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title: "Slushy Cup — £118K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 61/100 · £118K/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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# **slushy cup**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.5%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 28Growth 97Conversion 63Competition 40Returns 98Price range 16Avg price 39Brand share 49Review moat 91Quality gap 79
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Incredible****+167.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Review moat**
**Great****175.72**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.2★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Conversion**
**Good****5.5%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Brand share**
**Okay****75%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Competition**
**Okay****61%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Avg price**
**Okay****£10.65**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Okay****£118K**
£118K/yr · 201K searches
**Price range**
**Bad****£6.84–£16.59**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500")
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, slushy cup is a £118K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (201K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 75% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **slushy cup market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **13K–15K**
- avg 500–750/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£133K–£160K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **5.5%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#237**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **72%**
- **Sponsored**
- **67%**
- **Out of stock**
- **2.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **28 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **176 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**14 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**30**
**Top-5 brand share**
**75%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**61%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**20%**
- Chill Factor38% - Zuvo13% - Ayn Al Madina12% - masteymoh7% - CoKeeSun5% - VLUVLA4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +167.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
15K10KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Prime Day '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/slushy-cup/trend)
## **Top slushy cup search terms**
- **slushie cup**56K/yr+180.4%3.2% conv. - **slush cups**21K/yr+222.9%2.8% conv. - **slushy cup**26K/yr+129.5%3.3% conv. - **slushie cups and straws**12K/yr+261.7%2.7% conv. - **slushie cups**11K/yr+321.8%3.2% conv. - **chill factor slushy cup**13K/yr+106.8%4.4% conv. - **slush cups and straws**8K/yr+335.9%2.9% conv. - **slushy maker cup**10K/yr+23.5%2.9% conv. - **slush puppy cups**7K/yr+254.9%3.9% conv. - **slush cup**8K/yr+125.1%3.1% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/slushy-cup/search-terms)
## **Top slushy cup 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%£12K20%£24K30%£35K40%£47K1101001K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Chill Factor Color Shock Slushy Maker Perfectly Pink - Reusable Slushy Maker Cup Homemade Slushies Squeeze Cup Slushy Maker Kitchen Toy**Chill Factor**£6.84**4.0★107 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQQ5D86J) [2**Zuvo Plastic Smoothie Cups with Dome Lids - 12 OZ (Pack of 50) - Strong Clear Plastic Cups for Milkshakes Smoothies Iced Coffee Slusly and Bubble Tea - 100% Reusable Cups**Zuvo**£9.79**4.6★401 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DMWBS7QP) [3**Slushy Maker Cup 16.9 oz Slushy Squeeze Cup for Homemade Milkshake Magic Slushy Maker Squeeze Cup DIY Smoothie Maker for Kids (1 in Blue)**masteymoh**£12.54**4.3★99 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ331PFR) [4**Zuvo Plastic Smoothie Cups with Dome Lids - 16 OZ (Pack of 50) - Strong Clear Plastic Cups for Milkshakes Smoothies Iced Coffee Slusly and Bubble Tea - 100% Reusable Cups**Zuvo**£10.38**4.6★401 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C6R29MYD) [5**CoKeeSun Tumblers with Lids & Straws Smoothie Cups 16PCS 16oz/475ml Colour Changing Cups 8 Colors Recyclable and Reusable Plastic Cups Iced Coffee Cup for Party Kid Travel Mugs**CoKeeSun**£14.06**4.4★23 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHB49RRX)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Frozen Magic Freeze Slushy Maker Cup Slushy Squeeze Lid Straw Spoon**Generic**£10.79**5 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G86TL6SY) [**16PCS Tumblers with Lids & Straws