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title: "Ice Ball Maker — £195K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 75/100 · £195K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **ice ball maker**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.7%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 39Growth 88Conversion 69Competition 88Returns 97Price range 38Avg price 39Brand share 96Review moat 73Quality gap 96
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Brand share**
**Incredible****35%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Quality gap**
**Incredible****3.9★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Great****+91.6%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Competition**
**Great****28%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Review moat**
**Good****592.82**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Conversion**
**Good****6.3%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Market size**
**Okay****£195K**
£195K/yr · 289K searches
**Avg price**
**Okay****£10.70**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Okay****£3.44–£225.13**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500") [** Quality Gap**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=quality_gap "Avg rating < 4.0")
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, ice ball maker is a £195K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (289K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 35% of demand. Demand peaks in Jul–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 75/100.
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **ice ball maker market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **20K–25K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£214K–£268K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **6.3%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#396**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **93%**
- **Sponsored**
- **83%**
- **Out of stock**
- **8.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **22 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **198 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (28% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**63 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**77**
**Top-5 brand share**
**35%**
Top 20: 70%
**Top-5 click share**
**28%**
Top 20: 59%
**Open market**
**61%**
- Bangp12% - Samuelworld8% - Sumhao6% - iyes.top5% - LUCKEA4% - Spespo4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +91.6% search growth over the last 90 days.
10K6KHoliday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Prime Day '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jul, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/ice-ball-maker/trend)
## **Top ice ball maker search terms**
- **ice ball mould**65K/yr+52.8%6.5% conv. - **round ice cube moulds**41K/yr+75.7%5.8% conv. - **ice ball maker**28K/yr+186.5%4.4% conv. - **ball ice cube moulds**18K/yr+125.3%5.3% conv. - **sphere ice cube mould**16K/yr+45.6%5.7% conv. - **round ice cube tray**13K/yr+116.3%4.8% conv. - **ice cube balls**7K/yr+223.3%5.1% conv. - **ice balls**8K/yr+173.3%4.5% conv. - **ice ball**8K/yr+72.3%4.4% conv. - **ice balls for drinks**5K/yr+430.1%4.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/ice-ball-maker/search-terms)
## **Top ice ball maker 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%2%£4K4%£8K6%£12K8%£16K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Samuelworld Premium Silicone Ice Cube Tray with Lid Set of 2-Large Ice Cube Molds Set Square & Sphere Round Ice Ball Maker Mold Whiskey Ice Trays Freezer Cocktail Kit Bartesian Reusable BPA Free**Samuelworld**£11.56**4.6★10,352 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0868B3HN2) [2**Sumhao 4PCS Ice Ball Mould - 6CM Large Ice Cube Moulds Silicone Ice Cube Tray for Whiskey/Party/Cocktail/Tea Easy Release Ice Cube Moulds Non-Stick Drip-Proof**Sumhao**£6.63**4.3★58 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHPJFVGW) [3**Ball Ice Cube Tray with Lid and Ice Bin Storage Container Fast and Easy Release All Small Ice Balls 2x32pcs 2cm Round Ice Cubes for Tea Coffee Plastic Ice Ball Maker (Bin/19.5 * 8.5 * 13cm)**Bangp**£8.34**4.3★81 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DPZ2Y62X) [4**Silicone Ice Cube Tray (Set of 2) Large Ice Cube Moulds & Ice Ball Maker with Funnel Easy Release Reusable BPA Free Ice Tray for Whiskey Cocktails Craft Homemade Black**LUCKEA**£8.49**4.3★2,478 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09F5MP8TZ) [5**Silicone Ice Ball Maker Mould Round Ice Cube Moulds with Lid Ice Cube Balls -5cm Ball Ice Cube Great for Jelly Milk Juice Chocolate or Cocktails Whiskey & Plastic Funnel (9)**Bangp**£9.22**4.3★112 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CRV5LQQ2)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**2 Pack Ice Ball Maker Mold BPA-Free Reusable Round Ice Cube Tray Easy Release Large Ice Sphere Molds for Whiskey Bourbon Scotch Cocktails & Drinks