Is pool cup holder profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $109K/yr across 36 tracked products. 7 of 12 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +787.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (72/100).

How competitive is the pool cup holder niche?

26 brands and 53 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 39% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 46% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in pool cup holder?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Color, Strength. The return rate is 1.5%.

When does demand for pool cup holder peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 38.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the pool cup holder niche?

Listings span $9.55–$106.95; the average listing price is $26.19 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 817 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

pool cup holder

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +787.1% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+787.1%

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

Avg price

Incredible$26.19

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Great46%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Returns

Great1.5%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Price range

Great$9.55–$106.95

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

Competition

Great39%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Quality gap

Good4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Good817.47

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Okay3.6%

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

Market size

Okay$109K

$109K/yr · 115K searches

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, pool cup holder is a $109K/yr Amazon United States market (115K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 46% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 72/100.

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

pool cup holder market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $79K–$105K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 3.6%
Avg BSR: #1,611
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 97%
Sponsored: 97%
Out of stock: 17.3%
Avg brand age: 34 months
Avg seller age: 176 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

26 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

46%

Top 20: 95%

Top-5 click share

39%

Top 20: 83%

Open market

50%

UQOOQFA14%
TonGass11%
WMM8%
POOLHOUR8%
POOLHACKER5%
SHAPON5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +787.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 38.1×

Open Trend

Top pool cup holder search terms

pool cup holders41K/yr +736.1%3.3% conv.
pool cup holder18K/yr +863.5%1.6% conv.
above ground pool cup holders15K/yr +549.0%3.4% conv.
cup holders for above ground pool9K/yr >1,000%1.7% conv.
above ground pool cup holder8K/yr >1,000%1.2% conv.
poolside cup holder7K/yr >1,000%0.8% conv.
above ground pool drink holder8K/yr +494.4%3.1% conv.
cup holder for pool5K/yr +763.5%2.9% conv.
cup holders for pool4K/yr +326.8%2.8% conv.

All search terms

Top pool cup holder 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

Poolside Cup Holder for Above Ground Pools Pool Drink Holders for Party ONLY FITS 2 Inch or Less Round Top Bar (Blue Round - 4 Pack)

UQOOQFA$14.753.9★176 rev

4-Pack Poolside Cup Holders for Above Ground Pools Pool Cup Holder for Refreshing Drinks Only Fits 2 Inch Or Less Round Top Bar - Strong and Durable Easy to Use Clip-On No-Spill Cup Holders (Blue)

WMM$14.954.3★87 rev

TonGass (6-Pack Blue) Poolside Cup Holders Compatible with Above Ground Pools with 2 Inches or Thinner Round Top Bars - Strong and Durable Easy to Use Clip-On No-Spill Cup Holders

TonGass$19.324.2★646 rev

POOLHOUR [Patented] Poolside Storage Basket with 2 Cup Holders Stretchable Above Ground Pool Accessories Organizer Multifunctional Poolside Holder for Most Frame Pool Accessories (1Pack)

POOLHOUR$19.924.7★109 rev

[PATENTED] POOLHACKER 2026 Upgrade 2 Sets Poolside Storage Basket - Original Above Ground Pool Accessories Swimming Pool Storage Basket with Pool Cup Holder Poolside Storage to Organize Cup Towel

POOLHACKER$28.024.6★1,270 rev

Newest

by launch date

2 Pack Pool Cup Holders for Above Ground Pools Beach Umbrella Cup Holders

WUBOECE$9.5514 rev

2mo ago

Pooljoyo Poolside Bar For Above Ground Pool Outdoor Pool Bar Table for Above-Ground Round Pool 40.5in Length Adjustable Poolside Table Pool Shelf with Pool Drink Holder Above Ground Pool Accessories

POOLJOYO$43.6898 rev

4mo ago

IZCUZK 2 Pack Poolside Storage Basket for Above Ground Pool Hanging Pool Storage Organizer with Cup Holder & Hooks Pool Accessories Organizer for Towels Goggles Toys (Grey)

IZCUZK$23.3065 rev

4mo ago

Hampsele 4-Pack Pool Cup Holders for Above Ground Pools Above Ground Pool Accessories Premium PP Plastic Poolside Cup Holder No-Drilling Pool Accessories for Drinks Soda Sunscreen Phones (Blue)

Hampsele$13.0313 rev

5mo ago

POOLHOUR [Patented] Poolside Storage Basket with 2 Cup Holders Stretchable Above Ground Pool Accessories Organizer Multifunctional Poolside Holder for Most Frame Pool Accessories (1Pack)

POOLHOUR$19.92109 rev

6mo ago

What buyers say about pool cup holder

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

What buyers love

Assembly/Installation15%

“Super easy assembly”

Strength14%

“Sturdy storage”

Size-Overall11%

“the fit is good as the bracket underneath is adjustable”

Quality-Overall11%

“The build quality is quite impressive”

Storage Capacity8%

“I am pleased with the usefulness of this storage basket”

Ease Of Use8%

“Easy to attach”

Durability5%

“Sturdy and durable”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“As advertised”

Value For Money5%

“Great value”

Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining2%

“They adjust easily”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall26%

“Does not fit”

Color8%

“Not grey”

Strength7%

“I was honestly expecting something flimsy”

Design-Overall4%

“This basket design is awful”

Durability3%

“Broke within a day”

Value For Money3%

“It seems a bit pricey for what you get”

Ease Of Use3%

“ease of use is just not there”

Functionality-Overall3%

“Doesn't hold a drink well”

Mounting3%

“The bar mounts do not fit”

Quality-Overall2%

“Cheap”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall73%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Functionality-Overall4%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Value For Money3%

Color2%

Add-Ons/Attachments1%

Mechanism Issues1%

Quality-Overall1%

Strength1%

Common questions

Is pool cup holder profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $109K/yr across 36 tracked products. 7 of 12 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +787.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (72/100).
How competitive is the pool cup holder niche?: 26 brands and 53 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 39% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 46% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in pool cup holder?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Color, Strength. The return rate is 1.5%.
When does demand for pool cup holder peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 38.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the pool cup holder niche?: Listings span $9.55–$106.95; the average listing price is $26.19 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 817 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.