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title: "Compostable Bowls — $427K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 60/100 · $427K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **compostable bowls**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.5%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 57Growth 18Conversion 80Competition 76Returns 97Price range 69Avg price 71Brand share 87Review moat 40Quality gap 24
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Brand share**
**Great****48%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Conversion**
**Great****8.3%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Competition**
**Great****39%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Avg price**
**Good****$14.53**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Good****$2.00–$43.31**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Market size**
**Good****$427K**
$427K/yr · 354K searches
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,541.8**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Bad****-14.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, compostable bowls is a $427K/yr Amazon United States market (354K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 48% of demand. Demand peaks in Oct–Nov. Verdict: Worth a look — 60/100.
Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **compostable bowls market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **30K–40K**
- avg 750–1,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$436K–$581K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **8.3%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#67**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **85%**
- **Out of stock**
- **1.4%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **40 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **144 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**26 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**627**
**Top-5 brand share**
**48%**
Top 20: 94%
**Top-5 click share**
**39%**
Top 20: 77%
**Open market**
**47%**
- Zddaoole16% - Stack Man13% - Amazon Basics8% - R-kay6% - Homestockplus5% - ECOLipak5%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -14.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
23K18KSpike '24Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 7.3×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/compostable-bowls/trend)
## **Top compostable bowls search terms**
- **compostable bowls**63K/yr+11.6%11.7% conv. - **large disposable bowls**28K/yr+10.3%4.4% conv. - **soup bowls disposable hot**85K/yr-66.0%2.5% conv. - **dessert bowls disposable**21K/yr+5.1%2.7% conv. - **disposable dessert bowls**15K/yr+5.6%2.2% conv. - **disposable small bowls**14K/yr+18.5%5.3% conv. - **biodegradable bowls**12K/yr-1.1%7.4% conv. - **8 oz paper bowls**8K/yr+30.0%5.1% conv. - **disposable pasta bowls**11K/yr-6.5%1.0% conv. - **compostable paper bowls**7K/yr+21.6%9.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/compostable-bowls/search-terms)
## **Top compostable bowls 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%5%$21K10%$43K15%$64K20%$85K101001K10K100K 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**100 Pack 8oz Compostable Paper Bowls Heavy-Duty Disposable Natural Bagasse Bowls Biodegradable Soup Bowls Eco-Friendly Heat Resistant for Ice Cream Salad Soup Snack Dessert Pasta Hot or Cold Use**Zddaoole**$9.83**4.4★1,291 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YV3VZ5Q) [2![Stack Man Paper Bowls 100% Compostable Disposable Soup Bowl [125-Pack] 12 oz. Heavy Duty Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Bagasse Hot Food Plates and Bowls - Natural Brown (BPI Certified) (PFAS-Free)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418mCNisWNL.jpg)**Stack Man Paper Bowls 100% Compostable Disposable Soup Bowl \[125-Pack\] 12 oz. Heavy Duty Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Bagasse Hot Food Plates and Bowls - Natural Brown (BPI Certified) (PFAS-Free)**Stack Man**$19.79**4.7★9,686 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X5265HW) [3**ECOLipak 150 Pack 12 oz Paper Bowls Disposable Heavy-Duty Biodegradable Compostable Bowls Made of Natural Sugarcane Bagasse Suitable for Salad Dessert Milk Cereals**ECOLipak**$18.75**4.6★2,227 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F36NRTF) [4**Amazon Basics Ultra Disposable Paper Bowls 20 Oz Microwave Safe Soak Proof Strong & Sturdy White 50 Count Packaging May Vary**Amazon Basics**$4.82**4.8★8,993 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN7Z7P17) [5**Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Bowls 10 Oz Disposable 70 Count White Packaging May Vary**Amazon Basics**$5.64**4.7★5,131 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN8C9MTN)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**BREFR 