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title: "Scouring Pad — $72K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 51/100 · $72K/yr market · 83K searches/yr · $9.57 avg price. A small market ($72K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **scouring pad**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.2%), but a small market ($72K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 18Growth 30Conversion 83Competition 78Returns 99Price range 50Avg price 30Brand share 58Review moat 19Quality gap 28
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Great****9.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Competition**
**Great****37%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Brand share**
**Good****70%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Price range**
**Good****$2.48–$27.55**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Growth**
**Okay****+3.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Avg price**
**Okay****$9.57**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Bad****14,811.71**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Bad****$72K**
$72K/yr · 83K searches
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, scouring pad is a $72K/yr Amazon United States market (83K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 70% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–Aug–Sep. Verdict: Worth a look — 51/100.
Data updated Jul 12, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **scouring pad market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **8K–10K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$77K–$96K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **9.1%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#41**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **88%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **52 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **157 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**21 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**208**
**Top-5 brand share**
**70%**
Top 20: 99%
**Top-5 click share**
**37%**
Top 20: 76%
**Open market**
**24%**
- Scotch-Brite42% - Amazon Basics9% - SCRUBIT7% - Mr. Clean7% - HOMEXCEL5% - AIDEA5%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +3.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
30K20KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/scouring-pad/trend)
## **Top scouring pad search terms**
- **cleaning pads**31K/yr+14.8%5.3% conv. - **kitchen scrub pads**16K/yr+1.2%11.5% conv. - **cleaning pad**10K/yr+10.3%3.1% conv. - **dish pads scrub**4K/yr-25.8%17.8% conv. - **scrubbies for cleaning**4K/yr+20.0%10.4% conv. - **scrubbing pads for cleaning**4K/yr+9.7%11.0% conv. - **cleaning pads kitchen**4K/yr-9.3%9.2% conv. - **scotch brite dish scrubber**3K/yr+4.6%4.6% conv. - **dish scrub pad**3K/yr-35.4%12.8% conv. - **scotch brite non scratch**2K/yr-1.7%13.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/scouring-pad/search-terms)
## **Top scouring pad 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%3%$2K6%$4K9%$6K12%$9K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge 6 Kitchen Sponges for Cleaning Around the Home Bathroom & More Scratch-Free Dish Scrubber Multi-Surface Safe Best for Nonstick Pots and Pans**Scotch-Brite**$5.46**4.8★65,804 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043P0IAK) [2**Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge 6 Kitchen Sponges Designed for Tough Messes in the Kitchen that Last 3X Longer* Best for Cast Iron Skillets and Outdoor Grills Flexible Durable and Strong**Scotch-Brite**$5.37**4.8★28,144 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IR3044) [3**Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scour Pads Scouring Pads for Kitchen and Dish Cleaning 3 Pads**Scotch-Brite**$2.63**4.7★8,983 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196H6TKM) [4**Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scouring Pad Dish Scrubber for Kitchen + Outdoor 8 Scrub Pads for Uncoated Pots and Pans Cast Iron Cooktops Grill Grates Oven Racks & BBQ Durable Long-Lasting**Scotch-Brite**$7.50**4.8★11,849 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KYQBX0) [5**Multi-Purpose Sponges Kitchen By Scrub-it - Non-Scratch Microfiber sponges for Cleaning Along with Heavy Duty Scrubbing Power - Reusable Dish Sponge for Dishes Pots and Pans (6 Pack Small)**SCRUBIT**$9.93**4.6★24,254 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NV1Z9CG)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge All Purpose Cleaner Cleaning Scrubber Wall Sneaker Kitchen Bathroom Shower Cleaning Supplies Melamine Sponge Cleaning Pads Whole Home Extra Durable 12ct**Mr. Clean**$11.65**733 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX5LB87M) [**HOMEXCEL Heavy Duty Scouring Pad 24 Pack Green Scrubbing Pads