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# **polyethylene foam**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($68K/yr) — polyethylene foam doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$68K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+151.1%**

**Products**

**40**

**Brands**

**25**

was 50 a year ago

**Sellers**

**30**

**Price range**

**$7.56–$92.05**

**Returns**

**2.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**71**

 ×0.30

Competition

**74**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**41**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +151.1% year over year.

5K3KSpike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

## **Competition**

- Treela18% - Ramede13% - Frienda8% - Hoolerry7% - PONGHEI6% - DECOHS5% - Other (19 brands)43%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 25 brands and 30 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**25 **▼falling

was 50 a year ago

**Sellers**

**30**

**Top 5 brand share**

**52%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Treela 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheets 16x12x2 Black Thick Cuttable Foam Padding Inserts for Cases Polyethylene Block Sheet for Packing Toolbox Storage and Craft Pad](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sQP4rm4HL.jpg) [**Treela 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheets 16x12x2 Black Thick Cuttable Foam Padding Inserts for Cases Polyethylene Block Sheet for Packing Toolbox Storage and Craft Pad**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXWWW4YH)

Treela$23.064.6★14315%▲rising

2
![Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 0.5 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QWUwSZ10L.jpg) [**Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 0.5 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6M5CBBT)

Ramede$28.104.5★2267%▲rising

3
![12x 70 Foam Wrap Rolls for Moving Packing Foam Roll Packing Materials Shipping Packing Moving Supplies Thick Cushion packaging wraps for Protect Glasses Fragile Items Dishes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HRwZpVbqL.jpg) [**12x 70 Foam Wrap Rolls for Moving Packing Foam Roll Packing Materials Shipping Packing Moving Supplies Thick Cushion packaging wraps for Protect Glasses Fragile Items Dishes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ6Y4MJ9)

PONGHEI$12.844.1★8786%▼falling

4
![Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 2 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C8NHBL+FL.jpg) [**Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 2 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTKF7X85)

Ramede$54.534.5★2266%▲rising

5
![Hoolerry 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Packing Inserts for Cases Thick Polyethylene Cuttable Foam Sheet for Tool Box Camera Crafts Storage and Crafts (12 X 10 X 3.125 Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dfKqkZKlL.jpg) [**Hoolerry 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Packing Inserts for Cases Thick Polyethylene Cuttable Foam Sheet for Tool Box Camera Crafts Storage and Crafts (12 X 10 X 3.125 Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQYFVCY4)

Hoolerry$23.364.5★1305%▼falling

6
![Foam Wrap Roll 10 Inch Wide x 50 FT Length Packing Foam Roll for Moving Supplies and Protection for Fragile Cushioning Foam Packing Sheets for Wrapping Dish Packing Material](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CRWxR4f-L.jpg) [**Foam Wrap Roll 10 Inch Wide x 50 FT Length Packing Foam Roll for Moving Supplies and Protection for Fragile Cushioning Foam Packing Sheets for Wrapping Dish Packing Material**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDPR84SJ)

WAUPPY$9.904.2★4995%▼falling

7
![ToLanbbt Polyurethane Foam Sheets 4P 16 x 12 x 1 Inch Cuttable Tool Box Case Inserts Black Cushion Packing Pads for Toolbox Game Box Craft Camera Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lEnRU0X3L.jpg) [**ToLanbbt Polyurethane Foam Sheets 4P 16 x 12 x 1 Inch Cuttable Tool Box Case Inserts Black Cushion Packing Pads for Toolbox Game Box Craft Camera Storage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKSN88YG)

ToLanbbt$14.554.5★3183%▼falling

8
![Frienda 12 Pcs 12 x 8 x 0.5 Polyethylene Foam Sheet Thick Black Packing Foam Padding Customizable PE Board Cushion Inserts for Cases Craft Shipping Moving DIY Projects Toolbox Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LURoQKQpL.jpg) [**Frienda 12 Pcs 12 x 8 x 0.5 Polyethylene Foam Sheet Thick Black Packing Foam Padding Customizable PE Board Cushion Inserts for Cases Craft Shipping Moving DIY Projects Toolbox Storage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XQ976T)

