durability10%

“Will not last”

Strap/String Quality9%

“all the threads ripped on a strap”

Quality-Overall8%

“Horrible quality”

Size-Overall7%

“Very Large”

Strength4%

“Not as sturdy as it seems”

Noise Level3%

“Noisy”

Leak-Proof3%

“Leaks”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“Not as expected”

Assembly/Installation3%

“Initial installation is a bit tricky”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall39%

Compatibility-Overall13%

Strap/String Quality5%

Assembly/Installation4%

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

Material Quality4%

Functionality-Overall3%

Value For Money3%

Defective Material/Parts2%

Water Resistance2%

Common questions

Is thule rooftop cargo carrier profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $3.8M/yr across 44 tracked products. 13 of 14 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +59.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (59/100).
How competitive is the thule rooftop cargo carrier niche?: 22 brands and 35 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 35% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in thule rooftop cargo carrier?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Water Resistance, Durability, Strap/String Quality. The return rate is 10.4% — above our launch gate.
When does demand for thule rooftop cargo carrier peak?: Demand peaks in Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the thule rooftop cargo carrier niche?: Listings span $34.33–$1047.00; the average listing price is $282.19 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,800 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.