Is clear medical tape profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $115K/yr across 14 tracked products. 0 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +17.5%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).

How competitive is the clear medical tape niche?

12 brands and 60 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 76% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 83% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in clear medical tape?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Functionality-Overall, Water Resistance. The return rate is 0.7%.

When does demand for clear medical tape peak?

Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the clear medical tape niche?

Listings span $5.10–$24.91; the average listing price is $9.89 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,572 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

clear medical tape

Skip it

A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 76% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible13.1%

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

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Price range

Good$5.10–$24.91

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

Growth

Okay+17.5%

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

Brand share

Okay83%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Avg price

Okay$9.89

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Review moat

Okay3,572.14

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Market size

Okay$115K

$115K/yr · 89K searches

Competition

Bad76%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, clear medical tape is a $115K/yr Amazon United States market (89K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 83% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

Data updated Jul 18, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

clear medical tape market data

Units sold / yr: 13K–15K; avg 750–1,000/product
Revenue / yr: $124K–$148K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 13.1%
Avg BSR: #64
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 64%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 46 months
Avg seller age: 171 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 76% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

12 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

83%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

76%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

13%

Nexcare51%
NanaCare13%
MED PRIDE8%
Instant Lifts6%
OK TAPE5%
3M4%
Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 13%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +17.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

Open Trend

Top clear medical tape search terms

clear medical tape30K/yr +22.3%11.3% conv.
nexcare flexible clear tape9K/yr +40.8%15.3% conv.
clear medical tape for skin9K/yr -17.2%10.5% conv.
medical tape clear6K/yr +50.9%14.0% conv.
clear surgical tape6K/yr +6.9%11.7% conv.
clear skin tape5K/yr +41.5%5.2% conv.
transparent medical tape6K/yr -7.4%9.7% conv.
clear tape for skin3K/yr +40.3%6.0% conv.
plastic medical tape4K/yr +16.2%14.1% conv.
clear bandage tape3K/yr +16.6%9.2% conv.

All search terms

Top clear medical 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.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 14 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape Secures Dressings and Catheter Tubing - 1 In x 10 Yds 2 Rolls of Tape

Nexcare$5.104.6★7,935 rev

Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape 1 in x 10 yds 1 Count (Pack of 1)

Nexcare$6.434.5★2,786 rev

NanaCare Clear Medical Tape Waterproof 4 Rolls - 1 inch x 10 yds + 10 pc Gauze Pads - Hypoallergenic Surgical Tape for Wound Care Dressings & Face First Aid Waterproof Bandage for Sensitive Skin

NanaCare$9.234.5★2,500 rev

MED PRIDE Hypoallergenic Adhesive Surgical Tape 12 Pack Breathable First Aid Med Tape Latex & Rubber Free (1 X 10 yds Clear Transparent)

MED PRIDE$8.084.3★6,583 rev

Skinnies Instant Thigh Lift Tape - Patented & Made in USA - Clear Adhesive Strips Instantly Lift Loose Skin and Smooth Cellulite - Sweatproof and All-Day Wear Body Tape for Women - 5 Pairs

Instant Lifts$24.913.1★1,055 rev

Newest

by launch date

JMU Medical Tape 12 Rolls Transparent Surgical Tape 1 x 10 Yards Latex-Free for First Aid Dental Medical

JMU$9.1329 rev

3mo ago

Skinnies Instant Thigh Lift Tape - Patented & Made in USA - Clear Adhesive Strips Instantly Lift Loose Skin and Smooth Cellulite - Sweatproof and All-Day Wear Body Tape for Women - 5 Pairs

Instant Lifts$24.911,055 rev

1y ago

NanaCare Clear Medical Tape Waterproof 4 Rolls - 1 inch x 10 yds + 10 pc Gauze Pads - Hypoallergenic Surgical Tape for Wound Care Dressings & Face First Aid Waterproof Bandage for Sensitive Skin

NanaCare$9.232,500 rev

2y ago

Vakly Clear Medical Tape 1 in x 10 yd (6 Pack) Transparent Breathable Adhesive First Aid Tape Latex-Free Hypoallergenic Wound Dressing Tape for Sensitive Skin

Vakly$7.25596 rev

4y ago

Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape Secures Dressings and Catheter Tubing - 1 In x 10 Yds 2 Rolls of Tape

Nexcare$5.107,935 rev

4y ago

What buyers say about clear medical tape

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

What buyers love

Adhesion/Stickiness34%

“Stays in place”

Quality-Overall16%

“From the moment I received it, the quality and attention to detail were immediately apparent”

Advertised Vs Actual Product11%

“As advertised”

Value For Money9%

“Great Value”

Efficiency4%

“I use this product before with pretty good results”

Ease Of Use3%

“Easy to use”

Water Resistance3%

“It's waterproof”

Durability3%

“Durable & great quality”

Strength3%

“Really strong”

Grip2%

“It doesnt slip”

What buyers complain about

Adhesion/Stickiness45%

“Poor adhesion”

Functionality-Overall9%

“either way very ineffective for it's specific purpose”

Water Resistance5%

“Dont purchase if you need waterproof”

Quality-Overall4%

“This tape was of horrible quality”

Thickness4%

“It seems thicker”

Value For Money3%

“not worth the money”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“Very misleading”

Ease Of Use2%

“extremely difficult to take off”

Allergies2%

“irritated my skin”

Durability2%

“Does not last long”

Top return reasons

Adhesion/Stickiness58%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Size-Overall6%

Functionality-Overall4%

Value For Money4%

Water Resistance3%

Material Quality3%

Thin1%

Quality-Overall1%

Ease Of Use1%

Common questions

Is clear medical tape profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $115K/yr across 14 tracked products. 0 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +17.5%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
How competitive is the clear medical tape niche?: 12 brands and 60 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 76% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 83% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in clear medical tape?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Functionality-Overall, Water Resistance. The return rate is 0.7%.
When does demand for clear medical tape peak?: Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.5× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the clear medical tape niche?: Listings span $5.10–$24.91; the average listing price is $9.89 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,572 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.