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# **cardboard cat carrier**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($54K/yr) — cardboard cat carrier doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$54K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+175.5%**

**Products**

**23**

**Brands**

**20**

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Price range**

**$5.45–$54.94**

**Returns**

**2.9%**

**Rating**

**4.2★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**59**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**70**

 ×0.10

Returns

**77**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +175.5% year over year.

1K709.5Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Competition**

- American Health Service20% - Vowcarol10% - SportPet Designs8% - Top tasta8% - Coloch6% - MuchL6% - Other (14 brands)41%

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 20 brands and 28 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**20 **▼falling

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Top 5 brand share**

**53%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12/Case | Sturdy Corrugated Cardboard Carrier | 17.5 L x 12.25 H x 8.75 W](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mmPNvmyxL.jpg) [**Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12/Case | Sturdy Corrugated Cardboard Carrier | 17.5 L x 12.25 H x 8.75 W**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026N208O)

American Health Service$53.134.4★66120%▲rising

2
![Cardboard Pet Carriers for Small Animals Hamsters Gerbils Birds Reptiles Not for Cats or Dogs Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EOZFRyY6L.jpg) [**Cardboard Pet Carriers for Small Animals Hamsters Gerbils Birds Reptiles Not for Cats or Dogs Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3GK34JJ)

Vowcarol$29.474.5★8310%▼falling

3
![Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5113s0TY4cL.jpg) [**Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTYQZP78)

Top tasta$19.724.7★4,8488%▲rising

4
![SportPet Designs Soft Sided Cat Carriers Pattern 20](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xRXciN4AL.jpg) [**SportPet Designs Soft Sided Cat Carriers Pattern 20**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6SSZ7C)

SportPet Designs$12.134.5★3,2427%▲rising

5
![Gilprop 6 Pack Cardboard Pet Carrier 17.5 x 8.66 x 12.2 Inches Small Animal White Puppy Cat Pet Transport Carrier Cardboard Box for Chicken Hamsters Gerbils Birds Travel Box](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JWOpQWn2L.jpg) [**Gilprop 6 Pack Cardboard Pet Carrier 17.5 x 8.66 x 12.2 Inches Small Animal White Puppy Cat Pet Transport Carrier Cardboard Box for Chicken Hamsters Gerbils Birds Travel Box**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHYYS3Y2)

Gilprop$36.883.0★175%▲rising

6
![Kisston 12 Pieces Cardboard Pet Carriers 17.5 x 8.5 x 15 Inches for Small Animals Cat Hamster Guinea Pig Rabbit Bird Travel Box](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VDRLHtxvL.jpg) [**Kisston 12 Pieces Cardboard Pet Carriers 17.5 x 8.5 x 15 Inches for Small Animals Cat Hamster Guinea Pig Rabbit Bird Travel Box**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZJ22YVP)

Kisston$52.664.2★305%▲rising

7
![Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier for Small Animals-12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VA23RR9eL.jpg) [**Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier for Small Animals-12 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGM2W5K3)

Harhana$29.994.5★334%—flat

8
![OurPets Pet Shuttle Cardboard Carrier For Small Animals with Moisture Resistant Coating Perfect For Small Cats And Dogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Q-vSjW14L.jpg) [**OurPets Pet Shuttle Cardboard Carrier For Small Animals with Moisture Resistant Coating Perfect For Small Cats And Dogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00027ZVMI)

Our Pets$15.862.6★564%▼falling

9
![Vceoa 17.5x11x11 Inches Cat Dog Carrier for Pets Up to 16 Lbs Soft-Sided Cat Bag Animal Carriers Travel Puppy Carry As a Toy of Fabric Pet Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SuloXw+-L.jpg) [**Vceoa 17.5x11x11 Inches Cat Dog Carrier for Pets Up to 16 Lbs Soft-Sided Cat Bag Animal Carriers Travel Puppy Carry As a Toy of Fabric Pet Home**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPPSR2L)

Vceoa$21.344.8★37,6873%▼falling

10

![Coloch 20 Pack Cardboard Pet Carrier for Small Pets 11x8x6 Inches Disposable Pet Transport Box for Small Pets Chicks Pullets Fowls Hamsters Gerbils Not for Adult Cats or Dogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515OaAFGFfL.jpg) [**Coloch 20 Pack Cardboard Pet Carrier for Small Pets 11x8x6 Inches Disposable Pet Transport Box for Small Pets Chicks Pullets Fowls Hamsters Gerbils Not for Adult Cats or Dogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTXFDH4X)

Coloch$23.535.0★13%▲rising

11

![MuchL Cat Carrier for Cats Soft-Sided Travel Pat Carrier for Cat with Wooden Padding Board Airline Approved Lightweight Comfortable Cat Bag for Puppy Small Pets (Small Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514Iy-isRpL.jpg) [**MuchL Cat Carrier for Cats Soft-Sided Travel Pat Carrier for Cat with Wooden Padding Board Airline Approved Lightweight Comfortable Cat Bag for Puppy Small Pets (Small Pink)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JLDQLK8)

MuchL$13.884.4★7,2373%▲rising

12

![Soft-Sided Cat/Dog/Pet Carrier Collapsible Pets Travel Carriers for Big Cats/Small Dogs with Shoulder Strap & Removable Mat Mesh Puppy Carry Bag Up to 16 Lbs TSA Airline Approved(Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-mR5ZOqL.jpg) [**Soft-Sided Cat/Dog/Pet Carrier Collapsible Pets Travel Carriers for Big Cats/Small Dogs with Shoulder Strap & Removable Mat Mesh Puppy Carry Bag Up to 16 Lbs TSA Airline Approved(Gray)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8FDJXG)

