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title: "Black Straws — $138K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 48/100 · $138K/yr market · 163K searches/yr · $8.05 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **black straws**
**Skip it**
Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($4.05–$14.65) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 30Growth 53Conversion 89Competition 33Returns 92Price range 0Avg price 22Brand share 63Review moat 49Quality gap 22
**Returns**
**Great****1.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Great****10.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Brand share**
**Good****67%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Growth**
**Good****+24.7%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Review moat**
**Okay****1,599.55**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Competition**
**Okay****65%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Market size**
**Okay****$138K**
$138K/yr · 163K searches
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.7★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Avg price**
**Bad****$8.05**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Bad****$4.05–$14.65**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black straws is a $138K/yr Amazon United States market (163K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 67% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.
Data updated Jul 13, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **black straws market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **20K–25K**
- avg 750–1,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$161K–$201K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **10.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#85**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **80%**
- **Out of stock**
- **1.5%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **38 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **160 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**17 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**45**
**Top-5 brand share**
**67%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**65%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**26%**
- Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.25% - Comfy Package16% - GDMINLO10% - MAQIHAN8% - Crystal Ware8% - XINYANSEND7%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +24.7% search growth over the last 90 days.
6K4KSpike '24Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/black-straws/trend)
## **Top black straws search terms**
- **black straws**104K/yr+31.7%8.6% conv. - **black plastic straws**16K/yr+18.6%8.2% conv. - **black straws plastic**20K/yr-5.7%9.6% conv. - **black straw**8K/yr+16.3%5.8% conv. - **straws black**6K/yr+21.5%10.5% conv. - **black drinking straws**5K/yr+46.5%7.8% conv. - **black disposable straws**4K/yr+12.6%6.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/black-straws/search-terms)
## **Top black straws 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%$14K20%$28K30%$42K40%$55K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 20 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**7.75 Plastic Straws (500 Count) Disposable Straws - Made For Standard 16oz Glass (Black)**Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co.**$11.49**4.6★1,106 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFKBWWMJ) [2![Comfy Package [250 Count] 7.75High Black Straws Disposable Plastic Drinking Straws - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OhgjJnaeL.jpg)**Comfy Package \[250 Count\] 7.75High Black Straws Disposable Plastic Drinking Straws - Black**Comfy Package**$8.09**4.7★1,863 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TDTK58T) [3**GDMINLO 100 Pack Paper Straws Black Eco-Friendly Drinking Biodegradable for Party Supplies Bridal/Baby Shower Birthday Mixed Drinks Weddings Restaurant Food Service**GDMINLO**$4.95**4.7★1,420 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R651N1H) [4**150PCS Disposable Plastic Drinking Straws - Flexible Straws Disposable Long Colorful PP Plastic Striped Assorted Colors for Home Use Milk Juice Drinks (Black)**MAQIHAN**$5.14**4.4★2,494 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYHPH2JP) [5![[Individually Wrapped] 100Pcs Disposable Plastic Straws - 8.26 Inches Long 0.24 inch Black Drinking Straws for Hot/Cold Drinks Juice Coffee Cocktail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510PzTIhIxL.jpg)**\[Individually Wrapped\] 100Pcs Disposable Plastic Straws - 8.26 Inches Long 0.24 inch Black Drinking Straws for Hot/Cold Drinks Juice Coffee Cocktail**XINYANSEND**$6.57**4.6★71 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDRHGF3)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Tomnk 100pcs Straws Disposable 10.3 Inches Plastic Straws Plastic Drinking Straws for Tumblers and Ice Coffee**TOMNK**$6.42**8,876 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G57QZMZJ) [**StrawsPlastic Straws Disposable Individually Wrapped 50 pcs 0.23 Diameter 8.26 Long for PartyJuice Cocktails Out Office Travel (50 Black 8.26 inch)**KyltoSynth**$5.01**28 