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# **cat scratcher refill**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a small market ($60K/yr) — cat scratcher refill doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$60K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+162.5%**

**Products**

**43**

**Brands**

**36**

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Price range**

**$7.27–$34.98**

**Returns**

**0.7%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**61**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**32**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +162.5% year over year.

2K783.5Prime Day '24Spike '25Prime Day '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 = 1.5×

## **Competition**

- AGYM13% - engelalike11% - Best Pet Supplies10% - THAMIAO10% - Catinarla8% - FUKUMARU7% - Other (30 brands)40%

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 36 brands and 52 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**36 **▲rising

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top 5 brand share**

**53%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![5 Packs cat Scratcher Toys Reversible Scratching Post Board for Indoor Cats Cardboard pad Sleep Play and Grind Claws](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vlhWUU-vL.jpg) [**5 Packs cat Scratcher Toys Reversible Scratching Post Board for Indoor Cats Cardboard pad Sleep Play and Grind Claws**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNKGMT5)

engelalike$15.734.6★2,10711%▲rising

2
![Best Pet Supplies Catify Cat Scratcher Fun Interactive Scratchers Posts Poles Claw Safe Furniture Saver Indoor Play Support Natural Cat Behaviors Heavy Duty - Round(5 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+XJQc8cjL.jpg) [**Best Pet Supplies Catify Cat Scratcher Fun Interactive Scratchers Posts Poles Claw Safe Furniture Saver Indoor Play Support Natural Cat Behaviors Heavy Duty - Round(5 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BXK2NT)

Best Pet Supplies$15.754.8★14,48010%▼falling

3
![Round Cat Scratcher Refill - 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thickness - Cardboard Cat Scratcher Scratching Board Replacement Pads (2pcs) for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510tywHFzKL.jpg) [**Round Cat Scratcher Refill - 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thickness - Cardboard Cat Scratcher Scratching Board Replacement Pads (2pcs) for Indoor Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGSX57L6)

THAMIAO$9.944.7★1,28410%▼falling

4
![AGYM Cat Scratchers 4 Pack Corrugated Cardboard Cat Scratching Pads for Indoor Cats and Kittens Large Cat Scratch Pad Boards Reversible Cat Scratch Boards for Floor Wall and Corner Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vI0lvWqZL.jpg) [**AGYM Cat Scratchers 4 Pack Corrugated Cardboard Cat Scratching Pads for Indoor Cats and Kittens Large Cat Scratch Pad Boards Reversible Cat Scratch Boards for Floor Wall and Corner Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6MFDG6D)

AGYM$15.994.6★2499%▲rising

5
![8 Packs in 1 Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard Reversible Durable Recyclable Cardboard Premium Scratch Suitable for Cats to Rest Grind Claws and Play](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513BMuzOMzL.jpg) [**8 Packs in 1 Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard Reversible Durable Recyclable Cardboard Premium Scratch Suitable for Cats to Rest Grind Claws and Play**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZP37BPM)

Catinarla$20.154.5★2,1608%▲rising

6
![FUKUMARU 2 Packs Replacement Cat Scratcher Reversible Replacement Refills Cat Scratch Boards for L Shaped Scratching Pad 26.8 Inch ST01](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EjsSkUV9L.jpg) [**FUKUMARU 2 Packs Replacement Cat Scratcher Reversible Replacement Refills Cat Scratch Boards for L Shaped Scratching Pad 26.8 Inch ST01**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZBNFXY1)

FUKUMARU$21.204.7★277%▲rising

7
![6pcs Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard & Cat Scratching Pads - Round Cat Scratcher Refill 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thick cat scratchers for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ulvf5ejBL.jpg) [**6pcs Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard & Cat Scratching Pads - Round Cat Scratcher Refill 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thick cat scratchers for Indoor Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSD7Y996)

RoseYouth$15.314.7★1303%▲rising

8
![Refill Pads for No-Mess Cat Scratcher Box - 2 Double-Sided Replacement Pads](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512pOuWIXeL.jpg) [**Refill Pads for No-Mess Cat Scratcher Box - 2 Double-Sided Replacement Pads**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWVPQXJP)

