Is zinka profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $44K/yr across 8 tracked products. 90-day search growth is +122.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).

How competitive is the zinka niche?

4 brands and 113 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 88% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in zinka?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Color, Ease Of Use, Smell. The return rate is 0.7%.

When does demand for zinka peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 8.0× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the zinka niche?

Listings span $9.48–$22.89; the average listing price is $13.64 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,421 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

zinka

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Growth

Incredible+122.8%

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

Conversion

Incredible12.6%

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

Avg price

Good$13.64

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Good$9.48–$22.89

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

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Bad4,421

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Market size

Bad$44K

$44K/yr · 26K searches

Competition

Bad88%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad100%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Signals Trending

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, zinka is a $44K/yr Amazon United States market (26K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

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

zinka market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $41K–$55K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 12.6%
Avg BSR: #442
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 75%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 65 months
Avg seller age: 132 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 88% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

4 flat

Sellers

113

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

88%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Sun Bum75%
Medline13%
Ocean Potion7%
Zinka5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +122.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 8.0×

Open Trend

Top zinka search terms

clear zinc oxide7K/yr +83.9%3.9% conv.
clear zinc5K/yr +105.8%4.7% conv.
sun bum zinc5K/yr +131.1%16.3% conv.
sun bum clear zinc3K/yr +103.5%10.9% conv.
sun bum zinc oxide sunscreen3K/yr +247.3%11.4% conv.
sun bum face cream3K/yr +224.8%13.1% conv.

All search terms

Top zinka 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 8 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Sun Bum SPF 50 Face Cream Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant (Without Octinoxate & Oxybenzone) - Travel Size - 1 oz

Sun Bum$10.484.7★7,925 rev

Medline Remedy Specialized Clear Zinc Oxide Ointment (2.5 oz Tube) Unscented Transparent Protectant Incontinence Care Diaper Rash Wetness Protection Soothing Hypoallergenic Adults Children

Medline$9.484.6★548 rev

Sun Bum$22.894.7★7,925 rev

Ocean Potion Face Zinc SPF 50 Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection Clear Zinc Oxide Facial Sunscreen Water-Resistant Enriched with Aloe & Vitamin E Oxybenzone-Free

Ocean Potion$13.924.6★84 rev

Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Vegan and Hawaii 104 Act Compliant (Made without Octinoxate & Oxybenzone) - Travel Size - 3 oz

Sun Bum$14.384.5★6,949 rev

Newest

by launch date

Ocean Potion Face Zinc SPF 50 Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection Clear Zinc Oxide Facial Sunscreen Water-Resistant Enriched with Aloe & Vitamin E Oxybenzone-Free

Ocean Potion$13.9284 rev

2y ago

Medline Remedy Specialized Clear Zinc Oxide Ointment (2.5 oz Tube) Unscented Transparent Protectant Incontinence Care Diaper Rash Wetness Protection Soothing Hypoallergenic Adults Children

Medline$9.48548 rev

7y ago

Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Vegan and Hawaii 104 Act Compliant (Made without Octinoxate & Oxybenzone) - Travel Size - 3 oz

Sun Bum$14.386,949 rev

9y ago

Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Body Spray - NEW FORMULA 2026 Water-Resistant Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant (Without Octinoxate & Oxybenzone) - 6 oz

Sun Bum$13.783,796 rev

9y ago

Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Face Stick Sunscreen - NEW FORMULA 2026 Water-Resistant Broad Spectrum Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant (No Octinoxate & Oxybenzone) - Travel Friendly 0.45 oz

Sun Bum$11.466,949 rev

9y ago

What buyers say about zinka

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall15%

“Great quality”

Protection11%

“Great face protection”

Ease Of Application6%

“Super easy to apply”

Efficiency5%

“It works well”

Suitability Combination Skin5%

“Great for around the eyes, sensitive skin”

Value For Money3%

“I love the price point”

Moist/Dry3%

“Goes on smoothly; dries clear and does not sting the eyes”

Color3%

“makes you very white”

Adhesion/Stickiness3%

“Love this convenient clear stick”

Smell3%

“Clean scent”

What buyers complain about

Color9%

“white and crusty”

Ease Of Use7%

“is so hard to put in”

Smell7%

“Not like perfume”

Adhesion/Stickiness6%

“this stick form isn't the best method of application”

Functionality-Overall4%

“Doesn't work”

Allergies4%

“what a pain trying to get it off your skin”

Residue4%

“leaves residue”

Ease Of Application4%

“this stick form isn't the best method of application”

Oily/Greasy3%

“Now it's oily and greasy and does not work”

Skin Health3%

“Makes your skin white”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall24%

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

Value For Money8%

Smell7%

Leak-Proof7%

Product Condition6%

Defective Material/Parts5%

Adhesion/Stickiness5%

Ingredients-Overall5%

Color2%

Common questions

Is zinka profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $44K/yr across 8 tracked products. 90-day search growth is +122.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
How competitive is the zinka niche?: 4 brands and 113 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 88% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in zinka?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Color, Ease Of Use, Smell. The return rate is 0.7%.
When does demand for zinka peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 8.0× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the zinka niche?: Listings span $9.48–$22.89; the average listing price is $13.64 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,421 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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zinka market data

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Demand & seasonality

Top zinka search terms

Top zinka products on Amazon

Top sellers

Newest

Trending

What buyers say about zinka

What buyers love

What buyers complain about

Top return reasons

Common questions

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