--- title: "hedgehog food — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/hedgehog-food" last_updated: "2026-07-10T20:06:48.419Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($172K/yr) — hedgehog food doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($172K/yr) — hedgehog food doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "hedgehog food — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hedgehog food** **Skip it****42/100 ** a small market ($172K/yr) — hedgehog food doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$172K** **Growth (1y)** **+104.0%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **6** was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **27** **Price range** **$7.81–$29.34** **Returns** **0.0%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **9** ×0.30 Growth **65** ×0.30 Competition **35** ×0.20 Quality gap **26** ×0.10 Returns **100** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +104.0% year over year. 4K2KPrime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0× ## **Competition** - Exotic Nutrition51% - Mazuri20% - Sunseed16% - Atlantic Rush5% - Suncoast Sugar Gliders5% - Pretty Bird3% - Other0% The top 5 products take 66% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 6 brands and 27 sellers compete here. **Brands** **6 **▼falling was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **27** **Top 5 brand share** **97%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Mazuri | Nutritionally Complete Hedgehog Food | 8 Ounce (8 oz) Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v3bAjfvEL.jpg) [**Mazuri | Nutritionally Complete Hedgehog Food | 8 Ounce (8 oz) Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743PMDCG) Mazuri$10.464.7★62220%▲rising 2 ![Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Essential - Chicken Kibble with Mealworms (1.75 Pound)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QtHmd9NvL.jpg) [**Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Essential - Chicken Kibble with Mealworms (1.75 Pound)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NXRVGL8) Exotic Nutrition$17.054.7★69115%▼falling 3 ![Berries & Bugs 1.5 lb - All Natural High Protein High Fiber Food for Hedgehogs Skunks Opossums Sugar Gliders - Universal Insectivore Diet with Fruit Gut-Loaded Insects & Healthy Vitamins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xBhxtVzvL.jpg) [**Berries & Bugs 1.5 lb - All Natural High Protein High Fiber Food for Hedgehogs Skunks Opossums Sugar Gliders - Universal Insectivore Diet with Fruit Gut-Loaded Insects & Healthy Vitamins**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YRWMNS1) Exotic Nutrition$15.634.7★1,19914%▼falling 4 ![Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Complete 5 lb - Nutritionally Complete Natural Healthy High Protein Pellets & Dried Mealworms - Food for Pet Hedgehogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Nx7E3TKyL.jpg) [**Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Complete 5 lb - Nutritionally Complete Natural Healthy High Protein Pellets & Dried Mealworms - Food for Pet Hedgehogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOYOO60) Exotic Nutrition$29.344.5★8839%▲rising 5 ![Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food - High-Protein Poultry Seafood and Mealworm Food Blend - Vitamin-Fortified for Happy and Healthy Hedgehogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d9SkYl0-L.jpg) [**Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food - High-Protein Poultry Seafood and Mealworm Food Blend - Vitamin-Fortified for Happy and Healthy Hedgehogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YJ0PLQ) Sunseed$14.104.6★2,0119%▲rising 6 ![Sunseed Vita Prima Wigglers & Berries Hedgehog Treats - High-Protein Berry Mix for Hedgehogs - Ideal Daily Supplement for Enhancing Your Hedgehogs Diet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Towt0OW6L.jpg) [**Sunseed Vita Prima Wigglers & Berries Hedgehog Treats - High-Protein Berry Mix for Hedgehogs - Ideal Daily Supplement for Enhancing Your Hedgehogs Diet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O1YISGO) Sunseed$7.884.6★2,5757%▼falling 7 ![Atlantic Rush Hedgehog Feast Pro Premium Food - Corn-Free Ultra Plus Formula Whole Protein Hedgehog Food -Resealable Bag