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# **compostable plates and utensils**
**Skip it**
A small market ($39K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 10Growth 54Conversion 72Competition 41Returns 64Price range 95Avg price 95Brand share 47Review moat 75Quality gap 19
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$33.60**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Incredible****$16.37–$68.34**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Good****507.68**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Conversion**
**Good****6.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Returns**
**Good****2.4%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Good****+26.4%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Brand share**
**Okay****77%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Competition**
**Okay****61%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.7★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Market size**
**Bad****$39K**
$39K/yr · 17K searches
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, compostable plates and utensils is a $39K/yr Amazon United States market (17K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 77% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.
Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **compostable plates and utensils market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **1K–2K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$42K–$50K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **6.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#810**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **95%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.9%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **35 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **219 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**12 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**17**
**Top-5 brand share**
**77%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**61%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**15%**
- Gezond35% - Laladeyek13% - Besteek11% - BSDPREF9% - FEHHTO9% - BIRCHIO8% - Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 15%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +26.4% search growth over the last 90 days.
800600Spike '24Black Friday '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/compostable-plates-and-utensils/trend)
## **Top compostable plates and utensils search terms**
- **compostable plates and utensils**8K/yr+28.4%6.4% conv. - **biodegradable plates and utensils**5K/yr+15.7%5.7% conv. - **compostable party supplies**5K/yr+36.1%3.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/health-household/compostable-plates-and-utensils/search-terms)
## **Top compostable plates and utensils 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%$4K20%$8K30%$12K40%$15K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Gezond 250Pcs Disposable Paper Plates Set Compostable Plate Sugarcane Utensils Eco Friendly Dinnerware Kit Includes 50 Biodegradable Plates Forks Knives and Spoons for Brithday Party Camping**Gezond**$28.49**4.7★1,949 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD5TC31) [2**Unves 250 Piece Compostable Paper Plates Set with Extra Long Utensils Sugarcane Fibers Disposable Dinnerware Set Biodegradable Plates Spoons Forks and Knives for Party Camping Picnic**Besteek**$28.55**4.8★482 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3QFXLH5) [3**250 Piece Biodegradable Paper Plates Set Disposable Dinnerware Set Eco Friendly Compostable (EXTRA LONG UTENSILS) Utensil include Forks Knives and Spoons for Party andBirthday party camping**Laladeyek**$32.68**4.8★98 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG74X33) [4**BSDPREF 300 Pack Paper Plates Set Party Supplies Severs 50 Guests Disposable Party Plates Sugarcane Forks Knives Spoons Heavy-Duty Paper Plate Bagasse Natural Compostable Eco-Friendly Birthday Wedding**BSDPREF**$26.05**4.7★172 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCZ8R4BZ) [5**250 Piece Biodegradable Paper Plates Set (EXTRA LONG UTENSILS) Disposable Dinnerware Set Eco Friendly Compostable Plates & Utensil include Plates Forks Knives and Spoons for Party**BIRCHIO**$30.31**4.6★1,729 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MZFGT7)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**brheez Bamboo Plates 8 inch with Cutlery: 50 Plates + 50 Forks + 50 Knives + 50 Spoons | Bamboo Plates Disposable Palm Leaf Plates |Eco Compostable Biodegradable Plates 200 peice set**brheez**$30.63**1,062 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC7LCWDB) [**TOSSWARE NATURAL 12oz Arc - Retro Art - Plant Based 98mm Cups - Plastic Alternative for Parties Bachelorettes Weddings - Recyclable Theme Cold Cups - Set of 24**TOSSWARE**$18.23**15 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2ZYQK) [**250 Piece Biodegradable Paper Plates Set Disposable Dinnerware Set Eco Friendly Compostable (EXTRA LONG UTENSILS) Utensil include Forks Knives and Spoons for Party andBirthday party camping**Laladeyek**$32.68**98 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG74X33) [**300Pcs Disposable Paper Plates Set Compostable Plate Sugarcane Utensils Eco Friendly Dinnerware Kit Includes 50 Biodegradable Plates Forks Knives Napkins and Spoons for Brithday Party Camping**Laladeyek**$39.57**98 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG4RBTP) [**Palm Leaf Bamboo Plates & Pre-Rolled Bamboo Cutlery Party Set - 10 & 7 Compostable Plates Elegant Pre-Rolled Utensils Napkins Cups for Weddings Events and Special Occasions For 30 Guests**Koala love**$68.34**479 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F48TZ5DP)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**EcoSoul Disposable Paper Plates Pack of 400 (for 50 guest) Compostable Dinnerware set Bowls Heavy-duty Utensil Biodegradable Napkins Eco-friendly Sugarcane Set for Party Camping**ECO SOUL**$46.05**4.7★**▲ 196%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXY3JC6R) [**brheez Bamboo Plates 8 inch with Cutlery: 50 Plates + 50 Forks + 50 Knives + 50 Spoons | Bamboo Plates Disposable Palm Leaf Plates |Eco Compostable Biodegradable Plates 200 peice set**brheez**$30.63**4.3★**▲ 167%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC7LCWDB) [**TOSSWARE NATURAL 12oz Arc - Retro Art - Plant Based 98mm Cups - Plastic Alternative for Parties Bachelorettes Weddings - Recyclable Theme Cold Cups - Set of 24**TOSSWARE**$18.23**4.8★**▲ 126%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2ZYQK) [**250 Piece Biodegradable Paper Plates Set Disposable Dinnerware Set Eco Friendly Compostable (EXTRA LONG UTENSILS) Utensil include Forks Knives and Spoons for Party andBirthday party camping**Laladeyek**$32.68**4.8★**▲ 77%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG74X33) [**Disposable plates & cutlery Eco Friendly Tableware complete Party Set. Compostable Biodegradable Sugarcane dinnerware sets. 25 large and Small Paper Plates Forks Knives Spoons for Camping Picnic.125pc**Crafterra**$18.93**4.7★**▲ 59%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C82JBLKM)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about compostable plates and utensils**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Strength**21%
*“The plates were a sturdy and good quality”*
**Eco Friendliness**20%
*“Bio degradable”*
**Quality-Overall**15%
*“higher quality than regular paper plates”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“Great Deal”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“These are good size”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“they were easy to work with”*
**Design-Overall**3%
*“I really love the design”*
**Color**3%
*“Stability and color”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“As expected”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**2%
*“Great compostable set of plates and flatware”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Heating**13%
*“Cups are not for hot liquids”*
**Grip**6%
*“you have a problem on your hands”*
**Strength**6%
*“FLIMSY PLATES”*
**Suitable For Outdoor**4%
*“only if you're using these indoors / in full-shade”*
**Dishwasher Safe**4%
*“Gave my dishwashers a break”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“I think that should be noted in the product description”*
**Size-Overall**4%
*“The napkins were small”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“impractical for use”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“The price however is a little high”*
**Recycle/Reuse**3%
*“one for true trash that could not be recycled nor composted”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**27%
**Value For Money**15%
**Material Quality**14%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
**Strength**8%
**Quality-Overall**6%
**Color**4%
**Eco Friendliness**3%
**Rusts/Corrodes**2%
**Smell**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is compostable plates and utensils profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $39K/yr across 19 tracked products. 1 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +26.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
- **How competitive is the compostable plates and utensils niche?**
- 12 brands and 17 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 61% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 77% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in compostable plates and utensils?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Heating, Grip, Strength. The return rate is 2.4%.
- **When does demand for compostable plates and utensils peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the compostable plates and utensils niche?**
- Listings span $16.37–$68.34; the average listing price is $33.60 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 508 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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