Is forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $11.0M/yr across 11 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +13.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).

How competitive is the forks niche?

8 brands and 19 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 79% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 89% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in forks?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Durability, Size-Overall. The return rate is 0.3%.

When does demand for forks peak?

Demand peaks in May; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the forks niche?

Listings span $3.12–$25.73; the average listing price is $10.02 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,925 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

forks

Worth a look

Shows a $11.0M/yr market, but a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 79% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size

Incredible$11.0M

$11.0M/yr · 5.5M searches

Conversion

Incredible20.1%

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

Returns

Incredible0.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Price range

Okay$3.12–$25.73

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

Growth

Okay+13.4%

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

Avg price

Okay$10.02

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Brand share

Okay89%

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

Review moat

Okay3,925.27

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Bad4.7★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Bad79%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, forks is a $11.0M/yr Amazon United States market (5.5M searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 89% of demand. Demand peaks in May. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.

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

forks market data

Units sold / yr: 1.0M–1.0M; avg 80,000–100,000/product
Revenue / yr: $10.0M–$10.0M; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 20.1%
Avg BSR: #36
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 91%
Out of stock: 6.5%
Avg brand age: 57 months
Avg seller age: 161 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 79% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

8 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

89%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

79%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Amazon Basics62%
MUTNITT9%
WISKEMA7%
Dealusy6%
BRIOUT5%
Glad5%
Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 6%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +13.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

Open Trend

Top forks search terms

plastic forks1.7M/yr +25.1%18.6% conv.
forks1.6M/yr +3.6%11.9% conv.
forks stainless steel631K/yr -5.5%9.7% conv.
forks disposable268K/yr +36.0%14.2% conv.
disposable forks237K/yr +21.2%10.2% conv.
fork171K/yr +6.5%5.7% conv.
dinner forks138K/yr +2.8%5.4% conv.
clear plastic forks74K/yr +52.7%18.1% conv.
plastic forks heavy duty94K/yr +26.7%13.1% conv.
heavy duty plastic forks78K/yr +42.4%8.6% conv.

All search terms

Top 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 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Amazon Basics Disposable Clear Plastic Forks Premium Quality 100 Count Large Pack Packaging May Vary

Amazon Basics$5.974.8★6,244 rev

Dinner Forks Set of 16 Top Food Grade Stainless Steel Silverware Forks Table Forks Flatware Forks 8 Inches Mirror Finish & Dishwasher Safe Use for Home Kitchen or Restaurant

MUTNITT$10.054.6★16,914 rev

Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe Dinner Forks with Scalloped Edge Well-Balanced Weight Silver Pack of 12

Amazon Basics$14.614.8★5,858 rev

Dealusy 360 Count Extra Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Forks Disposable BPA-Free Heat Resistant Solid and Durable Disposable Forks Bulk Premium Plastic Forks heavy duty for Party Supply

Dealusy$25.734.8★2,876 rev

Briout Silverware Dinner Fork 8 Inches Forks Set of 12 Premium Food Grade Stainless Steel Forks for Home Kitchen Party Restaurant Mirror Polished Dishwasher Safe

BRIOUT$7.314.7★3,994 rev

Newest

by launch date

12 Piece Dinner Forks Set Food-Grade Stainless Steel Forks Silverware Cutlery Fork Dessert Fork Metal Forks for Home Kitchen or Restaurant Mirror Polished Dishwasher Safe - 7.5 Inch

WISKEMA$8.78166 rev

6mo ago

12 Piece Dinner Forks Set Food-Grade Stainless Steel Forks Silverware Cutlery Fork Salad Fork Metal Forks for Home Kitchen or Restaurant Mirror Polished Dishwasher Safe - 7.3 Inch

WISKEMA$8.85587 rev

1y ago

Amazon Basics Disposable Clear Plastic Forks Premium Quality BPA Free for Everyday Use 48 Count

Amazon Basics$3.12439 rev

1y ago

Amazon Basics Disposable Clear Plastic Forks Premium Quality 100 Count Large Pack Packaging May Vary

Amazon Basics$5.976,244 rev

1y ago

Dealusy 360 Count Extra Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Forks Disposable BPA-Free Heat Resistant Solid and Durable Disposable Forks Bulk Premium Plastic Forks heavy duty for Party Supply

Dealusy$25.732,876 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about forks

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall23%

“Excellent Quality”

Value For Money19%

“Great deal”

Strength14%

“Strong bag”

Durability8%

“have held up very well”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“AS ADVERTISED”

Weight Heavy4%

“As advertised, these are heavy duty”

Weight Light4%

“Not too light or heavy”

Size-Overall3%

“not too small”

Thickness2%

“thick construction that doesn't bend or snap easily”

Ease Of Use2%

“Convenient”

What buyers complain about

Strength12%

“Cheap and flimsy”

Durability11%

“Not durable”

Size-Overall11%

“They are too small”

Quality-Overall10%

“Cheap quality”

Thickness7%

“very thin/not much curvature. compared to my other forks”

Sharpness7%

“Dangerously sharp”

Rusts/Corrodes6%

“rust easily”

Value For Money2%

“Waste of money”

Weight Heavy2%

“Heavy”

Weight Light1%

“Not heavy duty”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall27%

Quality-Overall18%

Value For Money10%

Strength7%

Thin7%

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

Weight Light4%

Sharpness4%

Weight Heavy3%

Material Quality3%

Common questions

Is forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $11.0M/yr across 11 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +13.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
How competitive is the forks niche?: 8 brands and 19 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 79% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 89% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in forks?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Durability, Size-Overall. The return rate is 0.3%.
When does demand for forks peak?: Demand peaks in May; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the forks niche?: Listings span $3.12–$25.73; the average listing price is $10.02 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,925 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

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forks market data

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Demand & seasonality

Top forks search terms

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Top sellers

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