{"id":25592,"date":"2025-02-27T22:03:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/?p=25592"},"modified":"2026-02-21T13:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T07:39:59","slug":"how-to-do-competitor-analysis-to-thrive-on-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/how-to-do-competitor-analysis-to-thrive-on-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do Competitor Analysis to Thrive on Amazon?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead\">Competitor analysis is a crucial process for understanding your competitors and their strategies. Observing and analyzing your competitors\u2019 activities can greatly enhance your performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketplacepulse.com\/stats\/amazon-advertising-services-sales?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon advertising revenue<\/a> reached $56.2 billion, marking a 20% increase from $46.9 billion in 2023. This significant growth suggests an expanding pool of advertisers utilizing Amazon&#8217;s advertising services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While we will not be competing with all of them, we can list a few that are similar. Knowing your competitors&#8217; strategies can have a transformative impact on your business. Here are the ways you can get to know the competitors and analyse them effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TL;DR: Competitor Analysis to Thrive on Amazon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Competitor analysis helps you understand <em>who you\u2019re competing with<\/em>, <em>what they\u2019re selling<\/em>, and <em>how they\u2019re winning.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on product listings, pricing, keywords, reviews, and advertising strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use tools like Amazon Brand Analytics, Helium 10, Jungle Scout, and PPC data to gain competitive intelligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track competitor ASINs for changes in price, BSR, reviews, and buy box ownership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine product intelligence with PPC insights to optimize both organic visibility and paid performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-conduct-a-manual-search\"><strong>1. Conduct a Manual Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To find your competitors on Amazon or Google, search for keywords related to your product. This process helps you find top-selling brands and categorise them as primary or secondary competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you are a brand that sells <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><em>mattresses<\/em>, you can search your competitors using more targeted keywords like &#8220;<em>Spring Mattress<\/em>,&#8221; &#8220;<em>Foam Mattress,<\/em>&#8221; or&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Coir and Foam Mattress.<\/em>&#8221; Your primary competitors can be the top products f<\/span>or your niche keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also navigate the relevant product categories on Amazon. Observe the brands and sellers that consistently appear in those categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Third-Party Research Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Powerful tools like SEMRush, AMZScout, and Helium10 can help you identify and analyze your competitors on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SEMRush for analyzing external traffic sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMZScout to get insights into sales trends, pricing, and competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helium 10 for deep Amazon competitor research, keyword tracking, and PPC spying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d6dee9\"><strong>Get to know 5 more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/competitive-intelligence-tools-elevate-amazon-ads-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">competitive intelligence tools<\/a> to elevate Amazon Ads strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many third-party tools allow you to perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellerapp.com\/amazon-reverse-asin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reverse ASIN lookup<\/a>. You can locate the ASIN number on the product detail page or within the URL.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon-1024x451.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon ASIN\" class=\"wp-image-25668\" style=\"width:768px;height:338px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon-1536x676.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ASIN-Amazon.jpg 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This enables you to identify the top-ranking keywords your competitors are ranking for. With this insight, you can enhance your rank and visibility by crafting more engaging campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Analysing Product Listing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Analyzing product listings on Amazon is a fundamental way to identify and understand your competitors. By performing the reverse ASIN lookup, you will know other ASINs that are ranking for the same keywords. These can be your direct competitors. What are the elements you can analyse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Product Titles:<\/strong> Pay close attention to the keywords they use. These keywords reveal what terms they&#8217;re targeting in search results. Note the structure of their titles. Are they concise or detailed? This can indicate their optimization strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features &amp; Benefits:<\/strong> Analyse the features and benefits they are providing and what problems they can solve. Also, identify their unique selling points and analyse what makes their product stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Product Description:<\/strong> By examining the product description, you can understand the language, tone and target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customer Reviews:<\/strong> Analyze both positive and negative reviews to identify recurring praises and complaints. This will help you pinpoint opportunities to differentiate your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Compare the pricing with a similar product you offer to determine whether they are competing on price or positioning themselves as a premium brand. Also, check if they frequently use sales or coupons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amazon Store:<\/strong> If your competitors have an Amazon store, explore their other products to gain a broader perspective on their brand and product offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Measure Product Placement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysing competitor&#8217;s product placement reveals how well their products rank organically and how well their ad campaigns perform. It provides insights into their market positioning