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title: "Sham Pillows Set of 2 — $181K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 50/100 · $181K/yr market · 154K searches/yr. A deep review moat (60,547 avg reviews) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **sham pillows set of 2**

**Worth a look**

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($21.97 avg), but a deep review moat (60,547 avg reviews) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 37Growth 38Conversion 61Competition 39Returns 80Price range 84Avg price 92Brand share 39Review moat 0Quality gap 57

**Avg price**

**Great****$21.97**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$9.05–$50.96**

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

**Returns**

**Great****1.7%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Good****5.4%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Okay****62%**

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

**Brand share**

**Okay****82%**

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

**Growth**

**Okay****+10.3%**

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

**Market size**

**Okay****$181K**

$181K/yr · 154K searches

**Review moat**

**Bad****60,547.42**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, sham pillows set of 2 is a $181K/yr Amazon United States market (154K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 82% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.

Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **sham pillows set of 2 market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**8K–10K**</dd><dd>avg 500–750/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$176K–$220K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**5.4%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#31**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**100%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**96%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**0.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**45 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**179 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**23**

**Top-5 brand share**

**82%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**62%**

Top 20: 96%

**Open market**

**15%**

- Amazon Basics41% - Utopia Bedding16% - EIUE13% - Seward Park8% - EDOW4% - Piwaal4% - Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 15%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +10.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

6K4KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/home-kitchen/sham-pillows-set-of-2/trend)

## **Top sham pillows set of 2 search terms**

- **sham pillows set of 2**45K/yr+13.7%4.8% conv. - **sham pillows**27K/yr+4.9%3.2% conv. - **amazon basics pillow**26K/yr+18.1%5.8% conv. - **pillows for shams**14K/yr+20.0%3.5% conv. - **amazon basics pillows**10K/yr+7.7%5.4% conv. - **sham pillow**9K/yr+19.7%2.4% conv. - **pillow amazon basics**5K/yr+36.3%7.5% conv. - **amazon basics down alternative pillows**6K/yr-37.3%6.2% conv. - **sham pillow insert**5K/yr+1.0%2.8% conv. - **pillow sham inserts**4K/yr+12.8%3.2% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/home-kitchen/sham-pillows-set-of-2/search-terms)

