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# **plastic shovel**

**Worth a look****54/100 **

plastic shovel shows low returns (1.5%), but a small market ($59K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$59K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+164.1%**

**Products**

**51**

**Brands**

**33**

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**197**

**Price range**

**$3.72–$213.37**

**Returns**

**1.5%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**73**

 ×0.30

Competition

**84**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**53**

 ×0.10

Returns

**88**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +164.1% year over year.

3K2KSpike '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Competition**

- Remco22% - AMES9% - Fiskars8% - SELTERM7% - Yocada6% - FARM-TUFF6% - Other (27 brands)42%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (31% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 33 brands and 197 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**33 **▲rising

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**197**

**Top 5 brand share**

**52%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Beach Shovels for Kids 8 PackHeavy Duty Plastic Sand Shovels Tools for ToddlersSpade Scoop Trowel Sand Toys for Kid Toddler Adult Plastic Heavy Duty Garden Digging Scoop Snow Toys Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418uJ-A1hkL.jpg) [**Beach Shovels for Kids 8 PackHeavy Duty Plastic Sand Shovels Tools for ToddlersSpade Scoop Trowel Sand Toys for Kid Toddler Adult Plastic Heavy Duty Garden Digging Scoop Snow Toys Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6NJ78J5)

SELTERM$10.244.9★1147%▲rising

2
![Yocada Snow Shovel for Driveway Home Garage Snow Removal 55 inch Long with D-Grip Handle Aluminum Strip Large Capacity Shovel for Garden Car Camping Outdoor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YuNiAmBzL.jpg) [**Yocada Snow Shovel for Driveway Home Garage Snow Removal 55 inch Long with D-Grip Handle Aluminum Strip Large Capacity Shovel for Garden Car Camping Outdoor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQBSKQBP)

Yocada$26.063.8★1,3356%▲rising

3
![Remco 6981RG Grey Polypropylene Industrial Hygienic Shovel 24 Blade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+yJmq5tQL.jpg) [**Remco 6981RG Grey Polypropylene Industrial Hygienic Shovel 24 Blade**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I9TAYI)

Remco$46.504.4★1036%—flat

4
![Fiskars Hand Trowel - Fiber Composite Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole - Lawn and Yard Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jqSHqKN6L.jpg) [**Fiskars Hand Trowel - Fiber Composite Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole - Lawn and Yard Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YVDSW)

Fiskars$3.724.4★1,7526%▲rising

5
![Vikan Remco 63002 Color-Coded Plastic Hand Scoop - BPA-Free Food-Safe Kitchen Utensils Restaurant and Food Service Supplies 16 oz Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414bo1+SsnL.jpg) [**Vikan Remco 63002 Color-Coded Plastic Hand Scoop - BPA-Free Food-Safe Kitchen Utensils Restaurant and Food Service Supplies 16 oz Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00979EMAO)

Remco$4.934.7★2,7036%▼falling

6
![QINGLER 20 Long Sand Beach Shovels for Kids Heavy Duty Plastic Summer Sand Scoops Spades Toy Sandbox Garden Snow Digging Play Gift Set Party Bundle 2 Pack Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31u9v7jiivL.jpg) [**QINGLER 20 Long Sand Beach Shovels for Kids Heavy Duty Plastic Summer Sand Scoops Spades Toy Sandbox Garden Snow Digging Play Gift Set Party Bundle 2 Pack Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F43JB4SR)

QINGLER$12.314.6★4656%▼falling

7
![Farm-TUFF Multipurpose Car & Trunk Shovel - Heavy-Duty Ash Hardwood Handle & Non-Stick Plastic Blade - Compact Lightweight & Durable for Snow Soil Mulch & Gardening Blue 10in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ceZqP2H0L.jpg) [**Farm-TUFF Multipurpose Car & Trunk Shovel - Heavy-Duty Ash Hardwood Handle & Non-Stick Plastic Blade - Compact Lightweight & Durable for Snow Soil Mulch & Gardening Blue 10in**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVS3BJCS)

