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# **a5 slim notebook**

**Worth a look****59/100 **

a5 slim notebook shows demand growing +556.1%, but a small market ($84K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$84K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+556.1%**

**Products**

**55**

**Brands**

**11**

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**123**

**Price range**

**$6.73–$48.87**

**Returns**

**2.4%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 59/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**100**

 ×0.30

Competition

**83**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**30**

 ×0.10

Returns

**81**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 19 weeks — +556.1% year over year.

5K3KMar '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26May '26Jun '26

## **Competition**

- Cloth & Paper45% - Moleskine42% - ほぼ日3% - WANDERINGS3% - MUJI2% - Midori2% - Other (5 brands)3%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (32% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 11 brands and 123 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▲rising

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**123**

**Top 5 brand share**

**95%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BLNuH5k3L.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704983)

Moleskine$11.914.8★1,4329%▼falling

2
![Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound Half Letter Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315-6Hnh6hL.jpg) [**Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound Half Letter Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1CHGV2Q)

Cloth & Paper$48.874.2★207%▲rising

3
![Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound CP Petite Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Sq7T7qLyL.jpg) [**Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound CP Petite Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1C1HZB9)

Cloth & Paper$39.114.2★207%▲rising

4
![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31immJYplAL.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704959)

Moleskine$13.194.8★1,5155%▼falling

5
![Cloth & Paper Clear Vinyl Travel Notebook Cover | A5 Slim Size 5 1/8 x 8 3/4 | Transparent Planner Cover with Elastic Binding for 4 Refills | Clear Notebook Cover for Planners Beige Bungee Closure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21LpGEwVxsL.jpg) [**Cloth & Paper Clear Vinyl Travel Notebook Cover | A5 Slim Size 5 1/8 x 8 3/4 | Transparent Planner Cover with Elastic Binding for 4 Refills | Clear Notebook Cover for Planners Beige Bungee Closure**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL9JYG7R)

Cloth & Paper$24.955.0★34%▲rising

6
![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cND1U+y4L.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J33Q4TX)

Moleskine$12.804.7★7553%—flat

7
![Almost Day Notebook Hobonichi Notepad Set for a Three-Volume Set Weeks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eiycIRpJL.jpg) [**Almost Day Notebook Hobonichi Notepad Set for a Three-Volume Set Weeks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRF2LVO)

ほぼ日$11.714.5★6773%▲rising

8
![Cloth & Paper 2026 Monthly Planner Inserts | A5 Size 5.8 x 8.3 Inches | 6 Hole Punched Agenda Refills | Sunday Start 84 Pages | Minimalist Monthly Organizer Pages | Heavyweight Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+lppeZoXL.jpg) [**Cloth & Paper 2026 Monthly Planner Inserts | A5 Size 5.8 x 8.3 Inches | 6 Hole Punched Agenda Refills | Sunday Start 84 Pages | Minimalist Monthly Organizer Pages | Heavyweight Paper**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74C5GYW)

Cloth & Paper$17.824.8★323%▲rising

9
![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Gg7YNmyFL.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079ZSFH9T)

Moleskine$12.914.6★5663%▼falling

10

![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Pocket (3.5 x 5.5) Ruled/Lined Black 64 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ilZLc5HrL.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Pocket (3.5 x 5.5) Ruled/Lined Black 64 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704894)

Moleskine$9.944.7★3,0953%▼falling

11

![Cloth & Paper Clear Vinyl Travel Notebook Cover | Pocket Plus Size 4 x 6.5 | Transparent Planner Cover with Elastic Binding for 4 Refills | Clear Notebook Cover for Planners Beige Bungee Closure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/214TWzCQLVL.jpg) [**Cloth & Paper Clear Vinyl Travel Notebook Cover | Pocket Plus Size 4 x 6.5 | Transparent Planner Cover with Elastic Binding for 4 Refills | Clear Notebook Cover for Planners Beige Bungee Closure**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL96KHR5)

Cloth & Paper$22.713.7★33%▲rising

12

![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LSpU1rtQL.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/8862931018)

Moleskine$11.794.8★5123%▼falling

13

![Cloth & Paper Task Planner Inserts A5 Size 5.8 x 8.3 Inches | 6-Ring To-Do List 15 double sided Daily Planner Organizer Refills | Minimalist Design | Premium Paper for Notes & Reminders](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21GY30jlXhL.jpg) [**Cloth & Paper Task Planner Inserts A5 Size 5.8 x 8.3 Inches | 6-Ring To-Do List 15 double sided Daily Planner Organizer Refills | Minimalist Design | Premium Paper for Notes & Reminders**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F67BLZGQ)

