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# **black string**

**Skip it****40/100 **

a small market ($45K/yr) — black string doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$45K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+104.4%**

**Products**

**18**

**Brands**

**16**

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**18**

**Price range**

**$4.01–$14.25**

**Returns**

**1.8%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 40/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**66**

 ×0.30

Competition

**42**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**23**

 ×0.10

Returns

**86**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 90 weeks — +104.4% year over year.

3K1KSpike '25Spike '26Oct '24Jan '25May '25Aug '25Dec '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×

## **Competition**

- Ohtomber28% - LUSTEMBER10% - Anwyll9% - Kblick9% - Joyberg8% - ANMOFLY5% - Other (10 brands)30%

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 16 brands and 18 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**16 **▼falling

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**18**

**Top 5 brand share**

**65%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Black Natural Cotton Craft String - Ohtomber 328 Feet 2MM Bakers Twine for DIY Crafts and Gift Wrapping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d4iLDfooL.jpg) [**Black Natural Cotton Craft String - Ohtomber 328 Feet 2MM Bakers Twine for DIY Crafts and Gift Wrapping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TQYDZ2Q)

Ohtomber$5.944.7★2,84328%▲rising

2
![Anwyll 1.5MM Black Nylon String - 110Yards Wind Chime String Weather Resistant Nylon Cord Black Nylon Bracelets String Beading Thread Macrame Trim Cord for Necklace Jewelry Making Craft Halloween](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413qMZZvO-L.jpg) [**Anwyll 1.5MM Black Nylon String - 110Yards Wind Chime String Weather Resistant Nylon Cord Black Nylon Bracelets String Beading Thread Macrame Trim Cord for Necklace Jewelry Making Craft Halloween**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BHH8X1)

Anwyll$6.804.5★6009%▼falling

3
![Kblick Black Nylon String Cord - 1MM 100 Yards Black Twine Bracelet String for Bracelet Making Braided Ornament Lanyard Thread Jewelry Thread Clay Bead Cords for Crafts Macrame Satin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41A9VISFC4L.jpg) [**Kblick Black Nylon String Cord - 1MM 100 Yards Black Twine Bracelet String for Bracelet Making Braided Ornament Lanyard Thread Jewelry Thread Clay Bead Cords for Crafts Macrame Satin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNPST7D9)

Kblick$5.634.7★8519%▼falling

4
![984 Ft Twine String Natural Jute Twine 2mm White Cotton Rope 10ply Black Cotton for Crafts Art Gardening Plants Gift Wrapping Decoration Packing String Bulk(3 Rolls)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Jf7gMFnmL.jpg) [**984 Ft Twine String Natural Jute Twine 2mm White Cotton Rope 10ply Black Cotton for Crafts Art Gardening Plants Gift Wrapping Decoration Packing String Bulk(3 Rolls)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP14N9M5)

Joyberg$5.944.8★1,8318%▼falling

5
![LUSTEMBER 0.8mm Nylon String Strong Bracelet String Durable Nylon Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelets Beading Necklaces Rattail Braiding Kumihimo Wind Chimes Blinds and Handicrafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wc2a8zSEL.jpg) [**LUSTEMBER 0.8mm Nylon String Strong Bracelet String Durable Nylon Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelets Beading Necklaces Rattail Braiding Kumihimo Wind Chimes Blinds and Handicrafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YNNF6W)

LUSTEMBER$6.964.7★1,1568%▲rising

6
![TONIFUL 1.5mm x 50 Yards Black Nylon Cord Satin String for Bracelet Jewelry Making Rattail Macrame Trim Cord Necklace Bulk Beading Thread Kumihimo Chinese Knot Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F3Gi2vWoL.jpg) [**TONIFUL 1.5mm x 50 Yards Black Nylon Cord Satin String for Bracelet Jewelry Making Rattail Macrame Trim Cord Necklace Bulk Beading Thread Kumihimo Chinese Knot Craft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6FKH48H)

TONIFUL$6.784.6★5,6215%▲rising

7
![TRIBERION Paracord Rope 750 lb - 1000ft / 500ft / 200ft / 100ft 5/32 Parachute Cord 4MM 12-Strand para Cord - Heavy Duty Spool String for Survival Camping Gear Survival Bracelet Clothesline](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PXaq7+GCL.jpg) [**TRIBERION Paracord Rope 750 lb - 1000ft / 500ft / 200ft / 100ft 5/32 Parachute Cord 4MM 12-Strand para Cord - Heavy Duty Spool String for Survival Camping Gear Survival Bracelet Clothesline**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPXHPG7N)

