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title: "Moen 1222 Replacement Cartridge — $1.2M/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 50/100 · $1.2M/yr market. Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **moen 1222 replacement cartridge**
**Worth a look**
Shows a sweet-spot price point ($29.65 avg), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 80Growth 25Conversion 82Competition 13Returns 24Price range 95Avg price 95Brand share 7Review moat 55Quality gap 82
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$29.65**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Incredible****$17.40–$67.12**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Conversion**
**Great****8.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.2★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Market size**
**Great****$1.2M**
$1.2M/yr · 451K searches
**Review moat**
**Good****1,291.4**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Bad****-0.1%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Returns**
**Bad****5.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Competition**
**Bad****84%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Brand share**
**Bad****97%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Signals**[** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, moen 1222 replacement cartridge is a $1.2M/yr Amazon United States market (451K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Nov. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.
Data updated Jul 29, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **moen 1222 replacement cartridge market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **40K–50K**
- avg 4,000–5,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$1.2M–$1.5M**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **8.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#29**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **90%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **31 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **150 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 84% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**6 **—flat
**Sellers**
**56**
**Top-5 brand share**
**97%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**84%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**0%**
- Moen42% - Tearel34% - BUWTIQ17% - Essential Values3% - DSWJZDW3% - OYIMNB3%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -0.1% search growth over the last 90 days.
15K10KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/moen-1222-replacement-cartridge/trend)
## **Top moen 1222 replacement cartridge search terms**
- **moen 1222 replacement cartridge**129K/yr-4.2%9.6% conv. - **moen 1222**55K/yr+15.4%8.7% conv. - **moen shower cartridge**56K/yr+1.9%6.7% conv. - **moen cartridge**45K/yr-6.9%3.3% conv. - **moen 1222 cartridge**32K/yr-3.4%7.6% conv. - **moen shower cartridge replacement**17K/yr+2.0%5.4% conv. - **moen cartridge 1222**14K/yr+3.2%7.7% conv. - **moen shower valve cartridge**14K/yr+9.1%6.0% conv. - **moen 1222 posi-temp cartridge**9K/yr+32.9%10.1% conv. - **moen positemp cartridge**12K/yr-5.0%9.3% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/moen-1222-replacement-cartridge/search-terms)
## **Top moen 1222 replacement cartridge 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%$116K20%$232K30%$348K40%$464K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 10 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Moen Posi Temp Handle Tub and Shower Only Configurations Faucet Replacement Cartridge 1222**Moen**$39.65**4.6★5,167 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001003P74) [2**Tearel Shower Cartridge Compatible with Moen 1222 Replacement Cartridge with Removal Tool for Moen Posi Temp Shower and Tub Facuet Valve Repair Fix Leaks Drips Temperature Issue Stiff Handle**Tearel**$30.39**4.3★1,092 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN57XFD8) [3**1222 Replacement Cartridge Kit for Moen One Handle Posi Temp Faucet Compatible with Moen Bathtub & Shower Valve Cartridge Durable Brass & Plastic Construction**BUWTIQ**$18.29**4.2★89 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2T3NTGR) [4**Moen Posi Temp Handle Tub and Shower Faucet Replacement Cartridge 1222HD**Moen**$67.12**4.5★1,115 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00556LB6G) [5**Cartridge Kit Compatible with Moen 1222 Replacement Cartridge for One-Handle PosiTemp Shower and Tub Brass Core Fix Common Issues**Tearel**$17.61**4.0★1,064 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0952RLLCC)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**1222/1222B Cartridge Pressure Balancing with 104421 Removal Tool & 116653 Handle Metal Adapter Replacement Compatible with Moen Posi Temp Single Handle Tub/Shower Faucets Plumbing Repair Kit Brass**OYIMNB**$29.13**215 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC2BFCSD) [**1222 Replacement Cartridge