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title: "Black Napkins — £66K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 48/100 · £66K/yr market · 64K searches/yr · £6.90 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **black napkins**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($3.22–$12.97) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 17Growth 31Conversion 97Competition 27Returns 98Price range 0Avg price 19Brand share 52Review moat 63Quality gap 84

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.3%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****15.0%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.2★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Good****966.21**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Good****74%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Growth**

**Okay****+4.6%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Competition**

**Okay****69%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Avg price**

**Bad****£6.90**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Bad****£66K**

£66K/yr · 64K searches

**Price range**

**Bad****£3.22–£12.97**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, black napkins is a £66K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (64K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 74% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **black napkins market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**10K–13K**</dd><dd>avg 500–750/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**£69K–£86K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**15.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#55**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**93%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**64%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**7.3%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**45 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**181 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**40**

**Top-5 brand share**

**74%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**69%**

Top 20: 100%

**Open market**

**21%**

- Bulky Soft37% - Talking Tables18% - bar@drinkstuff8% - Peachicha5% - Healthy Home5% - FOOGO Green5%

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 89 weeks — +4.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K1KHoliday '24Spike '25 seasonDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Oct, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/grocery/black-napkins/trend)

## **Top black napkins search terms**

- **black napkins**39K/yr-1.9%12.7% conv. - **black napkins 100 pack**6K/yr+13.9%16.0% conv. - **black serviettes**6K/yr-10.9%13.2% conv. - **bar napkins**4K/yr+82.7%9.6% conv. - **black cocktail napkins**4K/yr+15.0%15.9% conv. - **napkins black**3K/yr+23.0%15.6% conv. - **black paper napkins**3K/yr-7.9%13.2% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/grocery/black-napkins/search-terms)

