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# **spade**

**Skip it****41/100 **

a small market ($59K/yr) — spade doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$59K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+66.3%**

**Products**

**22**

**Brands**

**14**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**29**

**Price range**

**$3.72–$61.16**

**Returns**

**0.7%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**55**

 ×0.30

Competition

**54**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**29**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +66.3% year over year.

17K8KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×

## **Competition**

- Fiskars36% - MECHEER16% - VNIMTI10% - Root Slayer8% - Kemaier6% - ZUZUAN6% - Other (8 brands)19%

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 29 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▼falling

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**29**

**Top 5 brand share**

**76%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Fiskars Trowel Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole For Digging and Planting Rust Resistant Cast Aluminum Ergonomic Handle and Comfort Grip Gardening Tools for Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41noU0LrByL.jpg) [**Fiskars Trowel Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole For Digging and Planting Rust Resistant Cast Aluminum Ergonomic Handle and Comfort Grip Gardening Tools for Yard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S0PGPM)

Fiskars$8.654.8★8,27722%—flat

2
![Garden Shovel Garden Hand Trowel Heavy Duty Hand Shovel with Ergonomic Handle Small Gardening Tools for Digging Rust Resistant Gardening Spade Trowel Tools Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gNbRdqRjL.jpg) [**Garden Shovel Garden Hand Trowel Heavy Duty Hand Shovel with Ergonomic Handle Small Gardening Tools for Digging Rust Resistant Gardening Spade Trowel Tools Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGD955DW)

MECHEER$6.064.6★1,24812%▼falling

3
![Root Slayer 22011 Garden Shovel with Serrated Blade for Digging and Root Cutting Heavy Duty Steel Spade Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21KGofFgeuS.jpg) [**Root Slayer 22011 Garden Shovel with Serrated Blade for Digging and Root Cutting Heavy Duty Steel Spade Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1CCIWH)

Root Slayer$58.924.8★11,7198%▲rising

4
![Fiskars 47 Spade Garden Shovel Steel Flat Spade with Ergonomic D-Handle Sharp Blade Square Shovel for Lawn Edging Digging Heavy Duty Yard Tool Easy Cuts in Grass and Turf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21B+5LH8IjL.jpg) [**Fiskars 47 Spade Garden Shovel Steel Flat Spade with Ergonomic D-Handle Sharp Blade Square Shovel for Lawn Edging Digging Heavy Duty Yard Tool Easy Cuts in Grass and Turf**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BX4SLS)

Fiskars$34.004.7★4,5596%▼falling

5
![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%▼falling

6
![Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Trowel - Carbon Steel Garden Trowel with Rubberized Handle Ideal for Soil Planting Digging Transplanting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OfUzdlVbL.jpg) [**Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Trowel - Carbon Steel Garden Trowel with Rubberized Handle Ideal for Soil Planting Digging Transplanting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B6QDPZH)

Kemaier$16.764.8★1,1356%▲rising

7
![ZUZUAN Garden Tool Set 3 Pack Aluminum Heavy Duty Gardening Kit Includes Hand Trowel Transplant Trowel and Cultivator Hand Rake with Soft Rubberized Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle Garden Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SA+2MW2AL.jpg) [**ZUZUAN Garden Tool Set 3 Pack Aluminum Heavy Duty Gardening Kit Includes Hand Trowel Transplant Trowel and Cultivator Hand Rake with Soft Rubberized Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle Garden Gifts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083QJYTKX)

ZUZUAN$12.114.7★3,6306%▲rising

8
![VNIMTI Spade Shovel for Digging Heavy Duty Spade Shovel with Wooden D-Handle Square Flat Shovel for Gardening and Edging 45 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21cdop0DUfL.jpg) [**VNIMTI Spade Shovel for Digging Heavy Duty Spade Shovel with Wooden D-Handle Square Flat Shovel for Gardening and Edging 45 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZCRVY6)

VNIMTI$33.644.2★2164%▼falling

9
![Nohovu Spade Shovel for Digging Heavy Duty Shovel with D-Handle Trench Shovel for Gardening 45 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/210Nw5W2fAL.jpg) [**Nohovu Spade Shovel for Digging Heavy Duty Shovel with D-Handle Trench Shovel for Gardening 45 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQQGBPR4)

Dikuyeel$31.304.4★1954%▲rising

10

![HANTOP Sharp Blade Spade Shovel Garden Flat Spades for Gardening and Edging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NQPxWTS5L.jpg) [**HANTOP Sharp Blade Spade Shovel Garden Flat Spades for Gardening and Edging**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1GLV2ZW)

HANTOP$36.924.7★1734%▼falling

11

![Fiskars 3-in-1 Garden Tool Set Polished Cast-Aluminum Heads for Rust Resistance Heavy-Duty Trowel Transplanter & Cultivator for Digging and Planting Non-Slip SoftGrip Handles Reduce Fatigue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZrqLn4CDL.jpg) [**Fiskars 3-in-1 Garden Tool Set Polished Cast-Aluminum Heads for Rust Resistance Heavy-Duty Trowel Transplanter & Cultivator for Digging and Planting Non-Slip SoftGrip Handles Reduce Fatigue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUXL5V8)

Fiskars$24.304.8★1,2973%▲rising

12

![VNIMTI Spade Shovel Transplanting SpadeDrain Spade Spade Shovels for Digging Sharp Shooter Shovel or Spade 45Inch Steel D-Grip Wooden Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/218PTz578JL.jpg) [**VNIMTI Spade Shovel Transplanting SpadeDrain Spade Spade Shovels for Digging Sharp Shooter Shovel or Spade 45Inch Steel D-Grip Wooden Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B457BSNF)

