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# **claves**

**Skip it****47/100 **

a small market ($80K/yr) — claves doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$80K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+169.6%**

**Products**

**25**

**Brands**

**8**

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**59**

**Price range**

**$3.91–$294.32**

**Returns**

**1.3%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**73**

 ×0.30

Competition

**60**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**30**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +169.6% year over year.

4K2KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- Latin Percussion50% - Meinl Percussion16% - Sawtooth10% - MIHEY9% - Ludwig5% - ZoloAJay4% - Other (2 brands)5%

The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 8 brands and 59 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**8 **—flat

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**59**

**Top 5 brand share**

**91%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Latin Percussion White Wood Clave](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E6dVdk0lL.jpg) [**Latin Percussion White Wood Clave**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006UGEK4)

Latin Percussion$12.984.8★1,67725%▼falling

2
![Sawtooth Mahogany Clave Dark Stain Percussion Claves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kKd8YZlEL.jpg) [**Sawtooth Mahogany Clave Dark Stain Percussion Claves**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKCHVTWV)

Sawtooth$12.885.0★510%▲rising

3
![Select Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XnoK-Z4CL.jpg) [**Select Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EIE6WG)

Meinl Percussion$13.004.6★1,5445%▼falling

4
![Ludwig LE2368 Rosewood Claves - Pair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H5FaJn0XL.jpg) [**Ludwig LE2368 Rosewood Claves - Pair**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002J4JLK)

Ludwig$26.664.6★1805%▼falling

5
![ZoloAJay 20 Pack Key Ring Keychain 1 Inch 25mm Diameter Metal Flat Split Key Chains Rings for Home Car Dog Tag Office Lanyards Keys Attachment Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YFqskJjmL.jpg) [**ZoloAJay 20 Pack Key Ring Keychain 1 Inch 25mm Diameter Metal Flat Split Key Chains Rings for Home Car Dog Tag Office Lanyards Keys Attachment Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B62TLSGV)

ZoloAJay$3.914.5★1,4304%▲rising

6
![Latin Percussion LP261 Grenadilla Wood Clave Natural](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31d0wvZoJDL.jpg) [**Latin Percussion LP261 Grenadilla Wood Clave Natural**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006UGEM2)

Latin Percussion$31.424.5★2984%▼falling

7
![2 Pairs Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument 8 Inch Rhythm Natural Hardwood Sticks with a Carry Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cMkMqdeCL.jpg) [**2 Pairs Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument 8 Inch Rhythm Natural Hardwood Sticks with a Carry Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SVTRX1C)

MIHEY$8.874.6★7624%▼falling

8
![Classic Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FRZ91HiQL.jpg) [**Classic Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007XTOCA)

Meinl Percussion$10.044.6★1,5444%—flat

9
![Latin Percussion LP234A Standard Afuche Cabasa](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yuXPRQnDL.jpg) [**Latin Percussion LP234A Standard Afuche Cabasa**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002F51YS)

Latin Percussion$40.674.7★4464%▲rising

10

![8 Inch Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument Natural Hardwood Rhythm Sticks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yNfSErvoL.jpg) [**8 Inch Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument Natural Hardwood Rhythm Sticks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSPFMLY)

MIHEY$7.424.4★2933%▼falling

11

![Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro with 2 Scrapers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418IHejBS0L.jpg) [**Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro with 2 Scrapers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IHDYG)

Latin Percussion$46.734.6★9963%—flat

12

![ifundom Mini Piano Keychain Portable Electronic Piano Keyboard Keyring with Sound Musical Instrument Keychain Pendant for Keys and Backpacks Music Lovers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513faHrNP2L.jpg) [**ifundom Mini Piano Keychain Portable Electronic Piano Keyboard Keyring with Sound Musical Instrument Keychain Pendant for Keys and Backpacks Music Lovers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP7B1WGH)

ifundom$10.203.8★23%▲rising

13

![Traditional Wood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA for Live Studio and Classrooms 2-Year Warranty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41be4krelwL.jpg) [**Traditional Wood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA for Live Studio and Classrooms 2-Year Warranty**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRB6QNQP)