Cloth & Paper$15.584.2★333%▲rising

14

![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Pocket (3.5 x 5.5) Ruled/Lined Brisk Blue 64 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sta2b-9vL.jpg) [**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Pocket (3.5 x 5.5) Ruled/Lined Brisk Blue 64 Pages (Set of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J33Q4V1)

Moleskine$11.234.6★4982%▲rising

15

![Muji 2185190 Premium Paper Slim Notebook Horizontal Ruled Vertical Dots A5 Slim Light Gray 40 Sheets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/217e9RipTvL.jpg) [**Muji 2185190 Premium Paper Slim Notebook Horizontal Ruled Vertical Dots A5 Slim Light Gray 40 Sheets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9XQRNJ1)

MUJI$15.393.6★32%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 55 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BLNuH5k3L.jpg)**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)** Moleskine**$11.91**4.8★1,432 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704983) [![Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound Half Letter Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315-6Hnh6hL.jpg)**Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound Half Letter Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer** Cloth & Paper**$48.87**4.2★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1CHGV2Q) [![Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound CP Petite Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Sq7T7qLyL.jpg)**Cloth & Paper FORMA Modular Planner System Premium Discbound CP Petite Undated Planner with Clear Discs Covers Dividers Today Tab Stickers & Inserts Customizable Refillable Planning Organizer** Cloth & Paper**$39.11**4.2★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1C1HZB9) [![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31immJYplAL.jpg)**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)** Moleskine**$13.19**4.8★1,515 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883704959) [![Cloth & Paper Clear Vinyl Travel Notebook Cover | A5 Slim Size 5 1/8 x 8 3/4 | Transparent Planner Cover with Elastic Binding for 4 Refills | Clear Notebook Cover for Planners Beige Bungee Closure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21LpGEwVxsL.jpg)**Cloth & Paper Clear Vinyl Travel Notebook Cover | A5 Slim Size 5 1/8 x 8 3/4 | Transparent Planner Cover with Elastic Binding for 4 Refills | Clear Notebook Cover for Planners Beige Bungee Closure** Cloth & Paper**$24.95**5.0★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL9JYG7R) [![Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cND1U+y4L.jpg)**Moleskine Cahier Journal Soft Cover Large (5 x 8.25) Ruled/Lined Black 80 Pages (Set of 3)** Moleskine**$12.80**4.7★755 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J33Q4TX) [![Almost Day Notebook Hobonichi Notepad Set for a Three-Volume Set Weeks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eiycIRpJL.jpg)**Almost Day Notebook Hobonichi Notepad Set for a Three-Volume Set Weeks** ほぼ日**$11.71**4.5★677 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRF2LVO) [![Cloth & Paper 2026 Monthly Planner Inserts | A5 Size 5.8 x 8.3 Inches | 6 Hole Punched Agenda Refills | Sunday Start 84 Pages | Minimalist Monthly Organizer Pages | Heavyweight Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+lppeZoXL.jpg)**Cloth & Paper 2026 Monthly Planner Inserts | A5 Size 5.8 x 8.3 Inches | 6 Hole Punched Agenda Refills | Sunday Start 84 Pages | Minimalist Monthly Organizer Pages | Heavyweight Paper** Cloth & Paper**$17.82**4.8★32 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74C5GYW)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Beautifully made”*

**Paper Quality**17%

*“Nice Paper”*

**Size-Overall**15%

*“Fit perfect”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Worth it to me”*

**Document Organizing/Classification**4%

*“Nice and handy for various record keeping and note taking”*

**Writing Experience**4%

*“feel wonderful to write on”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Matches description”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“useful”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Design is good”*

**Durability**2%

*“Feels very durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**19%

*“Incorrect sizing”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“A little pricey”*

**Paper Quality**14%

*“it is most definitely not the same kind of paper”*

**Durability**7%

*“Broke”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Wrong description”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“My experience is not so good”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Is this too hard to do”*

**Thickness**3%

*“it has to be a thin pen to fit in”*

**Writing Experience**2%

*“I would not want to risk the nib on my finer pens by writing on this paper”*

**Ink Leakage**1%

*“Inks of fountain pens bleed through the paper”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall70% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Value For Money4% - Paper Quality4% - Color2% - Material Quality1% - Thin1% - Thickness1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Quality-Overall1%