Is black plastic forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $198K/yr across 24 tracked products. 1 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +28.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).

How competitive is the black plastic forks niche?

21 brands and 29 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 50% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 56% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in black plastic forks?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Durability, Weight Heavy. The return rate is 0.3%.

When does demand for black plastic forks peak?

Demand peaks in May–Oct; the busiest month runs 2.3× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the black plastic forks niche?

Listings span $5.97–$37.68; the average listing price is $15.08 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,122 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

black plastic forks

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.3%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible16.0%

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

Brand share

Great56%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Avg price

Great$15.08

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Good$5.97–$37.68

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

Review moat

Good1,122.25

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Good50%

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

Growth

Good+28.2%

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

Market size

Okay$198K

$198K/yr · 82K searches

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Signals No Dominant Brand Low Review Barrier

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black plastic forks is a $198K/yr Amazon United States market (82K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 56% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 63/100.

Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

black plastic forks market data

Units sold / yr: 13K–15K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $189K–$226K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 16.0%
Avg BSR: #146
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 96%
Sponsored: 96%
Out of stock: 10.8%
Avg brand age: 40 months
Avg seller age: 187 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

21 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

56%

Top 20: 99%

Top-5 click share

50%

Top 20: 97%

Open market

38%

GUSTO14%
PLASTICPRO14%
Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.12%
MOACOCK8%
Exquisite7%
Stock Your Home7%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +28.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3×

Open Trend

Top black plastic forks search terms

black plastic forks43K/yr +31.9%13.3% conv.
black forks disposable19K/yr +28.1%13.2% conv.
black disposable forks7K/yr +18.9%10.9% conv.
plastic forks black5K/yr +29.2%18.0% conv.
black plastic forks heavy duty5K/yr +31.6%12.4% conv.
black forks plastic4K/yr -3.5%11.8% conv.

All search terms

Top black plastic forks 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

GUSTO Heavy Duty Black Plastic Forks [100 Count] Disposable Cutlery for Parties Events & Everyday Use (Formerly Comfy Package)

GUSTO$9.684.7★403 rev

Heavy Weight Disposable Plastic Forks (125)

Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.$9.684.4★51 rev

PlasticPro 50 Pack Heavy Weight Plastic Forks Black Disposable Forks Plastic Cutlery Set

PLASTICPRO$7.434.6★465 rev

Exquisite Black Plastic Forks 50 Pieces Black Forks Disposable Utensils Heavy Duty Plastic Cutlery Set Disposable Cutlery Sets Flatware Sets Silverware Set For Party Supplies & Party Tableware

Exquisite$9.074.7★1,785 rev

(125-Count) Plastic Forks Disposable Silverware for Dinner Heavy Duty Utensils Heavyweight Party Flatware Bulk Cutlery in Black - Stock Your Home

Stock Your Home$11.404.7★337 rev

Newest

by launch date

MOACOCK 200 Count Black Plastic Forks Plastic Forks Heavy Duty Disposable Forks Set for Wedding Party Supplies Everyday Use

MOACOCK$15.261,297 rev

4mo ago

CXPSINC Black Plastic Forks Disposable 50 Count - 7.28 Inch Heavy Duty Disposable Cutlery Utensils Solid for Party Picnic Catering Daily Use & More (Black)

CXPSINC$7.3374 rev

7mo ago

ZLMTZDJD 50 PCS Plastic Forks Set - Premium Heavy Duty Forks - Forks Disposable for Parties Picnics Weddings Engagements and Special Events (black)

ZLMTZDJD$7.6232 rev

9mo ago

Heavy Weight Disposable Plastic Forks (125)

Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.$9.6851 rev

10mo ago

100 Count Black Plastic Forks Heavy Duty Disposable Cutlery Black Silverware Plastic Utensils for Party Birthday Wedding

LCCFHTI$16.6239 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about black plastic forks

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall25%

“Sturdy quality”

Strength22%

“Good and sturdy”

Value For Money19%

“Great value”

Durability11%

“Durable perfect for large gatherings”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“AS ADVERTISED”

Size-Overall2%

“perfect fit for me in the medium size”

Weight Heavy2%

“Much heavier build than the other brands”

Thickness1%

“thick construction that doesn't bend or snap easily”

Weight Light1%

“LIGHT WEIGHT AND WEAK”

Ease Of Use1%

“Convenient and”

What buyers complain about

Strength35%

“Weak”

Durability17%

“Not durable”

Weight Heavy7%

“heavier then the white ones you get”

Thickness6%

“do not buy there a thicker stronger when Im going to purchase”

Quality-Overall5%

“product is too cheap”

Value For Money3%

“price doesn't justify the cut corners”

Flexibility2%

“the fork just bends in half”

Size-Overall2%

“Too Small”

Weight Light2%

“Not super heavy duty”

Stiffness2%

“Brittle”

Top return reasons

Value For Money27%

Size-Overall16%

Strength15%

Quality-Overall6%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Material Quality4%

Weight Heavy4%

Durability3%

Color3%

Thin2%

Common questions

Is black plastic forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $198K/yr across 24 tracked products. 1 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +28.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).
How competitive is the black plastic forks niche?: 21 brands and 29 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 50% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 56% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in black plastic forks?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Durability, Weight Heavy. The return rate is 0.3%.
When does demand for black plastic forks peak?: Demand peaks in May–Oct; the busiest month runs 2.3× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the black plastic forks niche?: Listings span $5.97–$37.68; the average listing price is $15.08 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,122 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.