VNIMTI$33.804.5★3723%▼falling

13

![Garden Weasel Potting Scoop - Oversized | Dig and Transport | Planting and Gardening Hand Digging Tools Heavy Duty Soil Scoop Mini Gardening Shovel | 91362](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E9Zc87N1L.jpg) [**Garden Weasel Potting Scoop - Oversized | Dig and Transport | Planting and Gardening Hand Digging Tools Heavy Duty Soil Scoop Mini Gardening Shovel | 91362**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C253V48)

GARDEN WEASEL$13.424.8★2,0703%—flat

14

![Garden Tools Set 3 Pack Heavy Duty Gardening Tools Set Include Garden Shovel Transplant Trowel and Hand Rake with Ergonomic Handle Aluminum Alloy Lawn for Planting Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410M2Df3NKL.jpg) [**Garden Tools Set 3 Pack Heavy Duty Gardening Tools Set Include Garden Shovel Transplant Trowel and Hand Rake with Ergonomic Handle Aluminum Alloy Lawn for Planting Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGHGQ96X)

MECHEER$10.154.7★1,5812%▲rising

15

![Spear Head Spade SHFD3 40 Yellow Garden Spade Shovel - Gardening Shovel with a 9 x 11 Beveled Blade Steel-Reinforced Fiberglass Long Handle & Cushioned D-Grip - Digging Spade for Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vzta7H-xL.jpg) [**Spear Head Spade SHFD3 40 Yellow Garden Spade Shovel - Gardening Shovel with a 9 x 11 Beveled Blade Steel-Reinforced Fiberglass Long Handle & Cushioned D-Grip - Digging Spade for Planting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YZ4VPQ)

Spear Head Spade$61.164.9★1,5802%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 22 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Fiskars Trowel Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole For Digging and Planting Rust Resistant Cast Aluminum Ergonomic Handle and Comfort Grip Gardening Tools for Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41noU0LrByL.jpg)**Fiskars Trowel Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole For Digging and Planting Rust Resistant Cast Aluminum Ergonomic Handle and Comfort Grip Gardening Tools for Yard** Fiskars**$8.65**4.8★8,277 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S0PGPM) [![Garden Shovel Garden Hand Trowel Heavy Duty Hand Shovel with Ergonomic Handle Small Gardening Tools for Digging Rust Resistant Gardening Spade Trowel Tools Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gNbRdqRjL.jpg)**Garden Shovel Garden Hand Trowel Heavy Duty Hand Shovel with Ergonomic Handle Small Gardening Tools for Digging Rust Resistant Gardening Spade Trowel Tools Orange** MECHEER**$6.06**4.6★1,248 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGD955DW) [![Root Slayer 22011 Garden Shovel with Serrated Blade for Digging and Root Cutting Heavy Duty Steel Spade Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21KGofFgeuS.jpg)**Root Slayer 22011 Garden Shovel with Serrated Blade for Digging and Root Cutting Heavy Duty Steel Spade Red** Root Slayer**$58.92**4.8★11,719 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1CCIWH) [![Fiskars 47 Spade Garden Shovel Steel Flat Spade with Ergonomic D-Handle Sharp Blade Square Shovel for Lawn Edging Digging Heavy Duty Yard Tool Easy Cuts in Grass and Turf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21B+5LH8IjL.jpg)**Fiskars 47 Spade Garden Shovel Steel Flat Spade with Ergonomic D-Handle Sharp Blade Square Shovel for Lawn Edging Digging Heavy Duty Yard Tool Easy Cuts in Grass and Turf** Fiskars**$34.00**4.7★4,559 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BX4SLS) [![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) [![Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Trowel - Carbon Steel Garden Trowel with Rubberized Handle Ideal for Soil Planting Digging Transplanting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OfUzdlVbL.jpg)**Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Trowel - Carbon Steel Garden Trowel with Rubberized Handle Ideal for Soil Planting Digging Transplanting** Kemaier**$16.76**4.8★1,135 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B6QDPZH) [![ZUZUAN Garden Tool Set 3 Pack Aluminum Heavy Duty Gardening Kit Includes Hand Trowel Transplant Trowel and Cultivator Hand Rake with Soft Rubberized Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle Garden Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SA+2MW2AL.jpg)**ZUZUAN Garden Tool Set 3 Pack Aluminum Heavy Duty Gardening Kit Includes Hand Trowel Transplant Trowel and Cultivator Hand Rake with Soft Rubberized Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle Garden Gifts** ZUZUAN**$12.11**4.7★3,630 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083QJYTKX) [![VNIMTI Spade Shovel for Digging Heavy Duty Spade Shovel with Wooden D-Handle Square Flat Shovel for Gardening and Edging 45 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21cdop0DUfL.jpg)**VNIMTI Spade Shovel for Digging Heavy Duty Spade Shovel with Wooden D-Handle Square Flat Shovel for Gardening and Edging 45 Inches** VNIMTI**$33.64**4.2★216 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZCRVY6)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Excellent product”*

**Strength**16%

*“holds it well”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Best value”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to storage”*

**Durability**7%

*“Durable and easy to work with”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“Heavy duty handle too”*

**Plant Growth**4%

*“it makes planting”*

**Cutting/Trimming**4%

*“Cuts through deep roots”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“As advertised”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Good fit”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**26%

*“Falls apart”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Low quality”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Small bag”*

**Strength**6%

*“Not strong”*

**Weight Heavy**5%

*“It's a bit heavy”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“It's a little higher in price”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“poor quality materials”*

**Metal Quality**2%

*“Cheap metal”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“hard to grab with gardening gloves”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“The product image is misleading”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall36% - Weight Heavy11% - Value For Money9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Quality-Overall6% - Durability5% - Material Quality4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Strength3% - Functionality-Overall3%