Cups with Lids and Straws Smoothie Cup Iced Coffee Mug Party Water Cup Set 16oz/475ml Colour Changing Cups 8 Colors Reusable Suitable for Parties Picnics Christmas**VLUVLA**£16.59**11 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3GZVBZR) [**CoKeeSun Tumblers with Lids & Straws Smoothie Cups 16PCS 16oz/475ml Colour Changing Cups 8 Colors Recyclable and Reusable Plastic Cups Iced Coffee Cup for Party Kid Travel Mugs**CoKeeSun**£14.06**23 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHB49RRX) [**Caterserve Clear 12oz Cups with Dome Lids 50 Pack Set Great for Smoothies Iced Drinks slushies at Cafes Restaurants Events and Takeaway Service**Caterserve**£11.71**76 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FFBLHV4Y) [**Techno Pack of 100 Reusable Clear Plastic Smoothie Cup with Cross Lid Dome for Smoothie Milkshake Juice Soda Cocktail Perfect for Parties Weddings Birthdays Restaurants Size - 8oz (236ml)**Ayn Al Madina**£10.74**199 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FCSL24CY)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**HOT BARGAINS Smoothie Cups with Dome Lids 16oz/500ml Pack of 50 Clear PET Cups for Milkshakes and Cold Drinks**HOT BARGAINS**£10.70**4.4★**▲ 78%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z5V3Q3R) [**Frozen Magic Freeze Slushy Maker Cup Slushy Squeeze Lid Straw Spoon**Generic**£10.79**3.3★**▲ 70%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G86TL6SY) [**Caterserve Clear 12oz Cups with Dome Lids 50 Pack Set Great for Smoothies Iced Drinks slushies at Cafes Restaurants Events and Takeaway Service**Caterserve**£11.71**4.2★**▲ 70%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FFBLHV4Y) [**Techno Pack of 100 Reusable Clear Plastic Smoothie Cup with Cross Lid Dome for Smoothie Milkshake Juice Soda Cocktail Perfect for Parties Weddings Birthdays Restaurants Size - 12oz (355ml)**Ayn Al Madina**£13.19**3.8★**▲ 66%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NSGZQL3) [**AUAUY Reusable Color Changing Cup 6 Pack BPA Free Plastic Tumbler Set 24oz Travel Iced Coffee Mug Tumbler with Straw Lid Smoothie Milkshake Bottle Magic Cold Drink Water Cups for Party Kid Aldult**AUAUY**£8.52**4.2★**▲ 60%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C2TY3FW5)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about slushy cup**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**21%
*“Good quality”*
**Value For Money**14%
*“good value for money”*
**Ease Of Use**9%
*“Easy to use”*
**Strength**9%
*“They are strong and dont leak”*
**Gifting Purpose**7%
*“for the money a nice little extra gift”*
**Fun/Entertainment Experience**5%
*“Good fun and nice cold slushy drinks”*
**Efficiency**5%
*“It works”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**5%
*“Easy to clean”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“Perfect, as described”*
**Color**4%
*“My kids love the colours”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**25%
*“Additionally, the dome lids do not fit the cups”*
**Value For Money**13%
*“Not worth the money”*
**Ease Of Use**11%
*“Not easy to use”*
**Strength**10%
*“Lids a bit flimsy”*
**Functionality-Overall**8%
*“Now its less effective”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“Cheap and nasty and lids do not fit”*
**Thickness**5%
*“very thin so you can not push it”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
*“Another reviewer wrote that these cups are false advertised because there werent holes shown on the lids”*
**Thin**3%
*“Too thin”*
**Durability**3%
*“short lived”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**57%
**Functionality-Overall**13%
**Quality-Overall**6%
**Leak-Proof**4%
**Strength**3%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Value For Money**2%
**Color**2%
**Material Quality**1%
**Defective Material/Parts**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is slushy cup profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £118K/yr across 18 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +167.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
- **How competitive is the slushy cup niche?**
- 14 brands and 30 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 75% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in slushy cup?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Value For Money, Ease Of Use. The return rate is 0.5%.
- **When does demand for slushy cup peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.9× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the slushy cup niche?**
- Listings span £6.84–£16.59; the average listing price is £10.65 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 176 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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