Is black tarp profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $203K/yr across 26 tracked products. 0 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +38.0%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).

How competitive is the black tarp niche?

13 brands and 37 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 58% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in black tarp?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Quality-Overall, Thickness. The return rate is 2.3%.

When does demand for black tarp peak?

Demand peaks in Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 3.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the black tarp niche?

Listings span $6.02–$44.29; the average listing price is $18.59 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,491 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

black tarp

Worth a look

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($18.59 avg), but a deep review moat (3,491 avg reviews) keeps it on the watch list.

Avg price

Great$18.59

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$6.02–$44.29

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

Returns

Good2.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Good5.5%

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

Growth

Good+38.0%

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

Brand share

Good70%

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

Competition

Okay58%

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

Market size

Okay$203K

$203K/yr · 197K searches

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Okay3,490.96

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black tarp is a $203K/yr Amazon United States market (197K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 70% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct–Nov. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.

Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

black tarp market data

Units sold / yr: 13K–15K; avg 500–750/product
Revenue / yr: $232K–$279K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 5.5%
Avg BSR: #58
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 85%
Out of stock: 1.5%
Avg brand age: 48 months
Avg seller age: 176 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

13 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

70%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

58%

Top 20: 94%

Open market

22%

Amazon Basics19%
Patiobay17%
Honsaifau12%
RAINDEWAY12%
GUARD SHIELD10%
TA*RP YXCN8%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +38.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.2×

Open Trend

Top black tarp search terms

black tarp115K/yr +37.1%5.2% conv.
black tarps heavy duty waterproof30K/yr +34.3%4.1% conv.
black tarps14K/yr +66.8%2.5% conv.
blackout tarp5K/yr +94.4%0.7% conv.
tarp black7K/yr +20.4%7.0% conv.
black tarp 8x107K/yr +7.1%6.8% conv.
large black tarp5K/yr +36.2%1.9% conv.
small black tarp4K/yr +53.1%3.5% conv.
black tarp 6x85K/yr +4.8%6.6% conv.
heavy duty tarps black4K/yr +13.8%0.0% conv.

All search terms

Top black tarp 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

Amazon Basics Waterproof Multipurpose Camping Tarp Tear Resistant with Reinforced Edges Protective Cover 7.5 Feet x 9.5 Feet Dark Green

Amazon Basics$10.864.6★13,615 rev

Black Waterproof Tarp 5x5ft for Outdoor: UV/Tear-Resistant Cover for Rain

Honsaifau$10.734.5★541 rev

Patiobay Tarp 8x10 Feet 8 Mil Waterproof Tarps Heavy Duty with Grommets Every 23.6 Thick Plastic Tarp UV Resistant Tear&Fade Resistant Reinforced Edges for Outdoor Pool Camp Tent

Patiobay$16.044.6★198 rev

RAINDEWAY Black Tarp 6x8 Feet UV Resistant 8 Mil Multipurpose Medium Duty Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover with Metal Grommets and Reinforced Edges

RAINDEWAY$13.834.6★1,284 rev

TA*RP YXCN Black Tarp 10x12 Feet 10 Mil Thick Waterproof Poly Tarps Cover UV Resistant Rip & Tear Proof with Metal Grommets Every 20 Inches

TA*RP YXCN$20.644.6★371 rev

Newest

by launch date

10x12 FT Tarp Waterproof 8 Mil Poly Tarps Medium Duty Waterproof UV Resistant & Rip Tear Resistant Multipurpose Protective Cover with Grommets Reversible for Home Boats Cars Plants

MERUYOO$15.25159 rev

5mo ago

GliCraft 4 Pack 6 x 8 ft 5.5 Mil Large Tarps Heavy Duty Waterproof Tarp Multi Purpose Tent Cover for Home Boats Cars Camping Patio Furniture Roof Emergency Rain Protective Cover Black

GliCraft$29.887 rev

6mo ago

EEATUZTL 10x12FT Tarps Heavy Duty Waterproof Large Heavy Duty Tarps with Grommets Reinforced Edges UV Resistant Tear&Fade Resistant 16 Mil Cover for Camping Patio Roof Boat Outdoor Black

EEATUZTL$29.42884 rev

1y ago

TA*RP YXCN Black Tarp 10x12 Feet 10 Mil Thick Waterproof Poly Tarps Cover UV Resistant Rip & Tear Proof with Metal Grommets Every 20 Inches

TA*RP YXCN$20.64371 rev

1y ago

Patiobay Tarp 8x10 Feet 8 Mil Waterproof Tarps Heavy Duty with Grommets Every 23.6 Thick Plastic Tarp UV Resistant Tear&Fade Resistant Reinforced Edges for Outdoor Pool Camp Tent

Patiobay$16.04198 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about black tarp

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall23%

“Very well made”

Advertised Vs Actual Product18%

“As described”

Value For Money11%

“Good for the Price”

Thickness7%

“Nice thick tarp”

Strength7%

“It's pretty sturdy”

Durability5%

“Extremely durable”

Efficiency4%

“Bought during this winter storm to protect my generator and worked fine”

Size-Overall4%

“Good size”

Water Resistance3%

“waterproof good quality”

Ease Of Use2%

“Easy to use”

What buyers complain about

Durability21%

“does not last”

Quality-Overall17%

“Poor quality”

Thickness15%

“Thinner material than expected”

Material Quality7%

“Thinner material than expected”

Size-Overall5%

“The grommets don't match”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“I was a little confused by the description as well”

Water Resistance4%

“Not waterproof”

Ease Of Cleaning3%

“A mess to clean up”

Product Condition3%

“I was sent a damaged and used trap and used a different seller and got a nice new tarp with ground pins”

Strength2%

“not really a heavy duty product”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall49%

Value For Money9%

Thin8%

Material Quality7%

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

Color4%

Quality-Overall3%

Functionality-Overall2%

Weight Heavy2%

Thickness2%

Common questions

Is black tarp profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $203K/yr across 26 tracked products. 0 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +38.0%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
How competitive is the black tarp niche?: 13 brands and 37 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 58% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 70% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in black tarp?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Quality-Overall, Thickness. The return rate is 2.3%.
When does demand for black tarp peak?: Demand peaks in Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 3.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the black tarp niche?: Listings span $6.02–$44.29; the average listing price is $18.59 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,491 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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