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# **worm factory**

**Skip it****34/100 **

a small market ($18K/yr) — worm factory doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$18K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+69.0%**

**Products**

**12**

**Brands**

**8**

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**11**

**Price range**

**$30.95–$137.28**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 34/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**56**

 ×0.30

Competition

**16**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**47**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +69.0% year over year.

451225.5Spike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '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 · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

## **Competition**

- Worm Factory39% - VermiHut31% - VIVOSUN11% - TOP XIAN6% - Uncle Jim's Worm Farm5% - Nature's Footprint3% - Other (2 brands)5%

The top 5 products capture 80% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 8 brands and 11 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**8 **▲rising

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**11**

**Top 5 brand share**

**92%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Worm Factory 360 Black US Made Composting System for Recycling Food Waste at Home 4 Trays for Efficient Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design Easy to Assemble No Odor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X4wxdnWEL.jpg) [**Worm Factory 360 Black US Made Composting System for Recycling Food Waste at Home 4 Trays for Efficient Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design Easy to Assemble No Odor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LH47PY)

Worm Factory$133.354.4★1,85936%▲rising

2
![The Original VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nPjK9ODWL.jpg) [**The Original VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRKLCZQ)

VermiHut$74.144.5★1,91125%—flat

3
![VIVOSUN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 50L Worm Composter Easy Setup Inclusive Worm Farm Kit for Recycling Food Waste](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bk-hSdjzL.jpg) [**VIVOSUN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 50L Worm Composter Easy Setup Inclusive Worm Farm Kit for Recycling Food Waste**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Q8TYQX)

VIVOSUN$72.474.4★1548%▲rising

4
![The Original VermiHut Classic Model 5-Tray Worm Composter Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s1XasrWoL.jpg) [**The Original VermiHut Classic Model 5-Tray Worm Composter Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RU0BAS)

VermiHut$80.714.6★7956%▲rising

5
![Uncle Jims Worm Farm 1000 Count Red Wiggler Composting Worms Mix for Garden Soil or Fishing | Pack of Compost Worms Improves Soil Structure and Quality for Healthier Gardens](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i4xbQ+GHL.jpg) [**Uncle Jims Worm Farm 1000 Count Red Wiggler Composting Worms Mix for Garden Soil or Fishing | Pack of Compost Worms Improves Soil Structure and Quality for Healthier Gardens**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q5S7RM)

Uncle Jim's Worm Farm$56.644.5★3,3085%▲rising

6
![TOP XIAN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 85L Worm Composter for Indoor & Outdoor Starter Kits for Vermicomposting Starter Garden Worm Composting Bin for Recycling Food Waste (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IOaDh703L.jpg) [**TOP XIAN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 85L Worm Composter for Indoor & Outdoor Starter Kits for Vermicomposting Starter Garden Worm Composting Bin for Recycling Food Waste (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZTGN7HV)

TOP XIAN$75.724.3★444%▲rising

7
![Worm Factory Refill Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X7qiiXp3L.jpg) [**Worm Factory Refill Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUFO83S)

Nature's Footprint$30.954.6★1903%▼falling

8
![Worm Factory Basic 3 Tray Black Worm Composter US Made Fully Assembled System for Home Food Waste Recycling Includes Accessories for Odor-Free Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i84gMBTAL.jpg) [**Worm Factory Basic 3 Tray Black Worm Composter US Made Fully Assembled System for Home Food Waste Recycling Includes Accessories for Odor-Free Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HW2QKMH)

Worm Factory$91.604.4★1,8593%▼falling

9
![VIVOSUN 3-Layer Worm Compost Bin 30L Worm Composter Easy Setup Inclusive Worm Farm Kit for Recycling Food Waste](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416G5jCSGfL.jpg) [**VIVOSUN 3-Layer Worm Compost Bin 30L Worm Composter Easy Setup Inclusive Worm Farm Kit for Recycling Food Waste**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4QF9ZMJ)

VIVOSUN$60.044.4★1543%▼falling

10

![Urban Worm Bag Worm Composting Bin Version 2 - Easy Harvest with Fully Removable Zipper-Free Bottom](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JiDsqnm4L.jpg) [**Urban Worm Bag Worm Composting Bin Version 2 - Easy Harvest with Fully Removable Zipper-Free Bottom**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078RHPWZ4)

Urban Worm$137.284.4★5723%▲rising

11

![5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 85L Worm Composter for Indoor & Outdoor Starter Kits for Vermicomposting Starter Garden Worm Composting Bin for Recycling Food Waste (Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413gSCmOpwL.jpg) [**5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 85L Worm Composter for Indoor & Outdoor Starter Kits for Vermicomposting Starter Garden Worm Composting Bin for Recycling Food Waste (Green)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4CMYXX4)

