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# **styrofoam balls**

**Worth a look****56/100 **

styrofoam balls shows low returns (2.5%), but a small market ($687K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$687K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+135.9%**

**Products**

**48**

**Brands**

**31**

was 34 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Price range**

**$4.63–$46.79**

**Returns**

**2.5%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 56/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**28**

 ×0.30

Growth

**69**

 ×0.30

Competition

**75**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**40**

 ×0.10

Returns

**80**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +135.9% year over year.

44K22KSpike '24Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.1×

## **Competition**

- Ganjiang12% - Crafare10% - GoSports9% - FFchuanhe6% - Gejoy6% - Magicorange6% - Other (25 brands)51%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (38% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 31 brands and 52 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**31 **▼falling

was 34 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top 5 brand share**

**43%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Ganjiang 7 Inches Soft No-Noise Foam Ball Sponge Kickball Dodgeball for Indoor Activity (Yellow Color)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qTyPSnNXL.jpg) [**Ganjiang 7 Inches Soft No-Noise Foam Ball Sponge Kickball Dodgeball for Indoor Activity (Yellow Color)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SXB72N)

Ganjiang$12.924.3★19212%▲rising

2
![GoSports Soft Skin Foam Playground Dodgeballs - 6 Pack Set for Kids - Includes Mesh Carry Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N2pUU5waL.jpg) [**GoSports Soft Skin Foam Playground Dodgeballs - 6 Pack Set for Kids - Includes Mesh Carry Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154K459M)

GoSports$46.794.8★9128%▲rising

3
![Gejoy 24 Pieces Soft Foam Balls Bulk Lightweight Mini Balls for Safe Indoor Toys Fun Assorted Colors Sponge Balls Birthday Party Favors Bag Gifts for Boys and Girls(1.57 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512t6T8sW2L.jpg) [**Gejoy 24 Pieces Soft Foam Balls Bulk Lightweight Mini Balls for Safe Indoor Toys Fun Assorted Colors Sponge Balls Birthday Party Favors Bag Gifts for Boys and Girls(1.57 Inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086Q17S22)

Gejoy$13.714.4★4426%▲rising

4
![Magicorange Foam Baseballs 20 Pack Practice Training Baseballs Unmarked Baseball Soft Toss Batting Fielding Hitting Pitching (Colorful)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZdENtpQfL.jpg) [**Magicorange Foam Baseballs 20 Pack Practice Training Baseballs Unmarked Baseball Soft Toss Batting Fielding Hitting Pitching (Colorful)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZL1YG2Z)

Magicorange$21.014.6★3216%▲rising

5
![50 Pack Craft Foam Balls 5 Sizes(1-2.4 Inches) White Polystyrene Smooth Round Balls Foam Balls for Arts and Crafts Christmas DIY Craft for Home Supplies School Craft Project and Holiday Party](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415SBFZ4LlS.jpg) [**50 Pack Craft Foam Balls 5 Sizes(1-2.4 Inches) White Polystyrene Smooth Round Balls Foam Balls for Arts and Crafts Christmas DIY Craft for Home Supplies School Craft Project and Holiday Party**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z37VNKQ)

FFchuanhe$9.824.5★1,4316%▼falling

6
![240 Pack Foam Balls -Craft Balls DIY Home School Craft Project -240 Bulk Foam Balls 4 Sizes .8 1.2 1.6 2 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AF1tAbeML.jpg) [**240 Pack Foam Balls -Craft Balls DIY Home School Craft Project -240 Bulk Foam Balls 4 Sizes .8 1.2 1.6 2 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TY2FM7W)

Bargain Paradise$12.354.5★2,4225%▼falling

7
![Nerf Mini Foam Sports Ball Set - Foam Football Soccer Ball + Basketball Set Soft Sports Toy for Kids - Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uwytQI66L.jpg) [**Nerf Mini Foam Sports Ball Set - Foam Football Soccer Ball + Basketball Set Soft Sports Toy for Kids - Multicolor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GNQD678)

