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# **asalato**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a small market ($35K/yr) — asalato doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$35K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+159.7%**

**Products**

**22**

**Brands**

**13**

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**27**

**Price range**

**$8.67–$29.20**

**Returns**

**2.5%**

**Rating**

**4.1★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**48**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**81**

 ×0.10

Returns

**80**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 74 weeks — +159.7% year over year.

6K3KSpike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Feb '25May '25Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.7×

## **Competition**

- Meooeck28% - GOGHOST24% - EASTROCK12% - MGTECH11% - JeuRon5% - Toyvian4% - Other (7 brands)15%

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 27 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**27**

**Top 5 brand share**

**81%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Meooeck 2 Pcs Aslatua Authentic Rhythm African Shaker Kashaka Asalato Musical Single Hand Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Elementary School Music Class Kid Adults Beginners Lovers(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PqakxV18L.jpg) [**Meooeck 2 Pcs Aslatua Authentic Rhythm African Shaker Kashaka Asalato Musical Single Hand Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Elementary School Music Class Kid Adults Beginners Lovers(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8J6YS5H)

Meooeck$10.804.1★15122%▼falling

2
![GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417czdMxJPL.jpg) [**GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4XGSVZQ)

GOGHOST$19.663.7★8516%▲rising

3
![GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Hand-Painted Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGzjmt+AL.jpg) [**GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Hand-Painted Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4XJVTNR)

GOGHOST$18.973.7★858%▼falling

4
![EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aG-EZsU0L.jpg) [**EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXK7KNRY)

EASTROCK$10.114.2★1346%▲rising

5
![EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XZHuXaeAL.jpg) [**EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41MMZJJ)

EASTROCK$8.674.2★1345%▲rising

6
![JeuRon Asalato Shakers 2 Pairs - African Kassa Kashaka Rhythm Balls | Percussion Musical Instrument Set with Gift Box (4 Colors) | Stress Relief Toy & Creative Gift for Kids & Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b00r1omfL.jpg) [**JeuRon Asalato Shakers 2 Pairs - African Kassa Kashaka Rhythm Balls | Percussion Musical Instrument Set with Gift Box (4 Colors) | Stress Relief Toy & Creative Gift for Kids & Adults**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6CVRZVZ)

JeuRon$21.845.0★55%▲rising

7
![2Pcs Asalato Shakers Kashaka Rhythmic Ball African Musical Instrument Aslatua Shakers Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uyHSbiLLL.jpg) [**2Pcs Asalato Shakers Kashaka Rhythmic Ball African Musical Instrument Aslatua Shakers Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHTWR9FS)

MGTECH$10.133.9★1025%▼falling

8
![MGTECH 2 Pack Asalato Kashaka Shaker Balls Traditional African Aslatua Rhythm Instrument Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xUmwhaQNL.jpg) [**MGTECH 2 Pack Asalato Kashaka Shaker Balls Traditional African Aslatua Rhythm Instrument Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6PDDF68)

MGTECH$9.943.9★1404%▼falling

9
![Kashaka Instrument Traditional African Rhythm Shaker Polyrythmic Double Balls Hand Percussion Finger Maracas Skill Toy for Stress](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418g4n6FNwL.jpg) [**Kashaka Instrument Traditional African Rhythm Shaker Polyrythmic Double Balls Hand Percussion Finger Maracas Skill Toy for Stress**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ8HBM9C)

Toyvian$19.404.2★184%▼falling

10

![Hordion 2 Pair Professional Aslatuas Rhythmic Ball Kashaka Shaker Hand Percussion Instruments Asalato Shaker for Adults Black & White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310SYCjF+IL.jpg) [**Hordion 2 Pair Professional Aslatuas Rhythmic Ball Kashaka Shaker Hand Percussion Instruments Asalato Shaker for Adults Black & White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZD47VP)

Hordion$9.093.9★224%▲rising

11

![Meooeck 2 Pairs African Aslatua Cork Kashaka Rhythm Balls Lightweight Quiet Hand Percussion Instrument Musical Single Hand Silent Rhythm Balls for Adults Beginners Music Lovers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hFVLAgQYL.jpg) [**Meooeck 2 Pairs African Aslatua Cork Kashaka Rhythm Balls Lightweight Quiet Hand Percussion Instrument Musical Single Hand Silent Rhythm Balls for Adults Beginners Music Lovers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF7ZLXN2)

Meooeck$16.273.4★34%▲rising

12

![ZENHZ Authentic Asalato African Shaker Set 2 Pairs with Extra Strings and Shaker Bottle Traditional Kashaka Percussion Instrument for Musicians and Enthusiasts(Blue&White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QuzteYrlL.jpg) [**ZENHZ Authentic Asalato African Shaker Set 2 Pairs with Extra Strings and Shaker Bottle Traditional Kashaka Percussion Instrument for Musicians and Enthusiasts(Blue&White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F21JVDPZ)

