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title: "Pergola Shade Cover — $71K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **pergola shade cover**
**Worth a look**
Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 37% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 18Growth 74Conversion 6Competition 89Returns 34Price range 66Avg price 89Brand share 95Review moat 61Quality gap 83
**Brand share**
**Incredible****37%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Competition**
**Great****26%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Avg price**
**Great****$62.23**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.2★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Good****+57.8%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Price range**
**Good****$9.29–$138.79**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Good****1,054.06**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Returns**
**Okay****4.3%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Bad****$71K**
$71K/yr · 260K searches
**Conversion**
**Bad****0.4%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** High Price**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_price "Avg price > $50")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, pergola shade cover is a $71K/yr Amazon United States market (260K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 37% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 60/100.
Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **pergola shade cover market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **1K–2K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$78K–$93K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **0.4%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#360**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **97%**
- **Sponsored**
- **97%**
- **Out of stock**
- **4.5%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **32 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **189 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (26% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**32 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**39**
**Top-5 brand share**
**37%**
Top 20: 91%
**Top-5 click share**
**26%**
Top 20: 64%
**Open market**
**56%**
- Shade&Beyond9% - amadecohome8% - Artpuch7% - SCOCANOPY7% - Tngan7% - Alion Home7%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +57.8% search growth over the last 90 days.
25K15KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/pergola-shade-cover/trend)
## **Top pergola shade cover search terms**
- **pergola cover**83K/yr+36.8%0.4% conv. - **pergola canopy**25K/yr+79.1%0.3% conv. - **pergola cover waterproof**23K/yr+31.1%0.5% conv. - **pergola covers**16K/yr+71.4%0.4% conv. - **pergola replacement canopy**16K/yr+31.7%0.8% conv. - **waterproof pergola cover**14K/yr+78.1%0.4% conv. - **pergola shade screen**6K/yr+331.2%0.1% conv. - **pergola canopy replacement**9K/yr+43.1%0.7% conv. - **pergola shade cover waterproof**10K/yr+58.8%0.3% conv. - **pergola covers for shade and rain waterproof**8K/yr+71.2%0.3% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/pergola-shade-cover/search-terms)
## **Top pergola shade cover 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%2%$1K4%$3K6%$4K8%$6K101001K10K100K 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**Universal Canopy Cover Replacement for 17x6.8 Ft Outdoor Pergola Structure Garden Pergola Shade for Gazebo Patio Porch Balcony Outdoor Waterproof Pergola Canopy Top(Cover Only) (Khaki)**Tngan**$50.52**4.3★165 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT6F7LM5) [2**Artpuch 90% Sun Shade Cloth 10 x 12 FT Pergola Shade Cover Canopy with Grommets Sun Screen Fabric Tarp for Patio Outdoor Garden Backyard Mocha**Artpuch**$33.08**4.6★1,649 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5Q72GQG) [3**85x 208 Universal Pergola Shade Cover Garden Shade Replacement for 17x7.4 Ft Outdoor Pergola Structure Patio Gazebo Canopy Porch Balcony Waterproof Top (Cover Only Khaki)**FLAGLY**$38.73**4.0★70 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J1K8C) [4**Shade&Beyond 90% Sun Shade Cloth with Grommets 8 X 12 Pergola Shade Cover Canopy Mesh Tarp Sun Screens for Patio Outdoor Garden Backyard Mocha**Shade&Beyond**$27.76**4.6★2,458 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5L7FZCH) [5**Waterproof Pergola Cover - Universal Replacement Canopy (12 L x 10 W Beige)**Alion Home**$91.80**4.0★1,500 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08595HTR1)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**OLILAWN 10 X 12 Outdoor Retractable Pergola Shade Cover UV Protection Sun Shade Waterproof Canopy Replacement for Outdoor Roof Patio Garden Porch Grape Trellis Pergola Khaki**OLILAWN**$78.10**10 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF7QH89S) [**Amgo