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# **foam beads**

**Skip it****45/100 **

a small market ($58K/yr) — foam beads doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$58K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+135.6%**

**Products**

**20**

**Brands**

**10**

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**13**

**Price range**

**$4.61–$18.19**

**Returns**

**2.6%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**69**

 ×0.30

Competition

**47**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**59**

 ×0.10

Returns

**79**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +135.6% year over year.

3K1KBlack Friday '24Holiday '24Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Competition**

- AOODOOM21% - DECORA19% - WINLIP17% - CCINEE13% - Lolo Crafts11% - humyeam6% - Other (4 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 13 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**13**

**Top 5 brand share**

**81%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![AOODOOM 80 000 Pieces Foam Beads for Slime White Polystyrene Beads for Kids DIY Craft Party Decoration (0.08-0.12 in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4119G3cMc0L.jpg) [**AOODOOM 80 000 Pieces Foam Beads for Slime White Polystyrene Beads for Kids DIY Craft Party Decoration (0.08-0.12 in)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQTSJJP2)

AOODOOM$6.573.8★10818%▲rising

2
![Slime Foam Beads Floam Balls 18 Pack Pastel Microfoam Beads Kit 0.1-0.14 inch (90 000 Pcs) Micro Colors Rainbow Fruit Beads Craft Add ins Homemade DIY Kids Ingredients Flote Microbeads Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NSb9I343L.jpg) [**Slime Foam Beads Floam Balls 18 Pack Pastel Microfoam Beads Kit 0.1-0.14 inch (90 000 Pcs) Micro Colors Rainbow Fruit Beads Craft Add ins Homemade DIY Kids Ingredients Flote Microbeads Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K4KL6FQ)

Lolo Crafts$14.084.6★83811%▲rising

3
![CCINEE 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j8MGqkj4L.jpg) [**CCINEE 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ6T15PB)

CCINEE$7.884.6★13910%—flat

4
![Foam Balls for Crafts 16 Sets with Tools (120 000 pcs) 0.08-0.32 inch Colorful Styrofoam Balls Beads for DIY Slime Decorative Arts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aDAZbCtTL.jpg) [**Foam Balls for Crafts 16 Sets with Tools (120 000 pcs) 0.08-0.32 inch Colorful Styrofoam Balls Beads for DIY Slime Decorative Arts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07457YBT4)

WINLIP$13.274.5★68510%▼falling

5
![DECORA 80000 Pieces Mini Foam Balls for DIY and Slime Supplies White Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EYZAjOT9L.jpg) [**DECORA 80000 Pieces Mini Foam Balls for DIY and Slime Supplies White Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07455CXXF)

DECORA$7.074.4★26010%▲rising

6
![Pastel Foam Balls for Slime 18 Pack 0.09-0.14 inch Balls Mini Small Assorted Beads Homemade Arts DIY Crafts Supplies for Wedding Party Christmas New Year Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DMp4RxONL.jpg) [**Pastel Foam Balls for Slime 18 Pack 0.09-0.14 inch Balls Mini Small Assorted Beads Homemade Arts DIY Crafts Supplies for Wedding Party Christmas New Year Decoration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7HGSFX7)

WINLIP$13.844.5★906%▲rising

7
![humyeam 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Box-Packed Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TkZ3p2Z3L.jpg) [**humyeam 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Box-Packed Wedding and Party Decorations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2SGGY36)

humyeam$6.584.3★466%▼falling

8
![DECORA 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IUvhVG4qL.jpg) [**DECORA 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07454ZR6H)

DECORA$7.804.4★6985%—flat

9
![DECORA 240000 Pieces 2-3mm Mini Foam Balls Rainbow Foam Beads Decorative Slime Beads for Slime Doll Vase Filling 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EP6-GZLpL.jpg) [**DECORA 240000 Pieces 2-3mm Mini Foam Balls Rainbow Foam Beads Decorative Slime Beads for Slime Doll Vase Filling 12 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074572VXP)

DECORA$10.664.6★1564%▼falling

10

![FOONEA 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies - Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517LrcFXe9L.jpg) [**FOONEA 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies - Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPMK3ZF8)

FOONEA$6.134.2★314%▲rising

11

![Silly Foam Creative Modeling Foam Beads 1-Pack of 6 Neon Pastel Colors Perfect for Preschool and Kids Arts & Crafts Sensory Play STEM Travel Toy Easter Basket Stuffers Non-Toxic (Age 3+)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41asI2ofoNL.jpg) [**Silly Foam Creative Modeling Foam Beads 1-Pack of 6 Neon Pastel Colors Perfect for Preschool and Kids Arts & Crafts Sensory Play STEM Travel Toy Easter Basket Stuffers Non-Toxic (Age 3+)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C67MSFTQ)

LYRK Collections$11.823.8★1034%▲rising

12

![Juvale Foam Beads for Slime Slime Making Supplies & Polystyrene Foam Pellets - Bean Bag Refill Beads & Packing Balls for Party Decorations & DIY Craft Projects - 90 000 Count 0.08-0.12 in White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418FY+bjdJL.jpg) [**Juvale Foam Beads for Slime Slime Making Supplies & Polystyrene Foam Pellets - Bean Bag Refill Beads & Packing Balls for Party Decorations & DIY Craft Projects - 90 000 Count 0.08-0.12 in White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F31J49Q)

