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# **carbohydrate powder**

**Worth a look****55/100 **

carbohydrate powder shows low returns (0.0%), but a small market ($613K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$613K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+182.1%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**11**

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**29**

**Price range**

**$18.03–$49.29**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 55/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**27**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**54**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**34**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +182.1% year over year.

7K4KPrime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

## **Competition**

- EFX Sports45% - NOW Foods18% - NutraBio15% - Evogen5% - Nutricost4% - Muscle Milk3% - Other (5 brands)9%

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 11 brands and 29 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▼falling

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**29**

**Top 5 brand share**

**87%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![NOW Foods Sports Nutrition Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin) Rapid Absorption Energy Production 8-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fzfncsjCL.jpg) [**NOW Foods Sports Nutrition Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin) Rapid Absorption Energy Production 8-Pound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OUNRM)

NOW Foods$33.424.6★2,19117%▼falling

2
![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 39 Servings (Neutral)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WPGN5yZbL.jpg) [**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 39 Servings (Neutral)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009K6WAAS)

EFX Sports$49.244.6★1,06316%▲rising

3
![NutraBio CarboMax Maltodextrin Powder - Carbohydrate Powder for Sustained Energy - Calorie Rich for Muscle and Weight Gain - Unflavored - 5 Pounds 75 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411SNIwTvDL.jpg) [**NutraBio CarboMax Maltodextrin Powder - Carbohydrate Powder for Sustained Energy - Calorie Rich for Muscle and Weight Gain - Unflavored - 5 Pounds 75 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BSHMJZI)

NutraBio$33.874.5★5399%—flat

4
![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 20 Servings (Neutral)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416e-EXSnrL.jpg) [**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 20 Servings (Neutral)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006XXOU0O)

EFX Sports$29.714.6★1,0637%▲rising

5
![EFX Sports Karbolyn Hydrate | Carbohydrate Powder + Electrolytes | Sugar Free Sports Drink Mix | Fuel & Hydration | Stimulant Free | 66 Servings (Blue Frost)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vVmxuN0pL.jpg) [**EFX Sports Karbolyn Hydrate | Carbohydrate Powder + Electrolytes | Sugar Free Sports Drink Mix | Fuel & Hydration | Stimulant Free | 66 Servings (Blue Frost)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKD7N59)

EFX Sports$44.654.9★1276%▲rising

6
![Evogen GlycoJect - Super Carb Powder | Rapid Absorption for Pre-Workout | Carbohydrate Powder for Endurance | Intra-Workout Carb Powder for Men & Women | Unflavored | 37 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d43Q5JHSL.jpg) [**Evogen GlycoJect - Super Carb Powder | Rapid Absorption for Pre-Workout | Carbohydrate Powder for Endurance | Intra-Workout Carb Powder for Men & Women | Unflavored | 37 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N14X10S)

Evogen$44.334.6★1535%▼falling

7
![NutraBio Super Carb Carbohydrate Powder with Cluster Dextrin & Electrolytes Advanced Carb Supplement Powder for Workout Fuel Performance and Muscle Recovery Cyclic Dextrin Unflavored 30 Sv](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o2sHOsjNL.jpg) [**NutraBio Super Carb Carbohydrate Powder with Cluster Dextrin & Electrolytes Advanced Carb Supplement Powder for Workout Fuel Performance and Muscle Recovery Cyclic Dextrin Unflavored 30 Sv**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0763118TC)

NutraBio$42.464.4★2925%—flat

8
![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 36 Servings (Blueberry Lemonade)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VxnTtCA6L.jpg) [**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 36 Servings (Blueberry Lemonade)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QD7RVMQ)

EFX Sports$49.194.7★1145%—flat

9
![Muscle Milk Carb Boost Maltodextrin Powder Complex Carbohydrates NSF Certified for Sport Unflavored 1.98lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RZLq+V+vL.jpg) [**Muscle Milk Carb Boost Maltodextrin Powder Complex Carbohydrates NSF Certified for Sport Unflavored 1.98lb**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G7QZPA)

Muscle Milk$18.034.5★7433%▼falling

10

![EFX Sports Karbolyn Hydrate | Carbohydrate Powder + Electrolytes | Sugar Free Sports Drink Mix | Fuel & Hydration | Stimulant Free | 66 Servings (Neutral)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418bzegP6oL.jpg) [**EFX Sports Karbolyn Hydrate | Carbohydrate Powder + Electrolytes | Sugar Free Sports Drink Mix | Fuel & Hydration | Stimulant Free | 66 Servings (Neutral)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SKH45Y5)

EFX Sports$44.574.6★1413%—flat

11

![Nutricost Maltodextrin Powder 8LBS - Gluten Free GMO Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41voTLeo3FL.jpg) [**Nutricost Maltodextrin Powder 8LBS - Gluten Free GMO Free**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079V5NPM7)

Nutricost$37.674.7★7923%—flat

12

![Precision Fuel PF60 Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix Powder for Hydration & Energy - Endurance Sports Nutrition Vegan Hypotonic - 60g Carb 1000mg Sodium per Litre - Mild Citrus Flavor 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jxx9toENL.jpg) [**Precision Fuel PF60 Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix Powder for Hydration & Energy - Endurance Sports Nutrition Vegan Hypotonic - 60g Carb 1000mg Sodium per Litre - Mild Citrus Flavor 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSXQ56N6)