Replacement Pergola Cover for Patio with Weighted Rod Custom Size 0 8 W X 1 6 L Waterproof Grey**Amgo**$70.13**22 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG9Y3FWT) [**10 X 10 Pergola Shade Cover for Outdoor Retractable Durable Fabric Canopy Replacement Top Only Sun Shade for Outside (Beige)**Mrsenloi**$86.28**37 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G51WLRRD) [**Pergola Canopy Replacement Cover for Lowes Allen + Roth 10x10 Ft Freestanding Pergola 200 x 103 Shade Cover Compatible with Model #L-PG152PST-B Cover Only (Khaki)**Iheqard**$112.93**192 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVLNXQZ9) [**amadecohome 85 x 208 Universal Pergola Replacement Cover for Doubleton Steel Pergola L-PG080PST Waterproof Sunshade Canopy Top for Patio Gazebo Deck Porch Yard Outdoor Cover Only (Khaki)**amadecohome**$44.33**40 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVDG9TGS)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Retractable Sun Shade Sail 4 x 10 Waterproof Wave Pergola Shade Cover Polyester Sunscreen Awning Canopy Wind Protection for Outdoor Patio Yard Terrace Carport Khaki**Woace**$62.00**3.8★**▲ 93%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PN52PJ) [**Amagenix 10 W x 16 L Pergola Shade Cover Replacement Canopy Mocha**Amagenix**$72.01**4.3★**▲ 87%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5VDH222) [**ShadeMart 8 x 16 Beige Pergola Sun Shade Canopy Replacement Cover UPF50 Commercial Grade 260 GSM Cloth for Outdoor Patio Garden Backyard (We Make Custom Size)**ShadeMart**$47.03**4.4★**▲ 78%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTY12KQD) [**OLILAWN 10 X 12 Outdoor Retractable Pergola Shade Cover UV Protection Sun Shade Waterproof Canopy Replacement for Outdoor Roof Patio Garden Porch Grape Trellis Pergola Khaki**OLILAWN**$78.10**3.0★**▲ 56%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF7QH89S) [**85x 208 Universal Pergola Shade Cover Garden Shade Replacement for 17x7.4 Ft Outdoor Pergola Structure Patio Gazebo Canopy Porch Balcony Waterproof Top (Cover Only Khaki)**FLAGLY**$38.73**4.0★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J1K8C)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about pergola shade cover**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**19%
*“Hardware included appears to be good quality”*
**Sun Shade/Wind Shield**10%
*“Good sun shade”*
**Assembly/Installation**10%
*“Easy Install”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“Cost effective”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Fit perfect”*
**Durability**6%
*“It is durable”*
**Material Quality**5%
*“Good quality material”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“Totally Exceeded My Expectations”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Quick and easy”*
**Color**3%
*“Good color”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“Poor quality control by seller”*
**Size-Overall**15%
*“Too small”*
**Durability**8%
*“Didnt last”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“Price too high”*
**Water Resistance**5%
*“everything underneath it gets soaking wet”*
**Material Quality**4%
*“The material is different than the one that originally came with the unit which would allow water to drip through when it rained”*
**Thickness**4%
*“its not very thick”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“doesnt look like picture”*
**Functionality-Overall**2%
*“Was not satisfied with it did not allow air flow”*
**Strength**2%
*“is very flimsy”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**54%
**Color**11%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Material Quality**7%
**Thin**4%
**Functionality-Overall**3%
**Value For Money**2%
**Quality-Overall**2%
**Assembly/Installation**2%
**Defective Material/Parts**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is pergola shade cover profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $71K/yr across 65 tracked products. 6 of 16 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +57.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).
- **How competitive is the pergola shade cover niche?**
- 32 brands and 39 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 37% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in pergola shade cover?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Size-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 4.3%.
- **When does demand for pergola shade cover peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 5.6× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the pergola shade cover niche?**
- Listings span $9.29–$138.79; the average listing price is $62.23 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,054 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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