Nerf$16.904.6★1,1215%▲rising

8
![Crafare 4 Inch 2 Pack Foam Balls for Crafts White Polystyrene Round Foam Balls for Art Household DIY School Projects Party Ornaments Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qMyxXFrNL.jpg) [**Crafare 4 Inch 2 Pack Foam Balls for Crafts White Polystyrene Round Foam Balls for Art Household DIY School Projects Party Ornaments Decoration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C61YV3HN)

Crafare$7.934.6★8514%▲rising

9
![Pllieay 20 Pieces 5 Sizes White Foam Balls Polystyrene Craft Balls Art Decoration Foam Balls for Art Craft Household School Projects and Party Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XZYEDzopL.jpg) [**Pllieay 20 Pieces 5 Sizes White Foam Balls Polystyrene Craft Balls Art Decoration Foam Balls for Art Craft Household School Projects and Party Decoration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKZP43B)

Pllieay$9.404.2★4,7332%▼falling

10

![Champion Sports Coated High Density Foam Ball 4 Inch Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21achc3Lc8L.jpg) [**Champion Sports Coated High Density Foam Ball 4 Inch Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KYQ406)

Champion Sports$7.524.3★6952%—flat

11

![hesmartly 50 Pack Craft Foam Balls White Polystyrene Smooth Round Balls 5 Sizes Foam Balls and 2 Pieces Painting Brushes for DIY Projects Arts and Crafts Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31irB96mxPL.jpg) [**hesmartly 50 Pack Craft Foam Balls White Polystyrene Smooth Round Balls 5 Sizes Foam Balls and 2 Pieces Painting Brushes for DIY Projects Arts and Crafts Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YSBBSVL)

hesmartly$8.624.5★7732%▼falling

12

![MIDELONG 24 Pcs Craft Foam Balls 3 Sizes White Foam Craft Balls Polystyrene Craft Balls for DIY Craft Art Holiday Household School Projects and Party Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zPPA1DMDL.jpg) [**MIDELONG 24 Pcs Craft Foam Balls 3 Sizes White Foam Craft Balls Polystyrene Craft Balls for DIY Craft Art Holiday Household School Projects and Party Decoration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKR8SXCY)

MIDELONG$7.003.6★1042%▼falling

13

![Seenelling 4 Pcs Foam Large Balls Soft Foam Dodgeballs Uncoated Playground Sport Dodgeballs Lightweight Sponge Easy to Grasp Bouncy Balls for Kids Indoor Sports Activity(7 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SA+W4ai6L.jpg) [**Seenelling 4 Pcs Foam Large Balls Soft Foam Dodgeballs Uncoated Playground Sport Dodgeballs Lightweight Sponge Easy to Grasp Bouncy Balls for Kids Indoor Sports Activity(7 Inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YHFQPQ)

Seenelling$39.563.9★222%▲rising

14

![oazoxcx 12 Pieces Soft Foam Balls Lightweight Mini Play Balls for Safe Indoor Toys Fun Vibrant Assorted Colors Orbs Unique Birthday Party Favors for Boys and Girls](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PbXzRSA8L.jpg) [**oazoxcx 12 Pieces Soft Foam Balls Lightweight Mini Play Balls for Safe Indoor Toys Fun Vibrant Assorted Colors Orbs Unique Birthday Party Favors for Boys and Girls**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087T2XM2X)

oazoxcx$13.504.5★5342%▼falling

15

![Crafare 2 Inch Foam Balls for Crafts White Polystyrene Craft Foam Balls 32Pack for Art Household School Projects Party Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eRNDHFjeL.jpg) [**Crafare 2 Inch Foam Balls for Crafts White Polystyrene Craft Foam Balls 32Pack for Art Household School Projects Party Decoration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C61YDRKM)