5609PETS$16.734.8★1502%—flat

9
![AGYM Cat Scratchers 8 Packs Refill Cat Scratching Pad Cardboard for Indoor Cats and Kitten Large Size Cat Scratch Pad Board Easy for Cats to Scratch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ifJbV1VcL.jpg) [**AGYM Cat Scratchers 8 Packs Refill Cat Scratching Pad Cardboard for Indoor Cats and Kitten Large Size Cat Scratch Pad Board Easy for Cats to Scratch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFMG93TJ)

AGYM$24.124.8★1,6982%▲rising

10

![ComSaf Cat Scratcher Cardboard Indoor - 17x10 Cat Refill Box with 3 Pcs Scratching Board Reversable Long Lasting Clawing Pad for Cats Corrugate Scratchers Bed Sofa Couch Furniture Wall Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cuhEGsVPL.jpg) [**ComSaf Cat Scratcher Cardboard Indoor - 17x10 Cat Refill Box with 3 Pcs Scratching Board Reversable Long Lasting Clawing Pad for Cats Corrugate Scratchers Bed Sofa Couch Furniture Wall Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081SVQC32)

ComSaf$19.294.6★1,9842%—flat

11

![SmartyKat Super Scratcher Corrugated Cat Scratcher and Scratch Pad for Cats Catnip Infused with Catnip Scratchers for Indoor Cats and Kittens Cardboard Scratching Post](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WgCWTgttL.jpg) [**SmartyKat Super Scratcher Corrugated Cat Scratcher and Scratch Pad for Cats Catnip Infused with Catnip Scratchers for Indoor Cats and Kittens Cardboard Scratching Post**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH3Y1PGN)

SmartyKat$7.274.2★3732%▼falling

12

![Round Cat Scratcher Refill 10 Inch Cat Scratching Board for Indoor Cats Cardboard Cat Scratcher Pads Circle Replacement Double-Sided (2 PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mM3JWRSIL.jpg) [**Round Cat Scratcher Refill 10 Inch Cat Scratching Board for Indoor Cats Cardboard Cat Scratcher Pads Circle Replacement Double-Sided (2 PCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRGHR85Y)

INNOIO$9.014.0★52%▲rising

13

![Kitty City XL Wide Corrugate Cat Scratchers 3 Pieces Cat Scratching Cat Scratch Pad Door Clips Furniture Protectors from Cat Scratching](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tKenowqsL.jpg) [**Kitty City XL Wide Corrugate Cat Scratchers 3 Pieces Cat Scratching Cat Scratch Pad Door Clips Furniture Protectors from Cat Scratching**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZG54L6)

Kitty City$18.474.7★19,6022%▼falling

14

![WARE Single Wide Corrugated Replacement Scratcher Pads for Cats (2-pack) - Catnip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Xdv7ti48L.jpg) [**WARE Single Wide Corrugated Replacement Scratcher Pads for Cats (2-pack) - Catnip Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HSSRPG)

Ware Manufacturing$17.104.6★1,4952%▼falling

15

![8 Packs in 1 Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard Reversible Durable Recyclable Cardboard Premium Scratch Suitable for Cats to Rest Grind Claws and Play (0.8 H(8 Packs))](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V7iJMjMaL.jpg) [**8 Packs in 1 Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard Reversible Durable Recyclable Cardboard Premium Scratch Suitable for Cats to Rest Grind Claws and Play (0.8 H(8 Packs))**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM3D93ZR)