Meinl Percussion$19.865.0★53%▲rising

14

![Latin Rhythm Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J3vI3oTmL.jpg) [**Latin Rhythm Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2N8Y6V)

Meinl Percussion$20.145.0★23%▲rising

15

![4 Pcs Musical Hand Percussion Instrument Set Includes 1 Pair 8 Inch Rhythm Sticks Wood Claves and 1 Pair Wood Egg Shakers for Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Nve82GdEL.jpg) [**4 Pcs Musical Hand Percussion Instrument Set Includes 1 Pair 8 Inch Rhythm Sticks Wood Claves and 1 Pair Wood Egg Shakers for Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K9WFLR)

TDOCK$11.844.5★3892%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 25 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Latin Percussion White Wood Clave](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E6dVdk0lL.jpg)**Latin Percussion White Wood Clave** Latin Percussion**$12.98**4.8★1,677 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006UGEK4) [![Sawtooth Mahogany Clave Dark Stain Percussion Claves](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kKd8YZlEL.jpg)**Sawtooth Mahogany Clave Dark Stain Percussion Claves** Sawtooth**$12.88**5.0★5 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKCHVTWV) [![Select Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XnoK-Z4CL.jpg)**Select Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY** Meinl Percussion**$13.00**4.6★1,544 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EIE6WG) [![Ludwig LE2368 Rosewood Claves - Pair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H5FaJn0XL.jpg)**Ludwig LE2368 Rosewood Claves - Pair** Ludwig**$26.66**4.6★180 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002J4JLK) [![ZoloAJay 20 Pack Key Ring Keychain 1 Inch 25mm Diameter Metal Flat Split Key Chains Rings for Home Car Dog Tag Office Lanyards Keys Attachment Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YFqskJjmL.jpg)**ZoloAJay 20 Pack Key Ring Keychain 1 Inch 25mm Diameter Metal Flat Split Key Chains Rings for Home Car Dog Tag Office Lanyards Keys Attachment Black** ZoloAJay**$3.91**4.5★1,430 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B62TLSGV) [![Latin Percussion LP261 Grenadilla Wood Clave Natural](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31d0wvZoJDL.jpg)**Latin Percussion LP261 Grenadilla Wood Clave Natural** Latin Percussion**$31.42**4.5★298 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006UGEM2) [![2 Pairs Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument 8 Inch Rhythm Natural Hardwood Sticks with a Carry Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cMkMqdeCL.jpg)**2 Pairs Classical Wood Claves Musical Percussion Instrument 8 Inch Rhythm Natural Hardwood Sticks with a Carry Bag** MIHEY**$8.87**4.6★762 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SVTRX1C) [![Classic Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FRZ91HiQL.jpg)**Classic Hardwood Claves Musical Instrument Sticks NOT MADE IN CHINA For Live Studio and Classrooms 2-YEAR WARRANTY** Meinl Percussion**$10.04**4.6★1,544 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007XTOCA)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“There well-made”*

**Audio Quality**15%

*“Great sound”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“Great Deal”*

**Strength**9%

*“Nice and sturdy key rings”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“They are the correct size”*

**Wood Quality**4%

*“beautiful wood, perfect tone”*

**Color**4%

*“I love the color instead of the generic chrome like colors”*

**Durability**4%

*“feel durable enough for everyday use”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**21%

*“Real small”*

**Smell**16%

*“They smell really bad”*

**Audio Quality**14%

*“have REVERSE effect--upstroke makes the sound rather than the intended downstroke”*

**Color**8%

*“The color immediately came off as I was adding keys to this ring”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Only works one way”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**6%

*“Arrived rusted”*

**Noise Level**6%

*“Does not have the shake sound”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Pretty bad quality”*

**Thickness**3%

*“To thin and kind of small”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“difficult to open. also feels brittle”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall26% - Audio Quality24% - Quality-Overall6% - Value For Money6% - Material Quality6% - Noise Level5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Add-Ons/Attachments2%