Precision Hydration$31.504.5★2412%▲rising

13

![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 35 Servings (Rainbow Candy)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oi3Bcf2sL.jpg) [**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 35 Servings (Rainbow Candy)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQMLYMQ)

EFX Sports$49.164.9★772%▼falling

14

![True Nutrition Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin Unflavored 1lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t9VkIfeFL.jpg) [**True Nutrition Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin Unflavored 1lb**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYTVIZE)

True Nutrition$25.034.6★6002%—flat

15

![BARE PERFORMANCE NUTRITION BPN G.1.M Go One More Sport Endurance Training Fuel Superior Carbohydrate & Electrolytes Powder Formula Reduce Fatigue Fruit Punch 25 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VxzinzmkL.jpg) [**BARE PERFORMANCE NUTRITION BPN G.1.M Go One More Sport Endurance Training Fuel Superior Carbohydrate & Electrolytes Powder Formula Reduce Fatigue Fruit Punch 25 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892R2K3P)

BARE PERFORMANCE NUTRITION$37.434.5★4582%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![NOW Foods Sports Nutrition Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin) Rapid Absorption Energy Production 8-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fzfncsjCL.jpg)**NOW Foods Sports Nutrition Carbo Gain Powder (Maltodextrin) Rapid Absorption Energy Production 8-Pound** NOW Foods**$33.42**4.6★2,191 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OUNRM) [![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 39 Servings (Neutral)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WPGN5yZbL.jpg)**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 39 Servings (Neutral)** EFX Sports**$49.24**4.6★1,063 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009K6WAAS) [![NutraBio CarboMax Maltodextrin Powder - Carbohydrate Powder for Sustained Energy - Calorie Rich for Muscle and Weight Gain - Unflavored - 5 Pounds 75 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411SNIwTvDL.jpg)**NutraBio CarboMax Maltodextrin Powder - Carbohydrate Powder for Sustained Energy - Calorie Rich for Muscle and Weight Gain - Unflavored - 5 Pounds 75 Servings** NutraBio**$33.87**4.5★539 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BSHMJZI) [![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 20 Servings (Neutral)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416e-EXSnrL.jpg)**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 20 Servings (Neutral)** EFX Sports**$29.71**4.6★1,063 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006XXOU0O) [![EFX Sports Karbolyn Hydrate | Carbohydrate Powder + Electrolytes | Sugar Free Sports Drink Mix | Fuel & Hydration | Stimulant Free | 66 Servings (Blue Frost)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vVmxuN0pL.jpg)**EFX Sports Karbolyn Hydrate | Carbohydrate Powder + Electrolytes | Sugar Free Sports Drink Mix | Fuel & Hydration | Stimulant Free | 66 Servings (Blue Frost)** EFX Sports**$44.65**4.9★127 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKD7N59) [![Evogen GlycoJect - Super Carb Powder | Rapid Absorption for Pre-Workout | Carbohydrate Powder for Endurance | Intra-Workout Carb Powder for Men & Women | Unflavored | 37 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d43Q5JHSL.jpg)**Evogen GlycoJect - Super Carb Powder | Rapid Absorption for Pre-Workout | Carbohydrate Powder for Endurance | Intra-Workout Carb Powder for Men & Women | Unflavored | 37 Servings** Evogen**$44.33**4.6★153 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N14X10S) [![NutraBio Super Carb Carbohydrate Powder with Cluster Dextrin & Electrolytes Advanced Carb Supplement Powder for Workout Fuel Performance and Muscle Recovery Cyclic Dextrin Unflavored 30 Sv](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o2sHOsjNL.jpg)**NutraBio Super Carb Carbohydrate Powder with Cluster Dextrin & Electrolytes Advanced Carb Supplement Powder for Workout Fuel Performance and Muscle Recovery Cyclic Dextrin Unflavored 30 Sv** NutraBio**$42.46**4.4★292 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0763118TC) [![EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 36 Servings (Blueberry Lemonade)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VxnTtCA6L.jpg)**EFX Sports Karbolyn Fuel | Fast-Absorbing Carbohydrate Powder | Carb Load Sustained Energy Quick Recovery | Stimulant Free | 36 Servings (Blueberry Lemonade)** EFX Sports**$49.19**4.7★114 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QD7RVMQ)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**26%

*“the performance is top notch”*

**Taste-Overall**15%

*“Great taste”*

**Flavor**11%

*“I prefer this flavor over the orange”*

**Nutritional Content**8%

*“Great supplement to running and endurance sport”*

**Energy Level**6%

*“Lots more energy”*

**Solubility**5%

*“It mixes well”*

**Blend/Ratio**4%

*“easy to mix”*

**Weight Loss**2%

*“Definitely helped gain weight I had lost tasteless”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“It does have good value for money”*

**Efficiency**2%

*“is very effective during workouts”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Taste-Overall**12%

*“This tastes like sewer water”*

**Mixing/Blending**9%

*“Terrible mix-ability, does not dissolve easy”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Waste of money”*

**Flavor**5%

*“the flavor is not very good”*

**Solubility**5%

*“It doesnt really dissolve in shaker bottles”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“It was a much larger container than what I expected”*

**Visibility**4%

*“not seeing any difference”*

**Nutritional Content**4%

*“Not Good as an Intra Workout Drink”*

**Blood Sugar Level**3%

*“I thought my blood sugars would spike if I took it”*

**Side Effects**3%

*“Note: I do feel its effects for about an hour then it tapers off”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Dosage50% - Flavor50%