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPBFNFV6) [![[Individually Wrapped] 100Pcs Disposable Plastic Straws - 8.26 Inches Long 0.24 inch Black Drinking Straws for Hot/Cold Drinks Juice Coffee Cocktail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510PzTIhIxL.jpg)**\[Individually Wrapped\] 100Pcs Disposable Plastic Straws - 8.26 Inches Long 0.24 inch Black Drinking Straws for Hot/Cold Drinks Juice Coffee Cocktail**XINYANSEND**$6.57**71 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDRHGF3) [**KTOJOY 300 Pcs Disposable Drinking Plastic Straws 8.26 Long 0.23 Diameter Black**KTOJOY**$7.82**29 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBKTW45Z) [**150PCS Disposable Plastic Drinking Straws - Flexible Straws Disposable Long Colorful PP Plastic Striped Assorted Colors for Home Use Milk Juice Drinks (Black)**MAQIHAN**$5.14**2,494 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYHPH2JP)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**StrawsPlastic Straws Disposable Individually Wrapped 50 pcs 0.23 Diameter 8.26 Long for PartyJuice Cocktails Out Office Travel (50 Black 8.26 inch)**KyltoSynth**$5.01**4.8★**▲ 200%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPBFNFV6) [**Tomnk 100pcs Straws Disposable 10.3 Inches Plastic Straws Plastic Drinking Straws for Tumblers and Ice Coffee**TOMNK**$6.42**4.7★**▲ 195%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G57QZMZJ) [![[500 COUNT]CORNSTRAW 5 Short Cocktail Straws & Coffee Stirrers - Eco-Friendly PLA Cornstarch Plastic-Free Black Straws - Sip Stir Sticks for Whiskey Cocktails Cold Drinks - Bar & Party Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lQzU-RkeL.jpg)**\[500 COUNT\]CORNSTRAW 5 Short Cocktail Straws & Coffee Stirrers - Eco-Friendly PLA Cornstarch Plastic-Free Black Straws - Sip Stir Sticks for Whiskey Cocktails Cold Drinks - Bar & Party Supplies**Harvest Pack GOURMET SHOWCASE**$7.91**4.7★**▲ 110%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNZ6CT8) [![[Individually Wrapped] 100Pcs Disposable Plastic Straws - 8.26 Inches Long 0.24 inch Black Drinking Straws for Hot/Cold Drinks Juice Coffee Cocktail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510PzTIhIxL.jpg)**\[Individually Wrapped\] 100Pcs Disposable Plastic Straws - 8.26 Inches Long 0.24 inch Black Drinking Straws for Hot/Cold Drinks Juice Coffee Cocktail**XINYANSEND**$6.57**4.6★**▲ 69%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDRHGF3) [![[500-Pack] Plastic Straws - 7.75 Inches Long Drinking Straws Standard Size Bulk Pack Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GRDRIcWCL.jpg)**\[500-Pack\] Plastic Straws - 7.75 Inches Long Drinking Straws Standard Size Bulk Pack Black**Crystal Ware**$9.91**4.6★**▲ 67%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G43DKEY)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about black straws**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**22%
*“Overall, these are reliable, durable straws that work perfectly with tumblers and drink accessories”*
**Value For Money**16%
*“Good deal”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%
*“Does the trick”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Great size”*
**Strength**9%
*“But love the strength of the straws”*
**Durability**6%
*“Durable”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Easy to use”*
**Color**3%
*“Fun color at good price”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Works”*
**Eco Friendliness**3%
*“Biodegradable”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**41%
*“Shorter than I thought”*
**Strength**13%
*“flimsy”*
**Quality-Overall**9%
*“Cheap and flimsy”*
**Thickness**9%
*“Skinnier than expected”*
**Heating**5%
*“They were heated at an angle”*
**Charging**2%
*“OVERCHARGED WITH NO EXPLANATION”*
**Material Quality**2%
*“Low Quality material”*
**Product Condition**2%
*“Used all”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“Way too much for this small package of straws”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**62%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Value For Money**7%
**Thin**6%
**Material Quality**4%
**Strength**4%
**Thickness**3%
**Quality-Overall**2%
**Functionality-Overall**1%
**Color**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is black straws profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $138K/yr across 20 tracked products. 2 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +24.7%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
- **How competitive is the black straws niche?**
- 17 brands and 45 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 65% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 67% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in black straws?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Strength, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 1.2%.
- **When does demand for black straws peak?**
- Demand peaks in Oct; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the black straws niche?**
- Listings span $4.05–$14.65; the average listing price is $8.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,600 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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