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# **basketball cake topper**

**Skip it**

A small market ($68K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 17Growth 23Conversion 56Competition 65Returns 43Price range 19Avg price 27Brand share 63Review moat 88Quality gap 33

**Review moat**

**Great****234.61**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Good****46%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Brand share**

**Good****67%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Conversion**

**Good****4.7%**

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

**Returns**

**Okay****3.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Avg price**

**Okay****$9.22**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Growth**

**Bad****-4.3%**

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

**Price range**

**Bad****$4.17–$17.58**

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

**Market size**

**Bad****$68K**

$68K/yr · 156K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 46% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**19 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**27**

**Top-5 brand share**

**67%**

**Open market**

**27%**

- RASSLISA18% - DRWATE18% - Qoadwem14% - ZHUOWEISM9% - ZHENGYE8% - Ephlyn6%

## **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%4%$3K8%$5K12%$8K16%$11K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 31 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Basketball Cake Toppers Qoadwem 29pcs Basketball Hoop Cake Decorations Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies With Cake Balls](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FdiJgrHIL.jpg)**Basketball Cake Toppers Qoadwem 29pcs Basketball Hoop Cake Decorations Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies With Cake Balls**Qoadwem**$11.82**4.6★25 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJJMDWXH) [2![25 PCS Basketball Cake Toppers Black Gold Balls Cake Decorations Basketball Theme Cake Decoration for Boy Birthday Sport Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dCif7-FYL.jpg)**25 PCS Basketball Cake Toppers Black Gold Balls Cake Decorations Basketball Theme Cake Decoration for Boy Birthday Sport Party Supplies**RASSLISA**$9.98**4.7★138 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1QZQFHY) [3![Set of 7 Basketball Letters DIY Happy Birthday For Boy Cake Topper Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q+-x+xV8L.jpg)**Set of 7 Basketball Letters DIY Happy Birthday For Boy Cake Topper Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies**ZHENGYE**$6.20**4.7★1,080 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881F8YJ8) [4![Basketball Cake Toppers Black Orange Balls Cake Decorations Basketball Theme Cake Decoration for Boy Birthday Sport Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418Y90XipOL.jpg)**Basketball Cake Toppers Black Orange Balls Cake Decorations Basketball Theme Cake Decoration for Boy Birthday Sport Party Supplies**RASSLISA**$9.42**4.7★101 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJVV49X2) [5![20 PCS Basketball Cake Toppers Basketball Star Themed Cake Decorations for Birthday Cake Party Decorations Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QyPpHDQKL.jpg)**20 PCS Basketball Cake Toppers Basketball Star Themed Cake Decorations for Birthday Cake Party Decorations Party Supplies**DRWATE**$7.50**4.6★305 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WK7W47Y)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Dekora Basketball Cake Topper for Boys Basketball Mini Figures for Cake Decorating Birthday Party Decorations for Kids 5 Units 4 Players and 1 Hoop](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UbC0b7npL.jpg)**Dekora Basketball Cake Topper for Boys Basketball Mini Figures for Cake Decorating Birthday Party Decorations for Kids 5 Units 4 Players and 1 Hoop**dekora**$6.43**3 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPLZXCC) [![Basketball Cake Toppers Qoadwem 29pcs Basketball Hoop Cake Decorations Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies With Cake Balls](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FdiJgrHIL.jpg)**Basketball Cake Toppers Qoadwem 29pcs Basketball Hoop Cake Decorations Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies With Cake Balls**Qoadwem**$11.82**25 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJJMDWXH) [![Hooqict 26Pcs Basketball Cake Decorations Set with Mini Balls Players Happy Birthday Basketball Cake Toppers & Cupcake Toppers for Kids Boys Men Sports Themed Basket Ball Birthday Party Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FmNwqA5lL.jpg)**Hooqict 26Pcs Basketball Cake Decorations Set with Mini Balls Players Happy Birthday Basketball Cake Toppers & Cupcake Toppers for Kids Boys Men Sports Themed Basket Ball Birthday Party Decorations**Hooqict**$8.35**706 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCMF4BTZ) [![Hooqict