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# **basketball costume**

**Skip it**

A small market ($28K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 7Growth 15Conversion 18Competition 78Returns 36Price range 80Avg price 95Brand share 87Review moat 76Quality gap 63

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$23.63**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Great****48%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Price range**

**Great****$7.47–$47.98**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Great****37%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Review moat**

**Great****475.55**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Okay****4.6%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.4%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Growth**

**Bad****-19.6%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Market size**

**Bad****$28K**

$28K/yr · 82K searches

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**34 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**47**

**Top-5 brand share**

**48%**

**Open market**

**46%**

- ONUPGO17% - Hollowfly8% - Okxiri8% - MTTYYD8% - Generic7% - Siwoaxae6%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%3%$8376%$2K9%$3K12%$3K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)2 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 47 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![ONUPGO 5 Pieces Red White and Blue Striped Sweatbands Set - Sports Headband Wristbands High Socks for Men Women & Teens - Running Cycling Tennis Basketball Football - Red/White/Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TSkusHfRL.jpg)**ONUPGO 5 Pieces Red White and Blue Striped Sweatbands Set - Sports Headband Wristbands High Socks for Men Women & Teens - Running Cycling Tennis Basketball Football - Red/White/Blue**ONUPGO**$9.68**4.6★717 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XHKD4K5) [2![Hollowfly Adult Inflatable Costume 4.9-6.2 ft Halloween Costumes for Men Women Funny Blow up for Sports Party(Basketball)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vC22C3dmL.jpg)**Hollowfly Adult Inflatable Costume 4.9-6.2 ft Halloween Costumes for Men Women Funny Blow up for Sports Party(Basketball)**Hollowfly**$42.17**4.5★85 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLNTWGZX) [3![Siwoaxae Inflatable Volleyball Costumes Inflatable Colorful Soccer Balls Blow Up Inflatable Outfit for Cosplay and Party (Ball-1 One Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ea2f-uJqL.jpg)**Siwoaxae Inflatable Volleyball Costumes Inflatable Colorful Soccer Balls Blow Up Inflatable Outfit for Cosplay and Party (Ball-1 One Size)**Siwoaxae**$43.07**4.6★3 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8556FT) [4![Basketball Jerseys 23# For Kids Youth Sports T-shirt Jersey Boys Girls Gradient Basketball Uniform Set 6-16Years RED-130](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4123CNUIAfL.jpg)**Basketball Jerseys 23# For Kids Youth Sports T-shirt Jersey Boys Girls Gradient Basketball Uniform Set 6-16Years RED-130**MTTYYD**$19.90**4.6★225 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKXPPDYP) [5![#24 Boys Basketball Jerseys 3PCS Athletic Training Uniforms Tank Top Shorts Socks Sets Gift for Kids Girls Fans Teens Youth (Medium)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51df0kH96HL.jpg)**#24 Boys Basketball Jerseys 3PCS Athletic Training Uniforms Tank Top Shorts Socks Sets Gift for Kids Girls Fans Teens Youth (Medium)**Generic**$36.12**4.2★17 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSWJ4NWL)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Lormaka Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adults Funny Blow Up Suit One Size Fits Most Orange Halloween Cosplay Sports Party](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IdPDqUMZL.jpg)**Lormaka Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adults Funny Blow Up Suit One Size Fits Most Orange Halloween Cosplay Sports Party**Lormaka**$47.98**1 rev1mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4FYXHY8) [![MatGui Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adults - Funny Blow Up Sports Ball Costume for Halloween Tailgates & Cosplay - One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dkJAlcewL.jpg)**MatGui Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adults - Funny Blow Up Sports Ball Costume for Halloween Tailgates & Cosplay - One Size**MatGui**$38.66**8 rev1mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3GSRMKZ) [![LaKimLin Inflatable Soccer Ball Costume for Adults Blow Up Football Bodysuit for Sports Themed Party Carnival Halloween Holiday Events](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YJ6lOE7TL.jpg)**LaKimLin Inflatable Soccer Ball Costume for Adults Blow Up Football Bodysuit for Sports Themed Party Carnival Halloween Holiday Events**LaKimLin**$30.53**7 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY82LHQH) [![Wearable Basketball Hoop Costume for Kids & Adults - Portable