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title: "Compostable Forks — $425K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **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.
Market size 57Growth 62Conversion 100Competition 44Returns 96Price range 81Avg price 86Brand share 73Review moat 82Quality gap 23
**Conversion**
**Incredible****19.3%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.8%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Avg price**
**Great****$19.43**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Great****355**
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**
**Good****61%**
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**
**Okay****59%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.6★**
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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.
3K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/compostable-forks/trend)
## **Top compostable forks search terms**
- **compostable forks**82K/yr+42.3%18.3% conv. - **biodegradable forks**20K/yr+21.9%12.2% conv. - **compostable fork**3K/yr+45.4%12.4% conv. - **forks compostable**3K/yr+33.0%20.7% conv. - **eco forks**3K/yr+77.3%12.2% conv. - **eco friendly forks**3K/yr+59.0%10.4% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/compostable-forks/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.
0%10%$43K20%$85K30%$128K40%$170K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**GreenWorks Heavy-duty Compostable Forks BPI Certified 100 Count Large Disposable Cutlery Utensils Silverware Flatware Fork**GreenWorks**$12.85**4.8★1,208 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4QNT1X) [2**HERLLY Compostable Fork 100 Biodegradable Silverware for Party Large Disposable Utensils Eco Friendly Durable and Heat Resistant Alternative to Plastic Fork**HERLLY**$12.50**4.8★284 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FLHGMTW) [3**Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Forks Disposable Forks for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Strong and Durable Construction Sustainable Design 24 Count**Hefty**$3.01**4.6★93 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G238TJNQ) [4**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**$27.96**4.7★890 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CZJ7C5) [5**Elegant Disposables 100% Compostable PLA Forks Bulk Pack 400 Pcs Biodegradable Disposable Plastic Cutlery Utensils**ELEGANT DISPOSABLES**$24.53**4.0★59 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSPL9N5L)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **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**$3.01**93 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G238TJNQ) [**Heavy Duty Compostable Forks (300Pack) Eco-Friendly Heavyweight No-Plastic Fork - 100% Disposable Forks Cornstarch Flatware for Lounge Party Wedding BBQ Picnic Camping**EZYLINKER**$24.47**21 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC26VCDV) [**ECOLipak 300 Count Wooden Forks Disposable Wooden Disposable Compostable Forks for Eating Party Camping Traveling Family Dinners**ECOLipak**$17.51**90 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZQCPD4) [**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**$25.91**229 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4QJ7KPG) [![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](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qattNq3xL.jpg)**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**$20.05**577 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNJNBLHN)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Heavy Duty Compostable Forks (300Pack) Eco-Friendly Heavyweight No-Plastic Fork - 100% Disposable Forks Cornstarch Flatware for Lounge Party Wedding BBQ Picnic Camping**EZYLINKER**$24.47**4.8★**▲ 82%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC26VCDV) [**ECOLipak 300 Count Wooden Forks Disposable Wooden Disposable Compostable Forks for Eating Party Camping Traveling Family Dinners**ECOLipak**$17.51**4.7★**▲ 67%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZQCPD4) [**Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Forks Disposable Forks for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Strong and Durable Construction Sustainable Design 24 Count**Hefty**$3.01**4.6★**▲ 57%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G238TJNQ) [**IDING Choice Compostable Forks No Plastic Silverware 200 count disposable cutlery flatware heavy duty party utensils Eco Friendly Heavyweight White Fork for Wedding Office BBQ Picnic Outdoor Event**IDING Choice**$21.73**4.8★**▲ 53%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHPZ2C56) [**PURPLECLAY Wooden Disposable Forks (300 PCS) FSC Certified Wood Compostable Forks Eco-Friendly Compostable Utensils for Party Plastic-Free Wood Utensil Bamboo Utensils Alternative Fork for Eating**purpleclay**$24.26**4.6★**▲ 44%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6SV7SL9)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about compostable forks**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Eco Friendliness**21%
*“better for the environment”*
**Quality-Overall**19%
*“Festive and good quality”*
**Strength**18%
*“Heavy duty”*
**Durability**11%
*“They don't break”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“Fair for the price”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“The description was accurate”*
**Recycle/Reuse**3%
*“I also appreciate that theyre compostable”*
**Efficiency**2%
*“Works well”*
**Comfort-Overall**2%
*“Very comfortable and well made”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“perfect size”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“Poor quality”*
**Strength**10%
*“However, they're brittle”*
**Durability**9%
*“Have only had a few of the break”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Some of them are very short”*
**Microwave Safe**6%
*“Does not hold up to the heat of a microwaved meal”*
**Heating**6%
*“bend in hot food”*
**Eco Friendliness**6%
*“which are horrible for the environment”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“False advertisement by company”*
**Taste-Overall**3%
*“my family doesnt like that they have a taste”*
**Material Quality**3%
*“If youre buying this to avoid plastic use, look elsewhere”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**25%
**Value For Money**13%
**Strength**13%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%
**Quality-Overall**9%
**Material Quality**5%
**Color**3%
**Leak-Proof**3%
**Defective Material/Parts**3%
**Functionality-Overall**2%
## **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.
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