of Hedge Hog Food- Hedgehog Accessories - Hedgehog Treats- Made in The USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pYpvBC-vL.jpg) [**Atlantic Rush Hedgehog Feast Pro Premium Food - Corn-Free Ultra Plus Formula Whole Protein Hedgehog Food -Resealable Bag of Hedge Hog Food- Hedgehog Accessories - Hedgehog Treats- Made in The USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV63GWHJ) Atlantic Rush$19.325.0★45%▲rising 8 ![Suncoast Spikes Delite Premium Hedgehog Diet Food - High Energy Protein Vitamins & Minerals Natural Cooked Kibble Complete Nutrition for Baby Growing & Breeding Hedgehogs - 1.5 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517Sft00CYL.jpg) [**Suncoast Spikes Delite Premium Hedgehog Diet Food - High Energy Protein Vitamins & Minerals Natural Cooked Kibble Complete Nutrition for Baby Growing & Breeding Hedgehogs - 1.5 lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSN0U4M) Suncoast Sugar Gliders$22.024.7★6175%▲rising 9 ![Hedgehog Treat Variety Pack - Healthy Natural Treat Sampler - Mealworms Black Soldier Fly Larvae Crickets Apples Carrots - Value Package](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519oTz7GoYL.jpg) [**Hedgehog Treat Variety Pack - Healthy Natural Treat Sampler - Mealworms Black Soldier Fly Larvae Crickets Apples Carrots - Value Package**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MPDKMM) Exotic Nutrition$14.924.4★4344%▼falling 10 ![Hedgehog Complete 2 lb - Nutritionally Complete Natural Healthy High Protein Pellets & Dried Mealworms - Food for Pet Hedgehogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zcDdmnoFL.jpg) [**Hedgehog Complete 2 lb - Nutritionally Complete Natural Healthy High Protein Pellets & Dried Mealworms - Food for Pet Hedgehogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOYD69Q) Exotic Nutrition$16.834.5★8834%▼falling 11 ![Pretty Bird International Spb83000 Low Fat Maintenance Hedgehog Food 3-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mz-1a1ZSL.jpg) [**Pretty Bird International Spb83000 Low Fat Maintenance Hedgehog Food 3-Pound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006G5M4W) Pretty Bird$21.064.6★4153%▼falling 12 ![Berries & Bugs 3 lb. - All Natural High Protein High Fiber Insectivore Diet with Fruit Gut-Loaded Insects & Healthy Vitamins - Hedgehogs Sugar Gliders Skunks Opossums & Other Insectivores](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517xgJKTX6L.jpg) [**Berries & Bugs 3 lb. - All Natural High Protein High Fiber Insectivore Diet with Fruit Gut-Loaded Insects & Healthy Vitamins - Hedgehogs Sugar Gliders Skunks Opossums & Other Insectivores**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RKL98X) Exotic Nutrition$29.234.7★1,1992%▼falling 13 ![Hedgie Bugs & Veggie Treat - Healthy Nutritious & Natural High Protein Treat with Carrots Apples Peas Crickets Mealworms - for Pet Hedgehogs & Other Insectivores (1 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kwuvdBZsL.jpg) [**Hedgie Bugs & Veggie Treat - Healthy Nutritious & Natural High Protein Treat with Carrots Apples Peas Crickets Mealworms - for Pet Hedgehogs & Other Insectivores (1 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QPM5ZHK) Exotic Nutrition$8.094.6★482%—flat 14 ![Veggie Blend (3 oz.) - Healthy Natural Mixed Dried Vegetable Treat - Sweet Potatoes Carrots Peas - for Degus Chinchillas Prairie Dogs Rabbits Sugar Gliders Hedgehogs Guinea Pigs & Small Pets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PmREvIhML.jpg) [**Veggie Blend (3 oz.) - Healthy Natural Mixed Dried Vegetable Treat - Sweet Potatoes Carrots Peas - for Degus Chinchillas Prairie Dogs Rabbits Sugar Gliders Hedgehogs Guinea Pigs & Small Pets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VYKXTPK) Exotic Nutrition$7.814.7★2532%—flat ## **Product shelf** All 14 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Mazuri | Nutritionally Complete Hedgehog Food | 8 Ounce (8 oz) Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v3bAjfvEL.jpg)**Mazuri | Nutritionally Complete Hedgehog Food | 8 Ounce (8 oz) Bag** Mazuri**$10.46**4.7★622 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743PMDCG) [![Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Essential - Chicken Kibble with Mealworms (1.75 