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title: "16 Oz Clear Plastic Cups — $277K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **16 oz clear plastic cups**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.6%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 50Growth 65Conversion 93Competition 18Returns 97Price range 81Avg price 95Brand share 45Review moat 49Quality gap 21
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.6%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$23.81**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Conversion**
**Great****11.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Price range**
**Great****$4.80–$61.56**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Growth**
**Good****+43.6%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Market size**
**Good****$277K**
$277K/yr · 101K searches
**Review moat**
**Okay****1,596.08**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Okay****78%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.7★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Bad****78%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, 16 oz clear plastic cups is a $277K/yr Amazon United States market (101K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 78% of demand. Demand peaks in May. Verdict: Worth a look — 57/100.
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **16 oz clear plastic cups market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **15K–20K**
- avg 1,250–1,500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$357K–$476K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **11.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#204**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **92%**
- **Sponsored**
- **83%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **36 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **156 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 78% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**12 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**88**
**Top-5 brand share**
**78%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**78%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**17%**
- Amazon Basics42% - TashiBox18% - Freshware7% - EconoHome6% - Lilymicky5% - Karat5% - Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 17%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 98 weeks — +43.6% search growth over the last 90 days.
3K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/16-oz-clear-plastic-cups/trend)
## **Top 16 oz clear plastic cups search terms**
- **16 oz clear plastic cups**24K/yr+20.3%8.5% conv. - **clear plastic cups 16oz**15K/yr+41.4%7.8% conv. - **clear cups 16 oz**12K/yr+66.5%8.0% conv. - **16oz clear plastic cups**11K/yr+56.0%7.1% conv. - **clear 16 oz plastic cups**9K/yr+44.6%8.0% conv. - **16 oz clear cups**8K/yr+45.5%7.3% conv. - **clear plastic cups 16 oz**7K/yr+52.1%7.8% conv. - **16oz clear cups**4K/yr+97.3%7.0% conv. - **clear 16 oz cups**3K/yr+95.9%8.2% conv. - **16 oz cold cups**3K/yr+61.6%8.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/16-oz-clear-plastic-cups/search-terms)
## **Top 16 oz clear plastic 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%15%$42K30%$83K45%$125K60%$166K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 12 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Amazon Basics Disposable Clear Plastic Cups for Cold Drinks BPA-Free Easy to Hold 16oz 50 Count**Amazon Basics**$4.80**4.7★6,269 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6SQFXF7) [2**TashiBox 100 Count - 16 Ounce Plastic Cups Ice Coffee Cups To Go - Crystal Clear PET Party Cups**TashiBox**$12.84**4.7★6,255 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0828FC2CQ) [3**Freshware 16 oz Clear Disposable Plastic Cups Clear Plastic Cups Tumblers Heavy-duty Party Glasses Disposable Cups for Thanksgiving Halloween Christmas Party 16 Oz Cups 100 Count (Pack of 1)**Freshware**$11.78**4.6★539 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D72SPXYX) [4**EconoHome Clear PET Plastic Cups 16oz (Pack of 1000) Crystal Clear Durable Disposable Beverage Cups Perfect for Parties Events and Businesses**EconoHome**$54.00**4.3★39 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSSD7GX9) [5**Lilymicky 260 Pack 16 oz Clear Plastic Cups Cold Disposable Plastic Drinking Cups for Parties Picnic BBQ Travel and Events**Lilymicky**$24.78**4.7★1,645 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RWM2R6T)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**EconoHome Clear PET Plastic Cups 16oz (Pack of 1000) Crystal Clear Durable Disposable Beverage Cups Perfect for Parties Events and Businesses**EconoHome**$54.00**39 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSSD7GX9) [**SIUQ 300 Pack 16 oz Clear Plastic Cups 