Is outdoor outlet cover profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $595K/yr across 18 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +50.1%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).

How competitive is the outdoor outlet cover niche?

10 brands and 86 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 71% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in outdoor outlet cover?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Assembly/Installation, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 2.8%.

When does demand for outdoor outlet cover peak?

Demand peaks in Nov; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the outdoor outlet cover niche?

Listings span $5.10–$18.70; the average listing price is $10.89 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,435 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

outdoor outlet cover

Skip it

A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 71% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Conversion

Good6.8%

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

Growth

Good+50.1%

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

Market size

Good$595K

$595K/yr · 810K searches

Returns

Good2.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Brand share

Okay79%

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

Avg price

Okay$10.89

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Review moat

Okay3,435.44

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Okay$5.10–$18.70

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

Competition

Bad71%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Quality gap

Bad4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, outdoor outlet cover is a $595K/yr Amazon United States market (810K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 79% of demand. Demand peaks in Nov. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

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

outdoor outlet cover market data

Units sold / yr: 60K–80K; avg 5,000–6,000/product
Revenue / yr: $653K–$871K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 6.8%
Avg BSR: #35
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 94%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 44 months
Avg seller age: 170 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 71% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

10 flat

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

79%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

71%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

15%

Intermatic28%
TayMac24%
Bates Choice11%
ELEGRP10%
ENERLITES6%
BELL6%
Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 15%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +50.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

Open Trend

Top outdoor outlet cover search terms

outdoor outlet cover277K/yr +51.8%5.5% conv.
outdoor outlet cover weatherproof80K/yr +40.1%5.4% conv.
outdoor plug cover80K/yr +74.0%3.4% conv.
outdoor electrical outlet cover43K/yr +57.0%4.7% conv.
exterior outlet cover35K/yr +24.7%5.3% conv.
weatherproof outlet cover38K/yr +25.1%4.9% conv.
waterproof outlet cover33K/yr +30.7%4.6% conv.
outdoor receptacle cover29K/yr +47.3%5.0% conv.
outside outlet cover waterproof31K/yr +47.0%4.7% conv.
outdoor electrical box cover24K/yr +51.3%2.8% conv.

All search terms

Top outdoor outlet cover 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 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Intermatic WP3100C Weatherproof Electrical Outlet Cover - Extreme Temperature Resistance Heavy-Duty Construction Versatile Design & Multi-Configurable Easy Install Secure Fit for Outdoor in-Use

Intermatic$8.164.6★2,598 rev

TayMac MM420C 1-Gang Nonmetallic Extra Duty Weatherproof In-Use Horizontal/Vertical 16-in-1 Standard Cover 2.75 in Clear

TayMac$10.464.7★10,512 rev

Bates- Weatherproof Electrical Outlet Cover 1-Gang Outdoor Plug Cover

Bates Choice$7.704.6★1,524 rev

ELEGRP Horizontal Outdoor Cover for Duplex Receptacles 2-Hole Weatherproof Wall Plate Outdoor Electrical Outlet Cover Standard Size 1-Gang 4.55 x 3.02 Thermoplastic 1 Pack Grey

ELEGRP$7.854.4★1,153 rev

Hubbell Bell MX1050S Single-Gang Weatherproof Heavy Duty Universal Flip Cover 2.87W x 4.84H Gray Finish

BELL$5.104.7★3,450 rev

Newest

by launch date

SURAIELEC Outdoor in-Use Outlet Cover 1-Gang Weatherproof PC Receptacle Cover Extra-Duty Horizontal/Vertical Mount Compatible with GFCI Duplex Outlets and Switches for Outdoor Use Black 1-Pack

SURAIELEC$8.1379 rev

5mo ago

Cismorvex 2 Pack Outdoor Extension Cord Safety Cover with Waterproof Seal IP54 Water-Resistant Weatherproof Electrical Connection Box with 2 Latches Plug Socket Holiday Decoration Light Black

cismorvex$7.51224 rev

10mo ago

ELEGRP Horizontal Outdoor Cover for Duplex Receptacles 2-Hole Weatherproof Wall Plate Outdoor Electrical Outlet Cover Standard Size 1-Gang 4.55 x 3.02 Thermoplastic 1 Pack Grey

ELEGRP$7.851,153 rev

2y ago

ELEGRP Vertical Outdoor Cover for Decotative Receptacles Weatherproof Wall Plate Outdoor Electrical Outlet Cover Standard Size 1-Gang 4.85 x 2.82 Thermoplastic 1 Pack White

ELEGRP$7.81836 rev

2y ago

Bates- Weatherproof Electrical Outlet Cover 1-Gang Outdoor Plug Cover

Bates Choice$7.701,524 rev

3y ago

What buyers say about outdoor outlet cover

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall19%

“Good quality cover”

Assembly/Installation16%

“Easy to put up”

Advertised Vs Actual Product12%

“As advertised”

Size-Overall8%

“good fit in a tight location”

Value For Money7%

“Excellent value”

Efficiency5%

“Seems to do its job well”

Ease Of Use4%

“Easy to use”

Water Resistance4%

“Well made and keeps water out”

Strength3%

“Solidly built, installs easily”

Durability3%

“It is durable”

What buyers complain about

Assembly/Installation14%

“Hard to install”

Size-Overall12%

“not big enough”

Quality-Overall7%

“Also, the product is not of good quality”

Design-Overall5%

“Awful design”

Strength5%

“feels flimsy”

Socket/Port/Plug4%

“A large block plug wont fit”

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting4%

“Terrible Product with poor instructions”

Water Resistance4%

“Didn't keep the water out”

Material Quality4%

“Cheap material”

Functionality-Overall3%

“didn't work”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall56%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Compatibility-Overall8%

Functionality-Overall4%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Value For Money3%

Assembly/Installation3%

Add-Ons/Attachments2%

Socket/Port/Plug2%

Color2%

Common questions

Is outdoor outlet cover profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $595K/yr across 18 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +50.1%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
How competitive is the outdoor outlet cover niche?: 10 brands and 86 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 71% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 79% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in outdoor outlet cover?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Assembly/Installation, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 2.8%.
When does demand for outdoor outlet cover peak?: Demand peaks in Nov; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the outdoor outlet cover niche?: Listings span $5.10–$18.70; the average listing price is $10.89 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,435 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.