ZENHZ$19.314.0★133%▼falling

13

![Meooeck 2 Pcs Wooden Hand Painted Kashaka Shaker Adjustable Length African Shakers Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Kashaka Instrument Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Lovers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wXpA5nYfL.jpg) [**Meooeck 2 Pcs Wooden Hand Painted Kashaka Shaker Adjustable Length African Shakers Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Kashaka Instrument Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Lovers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ3ZN853)

Meooeck$25.225.0★12%▲rising

14

![Cork Asalato (2 in 1set) - LATELIER DE (50mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JJS2fP9gL.jpg) [**Cork Asalato (2 in 1set) - LATELIER DE (50mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CX2VRHS)

L'ATELIER DE ○［アトリエ マル］$29.203.7★2062%▼falling

15

![2 Pairs Kush Kash Shakers Kashaka Shakers Kush Kash Asalato Rhythmic Ball Kashaka Hand Musical Instrument for Men and Women (11-Frosted Blue&White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3115kJA9O1L.jpg) [**2 Pairs Kush Kash Shakers Kashaka Shakers Kush Kash Asalato Rhythmic Ball Kashaka Hand Musical Instrument for Men and Women (11-Frosted Blue&White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXFKV1V2)

beyomanch$14.944.0★181%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 22 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Meooeck 2 Pcs Aslatua Authentic Rhythm African Shaker Kashaka Asalato Musical Single Hand Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Elementary School Music Class Kid Adults Beginners Lovers(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PqakxV18L.jpg)**Meooeck 2 Pcs Aslatua Authentic Rhythm African Shaker Kashaka Asalato Musical Single Hand Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Elementary School Music Class Kid Adults Beginners Lovers(Black)** Meooeck**$10.80**4.1★151 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8J6YS5H) [![GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417czdMxJPL.jpg)**GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances** GOGHOST**$19.66**3.7★85 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4XGSVZQ) [![GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Hand-Painted Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGzjmt+AL.jpg)**GOGHOST 1 Pack Wooden Hand-Painted Kashaka Shaker Asalato Instrument Rhythmic Ball Adjustable Length African Shakers Traditional Aslatuas Double Balls Hand Percussion for Performances** GOGHOST**$18.97**3.7★85 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4XJVTNR) [![EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aG-EZsU0L.jpg)**EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners(Black)** EASTROCK**$10.11**4.2★134 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXK7KNRY) [![EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XZHuXaeAL.jpg)**EASTROCK African Rhythms Aslatua Shakers Kashaka Musical Percussion Instruments Kashaka Instrument for Adults Beginners Blue** EASTROCK**$8.67**4.2★134 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41MMZJJ) [![JeuRon Asalato Shakers 2 Pairs - African Kassa Kashaka Rhythm Balls | Percussion Musical Instrument Set with Gift Box (4 Colors) | Stress Relief Toy & Creative Gift for Kids & Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b00r1omfL.jpg)**JeuRon Asalato Shakers 2 Pairs - African Kassa Kashaka Rhythm Balls | Percussion Musical Instrument Set with Gift Box (4 Colors) | Stress Relief Toy & Creative Gift for Kids & Adults** JeuRon**$21.84**5.0★5 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6CVRZVZ) [![2Pcs Asalato Shakers Kashaka Rhythmic Ball African Musical Instrument Aslatua Shakers Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uyHSbiLLL.jpg)**2Pcs Asalato Shakers Kashaka Rhythmic Ball African Musical Instrument Aslatua Shakers Black** MGTECH**$10.13**3.9★102 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHTWR9FS) [![MGTECH 2 Pack Asalato Kashaka Shaker Balls Traditional African Aslatua Rhythm Instrument Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xUmwhaQNL.jpg)**MGTECH 2 Pack Asalato Kashaka Shaker Balls Traditional African Aslatua Rhythm Instrument Green** MGTECH**$9.94**3.9★140 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6PDDF68)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Audio Quality**19%

*“Nice sound”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Overall, this is a great instrument”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“easy to use”*

**Noise Level**6%

*“Each ball makes a pleasant rattling sound when shook”*

**Durability**5%

*“These are durable”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“a great budget item”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**5%

*“Love that its adjustable”*

**Tune Retention**4%

*“are easier to make a beat on than i thought they would be”*

**Weight Light**4%

*“Not as heavy as the real ones”*

**Strength**3%

*“The wood feels solid”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Noise Level**15%

*“Not as quiet as I expected”*

**Durability**11%

*“this came apart this first time”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“They break quickly because they are poorly made”*

**Wood Quality**6%

*“Timber isnt great”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Way harder to use than more traditional ones”*

**Weight Light**5%

*“These were too lightweight to have any control over”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“It ends up being a little too short for my hands”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“I wish it was made of natural material”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“There were no instructions included”*

**Strength**2%

*“The plastic cracks easily”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall21% - Audio Quality19% - Quality-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Material Quality7% - Value For Money7% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Wood Quality4% - Strap/String Quality3% - Ease Of Use3%