## **Top black napkins products on Amazon**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%£7K20%£13K30%£20K40%£26K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 14 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Paper Serviettes Soft Napkins 33x33cm 2PLY BulkySoft Solid Colours Choose Colours (Black 100)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FElKo0zNL.jpg)**Paper Serviettes Soft Napkins 33x33cm 2PLY BulkySoft Solid Colours Choose Colours (Black 100)**Bulky Soft**£4.37**4.5★6,021 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078JMYF98) [2![Table Fun 100 x Soft Black Paper Napkins Disposable Black Party Serviettes for Birthday Halloween Weddings Wakes Catering Businesses Everyday Tableware Recyclable Made in EU 2ply 33cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bBbL71HCL.jpg)**Table Fun 100 x Soft Black Paper Napkins Disposable Black Party Serviettes for Birthday Halloween Weddings Wakes Catering Businesses Everyday Tableware Recyclable Made in EU 2ply 33cm**Talking Tables**£5.31**4.5★1,544 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DKP8B8VR) [3![Drinkstuff Black Cocktail Napkins Pack of 250 | 2-Ply Disposable Paper Napkins for Parties Bars Catering & Events | Premium Black Paper Serviettes for Drinks & Snacks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bNd+NkNwL.jpg)**Drinkstuff Black Cocktail Napkins Pack of 250 | 2-Ply Disposable Paper Napkins for Parties Bars Catering & Events | Premium Black Paper Serviettes for Drinks & Snacks**bar@drinkstuff**£6.71**4.8★1,012 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QBF3GYU) [4![bulksoft Cocktail Napkins 2-Ply Black Pack of 100 9420649](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ggrjJay+L.jpg)**bulksoft Cocktail Napkins 2-Ply Black Pack of 100 9420649**Bulky Soft**£5.04**4.5★641 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H2SP46C) [5![PEACHICHA Cocktail Napkin Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Cloth-Like Paper Napkins Linen-Feel Great for Wedding Party Or Everyday Use 20 x 20cm (100 Count Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ee50UoBEL.jpg)**PEACHICHA Cocktail Napkin Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Cloth-Like Paper Napkins Linen-Feel Great for Wedding Party Or Everyday Use 20 x 20cm (100 Count Black)**Peachicha**£8.13**3.9★69 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGL52W3T)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Black 2-Ply Paper Napkins 24cm 500 Pack (2 x 250) Cocktail Napkins for Bars Restaurants Cafés Parties & Home Recyclable Disposable Bar Caddy Napkins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HdrxnYsOL.jpg)**Black 2-Ply Paper Napkins 24cm 500 Pack (2 x 250) Cocktail Napkins for Bars Restaurants Cafés Parties & Home Recyclable Disposable Bar Caddy Napkins**Healthy Home**£12.97**1 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQCC3Q3F) [![Faliuepe Black Cocktail Napkins Linen-Feel Disposable Paper Napkins Beverage Napkins for Weddings Parties and Dinners-20x20cm 100pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bCQKhDwKL.jpg)**Faliuepe Black Cocktail Napkins Linen-Feel Disposable Paper Napkins Beverage Napkins for Weddings Parties and Dinners-20x20cm 100pack**Faliuepe**£9.28**5 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FD8P2GJ5) [![UKEENOR Black Cocktail Napkins Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Linen-Like Bulk Square Napkins for Party or Wedding 4inchx 4inch Folded 100 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XWi2qcU-L.jpg)**UKEENOR Black Cocktail Napkins Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Linen-Like Bulk Square Napkins for Party or Wedding 4inchx 4inch Folded 100 Count**UKEENOR**£8.35**11 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DR88KF2Z) [![Table Fun 100 x Soft Black Paper Napkins Disposable Black Party Serviettes for Birthday Halloween Weddings Wakes Catering Businesses Everyday Tableware Recyclable Made in EU 2ply 33cm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bBbL71HCL.jpg)**Table Fun 100 x Soft Black Paper Napkins Disposable Black Party Serviettes for Birthday Halloween Weddings Wakes Catering Businesses Everyday Tableware Recyclable Made in EU 2ply 33cm**Talking Tables**£5.31**1,544 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DKP8B8VR) [![NatNarr 120 Pcs Cocktail Napkins Black Napkins Disposable Scalloped Bar Napkin Beverage Dessert Napkin for Birthday Coffee Bar Kitchen 5 x 5 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a+j8GW1DL.jpg)**NatNarr 120 Pcs Cocktail Napkins Black Napkins Disposable Scalloped Bar Napkin Beverage Dessert Napkin for Birthday Coffee Bar Kitchen 5 x 5 Inch**NatNarr**£7.30**1,090 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D9QP589D)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Black 2-Ply Paper Napkins 24cm 500 Pack (2 x 250) Cocktail Napkins for Bars Restaurants Cafés Parties & Home Recyclable Disposable Bar Caddy Napkins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HdrxnYsOL.jpg)**Black 2-Ply Paper Napkins 24cm 500 Pack (2 x 250) Cocktail Napkins for Bars Restaurants Cafés Parties & Home Recyclable Disposable Bar Caddy Napkins**Healthy Home**£12.97**2.0★**▲ 130%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQCC3Q3F) [![Faliuepe Black Cocktail Napkins Linen-Feel Disposable Paper Napkins Beverage Napkins for Weddings Parties and Dinners-20x20cm 100pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bCQKhDwKL.jpg)**Faliuepe Black Cocktail Napkins Linen-Feel Disposable Paper Napkins Beverage Napkins for Weddings Parties and Dinners-20x20cm 100pack**Faliuepe**£9.28**3.7★**▲ 101%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FD8P2GJ5) [![PEACHICHA Cocktail Napkin Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Cloth-Like Paper Napkins Linen-Feel Great for Wedding Party Or Everyday Use 20 x 20cm (100 Count Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ee50UoBEL.jpg)**PEACHICHA Cocktail Napkin Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Cloth-Like Paper Napkins Linen-Feel Great for Wedding Party Or Everyday Use 20 x 20cm (100 Count Black)**Peachicha**£8.13**3.9★**▲ 48%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGL52W3T) [![UKEENOR Black Cocktail Napkins Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Linen-Like Bulk Square Napkins for Party or Wedding 4inchx 4inch Folded 100 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XWi2qcU-L.jpg)**UKEENOR Black Cocktail Napkins Disposable Beverage Bar Napkins Linen-Like Bulk Square Napkins for Party or Wedding 4inchx 4inch Folded 100 Count**UKEENOR**£8.35**3.9★**▲ 27%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DR88KF2Z) [![Paper Serviettes Soft Napkins 33x33cm 2PLY BulkySoft Solid Colours Choose Colours (Black 100)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FElKo0zNL.jpg)**Paper Serviettes Soft Napkins 33x33cm 2PLY BulkySoft Solid Colours Choose Colours (Black 100)**Bulky Soft**£4.37**4.5★**▲ 19%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078JMYF98)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about black napkins**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**49%

*“Excellent quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%

*“Item as seen”*

**Soft Feel**10%

*“Soft and strong”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Good size”*

**Color**3%

*“Soft napkins with a good solid colour”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Good value for money”*

**Thickness**2%

*“A good size, really good quality and thick”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**48%

*“Cheap”*

**Color**26%

*“the black dye began rubbing off everywhere”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“overpriced though”*

**Stain Resistance**7%

*“Guests had black stains all over their hands, and even worse, some people ended up with smudges on their faces after dabbing their mouths”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**83%

**Value For Money**6%

**Smell**4%

**Color**4%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is black napkins profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**</dt><dd>The niche generates £66K/yr across 14 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +4.6%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the black napkins niche?**</dt><dd>13 brands and 40 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 69% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 74% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in black napkins?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Color, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.3%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for black napkins peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Oct–Dec; the busiest month runs 1.7× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the black napkins niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span £3.22–£12.97; the average listing price is £6.90 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 966 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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