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title: "Black Plastic Forks — $198K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **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.
Market size 39Growth 55Conversion 97Competition 58Returns 99Price range 72Avg price 75Brand share 79Review moat 59Quality gap 27
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.3%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Incredible****16.0%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Brand share**
**Great****56%**
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**
**Good****1,122.25**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Competition**
**Good****50%**
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**
**Okay****4.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500")
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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**
**29**
**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.
3K2KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/black-plastic-forks/trend)
## **Top black plastic forks search terms**
- **black plastic forks**43K/yr+31.9%13.3% conv. - **black forks disposable**19K/yr+28.1%13.2% conv. - **black disposable forks**7K/yr+18.9%10.9% conv. - **plastic forks black**5K/yr+29.2%18.0% conv. - **black plastic forks heavy duty**5K/yr+31.6%12.4% conv. - **black forks plastic**4K/yr-3.5%11.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/black-plastic-forks/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.
0%4%$8K8%$16K12%$24K16%$32K101001K10K 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![GUSTO Heavy Duty Black Plastic Forks [100 Count] Disposable Cutlery for Parties Events & Everyday Use (Formerly Comfy Package)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Wbn0M6C4L.jpg)**GUSTO Heavy Duty Black Plastic Forks \[100 Count\] Disposable Cutlery for Parties Events & Everyday Use (Formerly Comfy Package)**GUSTO**$9.68**4.7★403 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5Y9T3SZ) [2**Heavy Weight Disposable Plastic Forks (125)**Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.**$9.68**4.4★51 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS3RHP2G) [3**PlasticPro 50 Pack Heavy Weight Plastic Forks Black Disposable Forks Plastic Cutlery Set**PLASTICPRO**$7.43**4.6★465 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR4JN7K5) [4**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**$9.07**4.7★1,785 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Z91LLQ) [5**(125-Count) Plastic Forks Disposable Silverware for Dinner Heavy Duty Utensils Heavyweight Party Flatware Bulk Cutlery in Black - Stock Your Home**Stock Your Home**$11.40**4.7★337 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SMYC9R)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**MOACOCK 200 Count Black Plastic Forks Plastic Forks Heavy Duty Disposable Forks Set for Wedding Party Supplies Everyday Use**MOACOCK**$15.26**1,297 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRFF3SGQ) [**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**$7.33**74 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4CWNZ4Q) [**ZLMTZDJD 50 PCS Plastic Forks Set - Premium Heavy Duty Forks - Forks Disposable for Parties Picnics Weddings Engagements and Special Events (black)**ZLMTZDJD**$7.62**32 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT2GHQD6) [**Heavy Weight Disposable Plastic Forks (125)**Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.**$9.68**51 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS3RHP2G) [**100 Count Black Plastic Forks Heavy Duty Disposable Cutlery Black Silverware Plastic Utensils for Party Birthday Wedding**LCCFHTI**$16.62**39 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCKLNGF6)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**MOACOCK 200 Count Black Plastic Forks Plastic Forks Heavy Duty Disposable Forks Set for Wedding Party Supplies Everyday Use**MOACOCK**$15.26**4.8★**▲ 212%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRFF3SGQ) [**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**$7.33**4.8★**▲ 193%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4CWNZ4Q) [**ZLMTZDJD 50 PCS Plastic Forks Set - Premium Heavy Duty Forks - Forks Disposable for Parties Picnics Weddings Engagements and Special Events (black)**ZLMTZDJD**$7.62**4.4★**▲ 176%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT2GHQD6) [**500 Count Plastic Forks Disposable - Black - Heavy Weight - BPA Free and Heat Resistant - Made from Recycled Plastics and 100% Recyclable - Eco Friendly Utensils - Silverware - Cutlery**A.C. Food Packaging**$22.54**4.5★**▲ 114%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D33NVG5X) [**(125-Count) Plastic Forks Disposable Silverware for Dinner Heavy Duty Utensils Heavyweight Party Flatware Bulk Cutlery in Black - Stock Your Home**Stock Your Home**$11.40**4.7★**▲ 101%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SMYC9R)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about black plastic forks**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**25%
*“Sturdy quality”*
**Strength**22%
*“Good and sturdy”*
**Value For Money**19%
*“Great value”*
**Durability**11%
*“Durable perfect for large gatherings”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“AS ADVERTISED”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“perfect fit for me in the medium size”*
**Weight Heavy**2%
*“Much heavier build than the other brands”*
**Thickness**1%
*“thick construction that doesn't bend or snap easily”*
**Weight Light**1%
*“LIGHT WEIGHT AND WEAK”*
**Ease Of Use**1%
*“Convenient and”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Strength**35%
*“Weak”*
**Durability**17%
*“Not durable”*
**Weight Heavy**7%
*“heavier then the white ones you get”*
**Thickness**6%
*“do not buy there a thicker stronger when Im going to purchase”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“product is too cheap”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“price doesn't justify the cut corners”*
**Flexibility**2%
*“the fork just bends in half”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“Too Small”*
**Weight Light**2%
*“Not super heavy duty”*
**Stiffness**2%
*“Brittle”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Value For Money**27%
**Size-Overall**16%
**Strength**15%
**Quality-Overall**6%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
**Material Quality**4%
**Weight Heavy**4%
**Durability**3%
**Color**3%
**Thin**2%
## **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.
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