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title: "Clear Medical Tape — $115K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 48/100 · $115K/yr market · 89K searches/yr · $9.89 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **clear medical tape**
**Skip it**
A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 76% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 27Growth 47Conversion 96Competition 20Returns 97Price range 50Avg price 32Brand share 36Review moat 29Quality gap 57
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Incredible****13.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
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**
**Okay****83%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Avg price**
**Okay****$9.89**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Okay****3,572.14**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Okay****$115K**
$115K/yr · 89K searches
**Competition**
**Bad****76%**
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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**
**60**
**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.
2K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/clear-medical-tape/trend)
## **Top clear medical tape search terms**
- **clear medical tape**30K/yr+22.3%11.3% conv. - **nexcare flexible clear tape**9K/yr+40.8%15.3% conv. - **clear medical tape for skin**9K/yr-17.2%10.5% conv. - **medical tape clear**6K/yr+50.9%14.0% conv. - **clear surgical tape**6K/yr+6.9%11.7% conv. - **clear skin tape**5K/yr+41.5%5.2% conv. - **transparent medical tape**6K/yr-7.4%9.7% conv. - **clear tape for skin**3K/yr+40.3%6.0% conv. - **plastic medical tape**4K/yr+16.2%14.1% conv. - **clear bandage tape**3K/yr+16.6%9.2% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/clear-medical-tape/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.
0%10%$11K20%$23K30%$34K40%$46K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape Secures Dressings and Catheter Tubing - 1 In x 10 Yds 2 Rolls of Tape**Nexcare**$5.10**4.6★7,935 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RCXGNYB) [2**Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape 1 in x 10 yds 1 Count (Pack of 1)**Nexcare**$6.43**4.5★2,786 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OVEVDG) [3**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**$9.23**4.5★2,500 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D56ZMNGL) [4**MED PRIDE Hypoallergenic Adhesive Surgical Tape 12 Pack Breathable First Aid Med Tape Latex & Rubber Free (1 X 10 yds Clear Transparent)**MED PRIDE**$8.08**4.3★6,583 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CFNVKC) [5**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**$24.91**3.1★1,055 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYF61DN8)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**JMU Medical Tape 12 Rolls Transparent Surgical Tape 1 x 10 Yards Latex-Free for First Aid Dental Medical**JMU**$9.13**29 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVNTM2CN) [**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**$24.91**1,055 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYF61DN8) [**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**$9.23**2,500 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D56ZMNGL) [**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**$7.25**596 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z53FK8S) [**Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape Secures Dressings and Catheter Tubing - 1 In x 10 Yds 2 Rolls of Tape**Nexcare**$5.10**7,935 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RCXGNYB)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**JMU Medical Tape 12 Rolls Transparent Surgical Tape 1 x 10 Yards Latex-Free for First Aid Dental Medical**JMU**$9.13**4.8★**▲ 240%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVNTM2CN) [**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**$24.91**3.1★**▲ 196%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYF61DN8) [**MED PRIDE Hypoallergenic Adhesive Surgical Tape 12 Pack Breathable First Aid Med Tape Latex & Rubber Free (1 X 10 yds Clear Transparent)**MED PRIDE**$8.08**4.3★**▲ 51%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CFNVKC) [**Nexcare Flexible Clear Tape Waterproof Transparent Medical Tape Secures Dressings and Catheter Tubing - 1 In x 10 Yds 2 Rolls of Tape**Nexcare**$5.10**4.6★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RCXGNYB) [**Conkote Transparent Medical Tape 1 x 10 Yards First Aid Adhesive Clear Surgical Bandage Tape for Wound Care 12 Rolls**Conkote**$9.95**4.2★**— 6%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09499CCKT)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about clear medical tape**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**34%
*“Stays in place”*
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“From the moment I received it, the quality and attention to detail were immediately apparent”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%
*“As advertised”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“Great Value”*
**Efficiency**4%
*“I use this product before with pretty good results”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Easy to use”*
**Water Resistance**3%
*“It's waterproof”*
**Durability**3%
*“Durable & great quality”*
**Strength**3%
*“Really strong”*
**Grip**2%
*“It doesnt slip”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**45%
*“Poor adhesion”*
**Functionality-Overall**9%
*“either way very ineffective for it's specific purpose”*
**Water Resistance**5%
*“Dont purchase if you need waterproof”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“This tape was of horrible quality”*
**Thickness**4%
*“It seems thicker”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“not worth the money”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“Very misleading”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“extremely difficult to take off”*
**Allergies**2%
*“irritated my skin”*
**Durability**2%
*“Does not last long”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**58%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%
**Size-Overall**6%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Water Resistance**3%
**Material Quality**3%
**Thin**1%
**Quality-Overall**1%
**Ease Of Use**1%
## **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.
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