Is algaecide 60 profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $299K/yr across 13 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +294.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (64/100).

How competitive is the algaecide 60 niche?

9 brands and 69 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 74% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 86% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in algaecide 60?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Value For Money, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.2%.

When does demand for algaecide 60 peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep; the busiest month runs 21.3× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the algaecide 60 niche?

Listings span $14.88–$93.02; the average listing price is $40.72 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,360 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

algaecide 60

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +294.6% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+294.6%

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

Returns

Incredible0.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible13.4%

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

Avg price

Incredible$40.72

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Incredible$14.88–$93.02

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

Market size

Good$299K

$299K/yr · 55K searches

Review moat

Okay2,359.54

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Okay86%

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

Competition

Bad74%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Signals Trending

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, algaecide 60 is a $299K/yr Amazon United States market (55K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 86% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep. Verdict: Worth a look — 64/100.

Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

algaecide 60 market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 500–750/product
Revenue / yr: $244K–$326K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 13.4%
Avg BSR: #43
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 69%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 2.4%
Avg brand age: 129 months
Avg seller age: 162 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

9 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

86%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

74%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

In The Swim40%
Pool Season20%
Doheny's14%
MAV AquaDoc6%
CLOROX Pool&Spa5%
POOLIFE5%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 9%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +294.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 21.3×

Open Trend

Top algaecide 60 search terms

algaecide 6016K/yr +279.6%10.9% conv.
polyquat 60 algaecide13K/yr +300.2%13.2% conv.
algaecide 60 for swimming pool7K/yr +381.4%13.9% conv.
polyquat 609K/yr +202.9%10.1% conv.
polyquat 60 algaecide for pool5K/yr +356.0%14.3% conv.
poly 60 algaecide3K/yr +383.3%7.8% conv.
polyquat algaecide2K/yr +250.2%10.2% conv.

All search terms

Top algaecide 60 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

In The Swim Algaecide 60 Plus for Swimming Pools - Non-Metallic Low Odor Non-Foaming Algae Bloom Preventative - Chlorine Sanitizer Compatible - 1 Quart

In The Swim$27.214.6★2,453 rev

Polyquat 60 Algaecide for Swimming Pool Highly Concentrated Pool Algaecide & Algae Killer for Black Green & Mustard Algae Inground & Above Ground Pools Professional Grade Treatment 32 oz

Pool Season$36.604.3★64 rev

Doheny's$93.024.7★743 rev

Clorox Pool&Spa Swimming Pool Algaecide and Clarifier Prevents and Treats Pool Algae Clears Water 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

CLOROX Pool&Spa$14.884.5★15,560 rev

Poolife Super AlgaeBomb 60 Algaecide 1 Qt - Powerful Pool Algae Control Treatment - Fast-Acting Non-Foaming Formula - Kills & Prevents Green Black & Mustard Algae - for Pools Spas & Fountains

POOLIFE$27.524.5★577 rev

Newest

by launch date

AquaDoc Algae Smash Polyquat 60 Algaecide for Swimming Pools - 64 oz - Non-Foaming Non-Staining Formula to Help Remove and Prevent Algae in Inground and Above Ground Pools - Made in USA

MAV AquaDoc$59.0685 rev

2mo ago

AquaDoc Algae Smash Polyquat 60 Algaecide for Swimming Pools - 32 oz - Non-Foaming Non-Staining Formula to Help Remove and Prevent Algae in Inground and Above Ground Pools - Made in USA

MAV AquaDoc$36.6885 rev

3mo ago

Polyquat 60 Algaecide for Swimming Pool Highly Concentrated Pool Algaecide & Algae Killer for Black Green & Mustard Algae Inground & Above Ground Pools Professional Grade Treatment 32 oz

Pool Season$36.6064 rev

1y ago

HTH 67244 Swimming Pool Care Algae Guard Ultra - Long Lasting Formula Eliminates & Prevents Green Black and Mustard Algae Fast Acting & Effective Swimming Pool Chemical 32oz

HTH$27.99213 rev

1y ago

Doheny's$93.02743 rev

6y ago

What buyers say about algaecide 60

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall20%

“No complaints”

Value For Money17%

“Excellent value”

Advertised Vs Actual Product13%

“Performed as advertised”

Ease Of Use11%

“Easy to use”

Ease Of Cleaning9%

“Help keep the pool clean works well I do buy it often”

Pureness5%

“Great pool clarity now”

Water Resistance5%

“It kept my pool water clear”

Color2%

“Green to Blue”

Locally Manufactured2%

“Another thing I appreciate is that it's made in the USA”

Smell2%

“Didn't smell any odor from using it even in high initial doses”

What buyers complain about

Functionality-Overall34%

“It never worked”

Value For Money10%

“I thought it was expensive”

Quality-Overall9%

“Poor quality control”

Contamination8%

“Using this will kill the algae”

Leak-Proof5%

“Leaked out”

Water Resistance3%

“Water not cleared”

Color3%

“Did not know this product has a blue tint to it”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“Not as promised”

Smell2%

“it has no odor”

Ease Of Cleaning2%

“Don't keep clean”

Top return reasons

Leak-Proof36%

Functionality-Overall19%

Advertised Vs Actual Product16%

Value For Money15%

Filtration2%

Defective Material/Parts2%

Water Resistance1%

Size-Overall1%

Smell1%

Contamination1%

Common questions

Is algaecide 60 profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $299K/yr across 13 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +294.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (64/100).
How competitive is the algaecide 60 niche?: 9 brands and 69 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 74% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 86% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in algaecide 60?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Value For Money, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.2%.
When does demand for algaecide 60 peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep; the busiest month runs 21.3× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the algaecide 60 niche?: Listings span $14.88–$93.02; the average listing price is $40.72 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,360 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.