FARM-TUFF$30.594.1★515%▲rising

8
![AMES 46-Inch Poly Scoop with Hardwood Handle and Ergonomic D-Grip Ideal for Garden Care Landscaping Moving Shavings or Grain Farming Tasks and Heavy-Duty Yard Work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s+CD622bL.jpg) [**AMES 46-Inch Poly Scoop with Hardwood Handle and Ergonomic D-Grip Ideal for Garden Care Landscaping Moving Shavings or Grain Farming Tasks and Heavy-Duty Yard Work**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA861EI)

AMES$31.854.6★6065%▼falling

9
![True Temper 2604300 Poly Scoop with Hardwood Handle & D-Grip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-N8shG0UL.jpg) [**True Temper 2604300 Poly Scoop with Hardwood Handle & D-Grip**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LVUTBB4)

AMES$33.524.2★1434%▲rising

10

![Remco 69822 Seamless Hygienic Shovel - BPA-Free Food-Safe Commercial Grade Kitchen and Gardening Accessories 14 Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21KKaxYr0TL.jpg) [**Remco 69822 Seamless Hygienic Shovel - BPA-Free Food-Safe Commercial Grade Kitchen and Gardening Accessories 14 Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W3N0UUW)

Remco$46.814.6★6144%▲rising

11

![4Es Novelty 4 Pack Beach Shovels 8 Inch Heavy Duty Plastic Sand Shovel for Kids - Great for Planting Gardening Shovels for Toddlers Outdoor Digging Sandbox Toys Easter Basket Stuffers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rFHea5CbL.jpg) [**4Es Novelty 4 Pack Beach Shovels 8 Inch Heavy Duty Plastic Sand Shovel for Kids - Great for Planting Gardening Shovels for Toddlers Outdoor Digging Sandbox Toys Easter Basket Stuffers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1W1K91)

4E's Novelty$9.364.4★8914%▲rising

12

![Remco Hygienic Square Point Shovel Polypropylene Blade 23 1/2 in L Yellow 69816-1 Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21xqM27o9GL.jpg) [**Remco Hygienic Square Point Shovel Polypropylene Blade 23 1/2 in L Yellow 69816-1 Each**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LECT68)

Remco$39.904.6★6143%▲rising

13

![20 Inch Beach Sand Shovels for Kids Heavy Duty Plastic Spades 2 Pack Set for Sandbox Garden Snow Digging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410-LgIGguL.jpg) [**20 Inch Beach Sand Shovels for Kids Heavy Duty Plastic Spades 2 Pack Set for Sandbox Garden Snow Digging**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRYLR31G)

LullaBlock$13.504.4★493%▲rising

14

![Sloosh Beach Sand Shovels for Kids - 4 Packs Shovels Colorful Scoops Travel Sand Toys for Toddlers Kids Outdoor Digging Play Heavy Duty Plastic Garden Planting Shovels Spades Sets Sandbox Toys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L3qpbLNiL.jpg) [**Sloosh Beach Sand Shovels for Kids - 4 Packs Shovels Colorful Scoops Travel Sand Toys for Toddlers Kids Outdoor Digging Play Heavy Duty Plastic Garden Planting Shovels Spades Sets Sandbox Toys**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLPXXKWV)

Sloosh$8.574.7★3693%▲rising

15

![Fiskars Soil Scoop Indoor Potting & Transplanting Tool for Medium Planters Durable Lightweight Resin Garden Scooper with Flat Bottom & Deep Sides to Prevent Spills 1.5 Cup Capacity Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pcytObV8L.jpg) [**Fiskars Soil Scoop Indoor Potting & Transplanting Tool for Medium Planters Durable Lightweight Resin Garden Scooper with Flat Bottom & Deep Sides to Prevent Spills 1.5 Cup Capacity Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLSCMW7G)