Triberion$6.564.7★5135%▲rising

8
![KINGLAKE Black Jute Twine String - 2mm 164 Feet Long Black String Hemp Jute Rope Cord Twine for Crafts Gift Wrapping Gift Tags Home Decor Halloween](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41A4yu2OL6L.jpg) [**KINGLAKE Black Jute Twine String - 2mm 164 Feet Long Black String Hemp Jute Rope Cord Twine for Crafts Gift Wrapping Gift Tags Home Decor Halloween**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG71Z1SD)

KINGLAKE$4.404.6★1714%▲rising

9
![Twine String 500 Feet Cotton Butchers Twine String Cooking Kitchen Twine for Crafts Roasting Gift Wrapping DIY Decoration Gardening Packing Materials Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410-KVAlJFL.jpg) [**Twine String 500 Feet Cotton Butchers Twine String Cooking Kitchen Twine for Crafts Roasting Gift Wrapping DIY Decoration Gardening Packing Materials Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRFTMBT)

Leecogo$6.944.8★6424%▲rising

10

![Black Nylon String 500ft 2mm UV Resistant Twine Garden Tomato Climb Wrap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sCOJ3HLdL.jpg) [**Black Nylon String 500ft 2mm UV Resistant Twine Garden Tomato Climb Wrap**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9WJ52J9)

ANMOFLY$9.964.6★774%▲rising

11

![(109 Yards/1.5mm/35 Colors Optional) Macrame Cord Craft Macram Cotton Baker Twine Craft Making Knitting Cord Rope DIY Wedding Decor Supply Christmas Wrapping String Rope (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516mPFfaFcL.jpg) [**(109 Yards/1.5mm/35 Colors Optional) Macrame Cord Craft Macram Cotton Baker Twine Craft Making Knitting Cord Rope DIY Wedding Decor Supply Christmas Wrapping String Rope (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCZXKYX)

FLIPPED$5.194.6★3,4023%▼falling

12

![Black Curling Ribbon 500 Yards Ribbons for Crafts 1/5 Inch Ribbon Balloon String Party Decoration Ribbons for Florist Flower Bows for Graduation Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BPy4S+-9L.jpg) [**Black Curling Ribbon 500 Yards Ribbons for Crafts 1/5 Inch Ribbon Balloon String Party Decoration Ribbons for Florist Flower Bows for Graduation Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX18NMS9)

YCDMLJC$5.574.7★1993%▲rising

13

![LUSTEMBER 330 Feet Satin Nylon String 1 mm Silky Smooth Durable Nylon Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelets Beading Necklaces Macrame Kumihimo Rattail and Chinese Knot Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sVuNSyQSL.jpg) [**LUSTEMBER 330 Feet Satin Nylon String 1 mm Silky Smooth Durable Nylon Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelets Beading Necklaces Macrame Kumihimo Rattail and Chinese Knot Craft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNYR4VJB)

LUSTEMBER$6.824.7★5833%▼falling

14

![Vanhench 805ft Black Twine String Black Hemp Jute Rope Cord Twine for Christmas Decorations Arts & Crafts Gift Wrapping String for Bracelets Art Decoration Packing Material](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GO9MI67oL.jpg) [**Vanhench 805ft Black Twine String Black Hemp Jute Rope Cord Twine for Christmas Decorations Arts & Crafts Gift Wrapping String for Bracelets Art Decoration Packing Material**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8YGB189)

Vanhench$8.944.7★4,1212%▼falling

15

![Black Nylon String 984ft 2mm Cord Twine for Garden Tomato Climbing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DSrZATS2L.jpg) [**Black Nylon String 984ft 2mm Cord Twine for Garden Tomato Climbing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRF92XS3)

