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title: "Pool Tarps for Above Ground Pool — $19K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **pool tarps for above ground pool**

**Worth a look**

Shows demand growing +290.5% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 5Growth 100Conversion 34Competition 72Returns 78Price range 90Avg price 95Brand share 77Review moat 53Quality gap 73

**Growth**

**Incredible****+290.5%**

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

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$33.65**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$10.05–$84.94**

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

**Returns**

**Great****1.8%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Great****58%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.3★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Good****42%**

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

**Review moat**

**Good****1,376.19**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Conversion**

**Okay****2.7%**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$19K**

$19K/yr · 20K searches

**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)") [** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%")

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, pool tarps for above ground pool is a $19K/yr Amazon United States market (20K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 58% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 65/100.

Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **pool tarps for above ground pool market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**500–750**</dd><dd>avg 0–100/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$17K–$25K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**2.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#50**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**97%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**100%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**9.4%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**49 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**191 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**21 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**30**

**Top-5 brand share**

**58%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**42%**

Top 20: 84%

**Open market**

**37%**

- TICONN16% - Shop Square15% - RGJ10% - UJG9% - RAINDEWAY7% - YEXEXINM6%

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 79 weeks — +290.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K1KSpike '25Spike '26Prime Day '26 seasonDecFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecMarAprMayJun

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 17.6×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/pool-tarps-for-above-ground-pool/trend)

