Skip to content
FlapenGet started
71

compostable utensils

Worth a look

Shows searches that convert (12.0% search→purchase), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 65Growth 65Conversion 95Competition 67Returns 92Price range 77Avg price 94Brand share 78Review moat 77Quality gap 24

Conversion

Great12.0%

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

Avg price

Great$22.59

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Returns

Great1.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Brand share

Great57%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Review moat

Great459.89

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Great$2.78–$58.35

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

Competition

Good45%

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

Market size

Good$609K

$609K/yr · 225K searches

Growth

Good+43.5%

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

Quality gap

Bad4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, compostable utensils is a $609K/yr Amazon United States market (225K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 57% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May. Verdict: Worth a look — 71/100.

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

compostable utensils market data

Units sold / yr
25K–30K
avg 500–750/product
Revenue / yr
$565K–$678K
units × avg price
Conversion rate
12.0%
Avg BSR
#142
Page quality
0%
Prime
100%
Sponsored
95%
Out of stock
2.8%
Avg brand age
41 months
Avg seller age
152 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

27 falling

Sellers

584

Top-5 brand share

57%

Top 20: 94%

Top-5 click share

45%

Top 20: 84%

Open market

37%

  • MISISIPI18%
  • biocean15%
  • GO GO GREEN9%
  • Hefty8%
  • GreenWorks7%
  • Ecovita6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +43.5% search growth over the last 90 days.
8K6KBlack Friday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26SepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

Open Trend

Top compostable utensils search terms

  • compostable utensils65K/yr
  • compostable cutlery34K/yr
  • compostable silverware23K/yr
  • compostable forks and spoons14K/yr
  • biodegradable utensils14K/yr
  • biodegradable cutlery12K/yr
  • biodegradable silverware7K/yr
  • compostable cutlery set7K/yr
  • compostable utensils set6K/yr
  • compostable silverware disposable5K/yr
All search terms

Top compostable 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%3%$18K6%$37K9%$55K12%$73K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moat Market 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
BIOCEAN 100%Compostable No Plastic Knives Disposable Forks Spoons Plastic Utensils The Heavyweight Heavy Duty Flatware is Eco Friendly Products for Lounge Party Wedding BBQ Picnic Camping [150 Count]

BIOCEAN 100%Compostable No Plastic Knives Disposable Forks Spoons Plastic Utensils The Heavyweight Heavy Duty Flatware is Eco Friendly Products for Lounge Party Wedding BBQ Picnic Camping [150 Count]

biocean$19.844.7★1,022 rev

2
MISISIPI [7.1In 100Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Biodegradable Forks and Spoons HeavyDuty No Plastic Fork and Spoon Eco-friendly HeavyWeight Disposable Forks and Spoon Flatware Set

MISISIPI [7.1In 100Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Biodegradable Forks and Spoons HeavyDuty No Plastic Fork and Spoon Eco-friendly HeavyWeight Disposable Forks and Spoon Flatware Set

MISISIPI$12.474.7★577 rev

3
100% Compostable Cutlery Set - 300 Pieces Wooden Compostable Utensils [120 Forks 90 Knives 90 Spoons] - Disposable Wooden Cutlery Eco Friendly Forks And Spoons Disposable Cutlery Set Party Utensils

100% Compostable Cutlery Set - 300 Pieces Wooden Compostable Utensils [120 Forks 90 Knives 90 Spoons] - Disposable Wooden Cutlery Eco Friendly Forks And Spoons Disposable Cutlery Set Party Utensils

GO GO GREEN$21.884.6★1,008 rev

4
Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Assorted Cutlery Set Utensils for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Includes 8 Forks 8 Spoons and 8 Knives Compostable Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Assorted Cutlery Set Utensils for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Includes 8 Forks 8 Spoons and 8 Knives Compostable Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty$2.784.6★252 rev

5
MISISIPI 150-Count Compostable Utensils Set - Heavy Duty BPI Certified Plastic-Free Disposable Forks Spoons Knives for BBQ Camping Events Plant-Based Cutlery

MISISIPI 150-Count Compostable Utensils Set - Heavy Duty BPI Certified Plastic-Free Disposable Forks Spoons Knives for BBQ Camping Events Plant-Based Cutlery

MISISIPI$16.894.7★577 rev

Newest

by launch date
Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Assorted Cutlery Set Utensils for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Includes 8 Forks 8 Spoons and 8 Knives Compostable Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Assorted Cutlery Set Utensils for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Includes 8 Forks 8 Spoons and 8 Knives Compostable Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty$2.78252 rev

8mo ago
MISISIPI [7In 200Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware Heavyduty Eco-friendly Disposable Plastic free Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware for Party BBQ Lounge

MISISIPI [7In 200Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware Heavyduty Eco-friendly Disposable Plastic free Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware for Party BBQ Lounge

MISISIPI$21.04577 rev

11mo ago
Compostable Wooden Utensils Set - 500 Pieces Disposable Wood Cutlery (200 Spoons 200 Forks 100 Knives)-Bamboo Utensils And Plastic Silverware Alternative Heavy Duty Utensils For Party

