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# **oboe**

**Skip it****43/100 **

a small market ($103K/yr) — oboe doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$103K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+158.6%**

**Products**

**21**

**Brands**

**14**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**18**

**Price range**

**$16.03–$3577.62**

**Returns**

**4.2%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**41**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**49**

 ×0.10

Returns

**66**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +158.6% year over year.

4K2KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Competition**

- summina35% - ROCHIX 189014% - GLORY12% - Vetimobato10% - generic9% - Funny Oboe Player Gift5% - Other (8 brands)15%

The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 18 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **—flat

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**18**

**Top 5 brand share**

**80%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Summina Professional C Key Semi-automatic Oboe - Nickel-plated Keys Woodwind Instrument With Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag and Cleaning Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Bq-qWATIL.jpg) [**Summina Professional C Key Semi-automatic Oboe - Nickel-plated Keys Woodwind Instrument With Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag and Cleaning Cloth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN16D1QS)

summina$319.714.1★1719%▲rising

2
![Summina Professional Oboe with C Key Semi-Automatic Style Nickel-Plated Keys Woodwind Instrument Oboe Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Cleaning Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x5ySx0N8L.jpg) [**Summina Professional Oboe with C Key Semi-Automatic Style Nickel-Plated Keys Woodwind Instrument Oboe Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Cleaning Cloth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN151T14)

summina$359.314.1★1716%▲rising

3
![Glory Oboe C Key Cupronickel Plated Silver Woodwind Musical Instrument for Beginner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51o0i2njJQL.jpg) [**Glory Oboe C Key Cupronickel Plated Silver Woodwind Musical Instrument for Beginner**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3DSD1J)

GLORY$392.523.5★4012%▼falling

4
![C key Forked-F Resonance Advance Oboe High-grade C key Ebonite Body 3rd Octave left F Resonance for Professional Musicians](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DkBOheRGL.jpg) [**C key Forked-F Resonance Advance Oboe High-grade C key Ebonite Body 3rd Octave left F Resonance for Professional Musicians**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3D3K2W8)

generic$463.894.8★89%▼falling

5
![Vetimobato Professional Forked-F Resonance Oboe C Key 3rd Octave Left F Woodwind Instruments with Reeds Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Ideal for Advanced Players (Ebonite Body Semi-Automatic Oboe)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KbZ6pPauL.jpg) [**Vetimobato Professional Forked-F Resonance Oboe C Key 3rd Octave Left F Woodwind Instruments with Reeds Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Ideal for Advanced Players (Ebonite Body Semi-Automatic Oboe)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VMY529)

Vetimobato$470.440.0★07%▲rising

6
![I Reed A Lot Oboe Player Funny Oboes Music Gift Tote Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319TIlENzSL.jpg) [**I Reed A Lot Oboe Player Funny Oboes Music Gift Tote Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PTQDZJK)

Funny Oboe Player Gift$18.964.6★65%▲rising

7
![Rochix Oboe Beginner Student Level SF15 Composite Wood Body Silver Plated Full Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IUEujVtzL.jpg) [**Rochix Oboe Beginner Student Level SF15 Composite Wood Body Silver Plated Full Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VFWVC1W)

ROCHIX 1890$474.014.7★85%▼falling

8
![Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level RHG13 Redwood Body Gold Plated Semi Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nH0GB-JuL.jpg) [**Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level RHG13 Redwood Body Gold Plated Semi Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VFY5NXQ)

ROCHIX 1890$823.273.9★364%▼falling

9
![Vetimobato Professional Forked-F Resonance Oboe C Key 3rd Octave Left F Woodwind Instruments with Reeds Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Ideal for Advanced Players (Ebonite Body Fully Automatic Oboe)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KbZ6pPauL.jpg) [**Vetimobato Professional Forked-F Resonance Oboe C Key 3rd Octave Left F Woodwind Instruments with Reeds Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Ideal for Advanced Players (Ebonite Body Fully Automatic Oboe)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKM84QRW)

Vetimobato$487.985.0★13%▲rising

10

![Dselvgvu Miniature Oboe with Stand and Case Mini Musical Instrument Oboe Replica Collectible Figurines Dollhouse Accessories Model Home Decoration Display Ornament (6.31)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tLX-Wl2mL.jpg) [**Dselvgvu Miniature Oboe with Stand and Case Mini Musical Instrument Oboe Replica Collectible Figurines Dollhouse Accessories Model Home Decoration Display Ornament (6.31)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8YYW2Z)

Dselvgvu$16.924.6★643%—flat

11

![YANASON Bb clarinet for beginners Bb nickel-plated 17-keys clarinet suitable for students professionals school bands with Hard Foam Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514M5xBXZHL.jpg) [**YANASON Bb clarinet for beginners Bb nickel-plated 17-keys clarinet suitable for students professionals school bands with Hard Foam Case**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N5RJ2F9)

Jinqu$92.374.4★1223%▼falling

12

![ROWELL Professional Oboe C-key Silver-plated Key Oboe Semi-automatic System Composite Wood Body Comes with Reed and Carrying Case Ideal for Beginners School Bands and Music Exams](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OfmY64bKL.jpg) [**ROWELL Professional Oboe C-key Silver-plated Key Oboe Semi-automatic System Composite Wood Body Comes with Reed and Carrying Case Ideal for Beginners School Bands and Music Exams**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK548CC6)