Crafare$9.644.4★5322%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 48 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Ganjiang 7 Inches Soft No-Noise Foam Ball Sponge Kickball Dodgeball for Indoor Activity (Yellow Color)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qTyPSnNXL.jpg)**Ganjiang 7 Inches Soft No-Noise Foam Ball Sponge Kickball Dodgeball for Indoor Activity (Yellow Color)** Ganjiang**$12.92**4.3★192 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SXB72N) [![GoSports Soft Skin Foam Playground Dodgeballs - 6 Pack Set for Kids - Includes Mesh Carry Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N2pUU5waL.jpg)**GoSports Soft Skin Foam Playground Dodgeballs - 6 Pack Set for Kids - Includes Mesh Carry Bag** GoSports**$46.79**4.8★912 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154K459M) [![Gejoy 24 Pieces Soft Foam Balls Bulk Lightweight Mini Balls for Safe Indoor Toys Fun Assorted Colors Sponge Balls Birthday Party Favors Bag Gifts for Boys and Girls(1.57 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512t6T8sW2L.jpg)**Gejoy 24 Pieces Soft Foam Balls Bulk Lightweight Mini Balls for Safe Indoor Toys Fun Assorted Colors Sponge Balls Birthday Party Favors Bag Gifts for Boys and Girls(1.57 Inch)** Gejoy**$13.71**4.4★442 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086Q17S22) [![Magicorange Foam Baseballs 20 Pack Practice Training Baseballs Unmarked Baseball Soft Toss Batting Fielding Hitting Pitching (Colorful)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZdENtpQfL.jpg)**Magicorange Foam Baseballs 20 Pack Practice Training Baseballs Unmarked Baseball Soft Toss Batting Fielding Hitting Pitching (Colorful)** Magicorange**$21.01**4.6★321 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZL1YG2Z) [![50 Pack Craft Foam Balls 5 Sizes(1-2.4 Inches) White Polystyrene Smooth Round Balls Foam Balls for Arts and Crafts Christmas DIY Craft for Home Supplies School Craft Project and Holiday Party](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415SBFZ4LlS.jpg)**50 Pack Craft Foam Balls 5 Sizes(1-2.4 Inches) White Polystyrene Smooth Round Balls Foam Balls for Arts and Crafts Christmas DIY Craft for Home Supplies School Craft Project and Holiday Party** FFchuanhe**$9.82**4.5★1,431 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z37VNKQ) [![240 Pack Foam Balls -Craft Balls DIY Home School Craft Project -240 Bulk Foam Balls 4 Sizes .8 1.2 1.6 2 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AF1tAbeML.jpg)**240 Pack Foam Balls -Craft Balls DIY Home School Craft Project -240 Bulk Foam Balls 4 Sizes .8 1.2 1.6 2 Inches** Bargain Paradise**$12.35**4.5★2,422 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TY2FM7W) [![Nerf Mini Foam Sports Ball Set - Foam Football Soccer Ball + Basketball Set Soft Sports Toy for Kids - Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uwytQI66L.jpg)**Nerf Mini Foam Sports Ball Set - Foam Football Soccer Ball + Basketball Set Soft Sports Toy for Kids - Multicolor** Nerf**$16.90**4.6★1,121 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GNQD678) [![Crafare 4 Inch 2 Pack Foam Balls for Crafts White Polystyrene Round Foam Balls for Art Household DIY School Projects Party Ornaments Decoration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qMyxXFrNL.jpg)**Crafare 4 Inch 2 Pack Foam Balls for Crafts White Polystyrene Round Foam Balls for Art Household DIY School Projects Party Ornaments Decoration** Crafare**$7.93**4.6★851 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C61YV3HN)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**13%

*“Fun toy”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Good quality”*

**Suitable For Indoor**10%

*“Great for indoors”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Color**6%

*“with bright colors”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“They are a consistent size”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Worth the money”*

**Soft Feel**4%

*“this are soft foam”*

**Durability**4%

*“holds up great”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“useable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**28%

*“Slightly bigger than expected”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“FALSE ADVERTISING”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Very disappointed with the quality control”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Overpriced”*

**Weight Light**6%

*“Disappointed with the weight”*

**Hard Feel**4%

*“Hard not soft”*

**Durability**3%

*“Unsure how quickly the ball that is coming apart will last”*

**Paint Quality**3%

*“They dont like spray paint”*

**Smell**3%

*“It smelled like weed”*

**Defective Material/Parts**2%

*“Product not usable”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall68% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Value For Money5% - Hard Feel3% - Material Quality3% - Weight Light3% - Soft Feel2% - Functionality-Overall1% - Weight Heavy1% - Quality-Overall1%