Kit for Moen One Handle Posi Temp Faucet Compatible with Moen Bathtub & Shower Valve Cartridge Including 104421 Removal Tool**BUWTIQ**$25.29**47 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCBZ8WRY) [**1222 Replacement Cartridge Kit for Moen One Handle Posi Temp Faucet Compatible with Moen Bathtub & Shower Valve Cartridge Durable Brass & Plastic Construction**BUWTIQ**$18.29**89 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2T3NTGR) [**Tearel Shower Cartridge Compatible with Moen 1222 Replacement Cartridge with Removal Tool for Moen Posi Temp Shower and Tub Facuet Valve Repair Fix Leaks Drips Temperature Issue Stiff Handle**Tearel**$30.39**1,092 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN57XFD8) [**Replacement Cartridge for Moen One-Handle Posi Temp Faucets Tub Shower Replacement Part Compatible with Moen 1222/1222b Cartridge (2Pcs)**DSWJZDW**$26.39**273 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VQ4W9DW)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**1222 Replacement Cartridge Kit for Moen One Handle Posi Temp Faucet Compatible with Moen Bathtub & Shower Valve Cartridge Including 104421 Removal Tool**BUWTIQ**$25.29**4.2★**▲ 121%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCBZ8WRY) [**1222 Replacement Cartridge Kit for Moen One Handle Posi Temp Faucet Compatible with Moen Bathtub & Shower Valve Cartridge Durable Brass & Plastic Construction**BUWTIQ**$18.29**4.2★**▲ 98%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2T3NTGR) [**Cartridge Kit Compatible with Moen 1222 Replacement Cartridge for One-Handle PosiTemp Shower and Tub Brass Core Fix Common Issues**Tearel**$17.61**4.0★**▲ 26%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0952RLLCC) [**Moen Posi Temp Handle Tub and Shower Faucet Replacement Cartridge 1222HD**Moen**$67.12**4.5★**— 5%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00556LB6G) [**Tearel Shower Cartridge Compatible with Moen 1222 Replacement Cartridge with Removal Tool for Moen Posi Temp Shower and Tub Facuet Valve Repair Fix Leaks Drips Temperature Issue Stiff Handle**Tearel**$30.39**4.3★**— 5%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN57XFD8)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about moen 1222 replacement cartridge**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Assembly/Installation**16%
*“Easy Installation”*
**Size-Overall**16%
*“This cart fits”*
**Value For Money**10%
*“Good value for money”*
**Quality-Overall**8%
*“The cartridge quality is excellent”*
**Leak-Proof**7%
*“Works especially smoothly and does not leak”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“Worked as advertised”*
**Efficiency**4%
*“Worked out great for my Moen shower fixture”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Easy to use”*
**Spray/Flow**2%
*“Easy flow”*
**Maintenance And Repair**2%
*“Easy repair”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Leak-Proof**29%
*“Leaks like crazy”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“too long”*
**Functionality-Overall**7%
*“and Performed Worse”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“cartridge was not any good”*
**Durability**6%
*“And broke”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“was fairly tough to get out”*
**Assembly/Installation**4%
*“Installation took a little bit”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“cost”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%
*“Great Product, Poor Instructions”*
**Spray/Flow**1%
*“However, the water flow is far less powerful than with the original Moen cartridge, so I assume that it is because of a flow restrictor”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**36%
**Leak-Proof**17%
**Defective Material/Parts**11%
**Compatibility-Overall**10%
**Functionality-Overall**6%
**Product Condition**4%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Assembly/Installation**1%
**Material Quality**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is moen 1222 replacement cartridge profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $1.2M/yr across 10 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -0.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).
- **How competitive is the moen 1222 replacement cartridge niche?**
- 6 brands and 56 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 84% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in moen 1222 replacement cartridge?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Leak-Proof, Size-Overall, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 5.2% — above our launch gate.
- **When does demand for moen 1222 replacement cartridge peak?**
- Demand peaks in Nov; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the moen 1222 replacement cartridge niche?**
- Listings span $17.40–$67.12; the average listing price is $29.65 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,291 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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