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# **bokashi**

**Skip it****45/100 **

a small market ($136K/yr) — bokashi doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$136K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+114.8%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**9**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**32**

**Price range**

**$15.60–$143.28**

**Returns**

**0.4%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**7**

 ×0.30

Growth

**67**

 ×0.30

Competition

**41**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**49**

 ×0.10

Returns

**97**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +114.8% year over year.

36K18KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 19.8×

## **Competition**

- SCD Probiotics46% - TeraGanix14% - ecocultivatify10% - Bokashi Living9% - Sunwood Life6% - Southern Oregon Bokashi6% - Other (3 brands)9%

The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 9 brands and 32 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**32**

**Top 5 brand share**

**85%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter 2 lbs (1 Gallon) - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin Compost Food Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TZap4OOUL.jpg) [**All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter 2 lbs (1 Gallon) - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin Compost Food Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UPQGAI)

SCD Probiotics$23.784.6★2,02933%▲rising

2
![TeraGanix TCM Premium Bokashi Bran Compost Accelerator Rice Bran Mix Odor Eliminator Bokashi Compost Starter for Kitchen Compost Bin & Soil (2 Lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ki+w2vRqL.jpg) [**TeraGanix TCM Premium Bokashi Bran Compost Accelerator Rice Bran Mix Odor Eliminator Bokashi Compost Starter for Kitchen Compost Bin & Soil (2 Lb)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFGC2KY6)

TeraGanix$19.334.2★19512%▼falling

3
![ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (18.8L/5 Gal Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ob65c43RL.jpg) [**ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (18.8L/5 Gal Grey)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPWN1MD5)

ecocultivatify$63.734.1★236%▲rising

4
![Sunwood LifePremium Bokashi Bran-6.6 lbs - Excellent for Food Waste Composting Graden and Pet Ordors Control](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gq5NbKqYL.jpg) [**Sunwood LifePremium Bokashi Bran-6.6 lbs - Excellent for Food Waste Composting Graden and Pet Ordors Control**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Z2NO5C)

Sunwood Life$35.964.2★336%▲rising

5
![Southern Oregon Bokashi Compost Starter - 3 lb. Bag Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yq2k7ftjL.jpg) [**Southern Oregon Bokashi Compost Starter - 3 lb. Bag Brown**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBGM9YW5)

Southern Oregon Bokashi$24.884.8★116%▲rising

6
![All Seasons Indoor Composter Starter Kit 5 Gallon Tan Compost Bin For Kitchen Countertop With Lid Spigot & 1 Gallon (2 lbs.) Bag Of Dry Bokashi Bran by SCD Probiotics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GjIxKgQTL.jpg) [**All Seasons Indoor Composter Starter Kit 5 Gallon Tan Compost Bin For Kitchen Countertop With Lid Spigot & 1 Gallon (2 lbs.) Bag Of Dry Bokashi Bran by SCD Probiotics**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ANMBKQ)

SCD Probiotics$69.474.3★1,4756%▼falling

7
![Premium Bokashi Composting Starter Kit (Includes 2 Bokashi Bins 4.4 lbs of Bokashi Bran and Full Instructions](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IqHaxKF8L.jpg) [**Premium Bokashi Composting Starter Kit (Includes 2 Bokashi Bins 4.4 lbs of Bokashi Bran and Full Instructions**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C7UN0KM)

Bokashi Living$143.284.4★2135%—flat

8
![ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (20L/5.28GAL Tan & Dark Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FhkZY+ogL.jpg) [**ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (20L/5.28GAL Tan & Dark Green)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPWDXNM1)

ecocultivatify$69.004.1★234%▲rising

9
![All Seasons Bokashi 5 lb Compost Starter - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin Electric Composter Composts Food Garden and Pet Waste Controls Bad Odors by SCD Probiotics (2 Gallons)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511GnNm4kpL.jpg) [**All Seasons Bokashi 5 lb Compost Starter - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin Electric Composter Composts Food Garden and Pet Waste Controls Bad Odors by SCD Probiotics (2 Gallons)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092JSP77N)

SCD Probiotics$46.684.6★2,0294%▼falling

10

![Bokashi Booster by Perfect Plants | Uses Microorganisms & Bacteria Fermentation for Indoor Bucket or Tumblers | Perfect for Beginners | Effective for All Compost Starters & Rotating Kits (32 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qZq-xC3mL.jpg) [**Bokashi Booster by Perfect Plants | Uses Microorganisms & Bacteria Fermentation for Indoor Bucket or Tumblers | Perfect for Beginners | Effective for All Compost Starters & Rotating Kits (32 oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5SNZHNM)

PERFECT PLANTS$17.594.2★334%▲rising

11

![11 lb Premium Bokashi Bran (Compost Accelerator). Extra Strength Our Best Value](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fIHvsLTTL.jpg) [**11 lb Premium Bokashi Bran (Compost Accelerator). Extra Strength Our Best Value**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W7BCTL)

Bokashi Living$92.664.5★554%—flat

12

![All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin - Compost Food & Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics (16.5 lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f-sNECNZL.jpg) [**All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin - Compost Food & Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics (16.5 lb)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFMRY29N)

