Is plastic spoons and forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $1.6M/yr across 20 tracked products. 4 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +18.0%. Flapen's verdict: Launch it (61/100).

How competitive is the plastic spoons and forks niche?

13 brands and 20 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 77% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in plastic spoons and forks?

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

When does demand for plastic spoons and forks peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the plastic spoons and forks niche?

Listings span $2.78–$27.19; the average listing price is $12.18 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,008 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

plastic spoons and forks

Launch it

A $1.6M/yr market growing +18.0% this quarter with returns at 0.3% — clears our launch bar.

Returns

Incredible0.3%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible16.6%

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

Market size

Great$1.6M

$1.6M/yr · 776K searches

Avg price

Good$12.18

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Competition

Good55%

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

Price range

Good$2.78–$27.19

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

Growth

Okay+18.0%

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

Brand share

Okay77%

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

Review moat

Okay2,007.85

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Bad4.7★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, plastic spoons and forks is a $1.6M/yr Amazon United States market (776K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 77% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun. Verdict: Launch it — 61/100.

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

plastic spoons and forks market data

Units sold / yr: 125K–150K; avg 8,000–10,000/product
Revenue / yr: $1.5M–$1.8M; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 16.6%
Avg BSR: #59
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 95%
Out of stock: 3.4%
Avg brand age: 48 months
Avg seller age: 154 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 55% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

13 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

77%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

55%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

16%

Amazon Basics31%
MOACOCK23%
VITEVER9%
ZhuangJia7%
Lamosi7%
Dealusy6%
Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 16%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +18.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

Open Trend

Top plastic spoons and forks search terms

plastic forks and spoons317K/yr +18.6%18.7% conv.
plastic spoons and forks141K/yr +9.9%16.5% conv.
forks and spoons disposable81K/yr +22.3%10.7% conv.
disposable forks and spoons53K/yr +23.4%10.1% conv.
disposable spoons and forks37K/yr +17.5%8.9% conv.
spoons and forks set disposable26K/yr +1.2%8.2% conv.
tenedores y cucharas desechables17K/yr +21.4%3.5% conv.
plastic forks and spoons heavy duty19K/yr +14.6%11.6% conv.
cucharas y tenedores desechables12K/yr +53.9%3.5% conv.
fork and spoon set disposable11K/yr +34.0%6.2% conv.

All search terms

Top plastic spoons and 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 20 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

MOACOCK 100 Count Plastic Silverware Heavy Weight Plastic Forks Spoons Disposable Utensils Cutlery Set for Wedding Party Supplies Everyday Use

MOACOCK$8.324.8★2,821 rev

Amazon Basics Disposable Clear Plastic Cutlery Set Premium Quality Strong 192 Count Large Combo Pack Forks Spoons and Knives

Amazon Basics$8.844.8★5,715 rev

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

Amazon Basics$5.974.8★6,244 rev

[200 Count] Disposable Plastic Silverware Heavy Duty Forks and Spoons Set Durable Plastic Utensils Cutlery Set for for Parties Picnics Big Event Daily Use - Bpa free

VITEVER$14.694.8★2,293 rev

100 Count Plastic Silverware Heavy Duty 50Forks50Spoons | Shatterproof BPA-Free Disposable Cutlery Heat Resistant Disposable Plastic Utensils for Catering & Events Party Supplies

ZhuangJia$8.174.7★691 rev

Newest

by launch date

Amazon Basics Disposable Everyday White Forks & Spoons 100 Count

Amazon Basics$4.9599 rev

3mo ago

200 Count Plastic Silverware Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Forks and Spoons 100 Spoons & 100 Forks BPA-Free Heat Resistant Disposable Cutlery Utensil Set for Catering & Events Daily Use

AstrivixDD$13.4295 rev

3mo ago

Lamosi 360 Count Extra Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Forks and Spoons 180 Forks 180 Spoons Disposable Plastic Silverware BPA-Free Heat Resistant for Wedding Party Supplies

Lamosi$20.72182 rev

6mo ago

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

Fracurs 120 Count Extra Heavy Duty Plastic Forks and Spoons 60 Forks and 60 Spoons Heat Resistant & BPA Free Clear Plastic Silverware Set Premium Disposable Utencils for Party Everyday Supply

Fracurs$9.31108 rev

11mo ago

What buyers say about plastic spoons and forks

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall21%

“Great quality not flimsy”

Strength19%

“Not flimsy”

Value For Money19%

“Good value for price”

Durability10%

“Durable product”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“AS ADVERTISED”

Ease Of Use3%

“Comes in handy”

Thickness2%

“Clear color with a good thickness”

Size-Overall2%

“I do like the big size of them”

Weight Heavy2%

“Nice and heavy duty”

Ease Of Cleaning1%

“Perfect for parties, lunches, or quick cleanup”

What buyers complain about

Strength17%

“Kinda of flimsy”

Durability13%

“Not durable”

Sharpness6%

“Sharp edges”

Size-Overall5%

“The items are large”

Quality-Overall5%

“Garbage Quality”

Thickness5%

“They are not quite as thick”

Weight Heavy4%

“Not the most heavy duty”

Value For Money3%

“cheap”

Material Quality3%

“Theyre plastic spoons”

Oral Hygiene2%

“Cut my mouth”

Top return reasons

Value For Money27%

Size-Overall15%

Strength11%

Quality-Overall8%

Material Quality7%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Product Condition3%

Leak-Proof3%

Weight Heavy3%

Durability2%

Common questions

Is plastic spoons and forks profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $1.6M/yr across 20 tracked products. 4 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +18.0%. Flapen's verdict: Launch it (61/100).
How competitive is the plastic spoons and forks niche?: 13 brands and 20 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 55% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 77% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in plastic spoons and forks?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Strength, Durability, Sharpness. The return rate is 0.3%.
When does demand for plastic spoons and forks peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the plastic spoons and forks niche?: Listings span $2.78–$27.19; the average listing price is $12.18 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,008 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.