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title: "Wide Mouth Skimmer for Above Ground Pool — $169K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool**
**Worth a look**
Shows demand growing +293.6% this quarter, but a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 77% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 35Growth 100Conversion 46Competition 19Returns 81Price range 93Avg price 93Brand share 25Review moat 30Quality gap 50
**Growth**
**Incredible****+293.6%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Avg price**
**Great****$51.23**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Great****$13.93–$69.31**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Returns**
**Great****1.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Market size**
**Okay****$169K**
$169K/yr · 90K searches
**Review moat**
**Okay****3,479.83**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Bad****90%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Competition**
**Bad****77%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)") [** High Price**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_price "Avg price > $50")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool is a $169K/yr Amazon United States market (90K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 90% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **4K–5K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$205K–$256K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **3.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#137**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **92%**
- **Sponsored**
- **83%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.7%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **37 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **172 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**8 **—flat
**Sellers**
**32**
**Top-5 brand share**
**90%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**77%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**6%**
- Hayward55% - U.S. Pool Supply15% - Swimline10% - Xmnbl6% - Blue Mano4% - Rx Clear4% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 6%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 99 weeks — +293.6% search growth over the last 90 days.
6K4KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 84.2×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/wide-mouth-skimmer-for-above-ground-pool/trend)
## **Top wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool search terms**
- **hayward skimmer**40K/yr+400.1%4.2% conv. - **hayward pool skimmer**16K/yr+189.8%4.1% conv. - **wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool**11K/yr+252.4%4.0% conv. - **hayward above ground pool skimmer**5K/yr+217.2%4.0% conv. - **wide mouth pool skimmer**5K/yr+289.1%4.1% conv. - **wide mouth skimmer**5K/yr+341.3%2.9% conv. - **hayward wide mouth skimmer kit**4K/yr+218.9%5.3% conv. - **hayward wide mouth skimmer**4K/yr+274.4%4.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/wide-mouth-skimmer-for-above-ground-pool/search-terms)
## **Top wide mouth skimmer 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%10%$17K20%$34K30%$51K40%$68K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 12 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer Surface Skimmer for Pools**Hayward**$55.16**4.7★9,751 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DPY196) [2**Hayward SP1091WM Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer White**Hayward**$69.31**4.7★2,245 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KMIK26) [3**SWIMLINE HYDROTOOLS Standard Wide Mouth Above Ground Pool Skimmer Kit | ABS Construction | Pool Skimmer | Wide Mouth | Snap-In & Removable Weir | Above Ground Pool Skimmer | Easy Basket Access**Swimline**$47.82**4.4★1,279 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032JSQK2) [4**U.S. Pool Supply 11.5 Foot Swimming Pool Leaf Skimmer Net with Telescopic Aluminum Pole 8 Sections - 6 Deep Ultra Fine Mesh Netting Basket Remove Finest Debris Adjustable Length Clean Spas Ponds**U.S. Pool Supply**$23.32**4.3★11,437 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSXSH4F6) [5**Above Ground Pool Skimmer Thru-Wall Skimmer Above Ground Pool SkimmerWith AccessoriesOpening Width 6 Inches Compatible With All Standard Pool Wall Openings Replace SP1091LX Above Ground Pool Skimmer**Xmnbl**$53.71**4.5★165 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDWBCWD)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**U.S. Pool Supply Wide Mouth Thru-Wall Above Ground Pool Skimmer Kit - ABS Construction Complete Universal Set Return Fitting Vacuum Plate Leaf Basket - Replacement Compatible with SP1091WM Skimmer**U.S. Pool Supply**$46.86**3,497 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR19X1RT) [**TonGass Complete-Set SP1091WM Thru-Wall Skimmer Kit Compatible with Hayward Above-Ground Pool Skimmers Wide Mouth Through Wall