Is selamectin profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $106K/yr across 25 tracked products. 2 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +34.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).

How competitive is the selamectin niche?

15 brands and 41 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 71% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in selamectin?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Allergies, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.4%.

When does demand for selamectin peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the selamectin niche?

Listings span $5.72–$78.46; the average listing price is $31.68 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 20,011 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

selamectin

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.4%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.4%

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$31.68

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$5.72–$78.46

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

Quality gap

Great4.2★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Good5.8%

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

Growth

Good+34.3%

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

Brand share

Good71%

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

Competition

Good54%

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

Market size

Okay$106K

$106K/yr · 58K searches

Review moat

Bad20,011.04

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, selamectin is a $106K/yr Amazon United States market (58K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 71% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun. Verdict: Worth a look — 60/100.

Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

selamectin market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–3K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $79K–$95K; units × avg price
Launch success: —; 2 of 3 new (360d)
Conversion rate: 5.8%
Avg BSR: #20
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 92%
Sponsored: 88%
Out of stock: 4.2%
Avg brand age: 68 months
Avg seller age: 154 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

15 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

71%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

54%

Top 20: 94%

Open market

24%

TevraPet43%
Revolution Plus8%
PetArmor8%
Advantage7%
Amazon Basics6%
Advecta5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 103 weeks — +34.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

Open Trend

Top selamectin search terms

selamectin for cats19K/yr +29.1%1.1% conv.
selamectin17K/yr +20.9%0.6% conv.
tevrapet for cats6K/yr +42.9%7.8% conv.
first act plus for cats4K/yr +126.3%11.0% conv.
actispot 2 for cats4K/yr +33.9%16.7% conv.
firstact plus for cats2K/yr +99.8%12.5% conv.
revolt for cats6K/yr -14.1%0.4% conv.

All search terms

Top selamectin 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★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 25 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

TevraPet FirstAct Plus Flea and Tick Topical for Cats over 1.5lbs 3 Dose Waterproof Flea and Tick Control/Prevention for 3 Months

TevraPet$19.984.0★14,487 rev

TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Large Cats 9+ lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control

TevraPet$28.614.2★18,685 rev

TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Small and Medium Cats 5-9 lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control Clear

TevraPet$28.334.2★18,685 rev

Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner Topical Solution) for Cats 5.6-11 lbs (Orange) 1 Tube

Revolution Plus$32.384.7★40 rev

Apex Plus Cat Flea and Tick Treatment | 6-Month Supply Over 1.5 lbs | Flea Treatment for Cats & Kittens | 24-Hour Activation Waterproof 30-Day Protection

APEX ANIMAL HEALTH$23.294.1★1,775 rev

Newest

by launch date

Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats & Kittens Topical Cat Flea and Tick Treatment Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting 6-Dose Supply

Articats$27.46266 rev

2mo ago

Topical Flea and Tick for Large Cats: Waterproof Topical Cat Flea and Tick Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting at Home Control for Cats Over 9 lbs and 8 Weeks or Older 6-Dose Supply

ProElobara$28.05243 rev

5mo ago

Selarid (selamectin) | Cats 5.1-15 lbs | 6-Month Supply | Flea Heartworm Roundworm Hookworm and Ear Mite Protection

Selarid$69.880 rev

9mo ago

Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner Topical Solution) for Cats 5.6-11 lbs (Orange) 1 Tube

Revolution Plus$32.3840 rev

1y ago

Advecta Plus Topical Flea Treatment for Cats and Kittens Flea Prevention and Control Small & Large Fast-Acting Waterproof Drops 6-Month Supply

Advecta$33.4512,763 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about selamectin

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

What buyers love

Value For Money27%

“Excellent value for money”

Quality-Overall16%

“Excellent product”

Ease Of Use11%

“Easy to use”

Allergies7%

“it doesn't irritates my cats skin”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“As advertised”

Pet Friendly5%

“Pet safe”

Efficiency3%

“It works great”

Smell3%

“No offensive smell”

Time Taken2%

“Works fast”

Strength1%

“Effective”

What buyers complain about

Functionality-Overall44%

“Does not work as advertised”

Allergies13%

“Allergic reaction”

Value For Money11%

“too expensive”

Durability6%

“Does not last”

Quality-Overall3%

“This is poor quality”

Indigestion3%

“coughed for 1 week”

Smell2%

“This smells like gasoline”

Pest/Insect Control1%

“Doesn't kill clover mites”

Advertised Vs Actual Product1%

“Does not work as advertised”

Ease Of Use1%

“Unable to open”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall36%

Value For Money15%

Advertised Vs Actual Product13%

Size-Overall12%

Leak-Proof6%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Product Condition2%

Spray/Flow1%

Weight Heavy1%

Compatibility-Overall1%

Common questions

Is selamectin profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $106K/yr across 25 tracked products. 2 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +34.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).
How competitive is the selamectin niche?: 15 brands and 41 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 71% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in selamectin?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Allergies, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.4%.
When does demand for selamectin peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the selamectin niche?: Listings span $5.72–$78.46; the average listing price is $31.68 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 20,011 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.