Black**1ABOVE**£5.94**3 rev1mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4ZXBD27) [**2 PCS Round Ice Cube Moulds Ice Cube Tray with Lid Ice Ball Mould Circle Ice Cube Tray Reusable Ice Trays Easy to Remove Sphere Ice Making Mold for Freezer Water and Other Drink**Wvbzf**£6.74**3 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQQDM49P) [**2 Pack Round Ice Cube Tray 33-Cell Silicone Ball Ice Cube Moulds Reusable Mini Sphere ICES Cubes Tray Easy to Remove ICES Ball Maker for Water Whiskey Cocktails Beverages Tea Coffee(Blue+Pink)**SGETHCH**£4.64**4 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GLFSMR7Z) [**4 Pcs Ice Ball Mould Round Ice Cube Moulds Reusable Silicone Ball Maker for Kids with Candy Pudding Jelly Milk Juice Chocolate Moulds Or Cocktails Whiskey Easy Release and Stackable Design**FJDRSIG**£4.07**10 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVLZ7ZNT) [**Sumhao 4PCS Ice Ball Mould - 6CM Large Ice Cube Moulds Silicone Ice Cube Tray for Whiskey/Party/Cocktail/Tea Easy Release Ice Cube Moulds Non-Stick Drip-Proof**Sumhao**£6.63**58 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHPJFVGW)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**2 Pack Ice Ball Maker Mold BPA-Free Reusable Round Ice Cube Tray Easy Release Large Ice Sphere Molds for Whiskey Bourbon Scotch Cocktails & Drinks Black**1ABOVE**£5.94**2.5★**▲ 251%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4ZXBD27) [**2-in-1 ice Bottle - Circular Pebble ice Making Mold Cooling with ice Container Leak Proof BPA Free Suitable for Beverages Coffee Beer Whiskey and soda Water (White 1.2L)**Generic**£10.76**1.0★**▲ 249%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBK4YZDG) [**2 Pack Round Ice Cube Tray 33-Cell Silicone Ball Ice Cube Moulds Reusable Mini Sphere ICES Cubes Tray Easy to Remove ICES Ball Maker for Water Whiskey Cocktails Beverages Tea Coffee(Blue+Pink)**SGETHCH**£4.64**2.7★**▲ 228%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GLFSMR7Z) [**2 PCS Round Ice Cube Moulds Ice Cube Tray with Lid Ice Ball Mould Circle Ice Cube Tray Reusable Ice Trays Easy to Remove Sphere Ice Making Mold for Freezer Water and Other Drink**Wvbzf**£6.74**3.3★**▲ 220%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQQDM49P) [**Ram Pack of 2 Frozen Ice Ball Maker Whiskey Drinks Party BBQ Cocktail Silicone Ice Cube Ball Maker BPA Free**RAM ONLINE**£4.99**3.2★**▲ 123%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F2G9BC2T)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about ice ball maker**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Ease Of Use**18%
*“Easy to use”*
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“Good quality trays”*
**Value For Money**10%
*“Great value for money”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Good size”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
*“It works as it should”*
**Durability**6%
*“The material is durable”*
**Leak-Proof**5%
*“they dont leak easily”*
**Temperature Retention**3%
*“Great for keeping drinks cold for longer”*
**Shape/Style**3%
*“I love how sleek”*
**Storage Capacity**3%
*“a storage container”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**17%
*“Not fit for purpose”*
**Leak-Proof**11%
*“Leaks everywhere”*
**Quality-Overall**11%
*“Rubbish”*
**Ease Of Use**9%
*“so quite difficult to use”*
**Functionality-Overall**8%
*“Don't function as expected”*
**Durability**6%
*“Both trays broke after 1 use”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Waste of money”*
**Strength**4%
*“Very brittle”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“Not like the photo”*
**Water Resistance**3%
*“Doesn't work, it is impossible to fill it without all the water combining”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**45%
**Leak-Proof**11%
**Functionality-Overall**8%
**Quality-Overall**7%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Material Quality**5%
**Water Resistance**3%
**Durability**2%
**Value For Money**2%
**Defective Material/Parts**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is ice ball maker profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £195K/yr across 76 tracked products. 1 of 36 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +91.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (75/100).
- **How competitive is the ice ball maker niche?**
- 63 brands and 77 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 28% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 35% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in ice ball maker?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Leak-Proof, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.7%.
- **When does demand for ice ball maker peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jul–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the ice ball maker niche?**
- Listings span £3.44–£225.13; the average listing price is £10.70 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 593 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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