Is zinc pyrithione cream profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $95K/yr across 21 tracked products. 0 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -4.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).

How competitive is the zinc pyrithione cream niche?

11 brands and 28 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 59% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 86% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in zinc pyrithione cream?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Allergies, Smell, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.5%.

When does demand for zinc pyrithione cream peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Dec; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the zinc pyrithione cream niche?

Listings span $6.98–$39.26; the average listing price is $22.65 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,174 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

zinc pyrithione cream

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.5%), but soft demand (-4.9% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.5%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Great$22.65

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Conversion

Great10.4%

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

Price range

Great$6.98–$39.26

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

Review moat

Good1,173.71

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Okay59%

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

Brand share

Okay86%

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

Market size

Bad$95K

$95K/yr · 40K searches

Growth

Bad-4.9%

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

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, zinc pyrithione cream is a $95K/yr Amazon United States market (40K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 86% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 52/100.

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

zinc pyrithione cream market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $68K–$91K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 10.4%
Avg BSR: #779
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 90%
Sponsored: 71%
Out of stock: 2.9%
Avg brand age: 81 months
Avg seller age: 139 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

11 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

86%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

59%

Top 20: 99%

Open market

10%

DermaZinc38%
Dermaharmony25%
Noble Formula15%
Dermoscribe4%
TOSOWOONG4%
Erbaid3%
Open — no brand owns it (5 brands, 10%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -4.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

Open Trend

Top zinc pyrithione cream search terms

zinc pyrithione cream22K/yr -8.3%5.2% conv.
dermazinc7K/yr -5.1%9.9% conv.
pyrithione zinc cream7K/yr -13.8%6.0% conv.
dermazinc bar soap4K/yr +28.5%15.5% conv.

All search terms

Top zinc pyrithione cream 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 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Dermaharmony Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 3 fl oz (1 Tube) - Relieves Skin and Scalp Itching Irritation Redness Flaking and Scaling - 0.25% Pyrithione Zinc

Dermaharmony$13.734.3★795 rev

DermaZinc Therapy Soap Zinc Soap for Skin Skin Disorder Relief for Psoriasis Dermatitis Eczema and Other Condition Symptoms

DermaZinc$10.154.6★1,482 rev

DermaZinc Therapy Cream Zinc Cream for Skin SkinDisorder ReliefCream for Psoriasis Dermatitis Eczema and Other Skin Condition Symptoms

DermaZinc$24.724.3★706 rev

Noble Formula Pyrithione Zinc Cream 0.25% Moisturizing Cream for Itching Flaking Dryness & Redness Skin Support with Rosehip Oil Squalane Sweet Almond Oil & Vitamin E - 4 oz

Noble Formula$30.034.7★6 rev

Dermaharmony 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Liquid Cleanser (non-soap) Wash (4 Fl Oz Bottle)

Dermaharmony$8.864.5★346 rev

Newest

by launch date

Noble Formula Pyrithione Zinc Cream 0.25% Moisturizing Cream for Itching Flaking Dryness & Redness Skin Support with Rosehip Oil Squalane Sweet Almond Oil & Vitamin E - 4 oz

Noble Formula$30.036 rev

3mo ago

DermaZinc Shampoo - 16 oz

DermaZinc$30.0311 rev

1y ago

Antifungal Cream for Jock Itch Ringworm Psoriasis & Athletes Foot Extra Strength Relief for Itchy Burning Skin Fast-Acting Formula for Tinea Cruris Tinea Versicolor & Skin Irritations

PHARMBANNER$20.15302 rev

1y ago

Seborrheic Dermatitis Face Cream for Sensitive Skin - Hydrates & Supports the Skin Barrier with MCT Oil Squalane - Moisturizing Face Scalp and Body Cream - No Steroids Gentle Ingredients

Dermgentle$39.05538 rev

2y ago

TOSOWOONG Zinc Oxide 10 Cream 100 000ppm Zinc Oxide Heal Soothe Acne Redness Rosacea Treatment Skin Barrier Repair Moisture Non-Comedogenic Korean Skincare 50g 1.76 oz.

TOSOWOONG$19.44653 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about zinc pyrithione cream

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall14%

“Great quality product exactly as described”

Efficiency12%

“It really does work”

Allergies8%

“No more irritation”

Suitability Combination Skin5%

“Clears skin”

Soft Feel5%

“love how soft”

Moist/Dry5%

“super moisturizing”

Smell4%

“its also fragrance free which is a plus since i have sensitive skin”

Value For Money4%

“Totally worth the price”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“Works as advertised”

Cleansing3%

“gentle clean”

What buyers complain about

Allergies18%

“Skin irritation”

Smell11%

“Very unpleasant smell”

Functionality-Overall9%

“Didn't Work”

Value For Money6%

“It's expensive”

Thickness4%

“Its too thick”

Size-Overall3%

“Small size”

Moist/Dry3%

“very drying”

Skin Health3%

“It burned my face”

Suitability Dry Skin2%

“Did nothing for my dry skin”

Color2%

“They were very red”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall28%

Smell12%

Advertised Vs Actual Product11%

Skin Health5%

Size-Overall4%

Moist/Dry4%

Ingredients-Overall4%

Value For Money3%

Thickness2%

Defective Material/Parts2%

Common questions

Is zinc pyrithione cream profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $95K/yr across 21 tracked products. 0 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -4.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).
How competitive is the zinc pyrithione cream niche?: 11 brands and 28 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 59% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 86% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in zinc pyrithione cream?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Allergies, Smell, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.5%.
When does demand for zinc pyrithione cream peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Dec; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the zinc pyrithione cream niche?: Listings span $6.98–$39.26; the average listing price is $22.65 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,174 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.