16 Ounce Disposable Cold Drinking Cups for Party Picnic Wedding BBQ Travel Christmas Halloween Events**SIUQ**$26.30**869 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NYTKCS) [**KesaPlan 100 Pcs 16oz Clear Plastic Cups Disposable Wine Cups Round Bottom Stemless Disposable Wine Glasses for Cocktails Birthdays Weddings Party Supplies**KesaPlan**$20.97**382 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F213KGDQ) [**Clawsoff Plastic Cups 16 oz 240 Pack - Clear Plastic Cups Disposable Cold Drinking Ice Coffee Cup for Party Birthday Holiday Events & Everyday Use Cold Hot**Clawsoff**$23.37**587 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJVTJ4TQ) [**Amazon Basics Disposable Clear Plastic Cups for Cold Drinks BPA-Free Easy to Hold 16oz 50 Count**Amazon Basics**$4.80**6,269 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6SQFXF7)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**EconoHome Clear PET Plastic Cups 16oz (Pack of 1000) Crystal Clear Durable Disposable Beverage Cups Perfect for Parties Events and Businesses**EconoHome**$54.00**4.3★**▲ 161%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSSD7GX9) [**KesaPlan 100 Pcs 16oz Clear Plastic Cups Disposable Wine Cups Round Bottom Stemless Disposable Wine Glasses for Cocktails Birthdays Weddings Party Supplies**KesaPlan**$20.97**4.8★**▲ 110%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F213KGDQ) [**Hefty Party Perfect Clear Plastic Cups Large Clear Party Cups for Easy Cleanup and Large Gatherings Recyclable 18 Ounce 28 Count**Hefty**$5.79**4.8★**▲ 65%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D23N8G7C) [**SIUQ 300 Pack 16 oz Clear Plastic Cups 16 Ounce Disposable Cold Drinking Cups for Party Picnic Wedding BBQ Travel Christmas Halloween Events**SIUQ**$26.30**4.7★**▲ 17%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NYTKCS) [**Freshware 16 oz Clear Disposable Plastic Cups Clear Plastic Cups Tumblers Heavy-duty Party Glasses Disposable Cups for Thanksgiving Halloween Christmas Party 16 Oz Cups 100 Count (Pack of 1)**Freshware**$11.78**4.6★**▲ 16%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D72SPXYX)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about 16 oz clear plastic cups**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**26%
*“The cups were good quality”*
**Strength**17%
*“not too flimsy”*
**Value For Money**15%
*“They are worth the money”*
**Ease Of Use**9%
*“Convenient”*
**Durability**7%
*“They hold up well”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“As advertised”*
**Size-Overall**4%
*“Great size”*
**Storage Capacity**2%
*“The capacity is perfect”*
**Material Quality**2%
*“Great plastic cup”*
**Leak-Proof**1%
*“They hold drinks well without cracking or leaking”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Strength**17%
*“Too flimsy”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**8%
*“Cups stick to each other”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%
*“Cheap because are not at all close to the 16z as it advertises”*
**Thickness**8%
*“They werent the thickest cups we have ever had”*
**Quality-Overall**6%
*“Kinda cheap”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“lids do not fit”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Waste of Money”*
**Material Quality**4%
*“Cheap plastic”*
**Taste-Overall**4%
*“They have a chemical taste as soon”*
**Comfort-Overall**3%
*“I dont feel comfortable using them because the packaging wasnt sealed”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**49%
**Value For Money**12%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
**Material Quality**6%
**Thin**5%
**Quality-Overall**5%
**Strength**4%
**Thickness**1%
**Color**1%
**Functionality-Overall**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is 16 oz clear plastic cups profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $277K/yr across 12 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +43.6%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (57/100).
- **How competitive is the 16 oz clear plastic cups niche?**
- 12 brands and 88 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 78% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 78% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in 16 oz clear plastic cups?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Adhesion/Stickiness, Advertised Vs Actual Product. The return rate is 0.6%.
- **When does demand for 16 oz clear plastic cups peak?**
- Demand peaks in May; the busiest month runs 2.1× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the 16 oz clear plastic cups niche?**
- Listings span $4.80–$61.56; the average listing price is $23.81 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,596 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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