Is bunga pads profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $55K/yr across 19 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -20.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (38/100).

How competitive is the bunga pads niche?

9 brands and 17 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 66% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 93% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in bunga pads?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Thickness, Pain Relief-Overall. The return rate is 5.2% — above our launch gate.

When does demand for bunga pads peak?

Demand peaks in Jan; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the bunga pads niche?

Listings span $8.43–$43.98; the average listing price is $22.25 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 706 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

bunga pads

Skip it

A small market ($55K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Great$22.25

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$8.43–$43.98

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

Conversion

Great7.3%

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

Review moat

Good705.63

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Okay66%

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

Returns

Bad5.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Brand share

Bad93%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Growth

Bad-20.2%

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

Market size

Bad$55K

$55K/yr · 33K searches

Signals High Returns

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, bunga pads is a $55K/yr Amazon United States market (33K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 93% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan. Verdict: Skip it — 38/100.

Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

bunga pads market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–3K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $56K–$67K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 7.3%
Avg BSR: #285
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 84%
Sponsored: 84%
Out of stock: 0.9%
Avg brand age: 51 months
Avg seller age: 183 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 66% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

9 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

93%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

66%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

CRS Cross53%
Bunga Pads19%
Suhine9%
20LY8%
Geyoga4%
RHFGSFSS2%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 5%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -20.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

Open Trend

Top bunga pads search terms

bunga pads21K/yr -25.7%8.1% conv.
bunga pads figure skating8K/yr -13.8%7.7% conv.
bunga4K/yr +4.0%0.5% conv.

All search terms

Top bunga pads 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 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

CRS Cross Ankle Gel Sleeves. One Pair of Premium Padded Skate Socks to Cushion and Protect Ankle Foot and Leg for Figure Skating Ice Hockey Roller Inline Skates. Riding or Ski Boots. (Tan)

CRS Cross$25.194.5★559 rev

Bunga Ankle Sleeve (5)

Bunga Pads$17.524.6★152 rev

CRS Cross Padded Figure Skating Shorts. Crash Pad Pants for Roller Inline Ice Skating Snowboarding and Skiing. Fall Impact Protection for Butt Hips and Tailbone (Ladies Small Black)

CRS Cross$43.974.7★741 rev

Suhine 4 Pcs Ankle Sleeve Ankle Gel Padded Socks Sleeves Ice Skate Guards Protector Moisturizing Gel Socks Pad Ice Skating Protection for Riding Ski Foot(Beige)

Suhine$16.404.6★210 rev

Ankle Gel Sleeves with Cushion Support Elastic Sleeves for Ice Skating Hockey Hiking Nude Color Non-Slip 1 Pair

20LY$9.974.4★51 rev

Newest

by launch date

Sariiraw 2 Pack Extra Long Ice Skate Ankle Gel Sleeves 9.84 Inch Padded Anti-Friction Ankle and Calf Protector for Figure Skating Skiing Hiking Boots Gel Lined Blister Prevention Comfort Sleeves

Sariiraw$20.323 rev

3mo ago

RHFGSFSS Figure Skating Ankle Gel Sleeve 1 Pair Padded Ankle Guard for Ice Skating Lace Bite Protection Support (2Pcs/Set)

RHFGSFSS$9.9429 rev

4mo ago

Ankle Gel Sleeves with Cushion Support Elastic Sleeves for Ice Skating Hockey Hiking Nude Color Non-Slip 1 Pair

20LY$9.9751 rev

1y ago

Piriuuo 2 Pcs Ankle Gel Sleeve Padded Skate Socks Ankle Protector for Shoes Ice Skate Guards Padded Ankle Protector Brace Ice Skating Protection for Figure Skating Riding Hockey Roller Inline Ski

Piriuuo$8.4357 rev

2y ago

Suhine 4 Pcs Ankle Sleeve Ankle Gel Padded Socks Sleeves Ice Skate Guards Protector Moisturizing Gel Socks Pad Ice Skating Protection for Riding Ski Foot(Beige)

Suhine$16.40210 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about bunga pads

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

What buyers love

Comfort-Overall20%

“Very comfortable”

Durability15%

“Durable”

Size-Overall14%

“Nice fit”

Quality-Overall6%

“by far this had the best reviews and highest rating”

Ease Of Use4%

“Easy to pull on”

Thickness4%

“the gel was surprisingly thick”

Protection3%

“These bone protection socks are very comfortable and provide great support and protection”

Grip3%

“They are good that they will not slip down because the inside has a thick jelly like material”

Value For Money3%

“These ones were a great price point at $10”

Ankle Support2%

“Great ankle protection”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall17%

“Too big”

Thickness11%

“I wish the padding was just a tad thicker”

Pain Relief-Overall10%

“his ankles were sore”

Ease Of Use6%

“Very hard to get socks on over them”

Durability5%

“I don't see them lasting”

Comfort-Overall5%

“uncomfortable to use”

Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity5%

“I bought them to have as a back up pair because my current pair I've had for more than a year was starting to lose its elasticity”

Protection5%

“Does not protect you”

Adhesion/Stickiness3%

“Can be annoying having to 'unglue' by hand as it acts like strong adhesive to itself”

Sweat Resistance3%

“Also makes your feet sweaty”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall48%

Cushion9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

Functionality-Overall4%

Comfort-Overall3%

Thigh Fit3%

Quality-Overall2%

Material Quality2%

Thickness2%

Adhesion/Stickiness2%

Common questions

Is bunga pads profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $55K/yr across 19 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -20.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (38/100).
How competitive is the bunga pads niche?: 9 brands and 17 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 66% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 93% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in bunga pads?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Thickness, Pain Relief-Overall. The return rate is 5.2% — above our launch gate.
When does demand for bunga pads peak?: Demand peaks in Jan; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the bunga pads niche?: Listings span $8.43–$43.98; the average listing price is $22.25 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 706 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.