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# **uv beads**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($73K/yr) — uv beads doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$73K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+258.2%**

**Products**

**17**

**Brands**

**12**

was 11 a year ago

**Sellers**

**15**

**Price range**

**$8.08–$16.97**

**Returns**

**0.9%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**82**

 ×0.30

Competition

**49**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**54**

 ×0.10

Returns

**93**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +258.2% year over year.

6K3KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.5×

## **Competition**

- Auvoau23% - LadayPoa16% - Gaiett15% - INSPIRELLE14% - Korlon12% - GMMA7% - Other (6 brands)14%

The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 15 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▲rising

was 11 a year ago

**Sellers**

**15**

**Top 5 brand share**

**80%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Auvoau 1000Pcs UV Pony Beads Bracelet 9mm Solar Magic Beads Color Changing for Necklace Hair Beads Key Chain Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Vn+JlGkTL.jpg) [**Auvoau 1000Pcs UV Pony Beads Bracelet 9mm Solar Magic Beads Color Changing for Necklace Hair Beads Key Chain Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXSCTNPN)

Auvoau$8.744.8★2,64723%▼falling

2
![100 PCS 8mm UV Beads UV Sensitive Color Changing Bead Sunlight Beads Bracelet Bead for Jewelry Making DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MLj9OT76L.jpg) [**100 PCS 8mm UV Beads UV Sensitive Color Changing Bead Sunlight Beads Bracelet Bead for Jewelry Making DIY Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQVP8R7)

Gaiett$10.674.4★36411%▲rising

3
![UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 12mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyuIyX4uL.jpg) [**UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 12mm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLTX3LT)

LadayPoa$14.734.4★319%▲rising

4
![INSPIRELLE 8mm UV Round Beads 700pcs Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jXfAygI9L.jpg) [**INSPIRELLE 8mm UV Round Beads 700pcs Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPNBK1N)

INSPIRELLE$10.004.4★2867%▲rising

5
![Korlon 1000 Pcs UV Beads Glow in The Dark Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelets Necklace Making 8mm Kandi Hair Bead Sun Sensitive Color Changing Plastic Bead](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NzzBJVvsL.jpg) [**Korlon 1000 Pcs UV Beads Glow in The Dark Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelets Necklace Making 8mm Kandi Hair Bead Sun Sensitive Color Changing Plastic Bead**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7SRYGD)

Korlon$9.034.5★2,3267%▼falling

6
![GMMA Transparent UV Pony Beads Bulk - 1000 Pcs Plastic Cute Clear Color Changing Beads for Friendship Bracelet & Necklace DIY Jewelry Making Party Decoration Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5104I6xW3iL.jpg) [**GMMA Transparent UV Pony Beads Bulk - 1000 Pcs Plastic Cute Clear Color Changing Beads for Friendship Bracelet & Necklace DIY Jewelry Making Party Decoration Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4MMJT6C)

GMMA$8.084.7★1,7847%▼falling

7
![INSPIRELLE 700pcs UV Pony Beads Luminous Beads Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Glow in The Dark Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making 8x6mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KKT9R8MXL.jpg) [**INSPIRELLE 700pcs UV Pony Beads Luminous Beads Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Glow in The Dark Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making 8x6mm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5FNQL4)

INSPIRELLE$10.084.4★2867%▼falling

8
![UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 10mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyuIyX4uL.jpg) [**UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 10mm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLYM471)

LadayPoa$12.714.4★315%▲rising

9
![Korlon 1500 Pcs UV Beads Glow in The Dark Beads for Bracelets Crafts 8mm Friendship Bracelet Kit Hair Kandi Color Changing Pony Bead with Crystal Elastic String & 2 Elastic Cords](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M9C2QgQVL.jpg) [**Korlon 1500 Pcs UV Beads Glow in The Dark Beads for Bracelets Crafts 8mm Friendship Bracelet Kit Hair Kandi Color Changing Pony Bead with Crystal Elastic String & 2 Elastic Cords**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T1HXWXT)

Korlon$12.114.6★7085%▼falling

10

![Dowsabel UV Pony Beads Bulk 1000 Pcs 6x9mm Color Changing Beads Sunlight Sensitive for DIY Bracelets Necklaces Jewelry Making Crafts and Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OkdVS0EoL.jpg) [**Dowsabel UV Pony Beads Bulk 1000 Pcs 6x9mm Color Changing Beads Sunlight Sensitive for DIY Bracelets Necklaces Jewelry Making Crafts and Gifts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6Y1JYB9)

Dowsabel$8.414.7★4,4574%▼falling

11

![UV Color Changing Beads 100Pcs 8mm UV Beads Color Changing Sun Sensitive Bead Bead for Bracelet DIY Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VkX4wLSvL.jpg) [**UV Color Changing Beads 100Pcs 8mm UV Beads Color Changing Sun Sensitive Bead Bead for Bracelet DIY Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1MZB8J)

Gaiett$9.273.4★234%▲rising

12

![900 Pcs UV Color Changing Glass Beads Kit for Bracelet Making 6mm 8mm 10mm Sunlight Sensitive Beads DIY Jewelry Craft Supplies for Adult Women Necklace Anklet Crafting Kit Gift Idea (Light Color)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511vGB+hsvL.jpg) [**900 Pcs UV Color Changing Glass Beads Kit for Bracelet Making 6mm 8mm 10mm Sunlight Sensitive Beads DIY Jewelry Craft Supplies for Adult Women Necklace Anklet Crafting Kit Gift Idea (Light Color)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVKQ76NB)