## **Top pool tarps for above ground pool 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%5%$93210%$2K15%$3K20%$4K101001K10K100K 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![TICONN Heavy Duty Tarp Cover Extra Thick Tarps Waterproof Tear and Rip Proof UV Resistant Tarpaulin with Reinforced Grommets and Edges (5.5 Mil 6x8)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519-mBubu-L.jpg)**TICONN Heavy Duty Tarp Cover Extra Thick Tarps Waterproof Tear and Rip Proof UV Resistant Tarpaulin with Reinforced Grommets and Edges (5.5 Mil 6x8)**TICONN**$10.18**4.6★1,744 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3RWSD8Q) [2![RGJ 15 Ft Pool Liner Pad for Round Above Ground Pools Thickened Pool Mat Tarp for Under Pool Dual-Color Pool Ground Pad Cloth Floor Mat for Pool Bottom Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N5Dw1ctxL.jpg)**RGJ 15 Ft Pool Liner Pad for Round Above Ground Pools Thickened Pool Mat Tarp for Under Pool Dual-Color Pool Ground Pad Cloth Floor Mat for Pool Bottom Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life**RGJ**$35.88**4.1★430 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSBNGN7Y) [3![RAINDEWAY Tarps 8x10 Feet 5.5 Mil - Multipurpose Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover with Metal Grommets and Reinforced Edges Silver/Blue Tarp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BhwZSk5YL.jpg)**RAINDEWAY Tarps 8x10 Feet 5.5 Mil - Multipurpose Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover with Metal Grommets and Reinforced Edges Silver/Blue Tarp**RAINDEWAY**$10.05**4.4★3,182 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VTGDL1X) [4![YEXEXINM 10x6.7Ft Rectangular Frame Pool Ground Cloths Waterproof PE Swimming Pool Liner Pad for Protect Above Ground Pool Blanket for Frame Pools Accessories Prevents Punctures Pools Tarp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FZoqKSOVL.jpg)**YEXEXINM 10x6.7Ft Rectangular Frame Pool Ground Cloths Waterproof PE Swimming Pool Liner Pad for Protect Above Ground Pool Blanket for Frame Pools Accessories Prevents Punctures Pools Tarp**YEXEXINM**$14.73**4.2★40 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F23FT7RZ) [5![12x12Ft Swimming Pool Ground Cloth Waterproof Square Swimming Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Swimming Pools Heavy Duty Pool Ground Mat Protector Pad Pool Tarp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4128P-iXzwL.jpg)**12x12Ft Swimming Pool Ground Cloth Waterproof Square Swimming Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Swimming Pools Heavy Duty Pool Ground Mat Protector Pad Pool Tarp**Nirvany**$21.41**4.4★54 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ6F4J5B)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![COZYDIG 10x10FT Swimming Pool Ground Cloth Square Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Pools Heavy-Duty Under Pool Padding for Pool Bottom Prevents Punctures Weed Barrier Extends Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N166GR+3L.jpg)**COZYDIG 10x10FT Swimming Pool Ground Cloth Square Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Pools Heavy-Duty Under Pool Padding for Pool Bottom Prevents Punctures Weed Barrier Extends Liner Life**COZYDIG**$22.00**19 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR3TXN4W) [![Gonioa 11 x 7.8 FT Pool Pad Tarp for Under Pool Liner Pad Under Pool Mat for Above Ground Pools Thickened Pools Tarp Pools Ground Pads to Prevent Puncture and Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Pqs3rSe1L.jpg)**Gonioa 11 x 7.8 FT Pool Pad Tarp for Under Pool Liner Pad Under Pool Mat for Above Ground Pools Thickened Pools Tarp Pools Ground Pads to Prevent Puncture and Extend Liner Life**Gonioa**$19.91**18 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFHP1LK5) [![QH.HOME 550D 18ft Pool Cover Round[Upgraded Tear Resistant & Quadruple Windproof] wth Pre-Installed Patented Winch and Rope Pool Covers for Above Ground Pools-Snug Fit & Waterproof Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zo5NnZO3L.jpg)**QH.HOME 550D 18ft Pool Cover Round\[Upgraded Tear Resistant & Quadruple Windproof\] wth Pre-Installed Patented Winch and Rope Pool Covers for Above Ground Pools-Snug Fit & Waterproof Protection**QH.HOME**$67.84**297 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJL5FGG) [![15 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xK5Bw0HJL.jpg)**15 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life**Shop Square**$28.42**23 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6GFS69V) [![18 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xK5Bw0HJL.jpg)**18 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life**Shop Square**$34.73**38 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6G4F8P3)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![18 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xK5Bw0HJL.jpg)**18 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life**Shop Square**$34.73**4.6★**▲ 70%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6G4F8P3) [![15 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xK5Bw0HJL.jpg)**15 Ft Round Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life**Shop Square**$28.42**4.4★**▲ 69%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6GFS69V) [![9.7 x 6.7 Ft Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5173NMeDX0L.jpg)**9.7 x 6.7 Ft Pool Liner Pad - Mat Tarp for Under Pool Above Ground Pool Mat Pool Ground Cloth Pool Bottom Pad Waterproof PE Tarp Puncture Protection & Extend Liner Life**Shop Square**$13.69**4.4★**▲ 69%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6GFHC2K) [![COZYDIG 10x10FT Swimming Pool Ground Cloth Square Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Pools Heavy-Duty Under Pool Padding for Pool Bottom Prevents Punctures Weed Barrier Extends Liner Life](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N166GR+3L.jpg)**COZYDIG 10x10FT Swimming Pool Ground Cloth Square Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Pools Heavy-Duty Under Pool Padding for Pool Bottom Prevents Punctures Weed Barrier Extends Liner Life**COZYDIG**$22.00**4.7★**▲ 68%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR3TXN4W) [![UIRWAY 18 Ft Round Pool Cover with Reflective Strips Swimming Pool Cover for Above Ground Pools Solar Cover Including Rope Tie and Luminous Ground Nails PU Tarp Snug Fit for UV Protected](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dO2RZm-dL.jpg)**UIRWAY 18 Ft Round Pool Cover with Reflective Strips Swimming Pool Cover for Above Ground Pools Solar Cover Including Rope Tie and Luminous Ground Nails PU Tarp Snug Fit for UV Protected**UIRWAY**$72.70**4.0★**▲ 57%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G19QXMPS)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about pool tarps for above ground pool**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**19%

*“Excellent Product”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Best fit”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Reasonably priced”*

**Durability**9%

*“Held up well”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Strength**7%

*“Seems sturdy”*

**Water Resistance**5%

*“completely waterproof”*

**Material Quality**5%

*“Material is durable”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Simple to use and truly covers and protects the pool and water”*

**Thickness**3%

*“Nice thick tarp”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Low quality product”*

**Durability**15%

*“It is already falling apart”*

**Thickness**13%

*“Not very thick”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Doesn't fit”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Not as described”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Not worth the price”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“The material is extremely flimsy”*

**Cushion**3%

*“there is no padding to this at all”*

**Water Resistance**3%

*“Not waterproof”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“it's not even heavy-duty”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**55%

**Thin**8%

**Value For Money**6%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

**Material Quality**6%

**Functionality-Overall**3%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Thickness**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%

**Color**1%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is pool tarps for above ground pool profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $19K/yr across 36 tracked products. 5 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +290.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (65/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the pool tarps for above ground pool niche?**</dt><dd>21 brands and 30 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 42% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 58% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in pool tarps for above ground pool?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Durability, Thickness. The return rate is 1.8%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for pool tarps for above ground pool peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 17.6× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the pool tarps for above ground pool niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $10.05–$84.94; the average listing price is $33.65 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,376 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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