SCD Probiotics$79.184.6★2,0294%▲rising

13

![Wheat Bakers Bran 5 Pound Bulk Bag Hampton Distribution](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w-6qLp5RL.jpg) [**Wheat Bakers Bran 5 Pound Bulk Bag Hampton Distribution**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR62QDSM)

Hampton Distribution$21.244.8★1853%▲rising

14

![TeraGanix TCM Premium Bokashi Bran Compost Accelerator Rice Bran Mix Odor Eliminator Bokashi Compost Starter for Kitchen Compost Bin & Soil (5 Lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KB8wf92dL.jpg) [**TeraGanix TCM Premium Bokashi Bran Compost Accelerator Rice Bran Mix Odor Eliminator Bokashi Compost Starter for Kitchen Compost Bin & Soil (5 Lb)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFH6B4W7)

TeraGanix$31.204.2★1512%▼falling

15

![Jobes Organics Fast Acting Granular Fertilizer Compost Starter Easy Plant Care Compost Accelerator 4 lbs Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YYdtJXI8L.jpg) [**Jobes Organics Fast Acting Granular Fertilizer Compost Starter Easy Plant Care Compost Accelerator 4 lbs Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MZ2UOA)

Jobe's Organics$15.604.5★9,4882%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter 2 lbs (1 Gallon) - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin Compost Food Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TZap4OOUL.jpg)**All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter 2 lbs (1 Gallon) - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin Compost Food Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics** SCD Probiotics**$23.78**4.6★2,029 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UPQGAI) [![TeraGanix TCM Premium Bokashi Bran Compost Accelerator Rice Bran Mix Odor Eliminator Bokashi Compost Starter for Kitchen Compost Bin & Soil (2 Lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ki+w2vRqL.jpg)**TeraGanix TCM Premium Bokashi Bran Compost Accelerator Rice Bran Mix Odor Eliminator Bokashi Compost Starter for Kitchen Compost Bin & Soil (2 Lb)** TeraGanix**$19.33**4.2★195 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFGC2KY6) [![ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (18.8L/5 Gal Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ob65c43RL.jpg)**ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (18.8L/5 Gal Grey)** ecocultivatify**$63.73**4.1★23 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPWN1MD5) [![Sunwood LifePremium Bokashi Bran-6.6 lbs - Excellent for Food Waste Composting Graden and Pet Ordors Control](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gq5NbKqYL.jpg)**Sunwood LifePremium Bokashi Bran-6.6 lbs - Excellent for Food Waste Composting Graden and Pet Ordors Control** Sunwood Life**$35.96**4.2★33 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Z2NO5C) [![Southern Oregon Bokashi Compost Starter - 3 lb. Bag Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yq2k7ftjL.jpg)**Southern Oregon Bokashi Compost Starter - 3 lb. Bag Brown** Southern Oregon Bokashi**$24.88**4.8★11 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBGM9YW5) [![All Seasons Indoor Composter Starter Kit 5 Gallon Tan Compost Bin For Kitchen Countertop With Lid Spigot & 1 Gallon (2 lbs.) Bag Of Dry Bokashi Bran by SCD Probiotics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GjIxKgQTL.jpg)**All Seasons Indoor Composter Starter Kit 5 Gallon Tan Compost Bin For Kitchen Countertop With Lid Spigot & 1 Gallon (2 lbs.) Bag Of Dry Bokashi Bran by SCD Probiotics** SCD Probiotics**$69.47**4.3★1,475 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ANMBKQ) [![Premium Bokashi Composting Starter Kit (Includes 2 Bokashi Bins 4.4 lbs of Bokashi Bran and Full Instructions](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IqHaxKF8L.jpg)**Premium Bokashi Composting Starter Kit (Includes 2 Bokashi Bins 4.4 lbs of Bokashi Bran and Full Instructions** Bokashi Living**$143.28**4.4★213 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C7UN0KM) [![ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (20L/5.28GAL Tan & Dark Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FhkZY+ogL.jpg)**ecocultivatify 20L Bokashi Compost Bin 5.28 Gallon Compost Bin for Kitchen Composter with Lid Bokashi Start Kit with Bran (Tan & Dark Green) (20L/5.28GAL Tan & Dark Green)** ecocultivatify**$69.00**4.1★23 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPWDXNM1)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**16%

*“Great value”*

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“Good quality wheat bran that seems fresh”*

**Smell**12%

*“This eliminates possible odor”*

**Plant Growth**9%

*“plants are flourishing”*

**Baking**8%

*“Love to bake”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“AS ADVERTISED”*

**Freshness**5%

*“Fresh”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“It is easy to use”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“This set comes with VERY helpful tools that will let you keep your hands clean, lol”*

**Taste-Overall**3%

*“Healthy and delicious”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**19%

*“The lid is not air tight so the smell gets out”*

**Contamination**11%

*“some sort of white fungus starting to develop”*

**Functionality-Overall**11%

*“Does not work”*

**Plant Growth**9%

*“the last two packages I bought made no difference to my compost”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“inconsistent quality”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“short weigh”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Not worth the money”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“short weigh”*

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

*“Missing instructions”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“no liquid, and no breakdown of materials”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Value For Money19% - Leak-Proof16% - Smell12% - Functionality-Overall11% - Size-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Strength6% - Eco Friendliness4% - Plant Growth4% - Contamination4%