Mankaide$19.014.6★2872%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 43 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![5 Packs cat Scratcher Toys Reversible Scratching Post Board for Indoor Cats Cardboard pad Sleep Play and Grind Claws](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vlhWUU-vL.jpg)**5 Packs cat Scratcher Toys Reversible Scratching Post Board for Indoor Cats Cardboard pad Sleep Play and Grind Claws** engelalike**$15.73**4.6★2,107 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNKGMT5) [![Best Pet Supplies Catify Cat Scratcher Fun Interactive Scratchers Posts Poles Claw Safe Furniture Saver Indoor Play Support Natural Cat Behaviors Heavy Duty - Round(5 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+XJQc8cjL.jpg)**Best Pet Supplies Catify Cat Scratcher Fun Interactive Scratchers Posts Poles Claw Safe Furniture Saver Indoor Play Support Natural Cat Behaviors Heavy Duty - Round(5 Pack)** Best Pet Supplies**$15.75**4.8★14,480 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BXK2NT) [![Round Cat Scratcher Refill - 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thickness - Cardboard Cat Scratcher Scratching Board Replacement Pads (2pcs) for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510tywHFzKL.jpg)**Round Cat Scratcher Refill - 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thickness - Cardboard Cat Scratcher Scratching Board Replacement Pads (2pcs) for Indoor Cats** THAMIAO**$9.94**4.7★1,284 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGSX57L6) [![AGYM Cat Scratchers 4 Pack Corrugated Cardboard Cat Scratching Pads for Indoor Cats and Kittens Large Cat Scratch Pad Boards Reversible Cat Scratch Boards for Floor Wall and Corner Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vI0lvWqZL.jpg)**AGYM Cat Scratchers 4 Pack Corrugated Cardboard Cat Scratching Pads for Indoor Cats and Kittens Large Cat Scratch Pad Boards Reversible Cat Scratch Boards for Floor Wall and Corner Use** AGYM**$15.99**4.6★249 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6MFDG6D) [![8 Packs in 1 Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard Reversible Durable Recyclable Cardboard Premium Scratch Suitable for Cats to Rest Grind Claws and Play](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513BMuzOMzL.jpg)**8 Packs in 1 Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard Reversible Durable Recyclable Cardboard Premium Scratch Suitable for Cats to Rest Grind Claws and Play** Catinarla**$20.15**4.5★2,160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZP37BPM) [![FUKUMARU 2 Packs Replacement Cat Scratcher Reversible Replacement Refills Cat Scratch Boards for L Shaped Scratching Pad 26.8 Inch ST01](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EjsSkUV9L.jpg)**FUKUMARU 2 Packs Replacement Cat Scratcher Reversible Replacement Refills Cat Scratch Boards for L Shaped Scratching Pad 26.8 Inch ST01** FUKUMARU**$21.20**4.7★27 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZBNFXY1) [![6pcs Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard & Cat Scratching Pads - Round Cat Scratcher Refill 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thick cat scratchers for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ulvf5ejBL.jpg)**6pcs Cat Scratch Pad Cat Scratcher Cardboard & Cat Scratching Pads - Round Cat Scratcher Refill 10 Inch Diameter 7/8 Inch Thick cat scratchers for Indoor Cats** RoseYouth**$15.31**4.7★130 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSD7Y996) [![Refill Pads for No-Mess Cat Scratcher Box - 2 Double-Sided Replacement Pads](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512pOuWIXeL.jpg)**Refill Pads for No-Mess Cat Scratcher Box - 2 Double-Sided Replacement Pads** 5609PETS**$16.73**4.8★150 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWVPQXJP)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Pet Friendly**29%

*“Cats love it”*

**Size-Overall**13%

*“True to size”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Best Value”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Good nice solid product”*

**Scratch Resistance**7%

*“Great scratchers for the price”*

**Durability**7%

*“They last a good time so good durability”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Strength**2%

*“Sturdy boards”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**2%

*“Favorite cat toy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**28%

*“Didn't fit”*

**Durability**11%

*“Not very durable”*

**Thickness**10%

*“Thicker than I expected”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“so much cheaper than store bought for the same quality”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“little expensive”*

**Smell**4%

*“Some chemical smell”*

**Strength**3%

*“flimsy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Not what is stated”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%

*“No adhesive used to hold it together”*

**Assembly/Installation**1%

*“Difficult to put together”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall70% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Thickness3% - Thin3% - Value For Money2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Smell2% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Color2% - Functionality-Overall1%