Basketball Happy Birthday Cake Topper Glitter Cake Decorations for Kids Boys Men Basketball Birthday Party Decorations Sport Theme Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410UuexVXML.jpg)**Hooqict Basketball Happy Birthday Cake Topper Glitter Cake Decorations for Kids Boys Men Basketball Birthday Party Decorations Sport Theme Party Supplies**Hooqict**$4.17**24 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2M2HDTH) [![Knana 39Pcs Basketball Cake Topper Basketball Cake Decorations Sports Party Decorations for Men Birthday Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511DiZ+y-5L.jpg)**Knana 39Pcs Basketball Cake Topper Basketball Cake Decorations Sports Party Decorations for Men Birthday Party Supplies**Knana**$12.94**11 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD3N2JKY)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Dekora Basketball Cake Topper for Boys Basketball Mini Figures for Cake Decorating Birthday Party Decorations for Kids 5 Units 4 Players and 1 Hoop](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UbC0b7npL.jpg)**Dekora Basketball Cake Topper for Boys Basketball Mini Figures for Cake Decorating Birthday Party Decorations for Kids 5 Units 4 Players and 1 Hoop**dekora**$6.43**3.7★**▲ 196%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPLZXCC) [![30 x Edible Cupcake Toppers New York Basketball Team Themed Collection of Edible Cake Decorations | Uncut Edible on Wafer Sheet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eJzIfXHUL.jpg)**30 x Edible Cupcake Toppers New York Basketball Team Themed Collection of Edible Cake Decorations | Uncut Edible on Wafer Sheet**NATURAL BEHAVIOUR**$15.61**4.0★**▲ 188%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P19YQB) [![Basketball Cake Toppers Qoadwem 29pcs Basketball Hoop Cake Decorations Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies With Cake Balls](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FdiJgrHIL.jpg)**Basketball Cake Toppers Qoadwem 29pcs Basketball Hoop Cake Decorations Sport Cake Party Decorations Sports Party Supplies With Cake Balls**Qoadwem**$11.82**4.6★**▲ 162%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJJMDWXH) [![Desert Cactus New York Knicks Sticker NBA Officially Licensed Vinyl Decal Laptop Water Bottle Car Scrapbook (Type 1-1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+Q0S3IJ-L.jpg)**Desert Cactus New York Knicks Sticker NBA Officially Licensed Vinyl Decal Laptop Water Bottle Car Scrapbook (Type 1-1)**Desert Cactus**$11.97**4.8★**▲ 134%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0973KLF67) [![12 PCS Basketball Cupcake Toppers 3D Mini Sports Ball Cupcake Picks Basketball Party Decorations for Sports Theme Baby Shower Kids Birthday Aniversary Party Cake Decorations Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ecvvOsnmL.jpg)**12 PCS Basketball Cupcake Toppers 3D Mini Sports Ball Cupcake Picks Basketball Party Decorations for Sports Theme Baby Shower Kids Birthday Aniversary Party Cake Decorations Supplies**ZHUOWEISM**$8.85**4.8★**▲ 119%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F17KY922)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -4.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

5K4KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Feb, Mar · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**19%

*“Great quality and perfect for basketball themed parties”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%

*“As advertised”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Great price for the kit”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Super easy to use”*

**Baking**8%

*“The cake looks great”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Nice size”*

**Design-Overall**7%

*“Perfect addition to my customers design”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“I was able to glue back together easily though”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**4%

*“Kids were able to sport them after enjoy the dessert”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“Easy to assemble stable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Value For Money**19%

*“Missing prices”*

**Smell**13%

*“Smells horrid”*

**Ease Of Use**13%

*“Too difficult to work with”*

**Inflation/Deflation**13%

*“The basketball is deflated”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**13%

*“One of the little gold balls was detached from the stick”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“They are small”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Ok, not great quality”*

**Strength**6%

*“Very flimsy”*

**Weight Heavy**6%

*“heavier than what I expected”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**43%

**Value For Money**10%

**Quality-Overall**10%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Weight Heavy**8%

**Defective Material/Parts**4%

**Strength**3%

**Color**3%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%

**Material Quality**2%