Frienda$22.664.5★1513%—flat

9
![Case Club 36 x 16 Customizable Polyethylene Foam - Military Grade Foam for Customizing Rifle Case Tool Drawers or Protecting Valuables (1.5 Polyethylene)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41crAhZYceL.jpg) [**Case Club 36 x 16 Customizable Polyethylene Foam - Military Grade Foam for Customizing Rifle Case Tool Drawers or Protecting Valuables (1.5 Polyethylene)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLFDNXXD)

Case Club$34.054.9★223%▼falling

10

![QISF 2PCS Cuttable Polyethylene Foam Block 12x10x3.5Inch Packing Sheet 9CM/3.5In Thick Padding Inserts Foam for DIY Crafts Cases and Boxes Packing Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zYoh3u83L.jpg) [**QISF 2PCS Cuttable Polyethylene Foam Block 12x10x3.5Inch Packing Sheet 9CM/3.5In Thick Padding Inserts Foam for DIY Crafts Cases and Boxes Packing Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MZTVSY)

QISF$20.524.3★523%—flat

11

![DRENIS Black Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheets 4PACK 12 x 16 x 0.5INCH Thick Padding for Cases Tool Foam Sheet for Packaging and Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GDNyPW6-L.jpg) [**DRENIS Black Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheets 4PACK 12 x 16 x 0.5INCH Thick Padding for Cases Tool Foam Sheet for Packaging and Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D894G42V)

DRENIS$17.014.4★303%▲rising

12

![100 Pack Foam Sheets DAT 12 x 12 1/16 Thickness Foam Wrap Cushioning Material Moving Supplies for Packing Storage and Shipping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZWbicGFsL.jpg) [**100 Pack Foam Sheets DAT 12 x 12 1/16 Thickness Foam Wrap Cushioning Material Moving Supplies for Packing Storage and Shipping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TRPGJYX)

DAT$18.574.7★18,5613%▲rising

13

![Pushglossy 4 Pcs Polyethylene Foam Sheet Apart Insert Pad Cushion Foam Packing Cuttable Craft for Toolbox Case Storage Camera DIY Crafts Projects Organization (54 x 16 x 1 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CT-PE+DfL.jpg) [**Pushglossy 4 Pcs Polyethylene Foam Sheet Apart Insert Pad Cushion Foam Packing Cuttable Craft for Toolbox Case Storage Camera DIY Crafts Projects Organization (54 x 16 x 1 Inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPY7C8TS)

Pushglossy$80.524.4★373%—flat

14

![Black Polyurethane Foam Inserts for Cases 2 Pcs 16 x 12 x 2 Inch Cuttable Packing Padding for Tool Box Camera Crafts and Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31833W60m0L.jpg) [**Black Polyurethane Foam Inserts for Cases 2 Pcs 16 x 12 x 2 Inch Cuttable Packing Padding for Tool Box Camera Crafts and Storage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQ9TTLD)

YIENFBEV$19.884.5★4132%—flat

15

![Artilife Closed Cell Foam Roll Easy to Cut into Foam Sheets & Foam Pads for Sound Insulation Cushion & DIY Projects (1/2 T x 13 W x 60 L)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v17pTp31L.jpg) [**Artilife Closed Cell Foam Roll Easy to Cut into Foam Sheets & Foam Pads for Sound Insulation Cushion & DIY Projects (1/2 T x 13 W x 60 L)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D2QC7B)

