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title: "Plus Size Spandex Shorts — $19K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **plus size spandex shorts**
**Worth a look**
Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 18% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 5Growth 86Conversion 8Competition 96Returns 19Price range 79Avg price 90Brand share 96Review moat 23Quality gap 60
**Competition**
**Incredible****18%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Brand share**
**Incredible****33%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Avg price**
**Great****$21.02**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Growth**
**Great****+88.2%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Price range**
**Great****$7.02–$48.19**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Bad****6,889.13**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Returns**
**Bad****6.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Bad****0.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Market size**
**Bad****$19K**
$19K/yr · 136K searches
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, plus size spandex shorts is a $19K/yr Amazon United States market (136K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 33% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 56/100.
Data updated Jul 12, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **plus size spandex shorts market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **1K–1K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$21K–$26K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **0.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#445**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **90%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.6%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **38 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **152 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (18% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**65 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**84**
**Top-5 brand share**
**33%**
Top 20: 73%
**Top-5 click share**
**18%**
Top 20: 43%
**Open market**
**63%**
- CHRLEISURE9% - we fleece8% - FULLSOFT7% - NEW YOUNG6% - HLTPRO4% - CADMUS4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +88.2% search growth over the last 90 days.
7K5KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/plus-size-spandex-shorts/trend)
## **Top plus size spandex shorts search terms**
- **plus size compression shorts**17K/yr+75.0%0.5% conv. - **workout shorts women plus size**14K/yr+68.0%0.5% conv. - **plus size exercise shorts**10K/yr+112.7%0.5% conv. - **workout shorts plus size**11K/yr+31.4%0.5% conv. - **cotton biker shorts women plus size**7K/yr+178.1%0.5% conv. - **plus size gym shorts for women**9K/yr+65.5%0.1% conv. - **plus size yoga shorts with pockets**6K/yr+132.4%0.7% conv. - **plus size legging shorts**6K/yr+162.5%0.5% conv. - **womens plus size biker shorts with pockets**5K/yr+161.6%0.7% conv. - **womens plus size workout shorts**7K/yr+94.7%0.4% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/plus-size-spandex-shorts/search-terms)
## **Top plus size spandex shorts 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%2%$3784%$7566%$1K8%$2K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**HLTPRO 3 Pack Plus Size Biker Shorts with Pockets for Women - 8 High Waisted Spandex Athletic Bike Shorts for Yoga Workout**HLTPRO**$16.26**4.4★3,109 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSBYS356) [2**Hi Clasmix 3 Pack Plus Size Biker Shorts for Women(1X-4X)-High Waisted Non-See Through Workout Super Soft Black Yoga Shorts(3 Pack Black 3XL)**Hi Clasmix**$18.86**4.5★2,915 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJDWKHDQ) [3**CHRLEISURE Womens 4 Packs Workout Gym Shorts High Waisted Butt Lifting Scrunch Butt Seamless Booty Shorts(Black DGray Pink Blue M)**CHRLEISURE**$23.81**4.4★4,534 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYPLM4V4) [4**we fleece Plus Size Biker Shorts with Pockets for Women - High Waisted Spandex Athletic Bike Shorts for Yoga Workout Black**we fleece**$10.67**4.4★1,386 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPY7JHQC) [5**we fleece Plus Size Biker Shorts with Pockets for Women - High Waisted Spandex Athletic Bike Shorts for Yoga Workout Black**we fleece**$10.74**4.4★1,386 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPY7Z71W)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**VALANDY Creamlush Plus Size Biker Shorts for Women - 8 High Waisted Ultra Soft Yoga Shorts(L-5XL)**VALANDY**$24.37**659 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2HNY9GX) [**CHRLEISURE Workout Shorts for Women High Waisted Butt Lifting Scrunch Sports Seamless Gym Shorts Set (BlackNavyPinkLGray L)**CHRLEISURE**$22.12**1,097 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32Z5MW1) [**PINSPARK Womens Quick Dry Running Shorts Elastic Waistband Sweat Short Double Layer Fitness Shorts with Zipper Pocket Lilac XXXL**PINSPARK**$16.53**574 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMSQNFB3) [**Yevrimow Womens 2 in 1 Running Shorts for Gym Yoga Workout Athletic Shorts High-Waisted Shorts with Liner Pockets Black**Yevrimow**$9.46**1,650 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT3JJ749) [**FULLSOFT High Waisted Biker Shorts for Women-5 Tummy Control Fitness Athletic Workout Running Yoga Gym Soft Compression Black Bike Volleyball Spandex Comfy Plus Size Shorts (Black 2X-Large-3X-Large)**FULLSOFT**$9.24**8,495 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQL1CPBR)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Leafigure 2 Pack Womens Biker Shorts with Pockets High Waisted Tummy Control Yoga Shorts for Women Running Gym and Workout Black XXL**Leafigure**$9.33**4.5★**▲ 48%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNMMJV73) [**Flowy Athletic Shorts for Women Workout Running Gym Yoga Sport Short Pants Sweat Tennis Skirt Skort High Waisted with Pockets Biker Spandex Cute Comfy Lounge Trendy Clothes Casual Summer Red S**Blaosn**$22.53**4.4★**▲ 42%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D92FX6HB) [**CADMUS 2 in 1 Womens Workout Shorts Athletic Gym Running Shorts for Women Phone Pockets Navy Blue X-Large**CADMUS**$16.05**4.2★**▲ 35%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SM8Y1BX) [**FireSwan Crossover Athletic Shorts for Women 2 in 1 Flowy Running Shorts with Pockets Spandex Butterfly Workout Tennis Skorts Black**FireSwan**$16.56**4.4★**▲ 34%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1F9SMFR) [**NEW YOUNG 3 Pack Plus Size Biker Shorts with Pockets for Women-High Waisted 8 Yoga Pants Workout Shorts**NEW YOUNG**$17.68**4.5★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5WMPZ6S)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about plus size spandex shorts**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Size-Overall**22%
*“fit as expected”*
**Comfort-Overall**20%
*“comfortable fabric”*
**Soft Feel**10%
*“Buttery Soft”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“Excellent Quality”*
**Pockets/Compartments**5%
*“deep pockets”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Great deal”*
**Material Quality**3%
*“Comfortable and good material”*
**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**3%
*“Very elastic”*
**Color**2%
*“color is accurate”*
**Exercise/Sports Suitability**2%
*“Great workout shorts”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**22%
*“Size down”*
**Transparency**6%
*“SEE THROUGH”*
**Thickness**5%
*“Flimsy thin material”*
**Material Quality**5%
*“poor quality material”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Average quality”*
**Smell**3%
*“Itll smell burnt”*
**Thin**3%
*“Super thin”*
**Shape/Style**2%
*“Not very flattering”*
**Thigh Fit**2%
*“for some reason really tight on the thighs”*
**Pockets/Compartments**2%
*“No pockets”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**51%
**Waist Fit**9%
**Length**7%
**Material Quality**5%
**Thigh Fit**5%
**Thin**3%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Inseam Fit**2%
**Transparency**2%
**Shape/Style**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is plus size spandex shorts profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $19K/yr across 136 tracked products. 11 of 14 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +88.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (56/100).
- **How competitive is the plus size spandex shorts niche?**
- 65 brands and 84 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 18% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 33% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in plus size spandex shorts?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Transparency, Thickness. The return rate is 6.7% — above our launch gate.
- **When does demand for plus size spandex shorts peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 6.6× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the plus size spandex shorts niche?**
- Listings span $7.02–$48.19; the average listing price is $21.02 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 6,889 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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