Juvale$10.874.3★8263%▼falling

13

![Slime Supplies Kit 205 Pack Add Ins Slime Kit for Kids Girls Slime Making Including Foam Balls Glitter Fishbowl Beads Charms Clear Containers by WINLIP](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619R+aVPtFL.jpg) [**Slime Supplies Kit 205 Pack Add Ins Slime Kit for Kids Girls Slime Making Including Foam Balls Glitter Fishbowl Beads Charms Clear Containers by WINLIP**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DB63H5C)

WINLIP$18.194.6★8291%▼falling

14

![Silly Foam Creative Modeling Foam Beads 1-Pack of 6 Primary Colors Easy Clean Up Perfect for Preschool and Kids Arts & Crafts Sensory Play STEM Travel Toy Holiday Gifts Non-Toxic (Age 3+)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MV+W1O6uL.jpg) [**Silly Foam Creative Modeling Foam Beads 1-Pack of 6 Primary Colors Easy Clean Up Perfect for Preschool and Kids Arts & Crafts Sensory Play STEM Travel Toy Holiday Gifts Non-Toxic (Age 3+)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C67D5GP2)

LYRK Collections$14.024.1★3551%▼falling

15

![RAINFLOW 60000 Pieces Colorful Mini Foam Beads 4-6mm for Slime Ball Filler Tiny Packing Arts DIY Crafts Supplies Assorted Size Balls for Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cJtMaF8cL.jpg) [**RAINFLOW 60000 Pieces Colorful Mini Foam Beads 4-6mm for Slime Ball Filler Tiny Packing Arts DIY Crafts Supplies Assorted Size Balls for Wedding and Party Decorations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5C8QF1)

RAINFLOW$5.954.3★441%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 20 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![AOODOOM 80 000 Pieces Foam Beads for Slime White Polystyrene Beads for Kids DIY Craft Party Decoration (0.08-0.12 in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4119G3cMc0L.jpg)**AOODOOM 80 000 Pieces Foam Beads for Slime White Polystyrene Beads for Kids DIY Craft Party Decoration (0.08-0.12 in)** AOODOOM**$6.57**3.8★108 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQTSJJP2) [![Slime Foam Beads Floam Balls 18 Pack Pastel Microfoam Beads Kit 0.1-0.14 inch (90 000 Pcs) Micro Colors Rainbow Fruit Beads Craft Add ins Homemade DIY Kids Ingredients Flote Microbeads Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NSb9I343L.jpg)**Slime Foam Beads Floam Balls 18 Pack Pastel Microfoam Beads Kit 0.1-0.14 inch (90 000 Pcs) Micro Colors Rainbow Fruit Beads Craft Add ins Homemade DIY Kids Ingredients Flote Microbeads Supplies** Lolo Crafts**$14.08**4.6★838 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K4KL6FQ) [![CCINEE 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j8MGqkj4L.jpg)**CCINEE 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations** CCINEE**$7.88**4.6★139 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ6T15PB) [![Foam Balls for Crafts 16 Sets with Tools (120 000 pcs) 0.08-0.32 inch Colorful Styrofoam Balls Beads for DIY Slime Decorative Arts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aDAZbCtTL.jpg)**Foam Balls for Crafts 16 Sets with Tools (120 000 pcs) 0.08-0.32 inch Colorful Styrofoam Balls Beads for DIY Slime Decorative Arts** WINLIP**$13.27**4.5★685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07457YBT4) [![DECORA 80000 Pieces Mini Foam Balls for DIY and Slime Supplies White Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EYZAjOT9L.jpg)**DECORA 80000 Pieces Mini Foam Balls for DIY and Slime Supplies White Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations** DECORA**$7.07**4.4★260 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07455CXXF) [![Pastel Foam Balls for Slime 18 Pack 0.09-0.14 inch Balls Mini Small Assorted Beads Homemade Arts DIY Crafts Supplies for Wedding Party Christmas New Year Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DMp4RxONL.jpg)**Pastel Foam Balls for Slime 18 Pack 0.09-0.14 inch Balls Mini Small Assorted Beads Homemade Arts DIY Crafts Supplies for Wedding Party Christmas New Year Decoration** WINLIP**$13.84**4.5★90 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7HGSFX7) [![humyeam 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Box-Packed Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TkZ3p2Z3L.jpg)**humyeam 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Box-Packed Wedding and Party Decorations** humyeam**$6.58**4.3★46 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2SGGY36) [![DECORA 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IUvhVG4qL.jpg)**DECORA 80000 Pieces Foam Balls Slime Supplies Colorful Foam Beads 2-3mm for Art Homemade Slime Wedding and Party Decorations** DECORA**$7.80**4.4★698 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07454ZR6H)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Great product”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**11%

*“super fun”*

**Color**9%

*“Love the colors”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Worth it”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Good bigger size in person”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“as advertised”*

**Mess Free**4%

*“It doesn't leave a mess”*

**Foam**3%

*“Good quality foam balls”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%

*“It has just the right amount of stickiness to hold together”*

**Smell**3%

*“Very enjoyable, does smell a little funky”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**20%

*“the bag is huge”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**19%

*“did not stick at all Not worth the money Disappointed to say the least”*

**Smell**6%

*“I was a little worried about a chemical smell when opening it”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“costly for what you get”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“No moisture and the quality of this brand is less than good”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“it was kind of dry”*

**Mess Free**4%

*“Overall, my child is happy with the 4 she can play with, the other 2 had to go because they created a mess that I wasnt expecting”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“is not an easy clean up”*

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**3%

*“overall not a pleasant texture”*

**Thickness**2%

*“Inside the bag is also a thin”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall43% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Adhesion/Stickiness8% - Value For Money7% - Material Quality5% - Smell3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Texture/Consistency-Overall2% - Moist/Dry2% - Color2%