Is sun patch profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $54K/yr across 28 tracked products. 7 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +95.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).

How competitive is the sun patch niche?

15 brands and 22 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 47% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in sun patch?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Color, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 1.7%.

When does demand for sun patch peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 7.0× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the sun patch niche?

Listings span $5.61–$30.52; the average listing price is $17.75 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 242 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

sun patch

Worth a look

Shows beatable incumbent ratings (3.9★), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Quality gap

Incredible3.9★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Great+95.6%

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

Review moat

Great241.64

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Avg price

Great$17.75

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Returns

Great1.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Competition

Good47%

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

Price range

Good$5.61–$30.52

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

Brand share

Okay79%

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

Conversion

Okay3.4%

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

Market size

Bad$54K

$54K/yr · 91K searches

Signals Quality Gap

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, sun patch is a $54K/yr Amazon United States market (91K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 79% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 63/100.

Data updated Jul 17, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

sun patch market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $53K–$71K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 3.4%
Avg BSR: #2,864
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 89%
Out of stock: 1.4%
Avg brand age: 33 months
Avg seller age: 148 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

15 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

79%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

47%

Top 20: 92%

Open market

17%

FRANZ26%
Shade Patch17%
Sun Patch16%
SPOTMYUV10%
Airmuse10%
DASHU4%
Open — no brand owns it (9 brands, 17%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +95.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 7.0×

Open Trend

Top sun patch search terms

sun patch30K/yr +70.0%2.2% conv.
sun patches for face21K/yr +102.8%2.9% conv.
sunscreen patch9K/yr +113.6%3.5% conv.
sun patches8K/yr +84.9%2.1% conv.
spf patch5K/yr +104.9%3.8% conv.
uv patch5K/yr +106.6%2.9% conv.
sunscreen patches4K/yr +154.8%3.5% conv.
sunscreen patch for face4K/yr +97.5%2.8% conv.
uv patches3K/yr +252.5%3.9% conv.
uv patches for sunscreen3K/yr +119.8%4.2% conv.

All search terms

Top sun patch 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

FRANZ - UV Patch UPF 50+ Sun Protection for Daily Outdoor Activities - Breathable Lightweight Comfortable - Peptide for Radiance Wrinkles Anti-Aging - 5 pairs

FRANZ$20.323.8★398 rev

SpotMyUV UV Detection Stickers for Sunscreen with Patented Dermatrue SPF Sensing Technology Know When to Reapply Sunscreen to Help Prevent Sunburn 16 Count

SPOTMYUV$15.864.0★2,273 rev

Face Sunscreen Patches skincare sun protection. UPF 50+ UV Blocking Patches (20 Count/pack) Targeted Sun Protection Chemical-Free for moles sunspots and special spots that need extra protection.

Shade Patch$13.574.6★17 rev

FRANZ Invisible UV Sun Patches for Face UPF 50+ (Regular 10 Pairs)

FRANZ$22.953.8★398 rev

Airmuse Melide Patch 5 Pairs UV Protect Fabric (Wide)

Airmuse$18.774.3★30 rev

Newest

by launch date

Face Sunscreen Patches skincare sun protection. UPF 50+ UV Blocking Patches (20 Count/pack) Targeted Sun Protection Chemical-Free for moles sunspots and special spots that need extra protection.

Shade Patch$13.5717 rev

3mo ago

Sunscreen Body Patches UPF50+ (5 units/Pack) Extra Large UV Sun Protection Patches Targeted Sun Protection Sweat-Resistant Chemical-Free Hypoallergenic.

Shade Patch$17.5817 rev

3mo ago

UV Temporary Tattoos Stickers for Sunscreen - 80 Count UV Detection Temporary Tattoos Stickers Know When to re-Apply Sunscreen Sun Protection Reminder 8 Cute Pattern Types Gray before Color Change

Beautistin$8.9133 rev

4mo ago

UV Detection Stickers for Sunscreen - 80 Count UV Detection Stickers Know When to re-Apply Sunscreen Sun Protection Reminder 8 Cute Pattern Types

Beautistin$7.9441 rev

4mo ago

Dimora UPF50+ Silicone Scar Sheets with UV Protection Reusable Sheets to Soften Flatten Fade Scars Reduce Redness for Surgical C-Section Burn Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars (1.6x78.7 Roll)

Dimora$16.211,350 rev

6mo ago

What buyers say about sun patch

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

What buyers love

Ease Of Use13%

“easy to wear”

Adhesion/Stickiness8%

“It adheres well”

Protection6%

“Sun Protection Reminder”

Ease Of Application5%

“Application is very easy”

Quality-Overall5%

“It is well made”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“Just what I needed”

Durability4%

“It is very durable”

Suitability Combination Skin4%

“feels fine on the skin”

Suitability Hot Weather4%

“Great to have at beach”

Efficiency4%

“Works well for post-acne marks and redness, and I like that it also helps protect the area from UV exposure”

What buyers complain about

Adhesion/Stickiness20%

“Bad adhesive”

Color11%

“another time it's white in color”

Functionality-Overall10%

“Did not work”

Water Resistance5%

“Dont believe the waterproof part”

Value For Money4%

“Waste of money”

Allergies4%

“Gave me a rash immediately”

Size-Overall4%

“Smaller than expected”

Ease Of Application3%

“It is impossible to apply”

Quality-Overall2%

“Trash”

Wrinkles2%

“it can make your face look like you have wrinkles”

Top return reasons

Adhesion/Stickiness31%

Size-Overall17%

Functionality-Overall12%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Color4%

Value For Money3%

Product Condition3%

Skin Health1%

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting1%

Common questions

Is sun patch profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $54K/yr across 28 tracked products. 7 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +95.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).
How competitive is the sun patch niche?: 15 brands and 22 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 47% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in sun patch?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Color, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 1.7%.
When does demand for sun patch peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 7.0× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the sun patch niche?: Listings span $5.61–$30.52; the average listing price is $17.75 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 242 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.