Is intex plunger valve profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $104K/yr across 30 tracked products. 5 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +463.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (66/100).

How competitive is the intex plunger valve niche?

13 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 49% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in intex plunger valve?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 2.5%.

When does demand for intex plunger valve peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 62.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the intex plunger valve niche?

Listings span $13.09–$38.59; the average listing price is $22.72 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 756 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

intex plunger valve

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +463.2% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+463.2%

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

Avg price

Great$22.72

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$13.09–$38.59

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

Conversion

Great7.8%

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

Review moat

Good756.17

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Good4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Returns

Good2.5%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Competition

Good49%

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

Brand share

Okay79%

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

Market size

Okay$104K

$104K/yr · 59K searches

Signals Trending

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, intex plunger valve is a $104K/yr Amazon United States market (59K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 79% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 66/100.

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

intex plunger valve market data

Units sold / yr: 4K–5K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $91K–$114K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 7.8%
Avg BSR: #794
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 97%
Sponsored: 87%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 33 months
Avg seller age: 191 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

13 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

79%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

49%

Top 20: 88%

Open market

17%

Intex34%
SHAPON25%
Ophjerg7%
Deeroll7%
POOLHOUR6%
MASCARRY4%
Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 17%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +463.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 62.2×

Open Trend

Top intex plunger valve search terms

intex plunger valve11K/yr +490.1%9.5% conv.
plunger valves for above ground pool9K/yr +646.6%5.6% conv.
pool plunger valve9K/yr +544.5%5.1% conv.
intex pool valve6K/yr +350.2%7.3% conv.
above ground pool valve5K/yr +304.3%2.8% conv.
intex plunger valves for above ground pool4K/yr +408.1%8.5% conv.
intex valve4K/yr +440.4%7.2% conv.
intex pool shut off valve3K/yr +517.8%7.4% conv.
intex pool plunger valve3K/yr +492.9%8.1% conv.
plunger valve3K/yr +422.1%4.3% conv.

All search terms

Top intex plunger valve 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Intex Above Ground Plunger Valves with Gaskets & Nuts Replacement Part (2 Pack)

Intex$23.264.6★8,338 rev

SHAPON Plunger Valve Compatible with Intex Pool Parts and Accessories On/Off Plunger Valve Replacement for Above Ground Swimming Pool and Pool Filter Pump (2 Pack)

SHAPON$21.484.4★436 rev

Intex Above Ground Plunger Valves with Gaskets & Nuts + Hose Adapters (2 Each)

Intex$28.234.5★1,174 rev

SHAPON Plunger Valve Compatible with Intex Pool Parts and Accessories On/Off Plunger Valve Replacement for Above Ground Swimming Pool and Pool Filter Pump (1 Pack)

SHAPON$16.294.6★259 rev

[PATENTED] Deeroll Pool Plunger Valve Plus for Above Ground Pool - 2-in-1 Plunger Valve Replacement Parts Pool Accessories 1/4 Inch Pool Pipe Holder with Plunger Valve

Deeroll$18.924.6★651 rev

Newest

by launch date

Plunger Valve Replacement for Intex Above Ground Swimming Pool Systems - Heavy Duty On/Off Pool Valve - Filter Pumps and Pool Accessories - Easy Installation & Leak-Proof Design (1 Pack)

FizzCove$13.0938 rev

5mo ago

POOLHOUR Plunger Valve with Pipe Holder & Pool Hose Adapter Above Ground Pool Pump Replacement Parts Compatible with I*tex/Col*m*n Pool 2 Pack

POOLHOUR$37.9257 rev

6mo ago

POOLHOUR Above Ground Pool Inlet & Return Replacement Kit with Plunger Valve 1.5 Outlet Strainer Connector & Jet Nozzle & Strainer Grid Compatible with I*tex/Col*m*n Pool Parts & Sand Pumps

POOLHOUR$37.1632 rev

6mo ago

Above Ground Plunger Valves with Pool Hose Adapter B for Intex Above Ground Pool & Pump Pool Parts and Accessories On/Off Plunger Valve Replacement & 25009 Hose Conversion Adapter 1 1/4 to 1 1/2

Ophjerg$27.7741 rev

1y ago

SHAPON Above Ground Swimming Pool Plunger Valve & Swimming Pool Pipe Holder Set- Replacement Pool Accessories Compatible with Intex Pools (2 Each)

SHAPON$37.16166 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about intex plunger valve

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

What buyers love

Size-Overall14%

“The fit is secure”

Assembly/Installation13%

“Easy to set up”

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

“As advertised”

Leak-Proof7%

“No Leaks”

Quality-Overall6%

“For now, I'm very impressed with the build quality and completeness of the kit”

Ease Of Use5%

“Very, very convenient”

Durability5%

“This is a durable”

Filtration5%

“This allows for much easier filter changes, pump upgrades, or sand pump maintenance”

Value For Money4%

“Worth the money”

Pressure4%

“Handy Valves with Bend Pressure Relief”

What buyers complain about

Leak-Proof35%

“They leak”

Size-Overall11%

“Doesnt quite fit”

Quality-Overall7%

“Cheaply Made”

Durability5%

“One broke right away”

Functionality-Overall3%

“Did Not Work”

Value For Money2%

“Not worth it”

Material Quality2%

“the little plastic clamp seems a waste of material”

Assembly/Installation2%

“But worse, as a first time pool owner, after I got it all installed, I couldn't find a way to determine what setting it was on”

Ease Of Use2%

“Easy to replace when the seal on your old one goes bad”

Filtration1%

“This one only stops the bottom that leads to the filter”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall54%

Leak-Proof17%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Connectivity-Overall5%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Functionality-Overall4%