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# **plastic rake**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($62K/yr) — plastic rake doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$62K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+184.8%**

**Products**

**35**

**Brands**

**23**

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Price range**

**$11.28–$35.62**

**Returns**

**1.8%**

**Rating**

**4.2★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**71**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**71**

 ×0.10

Returns

**85**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 89 weeks — +184.8% year over year.

2K1KSpike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Oct '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Mar, Apr, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×

## **Competition**

- UnionTools14% - HANGMAICOME12% - cogardenshower11% - Bird Twig6% - Oliynedy6% - Generic6% - Other (17 brands)45%

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 23 brands and 68 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**23 **▼falling

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Top 5 brand share**

**49%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Union Tools 64309 Poly Leaf Rake 24-in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V8TXeHiyL.jpg) [**Union Tools 64309 Poly Leaf Rake 24-in**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N8PC)

UnionTools$21.994.3★62914%▼falling

2
![Plastic Leaf Rake with Adjustable 65 Handle - Lightweight Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass & Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Easy to Use for Women Seniors & Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XofGf7pbL.jpg) [**Plastic Leaf Rake with Adjustable 65 Handle - Lightweight Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass & Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Easy to Use for Women Seniors & Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH6W8KDH)

HANGMAICOME$14.904.1★6111%▲rising

3
![Lightweight Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - 16.5 Wide Garden Rake for Leaves Gentle on Lawn 50 Adjustable for Women Seniors Kids Outdoor Yard Rakes for Sweep Leaves Grass Pine Needle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+5+qcTPCL.jpg) [**Lightweight Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - 16.5 Wide Garden Rake for Leaves Gentle on Lawn 50 Adjustable for Women Seniors Kids Outdoor Yard Rakes for Sweep Leaves Grass Pine Needle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXLYHT3W)

cogardenshower$15.133.7★1696%▲rising

4
![YEELOR 16.5-Inch Wide Adjustable Handle Leaf Rake - Plastic Rake Head Lightweight & Compact Used for Leaf Collection Suitable for Small-Scale Cleanup Ideal for Seniors and Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bHVws2wtL.jpg) [**YEELOR 16.5-Inch Wide Adjustable Handle Leaf Rake - Plastic Rake Head Lightweight & Compact Used for Leaf Collection Suitable for Small-Scale Cleanup Ideal for Seniors and Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C9KN12)

YEELOR$16.594.0★3305%▼falling

5
![Plastic Leaf Rake - Upgraded Anti-Break Nylon Head 65 Adjustable Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Lightweight for Women Seniors & Kids Childs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xEn8YhhKL.jpg) [**Plastic Leaf Rake - Upgraded Anti-Break Nylon Head 65 Adjustable Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Lightweight for Women Seniors & Kids Childs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4KBTSQK)

cogardenshower$16.243.7★1695%▼falling

6
![True Temper 2914912 Clog Free Poly Leaf Rake with 48 in. Hardwood Handle with Cushion Grip 24 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SEa3C7HPL.jpg) [**True Temper 2914912 Clog Free Poly Leaf Rake with 48 in. Hardwood Handle with Cushion Grip 24 Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J9LLAT0)

TRUE TEMPER$35.624.6★3514%▼falling

7
![Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - Lightweight & Anti-Break Nylon Head 16.5 Wide Yard & Garden Rake for Leaves Grass Pine Needles Adjustable Long Handle Easy Use for Women Seniors Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HdIC64XEL.jpg) [**Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - Lightweight & Anti-Break Nylon Head 16.5 Wide Yard & Garden Rake for Leaves Grass Pine Needles Adjustable Long Handle Easy Use for Women Seniors Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM8CTQ8L)

Wefaith$12.423.7★1094%▲rising

8
![Adjustable Metal Leaf Rake Long Handle Garden Rakes for Lawns Heavy Duty Leaves with Expandable Head 8-17 Yard Women Kids Rake for Gardening RV Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JXnkdm2eL.jpg) [**Adjustable Metal Leaf Rake Long Handle Garden Rakes for Lawns Heavy Duty Leaves with Expandable Head 8-17 Yard Women Kids Rake for Gardening RV Camping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8945NKT)

Oliynedy$20.974.4★1,8713%▼falling

9
![Xifando Kids Leaf Rake - 3-Section Adjustable Handle Lightweight Wood & Plastic Small Garden Tool for Children (Yellow)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31r8lcQk83L.jpg) [**Xifando Kids Leaf Rake - 3-Section Adjustable Handle Lightweight Wood & Plastic Small Garden Tool for Children (Yellow)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKB4H1F)

Xifando$13.994.6★613%▲rising

10

![8-inch Wood and Poly Shrub Leaf Rake](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21H44MFtwFL.jpg) [**8-inch Wood and Poly Shrub Leaf Rake**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1Y9VGG1)

Generic$12.340.0★03%—flat

11

![8-inch Wood and Poly Shrub Leaf Rake](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/213zRR6rsEL.jpg) [**8-inch Wood and Poly Shrub Leaf Rake**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G25NMG6D)

Generic$12.254.5★133%▲rising

12

![24 Inch Wood Handle Poly Leaf Rake for Yard Lawn and Garden Cleanup](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/217wsiY2T9L.jpg) [**24 Inch Wood Handle Poly Leaf Rake for Yard Lawn and Garden Cleanup**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMVJ6MY7)

AOLQWCV$17.205.0★43%▲rising

13

![Truper 30465 Tru Tough 48-Inch Plastic Shrub Rake 8-Inch Head Wood Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21LxjidD+jL.jpg) [**Truper 30465 Tru Tough 48-Inch Plastic Shrub Rake 8-Inch Head Wood Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046VDYQ6)

