Is zinc soap profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $263K/yr across 15 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +11.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).

How competitive is the zinc soap niche?

9 brands and 23 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 70% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 89% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in zinc soap?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Smell, Allergies, Moist/Dry. The return rate is 0.4%.

When does demand for zinc soap peak?

Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the zinc soap niche?

Listings span $6.22–$34.05; the average listing price is $11.91 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,487 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

zinc soap

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.4%), but a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 70% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.4%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible12.1%

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

Price range

Good$6.22–$34.05

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

Avg price

Okay$11.91

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Market size

Okay$263K

$263K/yr · 183K searches

Review moat

Okay2,487.47

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Okay+11.2%

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

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Okay89%

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

Competition

Okay70%

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

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, zinc soap is a $263K/yr Amazon United States market (183K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 89% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.

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

zinc soap market data

Units sold / yr: 25K–30K; avg 1,500–2,000/product
Revenue / yr: $298K–$357K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 12.1%
Avg BSR: #481
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 80%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 78 months
Avg seller age: 155 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 70% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

9 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

89%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

70%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Dermaharmony46%
Noble Formula17%
Erbaid16%
111MedCo5%
Vanicream4%
Katialis4%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 7%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +11.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

Open Trend

Top zinc soap search terms

zinc soap57K/yr +9.8%11.6% conv.
zinc pyrithione soap21K/yr +10.8%9.4% conv.
zinc bar soap16K/yr +24.8%9.4% conv.
pyrithione zinc soap17K/yr -3.5%8.3% conv.
zinc soap bar16K/yr +15.1%10.6% conv.
zinc bar12K/yr +3.4%4.8% conv.
dermaharmony zinc soap9K/yr +28.8%12.5% conv.
zinc therapy soap5K/yr +17.5%13.2% conv.
pyrithione zinc bar soap3K/yr +45.2%8.6% conv.
zinc soap bar for face6K/yr +4.8%13.4% conv.

All search terms

Top zinc soap 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 15 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Dermaharmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 4 oz - Crafted for Those with Skin Conditions - Seborrheic Dermatitis Dandruff Psoriasis Eczema etc.

Dermaharmony$8.654.4★6,926 rev

Pyrithione Zinc Soap Bar for Face & Body 4oz | Medicated 2% ZnP Bar Soap Skin Therapy Cleanser for Acne Rosacea Eczema Dermatitis Psoriasis Itching | Cleansing Calming Facial Wash Made in USA

Erbaid$6.984.7★434 rev

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Soap Bar with Emu Oil Face Body and Scalp Cleanser for Dry Flaky Red Irritated and Itchy Skin - No Palm Oil Handmade in the USA 3.25 oz

Noble Formula$12.294.3★10,982 rev

Noble Formula Zinc Bar Soap Olive Oil and Argan Oil 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) for All Skin Types Including Those With Acne Psoriasis and Eczema 3.25 oz

Noble Formula$12.114.4★4,239 rev

111MedCo 2% Pyrithione Zinc Medicated Cleansing Bar AntiDandruff Face Scalp and Body Soap for Itching Flaking and Scaling from Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis 4 oz

111MedCo$6.834.6★97 rev

Newest

by launch date

Zinc Soap Bar with Zinc Pyrithione Gentle All-Natural Face & Body Wash Daily Cleansing Formula for Oily Sensitive & Blemish-Prone Skin Exfoliating Bath Bar Skincare Cleanser Made in USA

Herblov$6.2252 rev

6mo ago

Zinc Soap Bar with Zinc Pyrithione Gentle All-Natural Face & Body Wash Daily Cleansing Formula for Oily Sensitive & Blemish-Prone Skin Exfoliating Bath Bar Skincare Cleanser Made in USA

Erbaid$8.2752 rev

6mo ago

Erbaid Pyrithione Zinc Soap Bar for Face & Body 4oz | 2% ZnP Bar Soap Skin Repair Cleanser for Acne Rosacea Eczema Dermatitis Psoriasis Itching | Cleansing Calming Zinc Facial Wash Made in USA

Erbaid$8.2754 rev

9mo ago

111MedCo 2% Pyrithione Zinc Medicated Cleansing Bar AntiDandruff Face Scalp and Body Soap for Itching Flaking and Scaling from Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis 4 oz

111MedCo$6.8397 rev

2y ago

Pyrithione Zinc Soap Bar for Face & Body 4oz | Medicated 2% ZnP Bar Soap Skin Therapy Cleanser for Acne Rosacea Eczema Dermatitis Psoriasis Itching | Cleansing Calming Facial Wash Made in USA

Erbaid$6.98434 rev

3y ago

What buyers say about zinc soap

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

What buyers love

Smell9%

“Clean Scent”

Cleansing9%

“Very clean”

Allergies8%

“Minimal irritation”

Lather8%

“It gives a gentle lather and rinses clean”

Suitability Combination Skin8%

“Works great for all sensitive skin”

Efficiency7%

“Works well is you're consistent”

Soft Feel6%

“my hair is soft”

Quality-Overall5%

“Excellent product”

Value For Money5%

“Definitely worth the price”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“As advertised”

What buyers complain about

Smell14%

“The strong smell”

Allergies13%

“I had a rash”

Moist/Dry5%

“which is dry”

Functionality-Overall4%

“literally nothing worked long term”

Value For Money4%

“Kinda expensive”

Size-Overall4%

“The bars are really big”

Skin Health3%

“Didnt improve my skin at all”

Lather2%

“it doesnt lather super well”

Sensitivity-Overall1%

“I have super sensitive skin”

Suitability Dry Skin1%

“It does not leave my skin feeling dry”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall19%

Smell13%

Advertised Vs Actual Product11%

Moist/Dry6%

Size-Overall6%

Defective Material/Parts6%

Ingredients-Overall5%