Is 2 oz cups profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $418K/yr across 17 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +9.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (57/100).

How competitive is the 2 oz cups niche?

14 brands and 28 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 69% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in 2 oz cups?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Ease Of Use. The return rate is 0.7%.

When does demand for 2 oz cups peak?

Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the 2 oz cups niche?

Listings span $3.92–$53.43; the average listing price is $14.71 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,346 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

2 oz cups

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.7%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible12.9%

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

Price range

Great$3.92–$53.43

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

Avg price

Good$14.71

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Good69%

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

Market size

Good$418K

$418K/yr · 220K searches

Review moat

Okay2,346.47

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Okay61%

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

Growth

Okay+9.4%

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

Quality gap

Bad4.7★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, 2 oz cups is a $418K/yr Amazon United States market (220K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 69% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 57/100.

Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

2 oz cups market data

Units sold / yr: 30K–40K; avg 1,250–1,500/product
Revenue / yr: $441K–$588K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 12.9%
Avg BSR: #57
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 94%
Sponsored: 82%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 46 months
Avg seller age: 173 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

14 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

69%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

61%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

25%

Amazon Basics39%
GUSTO9%
Lilymicky8%
Brandon-super7%
Blue Sky6%
Karat6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +9.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

Open Trend

Top 2 oz cups search terms

2 oz cups64K/yr +6.3%8.6% conv.
2oz cups48K/yr +23.7%8.4% conv.
2 oz plastic cups19K/yr -3.7%8.0% conv.
2oz plastic cups17K/yr +9.3%7.2% conv.
2 ounce cups9K/yr +5.0%8.8% conv.
2 oz portion cups6K/yr +22.7%9.3% conv.
souffle cups 2 oz6K/yr +30.7%5.9% conv.
2 oz cup6K/yr +1.7%4.5% conv.
2 oz disposable cups6K/yr -19.5%6.6% conv.
2oz cup5K/yr +0.9%3.6% conv.

All search terms

Top 2 oz 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.

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

All 17 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Amazon Basics Disposable Plastic To-Go Cups and Lids Mini 2oz 50 Count BPA Free for Condiment Salad Dressing Sauces Jello Shots

Amazon Basics$3.924.8★5,488 rev

GUSTO 2 oz Jello Shot Cups [250 Count] Clear Plastic Disposable Portion Containers for Sauces Dressings & Samples No Lids Durable Stackable (Formerly Comfy Package)

GUSTO$10.934.8★785 rev

Blue Sky 2 Oz Clear PET Cups - 40 Count Durable Plastic Shot Cups for Parties and Events

Blue Sky$4.444.7★446 rev

Karat FP-P200-PP 2 oz. PP Portion Cups - Clear (Case of 2500)

Karat$29.824.6★606 rev

Lilymicky 500 PACK 2 oz Plastic Shot Glasses 2 Ounce Clear Disposable Party Cups for Vodka Whiskey Tequila Mini Plastic Containers for Sauce and Sample Tasting

Lilymicky$23.734.8★1,588 rev

Newest

by launch date

Amazon Basics Mini Disposable Clear Plastic Cups 3oz 100 Count

Amazon Basics$5.36816 rev

8mo ago

YEEHAW 100 Sets - 2 oz Jello Shot Cups with Lids Portion Cups Clear Disposable Plastic Jello Shot Cups for Meal Prep Salad Dressing Souffl Portion Containers

YEEHAW$6.72717 rev

1y ago

Amazon Basics Disposable Plastic To-Go Cups and Lids Mini 2oz 50 Count BPA Free for Condiment Salad Dressing Sauces Jello Shots

Amazon Basics$3.925,488 rev

1y ago

Freshware Plastic Portion Cups with Lids [2 Ounce 200 Sets] Disposable Plastic Cups for Meal Prep Salad Dressing Jellos Shot Cups Souffle Cups Condiment and Dipping Sauce Cups

Freshware$10.951,999 rev

2y ago

Blue Sky 2 Oz Clear PET Cups - 40 Count Durable Plastic Shot Cups for Parties and Events

Blue Sky$4.44446 rev

3y ago

What buyers say about 2 oz cups

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

What buyers love

Size-Overall20%

“Cap fit like a glove”

Quality-Overall18%

“Good quality, very easy to take on the go”

Value For Money12%

“Great value”

Advertised Vs Actual Product11%

“As described”

Ease Of Use7%

“have come in handy”

Strength6%

“They are sturdy”

Leak-Proof5%

“Does not leak”

Durability3%

“Durability is excellent so far, bends easily and is practical”

Efficiency2%

“Works well for my intended use”

Storage Capacity1%

“are convenient to store”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall42%

“Won't fit”

Quality-Overall10%

“Poor quality control”

Ease Of Use7%

“Very hard to get apart”

Dispensing Mechanism5%

“Do not fit in standard dispense”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“Item not as described”

Strength3%

“was so flimsy”

Value For Money3%

“A total waste of my money”

Leak-Proof3%

“Cups leak”

Storage Capacity2%

“that wasnt great for storage or transport”

Ease Of Cleaning2%

“What a mess”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall79%

Value For Money7%

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

Ease Of Use2%

Material Quality2%

Strength1%

Quality-Overall1%

Functionality-Overall1%

Leak-Proof1%

Thin1%

Common questions

Is 2 oz cups profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $418K/yr across 17 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +9.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (57/100).
How competitive is the 2 oz cups niche?: 14 brands and 28 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 69% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in 2 oz cups?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Ease Of Use. The return rate is 0.7%.
When does demand for 2 oz cups peak?: Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.5× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the 2 oz cups niche?: Listings span $3.92–$53.43; the average listing price is $14.71 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,346 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.