TOP XIAN$73.694.4★352%▼falling

12

![HCGADON 3-Tray 15L Worm Farm Composting Bin with Tool Set - Efficient Indoor/Outdoor Composter for Organic Waste Recycling Beginner-Friendly Kit for Healthier Plants (Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pij7Q3ybL.jpg) [**HCGADON 3-Tray 15L Worm Farm Composting Bin with Tool Set - Efficient Indoor/Outdoor Composter for Organic Waste Recycling Beginner-Friendly Kit for Healthier Plants (Green)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7QSQB17)

HCGADON$45.134.2★182%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 12 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Worm Factory 360 Black US Made Composting System for Recycling Food Waste at Home 4 Trays for Efficient Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design Easy to Assemble No Odor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X4wxdnWEL.jpg)**Worm Factory 360 Black US Made Composting System for Recycling Food Waste at Home 4 Trays for Efficient Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design Easy to Assemble No Odor** Worm Factory**$133.35**4.4★1,859 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LH47PY) [![The Original VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nPjK9ODWL.jpg)**The Original VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green** VermiHut**$74.14**4.5★1,911 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRKLCZQ) [![VIVOSUN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 50L Worm Composter Easy Setup Inclusive Worm Farm Kit for Recycling Food Waste](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bk-hSdjzL.jpg)**VIVOSUN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 50L Worm Composter Easy Setup Inclusive Worm Farm Kit for Recycling Food Waste** VIVOSUN**$72.47**4.4★154 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Q8TYQX) [![The Original VermiHut Classic Model 5-Tray Worm Composter Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s1XasrWoL.jpg)**The Original VermiHut Classic Model 5-Tray Worm Composter Bin Indoor & Outdoor Vermicomposting System Continuous Flow Food Waste Recycler for Organic Composting & Gardening - Dark Green** VermiHut**$80.71**4.6★795 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RU0BAS) [![Uncle Jims Worm Farm 1000 Count Red Wiggler Composting Worms Mix for Garden Soil or Fishing | Pack of Compost Worms Improves Soil Structure and Quality for Healthier Gardens](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i4xbQ+GHL.jpg)**Uncle Jims Worm Farm 1000 Count Red Wiggler Composting Worms Mix for Garden Soil or Fishing | Pack of Compost Worms Improves Soil Structure and Quality for Healthier Gardens** Uncle Jim's Worm Farm**$56.64**4.5★3,308 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q5S7RM) [![TOP XIAN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 85L Worm Composter for Indoor & Outdoor Starter Kits for Vermicomposting Starter Garden Worm Composting Bin for Recycling Food Waste (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IOaDh703L.jpg)**TOP XIAN 5-Layer Worm Compost Bin 85L Worm Composter for Indoor & Outdoor Starter Kits for Vermicomposting Starter Garden Worm Composting Bin for Recycling Food Waste (Black)** TOP XIAN**$75.72**4.3★44 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZTGN7HV) [![Worm Factory Refill Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X7qiiXp3L.jpg)**Worm Factory Refill Kit** Nature's Footprint**$30.95**4.6★190 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUFO83S) [![Worm Factory Basic 3 Tray Black Worm Composter US Made Fully Assembled System for Home Food Waste Recycling Includes Accessories for Odor-Free Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i84gMBTAL.jpg)**Worm Factory Basic 3 Tray Black Worm Composter US Made Fully Assembled System for Home Food Waste Recycling Includes Accessories for Odor-Free Vermicomposting Durable Space-Efficient Design.** Worm Factory**$91.60**4.4★1,859 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HW2QKMH)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**18%

*“The instructions are fantastic”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“So well made and easy to use and assemble”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Great value”*

**Plant Growth**8%

*“ita great for holding patio plants”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“They do the job”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“just the right size for me”*

**Design-Overall**5%

*“It is well constructed”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“very easy to use”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Easy set up”*

**Suitable For Indoor**4%

*“Great for the garden”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**28%

*“Too small”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“I do wish they were a bit more affordable since it takes so long to get your moneys worth”*

**Assembly/Installation**8%

*“Harr to assemble”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Cheap”*

**Smell**6%

*“Smells like poo and honestly just grows fruit flies and fungus”*

**Durability**4%

*“They died”*

**Contamination**4%

*“Lots of worms”*

**Color**4%

*“had turned white”*

**Product Condition**4%

*“I received an obviously used item that has dirt”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“sanitize my bin”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall28% - Smell16% - Contamination9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Value For Money6% - Moist/Dry5% - Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Heating3%