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title: "Zinka — $44K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 48/100 · $44K/yr market · 26K searches/yr · $13.64 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **zinka**
**Skip it**
Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 11Growth 95Conversion 95Competition 10Returns 97Price range 59Avg price 64Brand share 0Review moat 25Quality gap 37
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Incredible****+122.8%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Incredible****12.6%**
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**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Bad****4,421**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Bad****$44K**
$44K/yr · 26K searches
**Competition**
**Bad****88%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Brand share**
**Bad****100%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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**
**0%**
- Sun Bum75% - Medline13% - Ocean Potion7% - Zinka5%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +122.8% search growth over the last 90 days.
4K3KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 8.0×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/zinka/trend)
## **Top zinka search terms**
- **clear zinc oxide**7K/yr+83.9%3.9% conv. - **clear zinc**5K/yr+105.8%4.7% conv. - **sun bum zinc**5K/yr+131.1%16.3% conv. - **sun bum clear zinc**3K/yr+103.5%10.9% conv. - **sun bum zinc oxide sunscreen**3K/yr+247.3%11.4% conv. - **sun bum face cream**3K/yr+224.8%13.1% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/zinka/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.
0%15%$7K30%$13K45%$20K60%$27K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**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**$10.48**4.7★7,925 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YASBDK) [2**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**$9.48**4.6★548 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGHTSJ2) [3**Sun Bum Original Moisturizing Sunscreen Clear Zinc SPF 50 | Vegan and Reef Friendly | Octinoxate & Oxybenzone Free | Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sunscreen with Vitamin E | 1 oz | Pack of 2**Sun Bum**$22.89**4.7★7,925 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIYFGY2) [4**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**$13.92**4.6★84 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Z2J3FH) [5**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**$14.38**4.5★6,949 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072KGPSYP)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **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**$13.92**84 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Z2J3FH) [**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**$9.48**548 rev7y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGHTSJ2) [**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**$14.38**6,949 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072KGPSYP) [**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**$13.78**3,796 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QYMP4F) [**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**$11.46**6,949 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721M83FL)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**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**$10.48**4.7★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YASBDK) [**Zinka Clear Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 Travel-Friendly & Non-Greasy Broad Spectrum UV Face Shield for Sensitive Skin Water-Resistant (0.49 oz)**Zinka**$12.73**4.4★**— 2%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RHO904) [**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**$13.78**4.2★**— 7%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QYMP4F) [**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**$14.38**4.5★**▼ 11%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072KGPSYP) [**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**$9.48**4.6★**▼ 14%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGHTSJ2)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about zinka**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**15%
*“Great quality”*
**Protection**11%
*“Great face protection”*
**Ease Of Application**6%
*“Super easy to apply”*
**Efficiency**5%
*“It works well”*
**Suitability Combination Skin**5%
*“Great for around the eyes, sensitive skin”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“I love the price point”*
**Moist/Dry**3%
*“Goes on smoothly; dries clear and does not sting the eyes”*
**Color**3%
*“makes you very white”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%
*“Love this convenient clear stick”*
**Smell**3%
*“Clean scent”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Color**9%
*“white and crusty”*
**Ease Of Use**7%
*“is so hard to put in”*
**Smell**7%
*“Not like perfume”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**6%
*“this stick form isn't the best method of application”*
**Functionality-Overall**4%
*“Doesn't work”*
**Allergies**4%
*“what a pain trying to get it off your skin”*
**Residue**4%
*“leaves residue”*
**Ease Of Application**4%
*“this stick form isn't the best method of application”*
**Oily/Greasy**3%
*“Now it's oily and greasy and does not work”*
**Skin Health**3%
*“Makes your skin white”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**24%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
**Value For Money**8%
**Smell**7%
**Leak-Proof**7%
**Product Condition**6%
**Defective Material/Parts**5%
**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%
**Ingredients-Overall**5%
**Color**2%
## **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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