## **Top sham pillows set of 2 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%5%$9K10%$18K15%$27K20%$36K1001K10K100K1.0M Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket 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![Amazon Basics Down Alternative Pillow for Side and Back Sleepers Medium Density Standard Size 26 x 20 2-Pack White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vGolpuVIL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Down Alternative Pillow for Side and Back Sleepers Medium Density Standard Size 26 x 20 2-Pack White**Amazon Basics**$21.13**4.2★6,195 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0835CHHZV) [2![Amazon Basics Down Alternative Pillows for Stomach and Back Sleepers Soft Density Standard Size 26 x 20 White 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ho8b2PVjL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Down Alternative Pillows for Stomach and Back Sleepers Soft Density Standard Size 26 x 20 White 2-Pack**Amazon Basics**$21.36**4.3★12,498 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073726R5M) [3![EIUE Hotel Collection Bed Pillows for Sleeping 2 Pack Queen SizePillows for Side and Back Sleepers Super Soft Down Alternative Microfiber Filled Pillows 20 x 30 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31f-+lzkYXL.jpg)**EIUE Hotel Collection Bed Pillows for Sleeping 2 Pack Queen SizePillows for Side and Back Sleepers Super Soft Down Alternative Microfiber Filled Pillows 20 x 30 Inches**EIUE**$18.19**4.4★35,881 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097CZCDQG) [4![Utopia Bedding 20x26 Pillow Inserts Set of 2 White Indoor Decorative Throw Pillows for Bed Sofa & Couch Soft Supportive & Fluffy Cushion Inserts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x9W80yKML.jpg)**Utopia Bedding 20x26 Pillow Inserts Set of 2 White Indoor Decorative Throw Pillows for Bed Sofa & Couch Soft Supportive & Fluffy Cushion Inserts**Utopia Bedding**$25.99**4.6★217,662 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8CX572T) [5![Seward Park Bed Pillow Standard Size Set of 2 Shams Insert 20 x 26 inch Down Alternative Cooling Pillows for Stomach Side or Back Sleeper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NeqfUmqUL.jpg)**Seward Park Bed Pillow Standard Size Set of 2 Shams Insert 20 x 26 inch Down Alternative Cooling Pillows for Stomach Side or Back Sleeper**Seward Park**$36.88**4.3★349 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SW3K8SG)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![BEDSUM Ruffled Pillow Shams Standard 20x26 Set of 2 Brushed Microfiber Pillowcases with Envelope Closure Soft Wrinkle-Resistant White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ri6qsB4nL.jpg)**BEDSUM Ruffled Pillow Shams Standard 20x26 Set of 2 Brushed Microfiber Pillowcases with Envelope Closure Soft Wrinkle-Resistant White**BEDSUM**$9.43**126 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG9YLLX2) [![Amazon Basics Square Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Pillow Insert Machine Washable Softness and Support 20 inch 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21PiWlzFEzL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Square Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Pillow Insert Machine Washable Softness and Support 20 inch 2-Pack**Amazon Basics**$17.42**1,866 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8ND2K38) [![Piwaal Luxury Hotel Pillows for Sleeping 2 Pack Bed Pillows Standard Size Set of 2 Down Alternative Filling Pillows for Back Stomach and Side Sleepers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310GFzTGJDL.jpg)**Piwaal Luxury Hotel Pillows for Sleeping 2 Pack Bed Pillows Standard Size Set of 2 Down Alternative Filling Pillows for Back Stomach and Side Sleepers**Piwaal**$16.76**2,839 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2PRB69) [![vveiiye Standard Pillow Shams Set of 2 White Pillow Shams Soft Microfiber Pillow Covers with Envelope Closure Fade Wrinkle and Shrink Resistant Bed Pillow Cases 20 26 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SCSlXg5BL.jpg)**vveiiye Standard Pillow Shams Set of 2 White Pillow Shams Soft Microfiber Pillow Covers with Envelope Closure Fade Wrinkle and Shrink Resistant Bed Pillow Cases 20 26 Inches**vveiiye**$9.05**125 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY1JL751) [![Amazon Basics Down Alternative Bed Pillow Medium Density for Back and Side Sleepers Queen - Pack of 2 White 30 in L x 20 in W](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21raRROU3iL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Down Alternative Bed Pillow Medium Density for Back and Side Sleepers Queen - Pack of 2 White 30 in L x 20 in W**Amazon Basics**$22.13**482 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKV5KCW)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Amazon Basics Down Alternative Bed Pillow Medium Density for Back and Side Sleepers Queen - Pack of 2 White 30 in L x 20 in W](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21raRROU3iL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Down Alternative Bed Pillow Medium Density for Back and Side Sleepers Queen - Pack of 2 White 30 in L x 20 in W**Amazon Basics**$22.13**4.1★**▲ 259%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGKV5KCW) [![BEDSUM Ruffled Pillow Shams Standard 20x26 Set of 2 Brushed Microfiber Pillowcases with Envelope Closure Soft Wrinkle-Resistant White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ri6qsB4nL.jpg)**BEDSUM Ruffled Pillow Shams Standard 20x26 Set of 2 Brushed Microfiber Pillowcases with Envelope Closure Soft Wrinkle-Resistant White**BEDSUM**$9.43**4.4★**▲ 239%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG9YLLX2) [![Amazon Basics Square Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Pillow Insert Machine Washable Softness and Support 20 inch 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21PiWlzFEzL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Square Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Pillow Insert Machine Washable Softness and Support 20 inch 2-Pack**Amazon Basics**$17.42**4.4★**▲ 220%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8ND2K38) [![Amazon Basics Down-Alternative Pillows for Stomach and Back Sleepers Soft Density Machine Washable 20 x 36 inches White 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Z-DfXGXaL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Down-Alternative Pillows for Stomach and Back Sleepers Soft Density Machine Washable 20 x 36 inches White 2-Pack**Amazon Basics**$24.57**4.4★**▲ 198%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0736YM33H) [![Utopia Bedding 18x18 Pillow Inserts Set of 2 White Indoor Decorative Throw Pillows for Bed Sofa & Couch Soft Supportive & Fluffy Cushion Inserts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qaDE7m0KL.jpg)**Utopia Bedding 18x18 Pillow Inserts Set of 2 White Indoor Decorative Throw Pillows for Bed Sofa & Couch Soft Supportive & Fluffy Cushion Inserts**Utopia Bedding**$16.03**4.6★**▲ 93%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBNDC1T)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about sham pillows set of 2**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Comfort-Overall**19%

*“Most Comfortable”*

**Soft Feel**14%

*“Amazingly soft”*

**Cushion**11%

*“They have enough cushion and are soft”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Excellent product”*

**Fluffiness**8%

*“Very fluffy as advertised”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Very affordable”*

**Foam**5%

*“Decent pillows”*

**Sleep Quality**4%

*“Great sleep”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Great fit”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“As Described”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Bad Quality”*

**Comfort-Overall**8%

*“not for comfort”*

**Cushion**8%

*“There is not enough filling”*

**Hard Feel**8%

*“Hard as a rock”*

**Thickness**7%

*“Some areas are thick”*

**Fluffiness**7%

*“Not fluffy”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“They are large”*

**Body Support**6%

*“Zero support”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Price was NOT worth it”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“false advertising”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**23%

**Cushion**21%

**Comfort-Overall**8%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Soft Feel**7%

**Value For Money**5%

**Quality-Overall**5%

**Fluffiness**4%

**Hard Feel**3%

**Thickness**2%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is sham pillows set of 2 profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $181K/yr across 24 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +10.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the sham pillows set of 2 niche?**</dt><dd>13 brands and 23 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 62% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 82% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in sham pillows set of 2?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Comfort-Overall, Cushion. The return rate is 1.7%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for sham pillows set of 2 peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Aug; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the sham pillows set of 2 niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $9.05–$50.96; the average listing price is $21.97 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 60,547 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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