Dish Scrubber Reusable for Cleaning Multipurpose Scrub Pads for Household Kitchen Dishes Pots Pans & Metal Grill**HOMEXCEL**$7.24**679 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTXZS52D) [**Aidoclip 10PCS Set Non-Scratch Steel Wool Dishcloth - Multi Purpose Wire Dishwashing Rags Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths Sets Durable Cleaning Pads Bathroom Home Essentials Cleaning Supplies Tools**Aidoclip**$6.38**3,294 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMHFJCMV) [**Scrub Daddy Colors Kitchen Sponges - Scratch-Free Dishwashing Sponges & Sponge for Kitchen Sink Bathroom & Household Cleaning - BPA-Free Polymer Foam (3 Count)**Scrub Daddy**$13.98**10,743 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ1NHWGX) [**Scrub Mommy Kitchen Sponges - Dual-Sided Dish Sponges for Scrubbing - Non-Scratch Cleaning Sponges for Washing Dishes Bathroom & Multi-Surface Cleaning - Online Exclusive (3 Count)**Scrub Daddy**$13.99**33,004 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ1B6D6S)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge All Purpose Cleaner Cleaning Scrubber Wall Sneaker Kitchen Bathroom Shower Cleaning Supplies Melamine Sponge Cleaning Pads Whole Home Extra Durable 12ct**Mr. Clean**$11.65**4.6★**▲ 292%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX5LB87M) [**HOMEXCEL Heavy Duty Scouring Pad 24 Pack Green Scrubbing Pads Dish Scrubber Reusable for Cleaning Multipurpose Scrub Pads for Household Kitchen Dishes Pots Pans & Metal Grill**HOMEXCEL**$7.24**4.2★**▲ 101%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTXZS52D) [**Wet-it! Skrubba 3-Pack Reusable Dish Scrubbers Non-Scratch Scouring Pads for Kitchen & Household Eco-Friendly Dishwasher Safe Scrub Sponges for Dishes Pots & Pans (Vogue)**Wet-It!**$10.91**4.6★**▲ 60%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KSTBPK) [**Scouring Pads - Heavy Duty Household Cleaning Scrubber with Non-Scratch Anti-Grease Technology - Reusable Scrubbing Pads - Green 12 Pack**SCRUBIT**$11.86**4.6★**▲ 57%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JGZXFTW) [**Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge 6 Kitchen Sponges Designed for Tough Messes in the Kitchen that Last 3X Longer* Best for Cast Iron Skillets and Outdoor Grills Flexible Durable and Strong**Scotch-Brite**$5.37**4.8★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IR3044)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about scouring pad**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Ease Of Cleaning**20%
*“Cleans Great”*
**Value For Money**14%
*“Very affordable”*
**Quality-Overall**14%
*“The quality is solid”*
**Durability**7%
*“It is durable within the time frame”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
*“AS advertised”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Easy to remove”*
**Efficiency**4%
*“Works perfectly”*
**Soft Feel**3%
*“Gentle on the skin”*
**Scratch Resistance**3%
*“Doesn't leave scratches”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“Fits in hand perfectly”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Durability**14%
*“Do not last”*
**Quality-Overall**11%
*“Lower quality”*
**Thickness**10%
*“Not as thick as it looks”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**8%
*“not good for cleaning”*
**Size-Overall**6%
*“it doesnt fit”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Too expensive”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“False advertisement”*
**Smell**3%
*“They stink”*
**Functionality-Overall**3%
*“Does not work as described”*
**Hard Feel**2%
*“Very scratchy”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**17%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%
**Value For Money**11%
**Quality-Overall**6%
**Thin**6%
**Material Quality**6%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
**Wet Cleaning**3%
**Hard Feel**2%
**Cleaning Modes**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is scouring pad profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $72K/yr across 51 tracked products. 4 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +3.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (51/100).
- **How competitive is the scouring pad niche?**
- 21 brands and 208 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 37% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in scouring pad?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Quality-Overall, Thickness. The return rate is 0.2%.
- **When does demand for scouring pad peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–Aug–Sep; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the scouring pad niche?**
- Listings span $2.48–$27.55; the average listing price is $9.57 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 14,812 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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