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# **bee hive**

**Worth a look****64/100 **

bee hive shows low returns (2.2%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.5★) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$1.7M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+159.2%**

**Products**

**63**

**Brands**

**30**

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**32**

**Price range**

**$41.01–$457.20**

**Returns**

**2.2%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Worth a look**

Scores 64/100 — above our 62-point bar, but a launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) failed.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**46**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**81**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**44**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +159.2% year over year.

31K16KPrime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×

## **Competition**

- BeeCastle28% - MayBee21% - RJFKSNC7% - ThxBees5% - Generic5% - BEEINN3% - Other (24 brands)32%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (33% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 30 brands and 32 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**30 **▲rising

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**32**

**Top 5 brand share**

**65%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qlS9CnyL.jpg) [**BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DJGWXL)

BeeCastle$138.554.7★9598%▼falling

2
![Beehive 10 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Brood Hive Box 1 Bee Hive Super Box with Beehive Frames and Foundations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HmQ540wrL.jpg) [**Beehive 10 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Brood Hive Box 1 Bee Hive Super Box with Beehive Frames and Foundations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L8QJ1HD)

MayBee$127.924.7★3958%▲rising

3
![RJFKSNC 5-Layer Langstroth Bee Hive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Wood Beehive Includes 2 Deep Breeding Boxes and 3 Medium Super Boxes 10-Frame Standard Bee House with Metal Top Cover No Frames](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xuzJgU17L.jpg) [**RJFKSNC 5-Layer Langstroth Bee Hive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Wood Beehive Includes 2 Deep Breeding Boxes and 3 Medium Super Boxes 10-Frame Standard Bee House with Metal Top Cover No Frames**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR91PXR1)

RJFKSNC$123.754.0★247%▲rising

4
![BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3VOIbvnL.jpg) [**BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z3L5XRW)

BeeCastle$156.414.7★8396%▼falling

5
![Bee Hive Starter Kit Automatic Beehive Box Set for Easy Beekeeping Complete Bee Hive Boxes for Beginners](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UEr-4AGjL.jpg) [**Bee Hive Starter Kit Automatic Beehive Box Set for Easy Beekeeping Complete Bee Hive Boxes for Beginners**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGYVCQ6X)

Generic$326.572.8★95%▲rising

6
![BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with 100% Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 2 Medium Boxes)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415z-AlT65L.jpg) [**BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with 100% Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 2 Medium Boxes)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3DDB6MN)

BeeCastle$203.284.7★3944%▼falling

7
![MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415DaLHuFwL.jpg) [**MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7L1NV5Y)

MayBee$140.464.5★1294%▼falling

8
![Thxbees 10-Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Complete Bee Hive Kit Beeswax Coated Include Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundation Sheets for Beekeeper (2 Deep Beehives Box & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415222Up65L.jpg) [**Thxbees 10-Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Complete Bee Hive Kit Beeswax Coated Include Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundation Sheets for Beekeeper (2 Deep Beehives Box & 1 Medium Box)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNTSWJ8)

ThxBees$134.884.5★1234%▲rising

9
![BeeCastle 10-Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Beehive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Keeping Supplies-All Beginners Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Set and Bee Suit.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pN+ZCWhwL.jpg) [**BeeCastle 10-Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Beehive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Keeping Supplies-All Beginners Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Set and Bee Suit.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HX21HCL)

BeeCastle$156.214.6★1893%▼falling

10

![10-Frame Langstroth Beehive Dipped in 100% Beeswax Complete Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Includes 2 Deep Hive Bee Boxes and 1 Bee Hive Super with Beehive Frames and Foundations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r73MiM0iL.jpg) [**10-Frame Langstroth Beehive Dipped in 100% Beeswax Complete Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Includes 2 Deep Hive Bee Boxes and 1 Bee Hive Super with Beehive Frames and Foundations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZLTXVQ6)

MayBee$151.834.6★3043%▼falling

11

![Hoover Hives: The Original Beeswax Coated Beehive Kit. Includes 2 Deep & 1 Medium Boxes with 10 Wooden Frames & Heavy Wax Coated Foundations. Easy Assembly with Predrilled Holes& Screws (Unassembled)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iuwt1HxpL.jpg) [**Hoover Hives: The Original Beeswax Coated Beehive Kit. Includes 2 Deep & 1 Medium Boxes with 10 Wooden Frames & Heavy Wax Coated Foundations. Easy Assembly with Predrilled Holes& Screws (Unassembled)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M65GC3J)

Hoover Hives$164.974.5★1,7452%▼falling

12

![Beehive Starter Kit 8-Frame Bee Boxes and Frames Beehive Kit Wax Coated Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Including Beekeeping Tools Kit with Beekeeping Veil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lU4QJaxZL.jpg) [**Beehive Starter Kit 8-Frame Bee Boxes and Frames Beehive Kit Wax Coated Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Including Beekeeping Tools Kit with Beekeeping Veil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QMNBC85)

