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title: "Party Cups — £79K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 57/100 · £79K/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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# **party cups**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.8%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 20Growth 64Conversion 78Competition 62Returns 96Price range 9Avg price 22Brand share 79Review moat 84Quality gap 43
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.8%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Review moat**
**Great****325.56**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Great****56%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Conversion**
**Great****7.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Growth**
**Good****+42.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Competition**
**Good****48%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Avg price**
**Bad****£8.00**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Bad****£79K**
£79K/yr · 129K searches
**Price range**
**Bad****£3.34–£16.17**
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%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, party cups is a £79K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (129K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 56% of demand. Demand peaks in Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 57/100.
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **party cups market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **8K–10K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£64K–£80K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **7.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#97**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **76%**
- **Out of stock**
- **6.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **34 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **183 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**23 **—flat
**Sellers**
**33**
**Top-5 brand share**
**56%**
Top 20: 98%
**Top-5 click share**
**48%**
Top 20: 87%
**Open market**
**37%**
- Coreint15% - G4GADGET15% - Nicoman9% - ACCURATE8% - MATANA8% - NAEEM SONS7%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 87 weeks — +42.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
4K3KHoliday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Peak months: Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/party-cups/trend)
## **Top party cups search terms**
- **party cups**93K/yr+40.2%4.5% conv. - **plastic party cups**20K/yr+25.9%4.8% conv. - **disposable cups party**6K/yr+135.4%6.5% conv. - **disposable party cups**4K/yr+47.3%3.9% conv. - **plastic cups party**3K/yr+73.3%5.3% conv. - **party cup**3K/yr+43.8%3.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/party-cups/search-terms)
## **Top party cups 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%4%£3K8%£6K12%£10K16%£13K1101001K10K 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**G4GADGET 50x 180ml Plastic Disposable Cups Clear Drink Cups for Office Picnics Parties Travel & Everyday Use | Ideal for Juice Tea Soft Drinks Water & More**G4GADGET**£3.34**4.5★151 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB9N43VB) [2**Nicoman Rainbow Paper Cups 8oz & 12oz Multicolor (Yellow Green Pink Blue) Disposable Cups for Hot & Cold Drinks Perfect for Parties and Events (Cups 8oz Pack of 40)**Nicoman**£4.31**4.6★35 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFXDC5BR) [3**ACCURATE 100 X 180ML (7 Ounce) Clear Plastic Disposable Drink Cups for Water Coolers/Travel/Camping/Parties and Events**ACCURATE**£4.33**4.3★116 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3XMS864) [4**Coreint 50 Pack Paper Cups 9 Ounce Heavy Duty Disposable Cups Party Cups Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Water Juice or Tea Office Party Home Travel**Coreint**£5.52**4.4★42 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F9TQQ1G5) [5**100X Clear Plastic Disposable Drink Cups for Water 7 Oz/180ml Perfect for Drinking Events Home Parties Picnic and Everyday Use (Pack of 100)**NAEEM SONS**£4.06**4.1★271 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FFH9WN1D)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Nicoman Rainbow Paper Cups 8oz & 12oz Multicolor (Yellow Green Pink Blue) Disposable Cups for Hot & Cold Drinks Perfect for Parties and Events (Cups 8oz Pack of 40)**Nicoman**£4.31**35 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFXDC5BR) [**TEYIAN 50Pcs Plastic Cups 16oz/470ml Red Party Cups Drinking Cup Reusable & Recyclable for All Events Birthdays Weddings Picnics Christmas Anniversary Party (Red)**TEYIAN**£7.42**19 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZBTT753) [**Zuvo Red Party Cups - 12oz Plastic Disposable Cups (Pack of 50) - Durable Red Plastic Cups for Events Picnics & Parties - Recyclable & Easy to Use - Classic Design**Zuvo**£6.56**15 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FWGHBCMD) [**Doaizer Party Disposable Cups Bulk Plastic Party Cups for Graduation Wedding Birthday New Year Christmas Xmas Theme Party**Doaizer**£8.03**6 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FS1TBJYJ) [**BH | Black Plastic Cups | 16oz | 470 ml | 50-Pack | Party Cup Drinking Cup for Party Events Everyday Christmas Games Wedding and Picnics Reusable & Recyclable Drinking Cups - by Best House**Best House Another Fine Product**£7.44**65 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRF6MDSQ)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Polaris Private LTD 50 Pcs Paper Cups 9 oz-Multicolor Party Cups for Wedding Party Picnic BBQ Travel and Event-Disposable Strong**POLARIS PRIVATE LTD**£5.01**4.0★**▲ 183%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHD4Z2QN) [**TEYIAN 50Pcs Plastic Cups 16oz/470ml Red Party Cups Drinking Cup Reusable & Recyclable for All Events Birthdays Weddings Picnics Christmas Anniversary Party (Red)**TEYIAN**£7.42**4.7★**▲ 172%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZBTT753) [**ACCURATE 100 X 180ML (7 Ounce) Clear Plastic Disposable Drink Cups for Water Coolers/Travel/Camping/Parties and Events**ACCURATE**£4.33**4.3★**▲ 121%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3XMS864) [**Nicoman Rainbow Paper Cups 8oz & 12oz Multicolor (Yellow Green Pink Blue) Disposable Cups for Hot & Cold Drinks Perfect for Parties and Events (Cups 8oz Pack of 40)**Nicoman**£4.31**4.6★**▲ 106%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFXDC5BR) [**BH | Black Plastic Cups | 16oz | 470 ml | 50-Pack | Party Cup Drinking Cup for Party Events Everyday Christmas Games Wedding and Picnics Reusable & Recyclable Drinking Cups - by Best House**Best House Another Fine Product**£7.44**4.6★**▲ 97%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRF6MDSQ)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about party cups**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**20%
*“They are good quality cups and I'm pleased”*
**Value For Money**15%
*“Good Value”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%
*“Does the job”*
**Strength**14%
*“Solid cups, not too flimsy”*
**Color**6%
*“Lovely colours”*
**Size-Overall**6%
*“Good size”*
**Durability**4%
*“Durable and nice”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“the front hand is comfortably grasping the cup”*
**Material Quality**2%
*“Crafted from high-quality, BPA-free polypropylene, they are both durable and safe, ensuring your beverages are contained without leaks”*
**Thickness**2%
*“thick enough not to squash inwards at the slightest pressure, causing spills”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Strength**25%
*“Extremely flimsy”*
**Size-Overall**22%
*“Basically not fit for the purpose”*
**Quality-Overall**14%
*“Cheap,”*
**Thickness**10%
*“not that thick”*
**Smell**4%
*“Smell a bit chemically”*
**Material Quality**4%
*“Light material not very good quality”*
**Color**4%
*“Only came in black though”*
**Water Resistance**4%
*“Unfortunately I assumed they would be water proof”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“Quite pricey for paper cups”*
**Hard Feel**2%
*“Flimsy and soft”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**58%
**Quality-Overall**11%
**Strength**11%
**Thin**5%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Value For Money**2%
**Material Quality**2%
**Color**2%
**Functionality-Overall**1%
**Weight Light**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is party cups profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £79K/yr across 34 tracked products. 5 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +42.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (57/100).
- **How competitive is the party cups niche?**
- 23 brands and 33 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 48% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 56% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in party cups?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 0.8%.
- **When does demand for party cups peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the party cups niche?**
- Listings span £3.34–£16.17; the average listing price is £8.00 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 326 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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