JHYlilia$11.254.1★113%▲rising

13

![UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 8mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyuIyX4uL.jpg) [**UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 8mm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLWT27D)

LadayPoa$9.744.4★312%▲rising

14

![20Pcs UV Resin Beads 16mm Cats Eye Sensitive Color Changing Bead Sunlight Beads Magic Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Key Chain Phone Chain (Mixed Color)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oGzIlw54L.jpg) [**20Pcs UV Resin Beads 16mm Cats Eye Sensitive Color Changing Bead Sunlight Beads Magic Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Key Chain Phone Chain (Mixed Color)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVF4QB9V)

Carporay$10.153.7★82%▲rising

15

![Miraclekoo UV Beads Scientific Multi Color Changing Bead UV Reactive Plastic Luminous Pony Beads Fun for Jewelry/Bracelets Making 1000 Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eqZyJHF4L.jpg) [**Miraclekoo UV Beads Scientific Multi Color Changing Bead UV Reactive Plastic Luminous Pony Beads Fun for Jewelry/Bracelets Making 1000 Pcs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1A3RZ0)

Miraclekoo$9.154.6★2032%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 17 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Auvoau 1000Pcs UV Pony Beads Bracelet 9mm Solar Magic Beads Color Changing for Necklace Hair Beads Key Chain Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Vn+JlGkTL.jpg)**Auvoau 1000Pcs UV Pony Beads Bracelet 9mm Solar Magic Beads Color Changing for Necklace Hair Beads Key Chain Jewelry Making** Auvoau**$8.74**4.8★2,647 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXSCTNPN) [![100 PCS 8mm UV Beads UV Sensitive Color Changing Bead Sunlight Beads Bracelet Bead for Jewelry Making DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MLj9OT76L.jpg)**100 PCS 8mm UV Beads UV Sensitive Color Changing Bead Sunlight Beads Bracelet Bead for Jewelry Making DIY Crafts** Gaiett**$10.67**4.4★364 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQVP8R7) [![UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 12mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyuIyX4uL.jpg)**UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 12mm** LadayPoa**$14.73**4.4★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLTX3LT) [![INSPIRELLE 8mm UV Round Beads 700pcs Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jXfAygI9L.jpg)**INSPIRELLE 8mm UV Round Beads 700pcs Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making** INSPIRELLE**$10.00**4.4★286 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPNBK1N) [![Korlon 1000 Pcs UV Beads Glow in The Dark Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelets Necklace Making 8mm Kandi Hair Bead Sun Sensitive Color Changing Plastic Bead](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NzzBJVvsL.jpg)**Korlon 1000 Pcs UV Beads Glow in The Dark Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelets Necklace Making 8mm Kandi Hair Bead Sun Sensitive Color Changing Plastic Bead** Korlon**$9.03**4.5★2,326 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7SRYGD) [![GMMA Transparent UV Pony Beads Bulk - 1000 Pcs Plastic Cute Clear Color Changing Beads for Friendship Bracelet & Necklace DIY Jewelry Making Party Decoration Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5104I6xW3iL.jpg)**GMMA Transparent UV Pony Beads Bulk - 1000 Pcs Plastic Cute Clear Color Changing Beads for Friendship Bracelet & Necklace DIY Jewelry Making Party Decoration Supplies** GMMA**$8.08**4.7★1,784 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4MMJT6C) [![INSPIRELLE 700pcs UV Pony Beads Luminous Beads Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Glow in The Dark Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making 8x6mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KKT9R8MXL.jpg)**INSPIRELLE 700pcs UV Pony Beads Luminous Beads Changing UV Reactive Plastic Beads Glow in The Dark Fun for Jewerly Bracelets Making 8x6mm** INSPIRELLE**$10.08**4.4★286 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5FNQL4) [![UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 10mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SyuIyX4uL.jpg)**UV Round Loose Beads Bulk Color Changing Cat Eye Stone Beads for Jewelry Making Colorful Unique Sunlight Sensitive Spacer Bead for DIY Bracelet Necklace Crafts-100pcs 10mm** LadayPoa**$12.71**4.4★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLYM471)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Color**26%

*“Vivid colors”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**19%

*“Secret Surprise Beads - So Fun - So Much Potential”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“These beads are quality made”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Size is fairly uniform and the holes are smooth and aligned”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Great Value”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%

*“they glow in the dark”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“work exactly as advertised”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“so no spillage”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easy to craft with”*

**Durability**2%

*“They are durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Color**38%

*“barely showed color”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**6%

*“The UV beads do not seem to glow in the dark at all”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“So not worth the money in my opinion”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“These dont really work like in the pictures”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Not great quality”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“I wish there were smaller options too as the 10mm might be too big for some people”*

**Display Colors**3%

*“Hard to notice the color shift”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“the beads all feel like cheap plastic”*

**Hard Feel**1%

*“Some of the beads are rough around the edges”*

**Strength**1%

*“these are weak in comparison”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Color25% - Advertised Vs Actual Product19% - Size-Overall17% - Display Colors16% - Value For Money5% - Functionality-Overall4% - Brightness/Shine/Glow4% - Material Quality3% - Shape/Style2% - Paint Quality2%