Skimmer Set for SP1091WM Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmers**TonGass**$66.55**35 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6786N1L) [**Blue Mano Wide Mouth Above Ground Pool Skimmer Complete Kit Replacement for SP1091WM Dyna-Skim 45-430 32192 Opening Width 14 Fits for All Wide Standard Pool Wall**Blue Mano**$49.54**131 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNDSSZ5J) [**Above Ground Pool Skimmer Thru-Wall Skimmer Above Ground Pool SkimmerWith AccessoriesOpening Width 6 Inches Compatible With All Standard Pool Wall Openings Replace SP1091LX Above Ground Pool Skimmer**Xmnbl**$53.71**165 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDWBCWD) [**U.S. Pool Supply 11.5 Foot Swimming Pool Leaf Skimmer Net with Telescopic Aluminum Pole 8 Sections - 6 Deep Ultra Fine Mesh Netting Basket Remove Finest Debris Adjustable Length Clean Spas Ponds**U.S. Pool Supply**$23.32**11,437 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSXSH4F6)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**U.S. Pool Supply 11.5 Foot Swimming Pool Leaf Skimmer Net with Telescopic Aluminum Pole 8 Sections - 6 Deep Ultra Fine Mesh Netting Basket Remove Finest Debris Adjustable Length Clean Spas Ponds**U.S. Pool Supply**$23.32**4.3★**▲ 43%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSXSH4F6) [**U.S. Pool Supply Wide Mouth Thru-Wall Above Ground Pool Skimmer Kit - ABS Construction Complete Universal Set Return Fitting Vacuum Plate Leaf Basket - Replacement Compatible with SP1091WM Skimmer**U.S. Pool Supply**$46.86**4.0★**▲ 40%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR19X1RT) [**SWIMLINE HYDROTOOLS GREY Standard Wide Mouth Above Ground Pool Skimmer Kit | ABS Construction | Pool Skimmer | Wide Mouth | Snap-In & Removable Weir | Above Ground Pool Skimmer | Easy Basket Access**Swimline**$63.13**4.4★**▲ 36%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032JSQKM) [**U.S. Pool Supply Swimming Pool 5 Foot Leaf Skimmer Net with 4 Aluminum Pole Sections - 6 Deep Ultra Fine Mesh Netting Bag Basket for Fast Cleaning of The Finest Debris - 60 Long Clean Spas Ponds**U.S. Pool Supply**$13.93**4.3★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FB2TMRY) [**JED Pool Tools Above Ground Pool Skimmer - Made in USA Wide Mouth Thru-The-Wall Skimmer & Accessory Kit (45-430)**JED Pool Tools**$66.12**4.6★**▲ 24%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014VMVOWU)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Size-Overall**16%
*“Fit perfect”*
**Quality-Overall**13%
*“Good quality”*
**Assembly/Installation**10%
*“Easy to install”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%
*“Works as advertised”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“was cheap”*
**Leak-Proof**8%
*“Doesn't seem to leak yet”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**7%
*“Helps to keep the pool cleaned”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Easy to use”*
**Strength**3%
*“It is sturdy”*
**Weight Light**3%
*“I love this lightweight skimmer”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Strength**13%
*“Little flimsy”*
**Quality-Overall**13%
*“Not well made”*
**Leak-Proof**12%
*“leaks bad”*
**Durability**11%
*“Basket broke within two weeks”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“basket doesn't fit well”*
**Assembly/Installation**5%
*“Hard to install”*
**Material Quality**5%
*“Would not recommend due to poor quality of materials”*
**Functionality-Overall**4%
*“Didnt work for me”*
**Design-Overall**3%
*“Horrible design”*
**Water Resistance**3%
*“It doesn't, it comes with one butterfly gasket that you have to cut apart if you are installing in a pool that already has water in it”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**50%
**Strength**7%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Defective Material/Parts**6%
**Quality-Overall**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Leak-Proof**4%
**Functionality-Overall**2%
**Assembly/Installation**2%
**Connectivity-Overall**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $169K/yr across 12 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +293.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
- **How competitive is the wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool niche?**
- 8 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 77% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 90% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Quality-Overall, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.7%.
- **When does demand for wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 84.2× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the wide mouth skimmer for above ground pool niche?**
- Listings span $13.93–$69.31; the average listing price is $51.23 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,480 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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