60 Pack 12oz Compostable Bowls Heavy Duty Small Bowls Biodegradable Sugarcane Bowls for Snacks Dips Ice Cream Parties**BREFR**$10.88**47 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFD7RCB9) [**W&Y 12 oz Paper Bowls 100-Count Disposable Compostable Bowls Microwave Safe & Heavy Duty Biodegradable Sugarcane Fiber Bowl for Hot Soup Salad Snacks and Party Use**W&Y**$12.84**165 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPM8G429) [**OasisSN 8 oz 128-Pack Compostable Paper Bowls Small Disposable Dessert & Snack Bowls Heavy-Duty Bagasse Bowls for Ice Cream Sauce & Kids Meals Microwave & Freezer Safe Eco-Friendly (White)**OasisSN**$11.92**355 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F58Z2Z1M) [**Amazon Basics Ultra Disposable Paper Bowls 20 Oz Microwave Safe Soak Proof Strong & Sturdy White 50 Count Packaging May Vary**Amazon Basics**$4.82**8,993 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN7Z7P17) [**Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Bowls 10 Oz Disposable 70 Count White Packaging May Vary**Amazon Basics**$5.64**5,131 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN8C9MTN)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**BREFR 60 Pack 12oz Compostable Bowls Heavy Duty Small Bowls Biodegradable Sugarcane Bowls for Snacks Dips Ice Cream Parties**BREFR**$10.88**4.7★**▲ 293%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFD7RCB9) [**W&Y 12 oz Paper Bowls 100-Count Disposable Compostable Bowls Microwave Safe & Heavy Duty Biodegradable Sugarcane Fiber Bowl for Hot Soup Salad Snacks and Party Use**W&Y**$12.84**4.5★**▲ 107%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPM8G429) [**Clear Plastic Serving Bowls for Party - 6 oz Elegant Disposable Serving Bowls & Chip bowls for Parties & Weddings Perfect Party Bowls for Serving Food & Candy Bowls for Candy Buffet (20 Count)**Blue Sky**$2.00**3.7★**▲ 67%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCXMTSCT) [**Vplus 500 Pack 12 OZ Paper Bowls Bulk Disposable Compostable Eco-friendly Bagasse Heavy-duty Bowls Perfect for Milk Cereals Snacks Salads Nature**Vplus**$43.31**4.8★**▲ 60%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY2KWVFS) [**Dixie Small Paper Bowls 10 Oz 72 Count Microwave-Safe Soak-Proof Disposable Bowls Great For Snacks Dessert And Light Lunch Meals**Dixie**$7.35**4.8★**▲ 43%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9RGM1V)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about compostable bowls**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Strength**15%
*“Strong n dont leak”*
**Size-Overall**15%
*“I loved the size”*
**Quality-Overall**14%
*“They are quality bowls”*
**Value For Money**12%
*“Good value for money”*
**Durability**7%
*“durable material”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“Convenient to use”*
**Leak-Proof**4%
*“Does not leak”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“As advertised”*
**Thickness**3%
*“Extremely durable love the depth”*
**Eco Friendliness**2%
*“Biodegradable”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**39%
*“Too large”*
**Strength**8%
*“too flimsy”*
**Thickness**5%
*“thick”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“better price”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Disappointed in quality”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“Misleading”*
**Leak-Proof**2%
*“Leaking bowl”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“not good to use”*
**Durability**2%
*“It breaks”*
**Heating**2%
*“NOT A HEATING BOWL”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**88%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
**Value For Money**3%
**Quality-Overall**1%
**Material Quality**1%
**Strength**1%
**Smell**1%
**Functionality-Overall**1%
**Thin**1%
**Leak-Proof**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is compostable bowls profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $427K/yr across 40 tracked products. 5 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -14.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).
- **How competitive is the compostable bowls niche?**
- 26 brands and 627 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 39% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 48% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in compostable bowls?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Strength, Thickness. The return rate is 0.5%.
- **When does demand for compostable bowls peak?**
- Demand peaks in Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 7.3× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the compostable bowls niche?**
- Listings span $2.00–$43.31; the average listing price is $14.53 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,542 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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