LEHNI$18.794.6★1,4623%▲rising

13

![KEHAla Cardboard Cat Carrier for Adoption & Travel 3-in-1 Pet Carrier Scratcher and Hideout Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable Cat Scrach Box 15.7x13.6x13.6](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yPepQ-QfL.jpg) [**KEHAla Cardboard Cat Carrier for Adoption & Travel 3-in-1 Pet Carrier Scratcher and Hideout Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable Cat Scrach Box 15.7x13.6x13.6**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQD93V6B)

KEHAla$23.763.7★343%▼falling

14

![ZaneSun Cat Carrier Soft-Sided Pet Travel Carrier for Cats Dogs Puppy Comfort Portable Foldable Pet Bag Airline Approved (Small Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KND+Hm0hL.jpg) [**ZaneSun Cat Carrier Soft-Sided Pet Travel Carrier for Cats Dogs Puppy Comfort Portable Foldable Pet Bag Airline Approved (Small Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G85P3KJ)

ZaneSun$13.694.4★14,3733%▲rising

15

![MuchL Pet Carrier Soft-Sided Carriers for Cat Carriers Dog Carrier for Small Medium Cats Dogs Puppies Pet Carrier Airline Approved Cat Dog Pet Travel Carrier (Small Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fkqdmQHOL.jpg) [**MuchL Pet Carrier Soft-Sided Carriers for Cat Carriers Dog Carrier for Small Medium Cats Dogs Puppies Pet Carrier Airline Approved Cat Dog Pet Travel Carrier (Small Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JLDPH5L)

MuchL$13.944.4★7,2373%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 23 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12/Case | Sturdy Corrugated Cardboard Carrier | 17.5 L x 12.25 H x 8.75 W](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mmPNvmyxL.jpg)**Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12/Case | Sturdy Corrugated Cardboard Carrier | 17.5 L x 12.25 H x 8.75 W** American Health Service**$53.13**4.4★661 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026N208O) [![Cardboard Pet Carriers for Small Animals Hamsters Gerbils Birds Reptiles Not for Cats or Dogs Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EOZFRyY6L.jpg)**Cardboard Pet Carriers for Small Animals Hamsters Gerbils Birds Reptiles Not for Cats or Dogs Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier 12 Pack** Vowcarol**$29.47**4.5★83 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3GK34JJ) [![Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5113s0TY4cL.jpg)**Cat Dog Carriers Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Large Cats for Medium Big Cat Small Dog Puppy up to 16lbs TSA Airline Approved Animal Collapsible Cat Carrier Carriers Travel Carrier Cat Bag (17x11x11)** Top tasta**$19.72**4.7★4,848 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTYQZP78) [![SportPet Designs Soft Sided Cat Carriers Pattern 20](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xRXciN4AL.jpg)**SportPet Designs Soft Sided Cat Carriers Pattern 20** SportPet Designs**$12.13**4.5★3,242 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6SSZ7C) [![Gilprop 6 Pack Cardboard Pet Carrier 17.5 x 8.66 x 12.2 Inches Small Animal White Puppy Cat Pet Transport Carrier Cardboard Box for Chicken Hamsters Gerbils Birds Travel Box](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JWOpQWn2L.jpg)**Gilprop 6 Pack Cardboard Pet Carrier 17.5 x 8.66 x 12.2 Inches Small Animal White Puppy Cat Pet Transport Carrier Cardboard Box for Chicken Hamsters Gerbils Birds Travel Box** Gilprop**$36.88**3.0★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHYYS3Y2) [![Kisston 12 Pieces Cardboard Pet Carriers 17.5 x 8.5 x 15 Inches for Small Animals Cat Hamster Guinea Pig Rabbit Bird Travel Box](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VDRLHtxvL.jpg)**Kisston 12 Pieces Cardboard Pet Carriers 17.5 x 8.5 x 15 Inches for Small Animals Cat Hamster Guinea Pig Rabbit Bird Travel Box** Kisston**$52.66**4.2★30 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZJ22YVP) [![Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier for Small Animals-12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VA23RR9eL.jpg)**Disposable Cardboard Pet Carrier for Small Animals-12 Pack** Harhana**$29.99**4.5★33 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGM2W5K3) [![OurPets Pet Shuttle Cardboard Carrier For Small Animals with Moisture Resistant Coating Perfect For Small Cats And Dogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Q-vSjW14L.jpg)**OurPets Pet Shuttle Cardboard Carrier For Small Animals with Moisture Resistant Coating Perfect For Small Cats And Dogs** Our Pets**$15.86**2.6★56 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00027ZVMI)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**14%

*“Good size”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Excellent quality”*

**Pet Friendly**10%

*“Cat approved”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Reasonable price”*

**Strength**9%

*“Very Sturdy”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to handle”*

**Comfort-Overall**5%

*“Very comfortable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Works as advertised”*

**Durability**4%

*“Comfy and durable”*

**Weight Light**4%

*“Easy and light weight”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**30%

*“Bit small”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“This product quality is unsatisfactory”*

**Durability**8%

*“It fell apart”*

**Strength**6%

*“Very flimsy”*

**Smell**5%

*“Unfortunately, the chemical smell is absolutely horrible”*

**Escape Proof**2%

*“escaped into the back of the car”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“I need to take it out”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Size Not as described”*

**Value For Money**1%

*“I was worried that for the price it would be cheap fabric”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**1%

*“but even worse that outer layer came off in key areas requiring trimming or more glueing”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall81% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money3% - Strength2% - Material Quality1% - Smell1% - Escape Proof1% - Quality-Overall1% - Color1% - Defective Material/Parts1%