Is compostable forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $425K/yr across 21 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +39.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (66/100).

How competitive is the compostable forks niche?

20 brands and 613 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 59% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 61% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in compostable forks?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Strength, Durability. The return rate is 0.8%.

When does demand for compostable forks peak?

Demand peaks in May; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the compostable forks niche?

Listings span $3.01–$70.60; the average listing price is $19.43 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 355 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

compostable forks

Worth a look

Shows searches that convert (19.3% search→purchase), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Conversion

Incredible19.3%

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

Returns

Incredible0.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Great$19.43

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Review moat

Great355

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Great$3.01–$70.60

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

Brand share

Good61%

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

Growth

Good+39.4%

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

Market size

Good$425K

$425K/yr · 113K searches

Competition

Okay59%

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

Quality gap

Bad4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, compostable forks is a $425K/yr Amazon United States market (113K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 61% of demand. Demand peaks in May. Verdict: Worth a look — 66/100.

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

compostable forks market data

Units sold / yr: 25K–30K; avg 1,000–1,250/product
Revenue / yr: $486K–$583K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 19.3%
Avg BSR: #116
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 90%
Out of stock: 3.9%
Avg brand age: 42 months
Avg seller age: 176 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

20 rising

Sellers

613

Top-5 brand share

61%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

59%

Top 20: 99%

Open market

34%

GreenWorks28%
HERLLY10%
Ecovita10%
Hefty8%
ELEGANT DISPOSABLES5%
Perfect Stix5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +39.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

Open Trend

Top compostable forks search terms

compostable forks82K/yr +42.3%18.3% conv.
biodegradable forks20K/yr +21.9%12.2% conv.
compostable fork3K/yr +45.4%12.4% conv.
forks compostable3K/yr +33.0%20.7% conv.
eco forks3K/yr +77.3%12.2% conv.
eco friendly forks3K/yr +59.0%10.4% conv.

All search terms

Top compostable 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 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

GreenWorks Heavy-duty Compostable Forks BPI Certified 100 Count Large Disposable Cutlery Utensils Silverware Flatware Fork

GreenWorks$12.854.8★1,208 rev

HERLLY Compostable Fork 100 Biodegradable Silverware for Party Large Disposable Utensils Eco Friendly Durable and Heat Resistant Alternative to Plastic Fork

HERLLY$12.504.8★284 rev

Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Forks Disposable Forks for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Strong and Durable Construction Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty$3.014.6★93 rev

100% Compostable Forks - 140 Large Disposable Utensils (7 in.) Eco Friendly Durable and Heat Resistant Alternative to Plastic Forks with Convenient Tray by Ecovita

Ecovita$27.964.7★890 rev

Elegant Disposables 100% Compostable PLA Forks Bulk Pack 400 Pcs Biodegradable Disposable Plastic Cutlery Utensils

ELEGANT DISPOSABLES$24.534.0★59 rev

Newest

by launch date

Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Forks Disposable Forks for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Strong and Durable Construction Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty$3.0193 rev

8mo ago

Heavy Duty Compostable Forks (300Pack) Eco-Friendly Heavyweight No-Plastic Fork - 100% Disposable Forks Cornstarch Flatware for Lounge Party Wedding BBQ Picnic Camping

EZYLINKER$24.4721 rev

11mo ago

ECOLipak 300 Count Wooden Forks Disposable Wooden Disposable Compostable Forks for Eating Party Camping Traveling Family Dinners

ECOLipak$17.5190 rev

1y ago

CORAL Light Brown 100% Compostable Forks - 120 Heavy Duty Forks (7.0 inch) - Break Resistant with Smooth Edges Ocean Friendly Alternative to Plastic Silverware - Biodegradable & Disposable Forks

CORAL$25.91229 rev

2y ago

MISISIPI [7.1In 200Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks Biodegradable Forks HeavyDuty No Plastic Forks Eco-friendly HeavyWeight Disposable Forks Tableware Set for Lounge Party BBQ Cafeteria Wedding Picnic

MISISIPI$20.05577 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about compostable forks

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

What buyers love

Eco Friendliness21%

“better for the environment”

Quality-Overall19%

“Festive and good quality”

Strength18%

“Heavy duty”

Durability11%

“They don't break”

Value For Money7%

“Fair for the price”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“The description was accurate”

Recycle/Reuse3%

“I also appreciate that theyre compostable”

Efficiency2%

“Works well”

Comfort-Overall2%

“Very comfortable and well made”

Size-Overall2%

“perfect size”

What buyers complain about

Quality-Overall16%

“Poor quality”

Strength10%

“However, they're brittle”

Durability9%

“Have only had a few of the break”

Size-Overall9%

“Some of them are very short”

Microwave Safe6%

“Does not hold up to the heat of a microwaved meal”

Heating6%

“bend in hot food”

Eco Friendliness6%

“which are horrible for the environment”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“False advertisement by company”

Taste-Overall3%

“my family doesnt like that they have a taste”

Material Quality3%

“If youre buying this to avoid plastic use, look elsewhere”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall25%

Value For Money13%

Strength13%

Advertised Vs Actual Product13%

Quality-Overall9%

Material Quality5%

Color3%

Leak-Proof3%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Functionality-Overall2%

Common questions

Is compostable forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $425K/yr across 21 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +39.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (66/100).
How competitive is the compostable forks niche?: 20 brands and 613 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 59% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 61% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in compostable forks?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Strength, Durability. The return rate is 0.8%.
When does demand for compostable forks peak?: Demand peaks in May; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the compostable forks niche?: Listings span $3.01–$70.60; the average listing price is $19.43 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 355 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.