Is phlegm remover profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $31K/yr across 13 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -24.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (45/100).

How competitive is the phlegm remover niche?

10 brands and 51 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 75% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in phlegm remover?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Cough Relief, Taste-Overall. The return rate is 0.0%.

When does demand for phlegm remover peak?

Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 62.3× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the phlegm remover niche?

Listings span $8.36–$58.01; the average listing price is $23.55 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,661 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

phlegm remover

Skip it

A small market ($31K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$23.55

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$8.36–$58.01

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

Conversion

Great7.1%

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

Quality gap

Good4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Okay2,660.85

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Brand share

Okay85%

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

Competition

Bad75%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Growth

Bad-24.8%

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

Market size

Bad$31K

$31K/yr · 19K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, phlegm remover is a $31K/yr Amazon United States market (19K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 85% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 45/100.

Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

phlegm remover market data

Units sold / yr: 1K–2K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $29K–$35K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 7.1%
Avg BSR: #638
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 68 months
Avg seller age: 172 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 75% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

10 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

85%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

75%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

11%

Native Remedies66%
Boiron7%
IQ BIOLOGY5%
GenCare4%
virth3%
Amazon Basic Care3%
Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 11%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -24.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 62.3×

Open Trend

Top phlegm remover search terms

mucus clear10K/yr -11.0%11.6% conv.
phlegm remover5K/yr -29.0%1.3% conv.
phlegm removal4K/yr -50.6%1.0% conv.

All search terms

Top phlegm remover 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 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

NativeRemedies Mucus-Clear

Native Remedies$35.873.9★1,985 rev

Native Remedies Mucus-Clear ComboPack - 24-Hour Day & Night Mucus Relief - Clears Throat Phlegm Sinus Pressure & Respiratory Congestion - Fast Acting Lung Support - 4 Fl Oz 2 Pack

Native Remedies$58.014.0★244 rev

Native Remedies Mucus-Clear Nighttime - Natural Sleep & Mucus Relief - Clears Nighttime Phlegm Congestion & Coughing for Better Rest - Homeopathic Respiratory Support - 2 fl oz

Native Remedies$35.914.1★145 rev

IQ BIOLOGY Mullein Drops for Lungs - USDA Organic Mullein Leaf Extract Supplement - Made in USA - Liquid Lung Detox for Smokers Bronchial Cleanse for Respiratory to Clear Lungs Break Up Mucus* 2 oz

IQ BIOLOGY$20.654.3★448 rev

GenCare Mucus Relief Expectorant Guaifenesin 400 mg 200 Tablets Value Pack - Fast Acting Thinning of Mucus for Colds Chest Congestion Flu Coughing and Allergies

GenCare$9.904.6★9,209 rev

Newest

by launch date

Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count

Mucinex$13.701,862 rev

1y ago

IQ BIOLOGY Mullein Drops for Lungs - USDA Organic Mullein Leaf Extract Supplement - Made in USA - Liquid Lung Detox for Smokers Bronchial Cleanse for Respiratory to Clear Lungs Break Up Mucus* 2 oz

IQ BIOLOGY$20.65448 rev

1y ago

Boiron Hydrastis Canadensis 6C Homeopathic Medicine for Post-Nasal Drip Relief Excess Mucus Scratchy Throat - 3 Count (240 Pellets)

Boiron$13.81684 rev

3y ago

Health Concerns Clear Air - Cough & Phlegm Support Supplement - Marshmallow Apricot Bitter Orange Garlic Skullcap & More - Increases Oxygen Capacity & Reduces Mucus - 90 Capsules

Health Concerns$30.4791 rev

4y ago

Mucus Relief Device by Virth - Breathing Exercise Device - Clear Lungs - Flutter Valve Lung Exerciser Device - Lung Cleanse & Breathing Treatment - Health & Wellness Device - Enhanced Comfort

virth$21.12801 rev

4y ago

What buyers say about phlegm remover

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

What buyers love

Cough Relief15%

“Great for coughs”

Efficiency13%

“Works well”

Quality-Overall11%

“Excellent Quality”

Value For Money7%

“Good value for the money”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“As described”

Taste-Overall4%

“tastes different to each person who tries it”

Cold Relief4%

“Really helped with my cold”

Sinus Relief4%

“the best sinus”

Breathability3%

“Makes breathing easier”

Dosage3%

“I HAVE USED THE 400MG AND IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME”

What buyers complain about

Functionality-Overall13%

“Did not work well”

Cough Relief9%

“I've had a cough for a few weeks”

Taste-Overall8%

“unpleasant taste”

Allergies6%

“allergic reaction”

Value For Money5%

“it's a bit pricey”

Sinus Relief5%

“di8d nothing for my sinuses”

Ease Of Use3%

“Hard to remove from container”

Dosage3%

“I found the cost for what medication is in the little container a bit high”

Breathability3%

“I suddenly found myself struggling to breathe”

Quality-Overall3%

“Inconsistent”

Top return reasons

Breathability19%

Ease Of Use12%

Joint Pain12%

Functionality-Overall8%

Acid Regulator/Stomach Ache Relief8%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Strength8%

Value For Money8%

Size-Overall6%

Certifications4%

Common questions

Is phlegm remover profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $31K/yr across 13 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -24.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (45/100).
How competitive is the phlegm remover niche?: 10 brands and 51 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 75% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in phlegm remover?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Cough Relief, Taste-Overall. The return rate is 0.0%.
When does demand for phlegm remover peak?: Demand peaks in Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 62.3× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the phlegm remover niche?: Listings span $8.36–$58.01; the average listing price is $23.55 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,661 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.