MayBee$103.594.6★5222%▲rising

13

![TRINFREE 10-Frame Langstroth Beehive Beeswax Coated 3 Layer Complete Bee Hive Kit Include Bee Frames and Waxed Foundation Sheets for Beekeeping (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m4ZzBxT3L.jpg) [**TRINFREE 10-Frame Langstroth Beehive Beeswax Coated 3 Layer Complete Bee Hive Kit Include Bee Frames and Waxed Foundation Sheets for Beekeeping (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVS4K5PF)

TRINFREE$139.384.6★292%▲rising

14

![Beehive 8 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Bee Boxes 1 Bee Hive Super with Beehive Frames and Foundation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511fKlqi2sL.jpg) [**Beehive 8 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Bee Boxes 1 Bee Hive Super with Beehive Frames and Foundation**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L8R3CYH)

MayBee$111.574.6★3142%▼falling

15

![BeeCastle 8 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (1 Deep Box & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qlS9CnyL.jpg) [**BeeCastle 8 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (1 Deep Box & 1 Medium Box)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082TS3K62)

BeeCastle$122.294.7★8152%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 63 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qlS9CnyL.jpg)**BeeCastle 10-Frames Complete Beehive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Bee Hive Includes Beehive Frames and Beeswax Coated Foundation Sheet (2 Layer)** BeeCastle**$138.55**4.7★959 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DJGWXL) [![Beehive 10 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Brood Hive Box 1 Bee Hive Super Box with Beehive Frames and Foundations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HmQ540wrL.jpg)**Beehive 10 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Brood Hive Box 1 Bee Hive Super Box with Beehive Frames and Foundations** MayBee**$127.92**4.7★395 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L8QJ1HD) [![RJFKSNC 5-Layer Langstroth Bee Hive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Wood Beehive Includes 2 Deep Breeding Boxes and 3 Medium Super Boxes 10-Frame Standard Bee House with Metal Top Cover No Frames](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xuzJgU17L.jpg)**RJFKSNC 5-Layer Langstroth Bee Hive Kit 100% Beeswax Coated Wood Beehive Includes 2 Deep Breeding Boxes and 3 Medium Super Boxes 10-Frame Standard Bee House with Metal Top Cover No Frames** RJFKSNC**$123.75**4.0★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR91PXR1) [![BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3VOIbvnL.jpg)**BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)** BeeCastle**$156.41**4.7★839 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z3L5XRW) [![Bee Hive Starter Kit Automatic Beehive Box Set for Easy Beekeeping Complete Bee Hive Boxes for Beginners](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UEr-4AGjL.jpg)**Bee Hive Starter Kit Automatic Beehive Box Set for Easy Beekeeping Complete Bee Hive Boxes for Beginners** Generic**$326.57**2.8★9 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGYVCQ6X) [![BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with 100% Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 2 Medium Boxes)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415z-AlT65L.jpg)**BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with 100% Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 2 Medium Boxes)** BeeCastle**$203.28**4.7★394 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3DDB6MN) [![MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415DaLHuFwL.jpg)**MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit** MayBee**$140.46**4.5★129 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7L1NV5Y) [![Thxbees 10-Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Complete Bee Hive Kit Beeswax Coated Include Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundation Sheets for Beekeeper (2 Deep Beehives Box & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415222Up65L.jpg)**Thxbees 10-Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Complete Bee Hive Kit Beeswax Coated Include Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundation Sheets for Beekeeper (2 Deep Beehives Box & 1 Medium Box)** ThxBees**$134.88**4.5★123 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNTSWJ8)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**32%

*“Great product as far as I can tell”*

**Assembly/Installation**16%

*“Very easy to assemble”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Affordable price”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Fits Perfectly”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Design-Overall**5%

*“Well Built”*

**Strength**4%

*“Sturdy construction”*

**Durability**3%

*“Theyre very durable”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Easy”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“The instructions were clear”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Extremely small”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Average quality”*

**Assembly/Installation**11%

*“Very difficult to put together”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**6%

*“Terrible instructions”*

**Wood Quality**6%

*“Poor quality control in choosing the wood”*

**Durability**5%

*“still tore”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Highly recommend is more expensive”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Very deceiving”*

**Strength**3%

*“box is too flimsy”*

**Smell**2%

*“Smelled like beeswax”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall55% - Defective Material/Parts12% - Assembly/Installation6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Wood Quality5% - Value For Money4% - Quality-Overall2% - Material Quality2% - Thin2% - Functionality-Overall1%