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title: "Black Athletic Tape — $137K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **black athletic tape**
**Skip it**
Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($6.02–$10.18) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 30Growth 23Conversion 99Competition 8Returns 96Price range 0Avg price 24Brand share 24Review moat 25Quality gap 42
**Conversion**
**Incredible****18.2%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.9%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Market size**
**Okay****$137K**
$137K/yr · 87K searches
**Review moat**
**Bad****4,176**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Bad****91%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Avg price**
**Bad****$8.62**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Growth**
**Bad****-3.2%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Competition**
**Bad****91%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Price range**
**Bad****$6.02–$10.18**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black athletic tape is a $137K/yr Amazon United States market (87K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 91% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Oct. Verdict: Skip it — 38/100.
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **black athletic tape market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **15K–20K**
- avg 1,500–2,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$129K–$172K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **18.2%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#36**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **88%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **53 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **177 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 91% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**8 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**10**
**Top-5 brand share**
**91%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**91%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**6%**
- ADMITRY47% - Hampton Adams26% - iFwevs9% - OK TAPE4% - NUITPY4% - CIYAGPOOU4% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 6%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -3.2% search growth over the last 90 days.
3K2KSpike '24Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/black-athletic-tape/trend)
## **Top black athletic tape search terms**
- **black athletic tape**56K/yr-6.6%15.7% conv. - **black medical tape**15K/yr-2.5%8.3% conv. - **black sports tape**8K/yr+7.9%13.2% conv. - **athletic tape black**8K/yr+9.9%13.3% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/black-athletic-tape/search-terms)
## **Top black athletic tape 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%$21K30%$41K45%$62K60%$82K101001K10K100K 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**ADMITRY Athletic Tape 5 Pack Black Sports Tape Strong Stick No Sticky Residue for Hockey Climbing Sports Medical Splints**ADMITRY**$8.65**4.4★5,788 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL3PR3V3) [2**Hampton Adams | As Seen on Shark Tank | Original Athletic Sports Tape (3 Pack) | 45ft Rolls | Very Strong Easy Tear NO Sticky Residue | Best Tape for Athlete & Trainers | Fingers Ankles (Black)**Hampton Adams**$10.18**4.5★20,158 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771MZY1J) [3**(3 Pack) Black Athletic Sports Tape Very Strong Easy Tear No Sticky Residue Tape for Athlete & Sport Trainers & First Aid Injury Wrap Suitable for Bats Tennis Gymnastics & Boxing1.5in X 35ft**iFwevs**$7.76**4.5★2,803 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ1HZDP8) [4**OK TAPE 12 Rolls Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap Elastic Athletic Tape Self Stick Bandage Tape Vet Wrap Medical Wrap for Wrist Feet 2 x 5 Yards - Black**OK TAPE**$10.07**4.7★1,859 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVYV8PKW) [5**NUITPY 6 Pack Athletic Tape Black Sports Tape Easy Tear Wrist Tape Strong Adhesion Tapes for Boxing Gymnastics Hockey Soccer Lacrosse and First Aid**NUITPY**$9.92**4.6★218 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSWFPMX)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Professional 6 Pack Black Athletic Sports Tape - 1.5 Inch 27 Feet Per Roll | Total 162 Feet Very Strong Easy Tear No Sticky Residue Wrist Ankle Tape for Football Climbing Soccer Gymnastics Injuries**Fiuddy**$8.37**290 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2BPWZJ2) [**NUITPY 6 Pack Athletic Tape Black Sports Tape Easy Tear Wrist Tape Strong Adhesion Tapes for Boxing Gymnastics Hockey Soccer Lacrosse and First Aid**NUITPY**$9.92**218 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSWFPMX) [**Cannon Sports Premium Athletic Tape - 1.5 x 45 Feet Per Roll - Easy Tear No Sticky Residue Very Strong Hypoallergenic and Latex Free- Ideal for Sprains Strains First Aid 1 Roll (Black)**Cannon Sports**$6.02**55 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJCFXCZS) [**OK TAPE 12 Rolls Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap Elastic Athletic Tape Self Stick Bandage Tape Vet Wrap Medical Wrap for Wrist Feet 2 x 5 Yards - Black**OK TAPE**$10.07**1,859 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVYV8PKW) [**ADMITRY Athletic Tape 5 Pack Black Sports Tape Strong Stick No Sticky Residue for Hockey Climbing Sports Medical Splints**ADMITRY**$8.65**5,788 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL3PR3V3)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Professional 6 Pack Black Athletic Sports Tape - 1.5 Inch 27 Feet Per Roll | Total 162 Feet Very Strong Easy Tear No Sticky Residue Wrist Ankle Tape for Football Climbing Soccer Gymnastics Injuries**Fiuddy**$8.37**4.4★**▲ 204%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2BPWZJ2) [**NUITPY 6 Pack Athletic Tape Black Sports Tape Easy Tear Wrist Tape Strong Adhesion Tapes for Boxing Gymnastics Hockey Soccer Lacrosse and First Aid**NUITPY**$9.92**4.6★**▲ 48%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSWFPMX) [**Cannon Sports Premium Athletic Tape - 1.5 x 45 Feet Per Roll - Easy Tear No Sticky Residue Very Strong Hypoallergenic and Latex Free- Ideal for Sprains Strains First Aid 1 Roll (Black)**Cannon Sports**$6.02**4.2★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJCFXCZS) [**CIYAGPOOU Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap 2 Inch Black Breathable Elastic Cohesive Bandages Vet Wrap Sports Tape Bulk for First Aid Supplies Wrist Sprains Protection**CIYAGPOOU**$8.00**4.7★**▲ 14%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4SX7F1X) [**(3 Pack) Black Athletic Sports Tape Very Strong Easy Tear No Sticky Residue Tape for Athlete & Sport Trainers & First Aid Injury Wrap Suitable for Bats Tennis Gymnastics & Boxing1.5in X 35ft**iFwevs**$7.76**4.5★**▲ 13%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ1HZDP8)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about black athletic tape**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**19%
*“Great adhesive”*
**Quality-Overall**17%
*“Great items”*
**Value For Money**14%
*“Well worth the money”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%
*“As advertised”*
**Grip**6%
*“It DEFINITELY gives you a lot better grip making pull-ups in my case much easier”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“Easy to use”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“otherwise it does its job”*
**Support-Overall**2%
*“Great support with my ankle or fingers highly recommend”*
**Joint Pain**2%
*“i have carpel tunnel and it helps”*
**Durability**2%
*“They are fairly durable”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**41%
*“horrible adhesion”*
**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**8%
*“no elasticity”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“And appreciate how this got missed in quality control”*
**Durability**5%
*“The end will start breaking loose almost immediately”*
**Sweat Resistance**4%
*“Sweat makes it fall off”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“don't go for the cheaper product”*
**Thickness**3%
*“Thin”*
**Strength**3%
*“not to strong”*
**Material Quality**2%
*“Cheap”*
**Visibility**2%
*“See thru and feels very cheap”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**50%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%
**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**5%
**Size-Overall**4%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
**Thin**3%
**Value For Money**3%
**Material Quality**3%
**Quality-Overall**2%
**Strength**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is black athletic tape profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $137K/yr across 8 tracked products. 1 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -3.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (38/100).
- **How competitive is the black athletic tape niche?**
- 8 brands and 10 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 91% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 91% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in black athletic tape?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.9%.
- **When does demand for black athletic tape peak?**
- Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 2.0× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the black athletic tape niche?**
- Listings span $6.02–$10.18; the average listing price is $8.62 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 4,176 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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