ANMOFLY$14.254.5★912%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 18 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Black Natural Cotton Craft String - Ohtomber 328 Feet 2MM Bakers Twine for DIY Crafts and Gift Wrapping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d4iLDfooL.jpg)**Black Natural Cotton Craft String - Ohtomber 328 Feet 2MM Bakers Twine for DIY Crafts and Gift Wrapping** Ohtomber**$5.94**4.7★2,843 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TQYDZ2Q) [![Anwyll 1.5MM Black Nylon String - 110Yards Wind Chime String Weather Resistant Nylon Cord Black Nylon Bracelets String Beading Thread Macrame Trim Cord for Necklace Jewelry Making Craft Halloween](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413qMZZvO-L.jpg)**Anwyll 1.5MM Black Nylon String - 110Yards Wind Chime String Weather Resistant Nylon Cord Black Nylon Bracelets String Beading Thread Macrame Trim Cord for Necklace Jewelry Making Craft Halloween** Anwyll**$6.80**4.5★600 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BHH8X1) [![Kblick Black Nylon String Cord - 1MM 100 Yards Black Twine Bracelet String for Bracelet Making Braided Ornament Lanyard Thread Jewelry Thread Clay Bead Cords for Crafts Macrame Satin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41A9VISFC4L.jpg)**Kblick Black Nylon String Cord - 1MM 100 Yards Black Twine Bracelet String for Bracelet Making Braided Ornament Lanyard Thread Jewelry Thread Clay Bead Cords for Crafts Macrame Satin** Kblick**$5.63**4.7★851 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNPST7D9) [![984 Ft Twine String Natural Jute Twine 2mm White Cotton Rope 10ply Black Cotton for Crafts Art Gardening Plants Gift Wrapping Decoration Packing String Bulk(3 Rolls)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Jf7gMFnmL.jpg)**984 Ft Twine String Natural Jute Twine 2mm White Cotton Rope 10ply Black Cotton for Crafts Art Gardening Plants Gift Wrapping Decoration Packing String Bulk(3 Rolls)** Joyberg**$5.94**4.8★1,831 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP14N9M5) [![LUSTEMBER 0.8mm Nylon String Strong Bracelet String Durable Nylon Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelets Beading Necklaces Rattail Braiding Kumihimo Wind Chimes Blinds and Handicrafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wc2a8zSEL.jpg)**LUSTEMBER 0.8mm Nylon String Strong Bracelet String Durable Nylon Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelets Beading Necklaces Rattail Braiding Kumihimo Wind Chimes Blinds and Handicrafts** LUSTEMBER**$6.96**4.7★1,156 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YNNF6W) [![TONIFUL 1.5mm x 50 Yards Black Nylon Cord Satin String for Bracelet Jewelry Making Rattail Macrame Trim Cord Necklace Bulk Beading Thread Kumihimo Chinese Knot Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F3Gi2vWoL.jpg)**TONIFUL 1.5mm x 50 Yards Black Nylon Cord Satin String for Bracelet Jewelry Making Rattail Macrame Trim Cord Necklace Bulk Beading Thread Kumihimo Chinese Knot Craft** TONIFUL**$6.78**4.6★5,621 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6FKH48H) [![TRIBERION Paracord Rope 750 lb - 1000ft / 500ft / 200ft / 100ft 5/32 Parachute Cord 4MM 12-Strand para Cord - Heavy Duty Spool String for Survival Camping Gear Survival Bracelet Clothesline](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PXaq7+GCL.jpg)**TRIBERION Paracord Rope 750 lb - 1000ft / 500ft / 200ft / 100ft 5/32 Parachute Cord 4MM 12-Strand para Cord - Heavy Duty Spool String for Survival Camping Gear Survival Bracelet Clothesline** Triberion**$6.56**4.7★513 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPXHPG7N) [![KINGLAKE Black Jute Twine String - 2mm 164 Feet Long Black String Hemp Jute Rope Cord Twine for Crafts Gift Wrapping Gift Tags Home Decor Halloween](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41A4yu2OL6L.jpg)**KINGLAKE Black Jute Twine String - 2mm 164 Feet Long Black String Hemp Jute Rope Cord Twine for Crafts Gift Wrapping Gift Tags Home Decor Halloween** KINGLAKE**$4.40**4.6★171 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG71Z1SD)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Good variety”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Good price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“As described”*

**Color**10%

*“The colors are simply beautiful”*

**Strength**9%

*“Sturdy”*

**Durability**8%

*“did not break”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“EASY TO USE”*

**Thickness**3%

*“That said, the thickness of the nylon is perfect for making necklaces or bracelets”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“This cord works out fine”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“Smooth and easy to work with”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Cheap”*

**Thickness**9%

*“Not as thick as some photos suggest”*

**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**8%

*“The stretchiness is basically none”*

**Rope/Wire Tangling**6%

*“Not for braiding or fusing”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“A little hard to use”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“Cant make a bracelet out of this material”*

**Strength**4%

*“Breaks easy”*

**Hard Feel**3%

*“tough as it should be”*

**Durability**3%

*“I broke this by pulling on it”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“Still works for bracelets. Doesnt work well for beaded animals”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall25% - Thin18% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity8% - Thickness8% - Value For Money7% - Functionality-Overall4% - Color4% - Material Quality3% - Quality-Overall3%