ROWELL$601.090.0★02%▼falling

13

![Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level WHS36 Ebony Wood Body Silver Plated Semi Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SG+mcmZHL.jpg) [**Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level WHS36 Ebony Wood Body Silver Plated Semi Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VFX75HK)

ROCHIX 1890$959.643.9★362%▲rising

14

![Watris Veiyi Oboe Reed Case Wooden Silk Cloth Cover Reed Storage Holder Protector Box Protect Against Moisture for 6pcs Oboe Reeds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41c7ocCgbWL.jpg) [**Watris Veiyi Oboe Reed Case Wooden Silk Cloth Cover Reed Storage Holder Protector Box Protect Against Moisture for 6pcs Oboe Reeds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ2VP3WV)

Watris Veiyi$16.034.3★562%▲rising

15

![Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level RFG13 Redwood Body Gold Plated Full Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AP+T62TEL.jpg) [**Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level RFG13 Redwood Body Gold Plated Full Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1SC5JD)

ROCHIX 1890$846.380.0★02%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Summina Professional C Key Semi-automatic Oboe - Nickel-plated Keys Woodwind Instrument With Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag and Cleaning Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Bq-qWATIL.jpg)**Summina Professional C Key Semi-automatic Oboe - Nickel-plated Keys Woodwind Instrument With Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag and Cleaning Cloth** summina**$319.71**4.1★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN16D1QS) [![Summina Professional Oboe with C Key Semi-Automatic Style Nickel-Plated Keys Woodwind Instrument Oboe Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Cleaning Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x5ySx0N8L.jpg)**Summina Professional Oboe with C Key Semi-Automatic Style Nickel-Plated Keys Woodwind Instrument Oboe Reed Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Cleaning Cloth** summina**$359.31**4.1★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN151T14) [![Glory Oboe C Key Cupronickel Plated Silver Woodwind Musical Instrument for Beginner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51o0i2njJQL.jpg)**Glory Oboe C Key Cupronickel Plated Silver Woodwind Musical Instrument for Beginner** GLORY**$392.52**3.5★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3DSD1J) [![C key Forked-F Resonance Advance Oboe High-grade C key Ebonite Body 3rd Octave left F Resonance for Professional Musicians](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DkBOheRGL.jpg)**C key Forked-F Resonance Advance Oboe High-grade C key Ebonite Body 3rd Octave left F Resonance for Professional Musicians** generic**$463.89**4.8★8 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3D3K2W8) [![Vetimobato Professional Forked-F Resonance Oboe C Key 3rd Octave Left F Woodwind Instruments with Reeds Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Ideal for Advanced Players (Ebonite Body Semi-Automatic Oboe)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KbZ6pPauL.jpg)**Vetimobato Professional Forked-F Resonance Oboe C Key 3rd Octave Left F Woodwind Instruments with Reeds Gloves Leather Case Carry Bag Ideal for Advanced Players (Ebonite Body Semi-Automatic Oboe)** Vetimobato**$470.44**0.0★0 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VMY529) [![I Reed A Lot Oboe Player Funny Oboes Music Gift Tote Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319TIlENzSL.jpg)**I Reed A Lot Oboe Player Funny Oboes Music Gift Tote Bag** Funny Oboe Player Gift**$18.96**4.6★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PTQDZJK) [![Rochix Oboe Beginner Student Level SF15 Composite Wood Body Silver Plated Full Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IUEujVtzL.jpg)**Rochix Oboe Beginner Student Level SF15 Composite Wood Body Silver Plated Full Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More** ROCHIX 1890**$474.01**4.7★8 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VFWVC1W) [![Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level RHG13 Redwood Body Gold Plated Semi Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nH0GB-JuL.jpg)**Rochix Oboe Professional Performance Level RHG13 Redwood Body Gold Plated Semi Automatic C Tone with 2 Reeds 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Oboe Swab 1 Thumb Rest 1 Case and More** ROCHIX 1890**$823.27**3.9★36 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VFY5NXQ)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**25%

*“Great quality”*

**Value For Money**19%

*“Decent price for what it is used for”*

**Audio Quality**19%

*“Exceptional Sound Quality”*

**Comfort-Overall**5%

*“The instrument feels comfortable in my hands”*

**Metal Quality**5%

*“the metal is of high enough quality for it to be durable”*

**Grip**5%

*“The instrument feels comfortable in my hands”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“It is compatible with all of the different brands of reeds we have gotten her with zero fitting issues”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“Also comes with a nice cleaning kit”*

**Durability**4%

*“and it still looks brand new”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**17%

*“reed seat is a tad too big”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Poor quality”*

**Ease Of Use**17%

*“up might struggle trying to put the mouthpiece on”*

**Audio Quality**8%

*“I can't get anywhere sound out of it”*

**Durability**8%

*“thumb rest fell off march 2nd”*

**Touch/Button Controls**8%

*“some of the keys are sticking”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“The composite material of the body could be of higher quality”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Advertised Vs Actual Product22% - Functionality-Overall15% - Tune Retention11% - Defective Material/Parts11% - Quality-Overall9% - Audio Quality8% - Size-Overall6% - Material Quality4% - Value For Money4% - Mechanism Issues3%