Truper$27.494.5★2823%▼falling

14

![8-inch Wooden-Handled Polyester Shrub and Leaf rake](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313FT7MaggL.jpg) [**8-inch Wooden-Handled Polyester Shrub and Leaf rake**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSQR9524)

NMSGJTD$11.284.5★313%▲rising

15

![Leaf Rake - 16.5 Wide Nylon Plastic Head 51 Adjustable Stainless Steel Handle Heavy Duty Gardening Leaves Rake Tools for Garden Lawns Yard Shrub Grass - Lightweight for Women Seniors & Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WErlilHXL.jpg) [**Leaf Rake - 16.5 Wide Nylon Plastic Head 51 Adjustable Stainless Steel Handle Heavy Duty Gardening Leaves Rake Tools for Garden Lawns Yard Shrub Grass - Lightweight for Women Seniors & Kids**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM8BK8YK)

Bird Twig$12.804.0★1293%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 35 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Union Tools 64309 Poly Leaf Rake 24-in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V8TXeHiyL.jpg)**Union Tools 64309 Poly Leaf Rake 24-in** UnionTools**$21.99**4.3★629 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N8PC) [![Plastic Leaf Rake with Adjustable 65 Handle - Lightweight Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass & Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Easy to Use for Women Seniors & Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XofGf7pbL.jpg)**Plastic Leaf Rake with Adjustable 65 Handle - Lightweight Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass & Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Easy to Use for Women Seniors & Kids** HANGMAICOME**$14.90**4.1★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH6W8KDH) [![Lightweight Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - 16.5 Wide Garden Rake for Leaves Gentle on Lawn 50 Adjustable for Women Seniors Kids Outdoor Yard Rakes for Sweep Leaves Grass Pine Needle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+5+qcTPCL.jpg)**Lightweight Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - 16.5 Wide Garden Rake for Leaves Gentle on Lawn 50 Adjustable for Women Seniors Kids Outdoor Yard Rakes for Sweep Leaves Grass Pine Needle** cogardenshower**$15.13**3.7★169 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXLYHT3W) [![YEELOR 16.5-Inch Wide Adjustable Handle Leaf Rake - Plastic Rake Head Lightweight & Compact Used for Leaf Collection Suitable for Small-Scale Cleanup Ideal for Seniors and Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bHVws2wtL.jpg)**YEELOR 16.5-Inch Wide Adjustable Handle Leaf Rake - Plastic Rake Head Lightweight & Compact Used for Leaf Collection Suitable for Small-Scale Cleanup Ideal for Seniors and Kids** YEELOR**$16.59**4.0★330 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C9KN12) [![Plastic Leaf Rake - Upgraded Anti-Break Nylon Head 65 Adjustable Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Lightweight for Women Seniors & Kids Childs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xEn8YhhKL.jpg)**Plastic Leaf Rake - Upgraded Anti-Break Nylon Head 65 Adjustable Outdoor Yard Rakes for Leaves Grass Pine Needle Mulch Gentle On Lawn Garden - Lightweight for Women Seniors & Kids Childs** cogardenshower**$16.24**3.7★169 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4KBTSQK) [![True Temper 2914912 Clog Free Poly Leaf Rake with 48 in. Hardwood Handle with Cushion Grip 24 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SEa3C7HPL.jpg)**True Temper 2914912 Clog Free Poly Leaf Rake with 48 in. Hardwood Handle with Cushion Grip 24 Inch** TRUE TEMPER**$35.62**4.6★351 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J9LLAT0) [![Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - Lightweight & Anti-Break Nylon Head 16.5 Wide Yard & Garden Rake for Leaves Grass Pine Needles Adjustable Long Handle Easy Use for Women Seniors Kids](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HdIC64XEL.jpg)**Plastic Leaf Rake for Lawns - Lightweight & Anti-Break Nylon Head 16.5 Wide Yard & Garden Rake for Leaves Grass Pine Needles Adjustable Long Handle Easy Use for Women Seniors Kids** Wefaith**$12.42**3.7★109 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM8CTQ8L) [![Adjustable Metal Leaf Rake Long Handle Garden Rakes for Lawns Heavy Duty Leaves with Expandable Head 8-17 Yard Women Kids Rake for Gardening RV Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JXnkdm2eL.jpg)**Adjustable Metal Leaf Rake Long Handle Garden Rakes for Lawns Heavy Duty Leaves with Expandable Head 8-17 Yard Women Kids Rake for Gardening RV Camping** Oliynedy**$20.97**4.4★1,871 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8945NKT)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Overall, it feels like a quality tool that was designed by a gardener”*

**Strength**12%

*“Sturdy rake for what it is”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Great Value”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**7%

*“Easy to adjust”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Perfect size”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to use”*

**Weight Light**5%

*“Very easy to use lightweight”*

**Cutting/Trimming**5%

*“I bought this rake for my husband since he does most of our yard work...he was very pleased to get a small rake that made it easier to get under the shrubs”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Quick setup”*

**Durability**5%

*“does not break easily”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**26%

*“Fell apart”*

**Size-Overall**19%

*“It's small”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Cheap garbage”*

**Strength**6%

*“Not crazy about it to weak”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Fragile plastic material”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“A total waste of money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“False advertisement”*

**Flexibility**2%

*“Its not bendable like they say”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“Assembled easily, sorta felt flimsy”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“The tines are heavy metal”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall37% - Strength10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Quality-Overall7% - Durability6% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Weight Heavy4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Assembly/Installation3% - Material Quality2%