Is sci profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $103K/yr across 14 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +0.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (38/100).

How competitive is the sci niche?

6 brands and 7 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 67% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.

When does demand for sci peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Mar; the busiest month runs 3.0× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the sci niche?

Listings span $9.49–$69.86; the average listing price is $24.56 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 114 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

sci

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$24.56

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Review moat

Great113.93

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Great$9.49–$69.86

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

Competition

Okay67%

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

Market size

Okay$103K

$103K/yr · 739K searches

Growth

Okay+0.2%

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

Quality gap

Bad4.8★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Bad0.6%

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

Brand share

Bad97%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, sci is a $103K/yr Amazon United States market (739K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Mar. Verdict: Skip it — 38/100.

Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

sci market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $74K–$98K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 0.6%
Avg BSR: #1,327
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 86%
Out of stock: 8.6%
Avg brand age: 51 months
Avg seller age: 155 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

6 flat

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

97%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

67%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Artekas Innovation39%
Hznxolrc24%
FSbbTaibanle20%
33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.8%
Soapeauty6%
Talsen Chemicals3%
Open — no brand owns it (0%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +0.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.0×

Open Trend

Top sci search terms

sci706K/yr -0.1%0.2% conv.
sodium cocoyl isethionate15K/yr -4.5%6.8% conv.
sci powder8K/yr +37.3%6.9% conv.
sodium cocoyl isethionate powder4K/yr -14.2%9.8% conv.
sodium cocoate3K/yr -13.5%1.2% conv.
isethionate2K/yr +192.9%0.2% conv.

All search terms

Top sci 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 14 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Artekas Innovation SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) Powder - Mild Foaming Surfactant for DIY Shampoo Bars Body Wash & Cleansers Sulfate-Free Plant-Based Cosmetic Grade - 200 g | 7.06 oz

Artekas Innovation$13.814.8★334 rev

7 oz Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Premium Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder Amazing Bubbles Gentle on Skin Biodegradable Suitable for Making Bath Bombs (7Ounce (Pack of 1))

FSbbTaibanle$10.204.7★109 rev

Artekas Innovation SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) Powder - Mild Foaming Surfactant for DIY Shampoo Bars Body Wash & Cleansers Sulfate-Free Plant-Based Cosmetic Grade - 21.17 Oz

Artekas Innovation$30.264.8★200 rev

21.17 oz Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Premium Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder Amazing Bubbles Gentle on Skin Biodegradable Suitable for Making Bath Bombs Bath Truffles and More

Hznxolrc$29.474.7★161 rev

3.5 lb Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Premium Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder Amazing Bubbles Gentle on Skin Biodegradable Suitable for Making Bath Bombs Bath Truffles and More

Hznxolrc$69.864.8★77 rev

Newest

by launch date

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder (8oz) | Natural Gentle Coconut-Based Cleanser Sulfate-Free Surfactant for Shampoo Bars Body Wash Facial Cleanser & Syndet Bars | 8 OUNCES

33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.$13.032 rev

9mo ago

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder (1 Lbs / 16oz) | Natural Gentle Coconut-Based Cleanser Sulfate-Free Surfactant for Shampoo Bars Body Wash Facial Cleanser & Syndet Bars | 1 POUND

33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.$23.797 rev

9mo ago

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Noodles (1 Lbs / 16oz) | Natural Gentle Coconut-Based Cleanser Sulfate-Free Surfactant for Shampoo Bars Body Wash Facial Cleanser & Syndet Bars | 1 POUND

33RD PARALLEL SOAP CO.$21.459 rev

9mo ago

1 Pound Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Premium Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder Amazing Bubbles Gentle on Skin Biodegradable Suitable for Making Bath Bombs

FSbbTaibanle$22.22109 rev

1y ago

7 oz Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Premium Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder Amazing Bubbles Gentle on Skin Biodegradable Suitable for Making Bath Bombs (7Ounce (Pack of 1))

FSbbTaibanle$10.20109 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about sci

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall50%

“Exceptional product and excellent seller”

Efficiency15%

“Works well”

Ingredients-Overall8%

“Soap additives”

Ease Of Use8%

“Eazy to use”

Value For Money8%

“good value”

Foam8%

“worked good with nice foaming action”

Lather4%

“Worked great making foaming whipped soap base”

Top return reasons

Value For Money25%

Functionality-Overall19%

Leak-Proof19%

Gap/Hole6%

Smell6%

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting6%

Certifications6%

Color6%

Texture/Consistency-Overall3%

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

Common questions

Is sci profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $103K/yr across 14 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +0.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (38/100).
How competitive is the sci niche?: 6 brands and 7 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 67% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
When does demand for sci peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Mar; the busiest month runs 3.0× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the sci niche?: Listings span $9.49–$69.86; the average listing price is $24.56 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 114 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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sci market data

Competition & brand share

Demand & seasonality

Top sci search terms

Top sci products on Amazon

Top sellers

Newest

Trending

What buyers say about sci

What buyers love

Top return reasons

Common questions

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