Is gaming coasters profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $15K/yr across 43 tracked products. 2 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +8.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (51/100).

How competitive is the gaming coasters niche?

38 brands and 79 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 39% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 42% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in gaming coasters?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Strength, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.4%.

When does demand for gaming coasters peak?

Demand peaks in Dec; the busiest month runs 3.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the gaming coasters niche?

Listings span $5.11–$50.36; the average listing price is $16.03 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,178 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

gaming coasters

Worth a look

Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 42% of clicks), but a small market ($15K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

Brand share

Great42%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Returns

Great1.4%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Great$16.03

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$5.11–$50.36

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

Competition

Great39%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Review moat

Good1,178.09

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Okay+8.2%

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

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Bad1.7%

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

Market size

Bad$15K

$15K/yr · 54K searches

Signals No Dominant Brand Low Review Barrier

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, gaming coasters is a $15K/yr Amazon United States market (54K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 42% of demand. Demand peaks in Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 51/100.

Data updated Aug 6, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

gaming coasters market data

Units sold / yr: 1K–2K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $20K–$24K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 1.7%
Avg BSR: #1,427
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 95%
Sponsored: 79%
Out of stock: 14.9%
Avg brand age: 31 months
Avg seller age: 160 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

38 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

42%

Top 20: 81%

Top-5 click share

39%

Top 20: 76%

Open market

53%

Pounchi11%
LWZAYS9%
Fun Express9%
Paladone8%
DIMROM5%
Pacific Giftware5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +8.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.5×

Open Trend

Top gaming coasters search terms

pokemon coasters10K/yr +20.3%1.3% conv.
gaming coasters10K/yr +1.0%1.6% conv.
video game coasters7K/yr +7.8%1.2% conv.
nerdy coasters6K/yr +9.1%1.3% conv.
nintendo coasters8K/yr -5.2%1.5% conv.
gamer coasters4K/yr +23.9%1.8% conv.
gaming coaster4K/yr +10.7%1.4% conv.
nes coasters5K/yr -6.4%0.7% conv.
xbox coasters1K/yr +45.5%0.4% conv.

All search terms

Top gaming coasters 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★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Pounchi Retro Video Game Coasters (4 Pack)

Pounchi$13.794.5★57 rev

LWZAYS Diamond Painting Coasters Kits 8 Pack Cartoon Diamond Art Coasters with Holder Crafts Kits for DIY Coasters Diamond Art Coasters

LWZAYS$11.614.7★177 rev

Assorted Designs Nintendo NES Game Coasters - 4 (Set of 8) - Ideal for Gamers & Retro Enthusiasts

Fun Express$24.993.6★7 rev

Paladone Nintendo NES Cartridge Retro Drink Coasters for Gamers - Set of 8 - Featuring Donkey Kong Legend of Zelda Super Mario and More Classic Games

Paladone$10.914.6★6,966 rev

6 Pcs Retro Floppy Coaster for Desk 3.54x3.54 Non-Slip Silicone

DIMROM$10.244.7★1,453 rev

Newest

by launch date

LWZAYS Diamond Painting Coasters Kits 8 Pack Cartoon Diamond Art Coasters with Holder Crafts Kits for DIY Coasters Diamond Art Coasters

LWZAYS$11.61177 rev

4mo ago

6 PCS Wars Cork Coasters for Drinks Cork Coasters for Drinks with Coaster Holder Funny Kitchen Decor Suitable for Coffee Table and Bar Wars Themed Gifts for Fans

Ywkuiev$14.5944 rev

7mo ago

Game Coasters Black Silicone Coaster Non-Slip Washable Heat Resistant Drink Coasters Cup Mat for Tabletop Protection Game Room Decor Housewarming Gift for Gamers - Set of 4

Mini Block Craft$9.2453 rev

8mo ago

ABYX Silicone Gaming Coasters Set of 4 A B X Y Game Controller Button Drink Coasters Game Room Dcor Gifts for Gamers Men Boyfriend Dad Black

NONSOMPLE$9.1441 rev

8mo ago

Dooke Coasters for Drinks Round Absorbent Ceramic Stone Coasters Set of 6 with Cork Base Funny Drink Coasters with Holder for Cold Drinks Wine Mugs and Cups Tabletop Protection Japanese Cat

DOOKE$16.3245 rev

9mo ago

What buyers say about gaming coasters

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

What buyers love

Quality-Overall20%

“Excellent Product”

Advertised Vs Actual Product14%

“Exactly as pictured”

Gifting Purpose8%

“Cute gift”

Design-Overall7%

“perfect home decor”

Value For Money6%

“Great price & product”

Ease Of Cleaning5%

“it cleaned right off the coasters so easily”

Size-Overall4%

“Perfect size”

Durability4%

“Cute gift and very durable”

Fun/Entertainment Experience4%

“Fun”

Ease Of Use3%

“easy to use”

What buyers complain about

Quality-Overall12%

“Cheap, Half star quality, Only look nice”

Strength7%

“More flimsy than I thought they would be”

Leak-Proof6%

“spilling everywhere”

Thickness6%

“they are a thick plastic”

Material Quality6%

“materials feel cheap”

Adhesion/Stickiness5%

“Cups Don't Stick”

Functionality-Overall5%

“they don't actually work”

Size-Overall5%

“Tiny”

Value For Money4%

“quite costly”

Color4%

“I thought the coasters were going to be a darker black”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall26%

Quality-Overall11%

Material Quality11%

Defective Material/Parts8%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Strength7%

Color5%

Thin4%

Value For Money2%

Grip2%

Common questions

Is gaming coasters profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $15K/yr across 43 tracked products. 2 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +8.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (51/100).
How competitive is the gaming coasters niche?: 38 brands and 79 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 39% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 42% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in gaming coasters?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Strength, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.4%.
When does demand for gaming coasters peak?: Demand peaks in Dec; the busiest month runs 3.5× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the gaming coasters niche?: Listings span $5.11–$50.36; the average listing price is $16.03 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,178 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.