Artilife$24.454.5★8732%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 40 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Treela 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheets 16x12x2 Black Thick Cuttable Foam Padding Inserts for Cases Polyethylene Block Sheet for Packing Toolbox Storage and Craft Pad](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sQP4rm4HL.jpg)**Treela 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheets 16x12x2 Black Thick Cuttable Foam Padding Inserts for Cases Polyethylene Block Sheet for Packing Toolbox Storage and Craft Pad** Treela**$23.06**4.6★143 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXWWW4YH) [![Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 0.5 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QWUwSZ10L.jpg)**Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 0.5 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)** Ramede**$28.10**4.5★226 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6M5CBBT) [![12x 70 Foam Wrap Rolls for Moving Packing Foam Roll Packing Materials Shipping Packing Moving Supplies Thick Cushion packaging wraps for Protect Glasses Fragile Items Dishes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HRwZpVbqL.jpg)**12x 70 Foam Wrap Rolls for Moving Packing Foam Roll Packing Materials Shipping Packing Moving Supplies Thick Cushion packaging wraps for Protect Glasses Fragile Items Dishes** PONGHEI**$12.84**4.1★878 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ6Y4MJ9) [![Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 2 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C8NHBL+FL.jpg)**Ramede Customizable Polyethylene Foam Sheet 54 x 16 x 2 Inch Black Foam Insert Pad Cushion for Gun Packing Case Crafts Transport Toolbox Storage Organization DIY Projects(1 Piece)** Ramede**$54.53**4.5★226 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTKF7X85) [![Hoolerry 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Packing Inserts for Cases Thick Polyethylene Cuttable Foam Sheet for Tool Box Camera Crafts Storage and Crafts (12 X 10 X 3.125 Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dfKqkZKlL.jpg)**Hoolerry 2 Pcs Customizable Polyethylene Foam Packing Inserts for Cases Thick Polyethylene Cuttable Foam Sheet for Tool Box Camera Crafts Storage and Crafts (12 X 10 X 3.125 Black)** Hoolerry**$23.36**4.5★130 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQYFVCY4) [![Foam Wrap Roll 10 Inch Wide x 50 FT Length Packing Foam Roll for Moving Supplies and Protection for Fragile Cushioning Foam Packing Sheets for Wrapping Dish Packing Material](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CRWxR4f-L.jpg)**Foam Wrap Roll 10 Inch Wide x 50 FT Length Packing Foam Roll for Moving Supplies and Protection for Fragile Cushioning Foam Packing Sheets for Wrapping Dish Packing Material** WAUPPY**$9.90**4.2★499 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDPR84SJ) [![ToLanbbt Polyurethane Foam Sheets 4P 16 x 12 x 1 Inch Cuttable Tool Box Case Inserts Black Cushion Packing Pads for Toolbox Game Box Craft Camera Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lEnRU0X3L.jpg)**ToLanbbt Polyurethane Foam Sheets 4P 16 x 12 x 1 Inch Cuttable Tool Box Case Inserts Black Cushion Packing Pads for Toolbox Game Box Craft Camera Storage** ToLanbbt**$14.55**4.5★318 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKSN88YG) [![Frienda 12 Pcs 12 x 8 x 0.5 Polyethylene Foam Sheet Thick Black Packing Foam Padding Customizable PE Board Cushion Inserts for Cases Craft Shipping Moving DIY Projects Toolbox Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LURoQKQpL.jpg)**Frienda 12 Pcs 12 x 8 x 0.5 Polyethylene Foam Sheet Thick Black Packing Foam Padding Customizable PE Board Cushion Inserts for Cases Craft Shipping Moving DIY Projects Toolbox Storage** Frienda**$22.66**4.5★151 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XQ976T)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Quality Product and Easy to use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%

*“As described”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Excellent value”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to use”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“They work great best glass wrap”*

**Foam**6%

*“Foam sheets”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Great fit”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Good density for cases”*

**Drop/Impact Protection**3%

*“Provide adequate protection”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Great art material”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Thickness**26%

*“Paper thin”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“it's cheaper than this”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Not True To Size”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Incorrect description”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Inferior Quality”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“It's not easy to use and very frustrating”*

**Strength**3%

*“Wobbly surface”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Seems like discard or flawed material”*

**Drop/Impact Protection**2%

*“Virtually no protection”*

**Thin**2%

*“Very very thin”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall30% - Thin15% - Thickness14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Value For Money5% - Material Quality5% - Foam3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Quality-Overall2% - Cushion2%