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title: "Skateboard Grip Tape — $285K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **skateboard grip tape**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (1.5%), but soft demand (+7.2% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 50Growth 34Conversion 39Competition 52Returns 86Price range 64Avg price 52Brand share 78Review moat 47Quality gap 37
**Returns**
**Great****1.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Brand share**
**Great****57%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Price range**
**Good****$6.57–$29.77**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Good****54%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Avg price**
**Good****$12.29**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Good****$285K**
$285K/yr · 738K searches
**Review moat**
**Okay****1,812.69**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Okay****+7.2%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, skateboard grip tape is a $285K/yr Amazon United States market (738K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 57% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 53/100.
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **skateboard grip tape market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **20K–25K**
- avg 500–750/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$246K–$307K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **3.1%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#32**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **90%**
- **Sponsored**
- **93%**
- **Out of stock**
- **6.5%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **52 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **181 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**20 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**21**
**Top-5 brand share**
**57%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**54%**
Top 20: 91%
**Open market**
**36%**
- Aolabela15% - MOB – MOBILITY ON BOARD13% - TURBO12% - Black Diamond Grip9% - SIKEDEPRO8% - ZUEXT7%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +7.2% search growth over the last 90 days.
20K15KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/sports-outdoors/skateboard-grip-tape/trend)
## **Top skateboard grip tape search terms**
- **skateboard grip tape**281K/yr+6.9%3.1% conv. - **grip tape skateboard**173K/yr+2.6%3.1% conv. - **scooter grip tape**45K/yr+16.3%1.1% conv. - **longboard grip tape**34K/yr+26.1%1.2% conv. - **griptape skateboard**37K/yr+7.6%1.8% conv. - **griptape**26K/yr+11.8%2.2% conv. - **skateboard tape**21K/yr-10.0%5.7% conv. - **skateboard grip tape design**21K/yr+4.2%0.4% conv. - **skateboard griptape**21K/yr-3.6%1.3% conv. - **skateboard grip**10K/yr+21.0%2.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/sports-outdoors/skateboard-grip-tape/search-terms)
## **Top skateboard grip tape 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%4%$11K8%$23K12%$34K16%$46K101001K10K100K 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**Aolabela Grip Tape 33 x 9 No Air Bubbles Black Griptape for Skateboards & Scooters**Aolabela**$7.05**4.5★305 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Z87X8R) [2**Mob Grip Perforated Black Griptape - 9 x 33**MOB – MOBILITY ON BOARD**$12.20**4.7★1,158 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V0CRB2M) [3**TURBO 9 x 33 Inch Skateboard Grip Tape Sheet Black**TURBO**$7.50**4.7★1,125 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092CX34K9) [4**SIKEDEPRO 4 x 33Ft Heavy Duty Anti-Slip Tape Skateboard Grip Tape Non-Skid Safety Traction Tape for Staircases Outdoor/Indoor Waterproof High Traction Stairs Non Skid Treads**SIKEDEPRO**$9.91**4.6★64 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF838R48) [5**Mr. Pen- Black Skateboard Grip Tape 10.6x36.4 Tear-Proof**Mr. Pen**$8.58**4.5★5,178 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086R7QPDW)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**SIKEDEPRO 4 x 33Ft Heavy Duty Anti-Slip Tape Skateboard Grip Tape Non-Skid Safety Traction Tape for Staircases Outdoor/Indoor Waterproof High Traction Stairs Non Skid Treads**SIKEDEPRO**$9.91**64 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF838R48) [**Kakalote Anti Slip Grip Tape 9 33 inch Skateboards Sticker Waterproof Outdoor Grip Tape for Stairs Skateboards Scooters Easy to Cut(Black)**Kakalote**$6.57**60 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2MM12NZ) [**Aolabela Grip Tape 33 x 9 No Air Bubbles Black Griptape for Skateboards & Scooters**Aolabela**$7.05**305 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Z87X8R) [**COSIMIXO 12 x 35Ft Heavy Duty Anti Slip Tape Best 80grit Friction Grip Abrasive for Stairs Outdoor/Indoor Skateboard Grip Tape Safety Non Skid Tread Staircases Anti-Slip Traction Tape Black**COSIMIXO**$29.77**6,288 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPYJVXDM) [**Lifegrip Anti Slip Traction Tape 4 Inch x 38 Foot - Best Grip Friction Abrasive Adhesive for Stairs Tread Step Indoor Outdoor (4 X 38)**LifeGrip Stay on Track**$10.95**14,454 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDX7RM3F)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**SIKEDEPRO 4 x 33Ft Heavy Duty Anti-Slip Tape Skateboard Grip Tape Non-Skid Safety Traction Tape for Staircases Outdoor/Indoor Waterproof High Traction Stairs Non Skid Treads**SIKEDEPRO**$9.91**4.6★**▲ 221%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF838R48) [**Kakalote Anti Slip Grip Tape 9 33 inch Skateboards Sticker Waterproof Outdoor Grip Tape for Stairs Skateboards Scooters Easy to Cut(Black)**Kakalote**$6.57**4.0★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2MM12NZ) [**Black Diamond Longboard Skateboard Grip Tape Sheet Black 48**BLACK DIAMOND**$12.10**4.6★**▲ 66%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013T1NZS) [**Black Diamond Grip Sheet 9 x 33 Spider Web Skateboard Griptape**Black Diamond Grip**$8.94**4.2★**▲ 58%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VJLQKKL) [**ZUEXT 10.6 x 43.3 Black Skateboard Grip Tape Sheet Bubble Free Waterproof Black Scooter Grip Tape Longboard Griptape Sandpaper for Rollerboard Stairs Pedal Wheelchair Steps (110x27cm)**ZUEXT**$12.18**4.7★**▲ 35%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0755WLVT2)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about skateboard grip tape**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Grip**25%
*“Good Grip”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**19%
*“Strong adhesive”*
**Quality-Overall**9%
*“No complaints”*
**Ease Of Use**7%
*“Easy to use”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“Great value”*
**Efficiency**6%
*“Works great”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“looks just like the photo”*
**Durability**3%
*“feels very durable”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“Good size”*
**Strength**1%
*“Very strong”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**30%
*“Doesn't stick well”*
**Grip**17%
*“Needs more grip”*
**Durability**4%
*“instead it tore into small pieces”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Trash”*
**Functionality-Overall**3%
*“Doesn't work”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**2%
*“See pic — a bit dirty after a cruise”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“False advertisement”*
**Thickness**2%
*“It's not the thickest material”*
**Value For Money**1%
*“Not great for price”*
**Flexibility**1%
### **Top return reasons **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**31%
**Size-Overall**22%
**Grip**10%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Value For Money**6%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
**Water Resistance**3%
**Material Quality**2%
**Color**2%
**Defective Material/Parts**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is skateboard grip tape profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $285K/yr across 29 tracked products. 1 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +7.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (53/100).
- **How competitive is the skateboard grip tape niche?**
- 20 brands and 21 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 54% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 57% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in skateboard grip tape?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Grip, Durability. The return rate is 1.5%.
- **When does demand for skateboard grip tape peak?**
- Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the skateboard grip tape niche?**
- Listings span $6.57–$29.77; the average listing price is $12.29 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,813 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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