and presence. You can check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the placement and frequency of competitors&#8217; products in search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>their dominance within specific categories and subcategories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the bidding strategies they use and the suggested bidding range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon uses <a href=\"https:\/\/sellermetrics.app\/amazon-conversion-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conversion rate<\/a> to determine the organic ranking of the product. If your competitors have higher product placement in the market, you need to improve your conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Analysing Marketing Strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why customers would want to buy a product will depend on how that particular product has been marketed. Apart from analysing the product listing, you can check your competitor&#8217;s social media accounts. Social media can have a huge impact on brand awareness. As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/8757\/social-commerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social commerce-statistics &amp; facts<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>According to a 2023 survey, these platforms helped six in ten social media users to find new products and brands. When it comes to making purchases, more than a quarter of global shoppers named Facebook their favorite\u00a0social commerce platform\u00a0in 2023, followed by Instagram with <em><strong>20%<\/strong><\/em> of respondents.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While analysing your competitor&#8217;s social media activities, find answers to these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many social media platforms are they on?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many followers do they have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How frequently do they post?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the engagement percentage of their post?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What content do they normally post?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The answers to these questions will give you valuable insights into how your competitors engage with their audience and strengthen their brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Analysing Amazon Ad Campaigns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Examining your competitor&#8217;s Amazon ad campaign can inspire you to craft more compelling ad copies. Analyzing their keywords will provide insights into their target audience and product focus. Finding the effectiveness of your competitor&#8217;s keywords, relevance and bidding strategies can help achieve higher ad placement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ: Competitor Analysis on Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a set of concise, user-friendly FAQs you can insert near the end of the article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What is competitor analysis on Amazon?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Competitor analysis on Amazon involves identifying and evaluating your key rivals\u2019 product listings, pricing, keywords, reviews, Buy Box performance, and advertising strategies to uncover opportunities for your own growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How often should I monitor competitors on Amazon?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> It depends on your category dynamics, but weekly monitoring is ideal \u2014 especially for pricing, Buy Box shifts, and high-velocity ASINs. For slower moving categories, bi-weekly or monthly may suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Which Amazon metrics matter most when analyzing competitors?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Focus on Best Seller Rank (BSR), number of reviews and rating, pricing history, listing optimization (titles, bullets, images), share of voice (via AMS\/PPC), and Buy Box win percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I use Amazon PPC data for competitor insights?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. PPC data can show keyword overlap, competitor bidding behavior, impression share, and shifts in search visibility \u2014 helping you adjust both organic and paid strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What tools are best for Amazon competitor analysis?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Common tools include Amazon Brand Analytics (for brands), Helium 10, Jungle Scout, MerchantWords, Sellics, and PPC analytics tools like DataHawk or Karooya (for Amazon + Google\/PPC insights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Should I copy my competitor\u2019s pricing?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Not always. Price should be competitive <em>relative to value proposition and margins<\/em>. Use competitor pricing as a benchmark, then optimize for profitable positioning rather than lowest price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What\u2019s the biggest mistake sellers make in competitor analysis?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Treating it as a one-time task. Competitor behavior changes constantly \u2014 on pricing, listings, reviews, and ad spend \u2014 so ongoing monitoring delivers better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taking the Next Step<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to focus on these key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify your competitors&#8217; strengths and weaknesses and determine how you can differentiate your products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for opportunities to improve your product listings, pricing, and marketing strategies based on your competitor analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly monitor your competitors&#8217; activities and adapt to changes in the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A thorough competitor analysis helps you identify your rivals and gain valuable insights into their strategies, allowing you to refine your approach for better success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/how-to-monitor-your-ppc-competitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Monitor Your PPC Competitors?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/keyword-research-selection-ppc-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastering Keyword Research and Selection in PPC: Your FAQ Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/avoid-these-google-ads-pitfalls-when-promoting-your-amazon-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avoid These Google Ads Pitfalls When Promoting Your Amazon Store<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Competitor analysis is a crucial process for understanding your competitors and their strategies. 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