Compostable Wooden Utensils Set - 500 Pieces Disposable Wood Cutlery (200 Spoons 200 Forks 100 Knives)-Bamboo Utensils And Plastic Silverware Alternative Heavy Duty Utensils For Party

Generic$19.41106 rev

1y ago
CORAL Light Brown 100% Compostable Spoons & Forks Set - 220 Pieces - No Plastic Utensil 110 Forks 110 Soup Spoons - Break Resistant with Smooth Edges Ocean Friendly Alternative to Plastic Silverware

CORAL Light Brown 100% Compostable Spoons & Forks Set - 220 Pieces - No Plastic Utensil 110 Forks 110 Soup Spoons - Break Resistant with Smooth Edges Ocean Friendly Alternative to Plastic Silverware

CORAL$36.58175 rev

2y ago
MISISIPI [7.1In 100Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Biodegradable Forks and Spoons HeavyDuty No Plastic Fork and Spoon Eco-friendly HeavyWeight Disposable Forks and Spoon Flatware Set

MISISIPI [7.1In 100Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Biodegradable Forks and Spoons HeavyDuty No Plastic Fork and Spoon Eco-friendly HeavyWeight Disposable Forks and Spoon Flatware Set

MISISIPI$12.47577 rev

2y ago

Trending

90-day click momentum
Sustainable Agave Co - Agave Fiber Cutlery - 12 Sets / 36 Pieces - Plant-Based Made With Upcycled Materials - Bulk Brown Forks Knives & Spoons Variety Pack

Sustainable Agave Co - Agave Fiber Cutlery - 12 Sets / 36 Pieces - Plant-Based Made With Upcycled Materials - Bulk Brown Forks Knives & Spoons Variety Pack

THE SUSTAINABLE AGAVE COMPANY$7.324.3★

▲ 91%
Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Assorted Cutlery Set Utensils for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Includes 8 Forks 8 Spoons and 8 Knives Compostable Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty ECOSAVE Compostable Assorted Cutlery Set Utensils for BBQs Tailgates Camping Parties and More Includes 8 Forks 8 Spoons and 8 Knives Compostable Sustainable Design 24 Count

Hefty$2.784.6★

▲ 89%
ECOSANX 120 PCs Disposable Wooden Cutlery set 6.3 Splinter Free Compostable Utensils for party Eco-Friendly 100% All-Natural Bamboo Utensils set for picnic Bamboo cutlery set for Events & More

ECOSANX 120 PCs Disposable Wooden Cutlery set 6.3 Splinter Free Compostable Utensils for party Eco-Friendly 100% All-Natural Bamboo Utensils set for picnic Bamboo cutlery set for Events & More

ECOSANX$9.904.6★

▲ 63%
IDING Choice 380 Count Heavy Duty Compostable Cutlery Set 140 plastic forks 120 spoons 120 knives eco-friendly no plastic silverware compostable utensils for Weddings Parties Office Camping Picnic

IDING Choice 380 Count Heavy Duty Compostable Cutlery Set 140 plastic forks 120 spoons 120 knives eco-friendly no plastic silverware compostable utensils for Weddings Parties Office Camping Picnic

IDING Choice$38.594.8★

▲ 46%
MISISIPI [7In 200Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware Heavyduty Eco-friendly Disposable Plastic free Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware for Party BBQ Lounge

MISISIPI [7In 200Pcs] 100% Compostable Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware Heavyduty Eco-friendly Disposable Plastic free Forks and Spoons Utensils Cutlery Silverware for Party BBQ Lounge

MISISIPI$21.044.7★

▲ 31%

What buyers say about compostable utensils

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall19%

“higher quality than regular paper plates”

Eco Friendliness18%

“Environmentally friendly”

Strength15%

“These were sturdier than I expected”

Durability13%

“Sturdy and durable”

Value For Money6%

“Worth buying”

Material Quality6%

“Stronger than plastic”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“As advertised”

Ease Of Use3%

“Great for gatherings”

Recycle/Reuse2%

“So sturdy you can reuse if you want”

Color1%

“the color”

What buyers complain about

Durability12%

“Break Easily”

Strength10%

“Not sturdy”

Thickness9%

“thicker than cheapie ones”

Material Quality9%

“Beats using plastic”

Ease Of Use5%

“Unpleasant to use”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“Come to find it doesn't match the picture as nicely in person”

Size-Overall5%

“it was loose on both sides of the box”

Flatness4%

“The spoons are too flat”

Value For Money3%

“Not worth the money”

Quality-Overall3%

“Definitely not the best”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall26%
Value For Money14%
Strength12%
Advertised Vs Actual Product10%
Quality-Overall10%
Material Quality6%
Smell3%
Functionality-Overall2%
Product Condition2%
Color2%

Common questions

Is compostable utensils profitable to sell on Amazon United States?
The niche generates $609K/yr across 37 tracked products. 3 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +43.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (71/100).
How competitive is the compostable utensils niche?
27 brands and 584 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 45% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 57% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in compostable utensils?
Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Strength, Thickness. The return rate is 1.2%.
When does demand for compostable utensils peak?
Demand peaks in Apr–May; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the compostable utensils niche?
Listings span $2.78–$58.35; the average listing price is $22.59 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 460 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.