Fiskars$6.574.8★3812%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 51 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Beach Shovels for Kids 8 PackHeavy Duty Plastic Sand Shovels Tools for ToddlersSpade Scoop Trowel Sand Toys for Kid Toddler Adult Plastic Heavy Duty Garden Digging Scoop Snow Toys Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418uJ-A1hkL.jpg)**Beach Shovels for Kids 8 PackHeavy Duty Plastic Sand Shovels Tools for ToddlersSpade Scoop Trowel Sand Toys for Kid Toddler Adult Plastic Heavy Duty Garden Digging Scoop Snow Toys Accessories** SELTERM**$10.24**4.9★114 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6NJ78J5) [![Yocada Snow Shovel for Driveway Home Garage Snow Removal 55 inch Long with D-Grip Handle Aluminum Strip Large Capacity Shovel for Garden Car Camping Outdoor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YuNiAmBzL.jpg)**Yocada Snow Shovel for Driveway Home Garage Snow Removal 55 inch Long with D-Grip Handle Aluminum Strip Large Capacity Shovel for Garden Car Camping Outdoor** Yocada**$26.06**3.8★1,335 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQBSKQBP) [![Remco 6981RG Grey Polypropylene Industrial Hygienic Shovel 24 Blade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+yJmq5tQL.jpg)**Remco 6981RG Grey Polypropylene Industrial Hygienic Shovel 24 Blade** Remco**$46.50**4.4★103 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I9TAYI) [![Fiskars Hand Trowel - Fiber Composite Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole - Lawn and Yard Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jqSHqKN6L.jpg)**Fiskars Hand Trowel - Fiber Composite Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole - Lawn and Yard Tools** Fiskars**$3.72**4.4★1,752 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YVDSW) [![Vikan Remco 63002 Color-Coded Plastic Hand Scoop - BPA-Free Food-Safe Kitchen Utensils Restaurant and Food Service Supplies 16 oz Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414bo1+SsnL.jpg)**Vikan Remco 63002 Color-Coded Plastic Hand Scoop - BPA-Free Food-Safe Kitchen Utensils Restaurant and Food Service Supplies 16 oz Green** Remco**$4.93**4.7★2,703 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00979EMAO) [![QINGLER 20 Long Sand Beach Shovels for Kids Heavy Duty Plastic Summer Sand Scoops Spades Toy Sandbox Garden Snow Digging Play Gift Set Party Bundle 2 Pack Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31u9v7jiivL.jpg)**QINGLER 20 Long Sand Beach Shovels for Kids Heavy Duty Plastic Summer Sand Scoops Spades Toy Sandbox Garden Snow Digging Play Gift Set Party Bundle 2 Pack Orange** QINGLER**$12.31**4.6★465 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F43JB4SR) [![Farm-TUFF Multipurpose Car & Trunk Shovel - Heavy-Duty Ash Hardwood Handle & Non-Stick Plastic Blade - Compact Lightweight & Durable for Snow Soil Mulch & Gardening Blue 10in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ceZqP2H0L.jpg)**Farm-TUFF Multipurpose Car & Trunk Shovel - Heavy-Duty Ash Hardwood Handle & Non-Stick Plastic Blade - Compact Lightweight & Durable for Snow Soil Mulch & Gardening Blue 10in** FARM-TUFF**$30.59**4.1★51 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVS3BJCS) [![AMES 46-Inch Poly Scoop with Hardwood Handle and Ergonomic D-Grip Ideal for Garden Care Landscaping Moving Shavings or Grain Farming Tasks and Heavy-Duty Yard Work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s+CD622bL.jpg)**AMES 46-Inch Poly Scoop with Hardwood Handle and Ergonomic D-Grip Ideal for Garden Care Landscaping Moving Shavings or Grain Farming Tasks and Heavy-Duty Yard Work** AMES**$31.85**4.6★606 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA861EI)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“Its a quality shovel”*

**Strength**14%

*“Great sturdy”*

**Durability**11%

*“still look like new”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Perfect size”*

**Weight Light**6%

*“It's lightweight plastic”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Color**3%

*“The colors are beautiful”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“Great to clean off my deck”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**20%

*“Broke after one use”*

**Strength**14%

*“Not strong”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Inferior quality”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Pretty large”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“Cheap material”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“Assembly issue”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Not worth the price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“false advertising”*

**Metal Quality**2%

*“Metal went out already”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“Broke with heavy weight”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall48% - Strength7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Material Quality6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Quality-Overall5% - Value For Money5% - Assembly/Installation4% - Durability3% - Functionality-Overall2%