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a small market ($63K/yr) — cat crates for travel doesn't clear our bar today.

Market/yr

$63K

Growth (1y)

+173.7%

Products

40

Brands

25

was 25 a year ago

Sellers

48

Price range

$13.69–$135.70

Returns

4.6%

Rating

4.5★

47/100

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Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns
Market size
3
×0.30
Growth
74
×0.30
Competition
66
×0.20
Quality gap
41
×0.10
Returns
64
×0.10

Demand

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +173.7% year over year.
2K806Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

Seasonality

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

Competition

22%Amazon Basics
  • Amazon Basics22%
  • Top tasta12%
  • Vceoa7%
  • MidWest Homes for Pets7%
  • Lekereise6%
  • Henkelion6%
  • Other (19 brands)39%

The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 25 brands and 48 sellers compete here.

Brands

25 flat

was 25 a year ago

Sellers

48

Top 5 brand share

55%

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend
1
Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & BlueAmazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue
Amazon Basics$38.404.6★65,19913%falling
2
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)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$19.724.7★4,84812%rising
3
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 HomeVceoa 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
Vceoa$21.344.8★37,6877%falling
4
Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - GreyLekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey
Lekereise$68.814.4★3746%rising
5
Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - GreyHenkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey
Henkelion$23.664.6★52,7956%rising
6
Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbsSpree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs
MidWest Homes for Pets$26.634.3★33,0934%rising
7
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)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)
LEHNI$18.794.6★1,4624%rising
8
Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H BeigeAmazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige
Amazon Basics$37.804.6★65,1994%rising
9
Portable Pet Cat Playpen Cat Cages Indoor Collapsible Dog Crates Tent Kennel Playpen for Dogs Cat and Rabbit Travel Dog Playpen Indoor & Outdoor (Small27.6 L x 21.7 W x 17.7 H Pink)Portable Pet Cat Playpen Cat Cages Indoor Collapsible Dog Crates Tent Kennel Playpen for Dogs Cat and Rabbit Travel Dog Playpen Indoor & Outdoor (Small27.6 L x 21.7 W x 17.7 H Pink)
XRG$25.404.3★2,3673%falling
10
Petmate Dog Crates for Small Dogs & Cat Carriers Two-Door Plastic Pet Kennel Top & Front Loading Made in USA 24 BluePetmate Dog Crates for Small Dogs & Cat Carriers Two-Door Plastic Pet Kennel Top & Front Loading Made in USA 24 Blue
Petmate$48.104.6★21,1903%rising
11
Amazon Basics Portable Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate with Removable Tray Single Door Divider Panel Collapsible for Travel 22 x 13 x 16 in BlackAmazon Basics Portable Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate with Removable Tray Single Door Divider Panel Collapsible for Travel 22 x 13 x 16 in Black
Amazon Basics$25.594.7★17,8323%falling
12
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)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)
MuchL$13.884.4★7,2372%flat
13
Morpilot Cat Carrier - Cat Carrier Soft for Medium or Large Cats up to 20lbs with Dual-Sided Cushion Secure Buckle and Foldable Bowl Dog Carriers for Small Dogs - Pet Carrier (Dark Gray)Morpilot Cat Carrier - Cat Carrier Soft for Medium or Large Cats up to 20lbs with Dual-Sided Cushion Secure Buckle and Foldable Bowl Dog Carriers for Small Dogs - Pet Carrier (Dark Gray)
Morpilot$28.734.6★37,2502%rising
14
GAPZER Pet Carrier for Large and Medium Cats Soft-Sided Pet Carrier for Big Medium Cats and Puppy Dog Carriers Cat Carriers Pet Privacy Protection Travel CarriersGAPZER Pet Carrier for Large and Medium Cats Soft-Sided Pet Carrier for Big Medium Cats and Puppy Dog Carriers Cat Carriers Pet Privacy Protection Travel Carriers
GAPZER$29.524.5★10,4442%falling
15
MidWest Homes for Pets 18-Inch iCrate for Tiny Breeds Up to 10 lbs Single Door Folding Dog Crate with Divider Panel Leak-Proof Tray & Secure Latch Portable Durable & Easy to AssembleMidWest Homes for Pets 18-Inch iCrate for Tiny Breeds Up to 10 lbs Single Door Folding Dog Crate with Divider Panel Leak-Proof Tray & Secure Latch Portable Durable & Easy to Assemble
MidWest Homes for Pets$22.194.7★191,3572%falling

Product shelf

All 40 tracked products in this niche.

Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue

Amazon Basics Sturdy Portable 2-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier with Secure Ventilation Handle Front & Top Entry for Dogs Cats 22.8L x 15W x 13H Gray & Blue

Amazon Basics

$38.404.6★65,199 reviews

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)

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

$19.724.7★4,848 reviews

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

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

Vceoa

$21.344.8★37,687 reviews

Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey

Lekereise Large Cat Carrier for 2 Cats 2-in-1 Cat Travel Carrier with Litter Box (17.7 x2) x16.5x13 Pet Carrier with Zipper Locks for Moving Across The Country (No Hammock) - Grey

Lekereise

$68.814.4★374 reviews

Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey

Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey

Henkelion

$23.664.6★52,795 reviews

Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs

Spree by MidWest 22-Inch Travel Carrier Red Fits Pets up to 12 lbs

MidWest Homes for Pets

$26.634.3★33,093 reviews

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)

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)

LEHNI

$18.794.6★1,462 reviews

Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige

Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Single-Door Travel Pet Carrier with Metal Wire Ventilation 23.6L x 15.7W x 13H Beige

Amazon Basics

$37.804.6★65,199 reviews

Reviews

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

What buyers love

Size-Overall14%

“Good size”

Quality-Overall13%

“Excellent product”

Pet Friendly9%

“Dog loves it”

Strength9%

“Very sturdy construction”

Value For Money8%

“Money well spent”

Ease Of Use7%

“Easy to handle”

Durability4%

“durable materials”

Comfort-Overall4%

“Very comfortable”

Weight Light3%

“Easy and light weight”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“Works as advertised”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall20%

“Very large”

Durability9%

“Didn't last”

Strength9%

“Too flimsy”

Quality-Overall8%

“Cheap quality”

Ease Of Use3%

“A little difficult to snap”

Smell3%

“HORRIBLE chemical odor”

Assembly/Installation3%

“I could never get it ick together”

Material Quality2%

“Flimsy material”

Value For Money2%

“Dont let the price”

Escape Proof2%

“escaped in less than 30 minutes”

Top return reasons

  • Size-Overall78%
  • Advertised Vs Actual Product3%
  • Value For Money2%
  • Defective Material/Parts2%
  • Strength2%
  • Escape Proof2%
  • Material Quality1%
  • Quality-Overall1%
  • Functionality-Overall1%
  • Locking Mechanism1%

Data scraped July 9, 2026 · Marketplace baseline: 4.4★ avg rating · $22.71 median price · 2.2% median returns across 13,812 tracked niches.