Pound)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QtHmd9NvL.jpg)**Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Essential - Chicken Kibble with Mealworms (1.75 Pound)** Exotic Nutrition**$17.05**4.7★691 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NXRVGL8) [![Berries & Bugs 1.5 lb - All Natural High Protein High Fiber Food for Hedgehogs Skunks Opossums Sugar Gliders - Universal Insectivore Diet with Fruit Gut-Loaded Insects & Healthy Vitamins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xBhxtVzvL.jpg)**Berries & Bugs 1.5 lb - All Natural High Protein High Fiber Food for Hedgehogs Skunks Opossums Sugar Gliders - Universal Insectivore Diet with Fruit Gut-Loaded Insects & Healthy Vitamins** Exotic Nutrition**$15.63**4.7★1,199 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YRWMNS1) [![Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Complete 5 lb - Nutritionally Complete Natural Healthy High Protein Pellets & Dried Mealworms - Food for Pet Hedgehogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Nx7E3TKyL.jpg)**Exotic Nutrition Hedgehog Complete 5 lb - Nutritionally Complete Natural Healthy High Protein Pellets & Dried Mealworms - Food for Pet Hedgehogs** Exotic Nutrition**$29.34**4.5★883 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOYOO60) [![Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food - High-Protein Poultry Seafood and Mealworm Food Blend - Vitamin-Fortified for Happy and Healthy Hedgehogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d9SkYl0-L.jpg)**Sunseed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food - High-Protein Poultry Seafood and Mealworm Food Blend - Vitamin-Fortified for Happy and Healthy Hedgehogs** Sunseed**$14.10**4.6★2,011 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YJ0PLQ) [![Sunseed Vita Prima Wigglers & Berries Hedgehog Treats - High-Protein Berry Mix for Hedgehogs - Ideal Daily Supplement for Enhancing Your Hedgehogs Diet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Towt0OW6L.jpg)**Sunseed Vita Prima Wigglers & Berries Hedgehog Treats - High-Protein Berry Mix for Hedgehogs - Ideal Daily Supplement for Enhancing Your Hedgehogs Diet** Sunseed**$7.88**4.6★2,575 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O1YISGO) [![Atlantic Rush Hedgehog Feast Pro Premium Food - Corn-Free Ultra Plus Formula Whole Protein Hedgehog Food -Resealable Bag of Hedge Hog Food- Hedgehog Accessories - Hedgehog Treats- Made in The USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pYpvBC-vL.jpg)**Atlantic Rush Hedgehog Feast Pro Premium Food - Corn-Free Ultra Plus Formula Whole Protein Hedgehog Food -Resealable Bag of Hedge Hog Food- Hedgehog Accessories - Hedgehog Treats- Made in The USA** Atlantic Rush**$19.32**5.0★4 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV63GWHJ) [![Suncoast Spikes Delite Premium Hedgehog Diet Food - High Energy Protein Vitamins & Minerals Natural Cooked Kibble Complete Nutrition for Baby Growing & Breeding Hedgehogs - 1.5 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517Sft00CYL.jpg)**Suncoast Spikes Delite Premium Hedgehog Diet Food - High Energy Protein Vitamins & Minerals Natural Cooked Kibble Complete Nutrition for Baby Growing & Breeding Hedgehogs - 1.5 lbs** Suncoast Sugar Gliders**$22.02**4.7★617 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSN0U4M) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Pet Friendly**30% *“Squirrel approved”* **Quality-Overall**22% *“Great quality food”* **Taste-Overall**14% *“Great food”* **Ingredients-Overall**6% *“Its complete and he gets what he needs”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“As shown”* **Freshness**4% *“My babies really like this it comes fresh and they love the berries and bugs”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**4% *“They are fun for her to forage for”* **Soft Feel**4% *“Value for money softness and taste”* **Size-Overall**4% *“And this sized bag definitely goes along way”* **Value For Money**1% *“the price of this food is quite reasonable”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Value For Money**38% *“To much money for what it is”* **Indigestion**25% *“This gives my hedgie explosive diarrhea”* **Taste-Overall**25% *“It turns out this is just fricking kibble”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall50% - Functionality-Overall50%