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title: "Trunk Struts — $462K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 59/100 · $462K/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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# **trunk struts**
**Worth a look**
Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 7% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 58Growth 10Conversion 58Competition 98Returns 51Price range 44Avg price 95Brand share 85Review moat 64Quality gap 45
**Competition**
**Incredible****7%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$26.75**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Brand share**
**Great****50%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Review moat**
**Good****956.08**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Good****$462K**
$462K/yr · 348K searches
**Conversion**
**Good****5.0%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Returns**
**Good****3.0%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Price range**
**Okay****$7.14–$199.17**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Growth**
**Bad****-30.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, trunk struts is a $462K/yr Amazon United States market (348K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 50% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 59/100.
Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **trunk struts market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **15K–20K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$401K–$535K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **5.0%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#1,308**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **96%**
- **Out of stock**
- **1.7%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **36 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **171 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (7% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**61 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**69**
**Top-5 brand share**
**50%**
Top 20: 89%
**Top-5 click share**
**7%**
Top 20: 21%
**Open market**
**57%**
- A-Premium13% - ARANA9% - AiYiGu8% - Vepagoo5% - Aeagle5% - BOXI4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -30.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
10K6KHoliday '24Holiday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/automotive/trunk-struts/trend)
## **Top trunk struts search terms**
- **trunk struts**61K/yr-35.4%3.1% conv. - **liftgate struts**44K/yr-42.4%2.7% conv. - **rear hatch struts**38K/yr-38.8%3.8% conv. - **lift gate support struts**25K/yr-29.2%2.7% conv. - **trunk shocks**25K/yr-19.8%3.5% conv. - **rear hatch struts lift supports**23K/yr-24.6%2.6% conv. - **trunk lift support**20K/yr+1.6%2.5% conv. - **rear liftgate struts**14K/yr-34.9%3.2% conv. - **rear hatch lift struts**9K/yr+15.3%1.4% conv. - **tailgate struts**13K/yr-36.3%1.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/automotive/trunk-struts/search-terms)
## **Top trunk struts 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%1%$5K2%$9K3%$14K4%$18K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**AiYiGu Rear Hatch Shocks Struts Lift gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 02-09 Chevrolet/Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/Isuzu Ascender/Oldsmobile Bravada/Saab 9-7X Replace 4573**AiYiGu**$17.25**4.6★470 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1ZJP8SH) [2**ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories**ZNDAW**$7.70**2.6★48 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXZBP78) [3**Vepagoo 6156 Rear Hatch Struts Fit for Chevy Suburban Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade 2007-2014 Liftgate Tailgate Shock for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 GMC Yukon Sport Utility 4-Door Lift Support 2 pcs**Vepagoo**$27.71**4.6★3,793 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKKM9BK) [4**AiYiGu 4643 Rear Hatch Trunk Lid Shocks Struts Lift Gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 1994-2004 Ford Mustang 2000-2007 Panoz Esperante Pack of 2 PCS Replace PM2014 SG304019**AiYiGu**$15.70**4.8★130 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKXD8W8K) [5**ARANA Rear Hatch Struts Liftgate Shocks for 2002-2009 Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/Isuzu Ascender/Oldsmobile Bravada/Saab 9-7X Hatchback Trunk Back Door Lift Support OE#4573 2 Pcs**ARANA**$19.58**4.5★5,110 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UL3ET4E)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories**ZNDAW**$7.70**48 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXZBP78) [**AiYiGu 4643 Rear Hatch Trunk Lid Shocks Struts Lift Gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 1994-2004 Ford Mustang 2000-2007 Panoz Esperante Pack of 2 PCS Replace PM2014 SG304019**AiYiGu**$15.70**130 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKXD8W8K) [**Hatch Lift Supports for 2007-2014 Chevy Tahoe GMC Yukon | Trunk Struts Replacement Compatible with 07-14 Cadillac Escalade Chevy Suburban Yukon XL #6156 PM1062**HXSKJMX**$22.01**125 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP26BV5D) [**TFOPDNB 2X Rear Truck Lift Supports Fits 08941 15.71 125N Camper Top Topper Window (Black Steel Product)**TFOPDNB**$13.66**59 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2KDY6QQ) [**GVPART4U Rear Liftgate Power Support Shock Strut Compatible with Chevy Suburban Tahoe GMC Yukon XL Cadillac Escalade ESV 2015-2019 Electric Tailgate Lift Actuator Replaces# 84306929 84036214 84183515**GVPART4U**$82.39**329 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8C768P)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories**ZNDAW**$7.70**2.6★**▲ 59%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXZBP78) [**Vepagoo 6156 Rear Hatch Struts Fit for Chevy Suburban Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade 2007-2014 Liftgate Tailgate Shock for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 GMC Yukon Sport Utility 4-Door Lift Support 2 pcs**Vepagoo**$27.71**4.6★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKKM9BK) [**Vepagoo 6124 Hatch Liftgate Struts for 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country**Vepagoo**$27.78**4.4★**▲ 44%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EWJESHA) [**A-Premium Rear Liftgate Struts Tailgate Lift Supports Shock Compatible with Lexus Models - RX350/RX450h 2010-2015 Sport Utility with Power Liftgate - Replace# 689500E030 689600E030(2PC Set)**A-Premium**$26.62**4.6★**▲ 40%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCS2PK6) [**ECCPP 2pcs Rear Liftgate Lift Supports Strut rods for 2001-2007 Chrysler Town & Country 2001-2003 Chrysler Voyager 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan 2001-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan**ECCPP**$22.08**4.6★**▲ 27%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUIV6KE)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about trunk struts**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Assembly/Installation**26%
*“Smooth installation”*
**Size-Overall**22%
*“Fit like a glove”*
**Quality-Overall**11%
*“Best quality”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“Fair price”*
**Efficiency**6%
*“Works as Advertised”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
*“Works just as it should”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“Ease of use”*
**Strength**4%
*“Heavy duty”*
**Durability**2%
*“They feel durable and solid, giving me confidence theyll last a long time”*
**Shock Absorption**1%
*“Shocks working good”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Durability**17%
*“Broke from first use”*
**Size-Overall**12%
*“Too long”*
**Quality-Overall**9%
*“Poor quality control: first too much force”*
**Compatibility-Overall**8%
*“Not fit vehicle listed”*
**Assembly/Installation**5%
*“difficult to install”*
**Strength**4%
*“Not Strong Enough”*
**Functionality-Overall**4%
*“Stopped working”*
**Mounting**3%
*“No mounting screws included”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%
*“Instruction making it very confusion”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Not as advertised”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**41%
**Compatibility-Overall**14%
**Defective Material/Parts**8%
**Functionality-Overall**6%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Mounting**3%
**Mechanism Issues**3%
**Assembly/Installation**3%
**Add-Ons/Attachments**3%
**Shock Absorption**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is trunk struts profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $462K/yr across 459 tracked products. 2 of 27 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -30.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (59/100).
- **How competitive is the trunk struts niche?**
- 61 brands and 69 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 7% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 50% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in trunk struts?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 3.0%.
- **When does demand for trunk struts peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jan–Dec; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the trunk struts niche?**
- Listings span $7.14–$199.17; the average listing price is $26.75 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 956 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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