Toy & Sports Prop for Parties & Games (Red/White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sc6iIxaCL.jpg)**Wearable Basketball Hoop Costume for Kids & Adults - Portable Toy & Sports Prop for Parties & Games (Red/White)**Generic**$21.96**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWCPLC6Y) [![Siwoaxae Inflatable Volleyball Costumes Inflatable Colorful Soccer Balls Blow Up Inflatable Outfit for Cosplay and Party (Ball-1 One Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ea2f-uJqL.jpg)**Siwoaxae Inflatable Volleyball Costumes Inflatable Colorful Soccer Balls Blow Up Inflatable Outfit for Cosplay and Party (Ball-1 One Size)**Siwoaxae**$43.07**3 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8556FT)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![JOYBRO Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adult Blow Up Basketball Bodysuit for Men Women Halloween Costumes Ideal for Christmas Carnival Mardi Gras Cosplay and Themed Parties One Size 150190 cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BuJmKg9HL.jpg)**JOYBRO Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adult Blow Up Basketball Bodysuit for Men Women Halloween Costumes Ideal for Christmas Carnival Mardi Gras Cosplay and Themed Parties One Size 150190 cm**JOYBRO**$30.96**4.4★**▲ 233%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKFC99PG) [![LaKimLin Inflatable Soccer Ball Costume for Adults Blow Up Football Bodysuit for Sports Themed Party Carnival Halloween Holiday Events](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YJ6lOE7TL.jpg)**LaKimLin Inflatable Soccer Ball Costume for Adults Blow Up Football Bodysuit for Sports Themed Party Carnival Halloween Holiday Events**LaKimLin**$30.53**4.7★**▲ 232%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY82LHQH) [![JOYJMS Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adult Blow Up Basketball Bodysuit for Men Women Halloween Costumes Ideal for Christmas Carnival Mardi Gras Cosplay and Themed Parties One Size 150190 cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Tkiv1k3RL.jpg)**JOYJMS Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adult Blow Up Basketball Bodysuit for Men Women Halloween Costumes Ideal for Christmas Carnival Mardi Gras Cosplay and Themed Parties One Size 150190 cm**JOYJMS**$31.82**3.4★**▲ 227%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK7DJLV6) [![Siwoaxae Inflatable Volleyball Costumes Inflatable Colorful Soccer Balls Blow Up Inflatable Outfit for Cosplay and Party (Ball-1 One Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ea2f-uJqL.jpg)**Siwoaxae Inflatable Volleyball Costumes Inflatable Colorful Soccer Balls Blow Up Inflatable Outfit for Cosplay and Party (Ball-1 One Size)**Siwoaxae**$43.07**4.6★**▲ 224%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8556FT) [![MatGui Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adults - Funny Blow Up Sports Ball Costume for Halloween Tailgates & Cosplay - One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dkJAlcewL.jpg)**MatGui Inflatable Basketball Costume for Adults - Funny Blow Up Sports Ball Costume for Halloween Tailgates & Cosplay - One Size**MatGui**$38.66**4.7★**▲ 223%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3GSRMKZ)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 84 weeks — -19.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

13K8KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 50.3×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**21%

*“Fits as expected”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“The shirt was of great quality”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“It was worth the money”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**7%

*“Fun”*

**Comfort-Overall**6%

*“Super comfortable”*

**Material Quality**5%

*“Great material”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Super simple and easy to use”*

**Color**3%

*“Great Green Color”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“The material is lightweight”*

**Gifting Purpose**3%

*“Its was a gift it was great”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**15%

*“It was big”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“quality control here is lacking”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Trying to step over anything was really difficult”*

**Inflation/Deflation**5%

*“Very hard to inflate”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**4%

*“Less ideal for very active wear”*

**Thickness**3%

*“yet thick material”*

**Shape/Style**3%

*“Didn't remain it's shape”*

**Warmth**3%

*“it might make me a little hot”*

**Durability**2%

*“Does not hold up well”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“Heavier weight material then expected”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**64%

**Length**5%

**Material Quality**4%

**Chest Fit**3%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Color**3%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

**Value For Money**2%

**Sleeve Fit**2%

**Waist Fit**1%