Is solo cup holder profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $93K/yr across 60 tracked products. 1 of 10 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +67.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).

How competitive is the solo cup holder niche?

45 brands and 52 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 30% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in solo cup holder?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Strength. The return rate is 2.9%.

When does demand for solo cup holder peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the solo cup holder niche?

Listings span $6.32–$26.79; the average listing price is $14.90 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 172 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

solo cup holder

Worth a look

Shows no brand lock-in (top 5 brands take 30% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Brand share

Incredible30%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Review moat

Great172.17

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Great26%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Growth

Great+67.1%

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

Avg price

Good$14.90

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Good$6.32–$26.79

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

Returns

Good2.9%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Okay3.5%

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

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Bad$93K

$93K/yr · 177K searches

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, solo cup holder is a $93K/yr Amazon United States market (177K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 30% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.

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

solo cup holder market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $89K–$119K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 3.5%
Avg BSR: #781
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 88%
Out of stock: 10.2%
Avg brand age: 28 months
Avg seller age: 187 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (26% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

45 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

30%

Top 20: 77%

Top-5 click share

26%

Top 20: 66%

Open market

66%

Ford & Row8%
QWORK8%
ZLFart5%
Truvalent5%
YAQUHO4%
MINCORD4%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 109 weeks — +67.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.4×

Open Trend

Top solo cup holder search terms

solo cup holder39K/yr +59.8%2.5% conv.
mark your cup and drink up cup holder19K/yr +68.9%3.5% conv.
solo cup holder with marker slot16K/yr +82.3%4.7% conv.
party cup holder13K/yr +103.1%2.5% conv.
cup holder for party8K/yr +128.7%1.8% conv.
cup holder with marker slot19K/yr +39.8%3.1% conv.
wooden cup holder13K/yr +8.2%1.3% conv.
mark your cup8K/yr +87.2%3.3% conv.
party cup holder with marker slot5K/yr +179.2%3.8% conv.
red solo cup holder5K/yr +51.7%2.2% conv.

All search terms

Top solo cup holder 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 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

QWORK Disposable Cup Holder with Marker Slot - Solid Wood Wooden Party Cup Holder Drink Caddy Dispenser Organizer Drink Up Cup Holder for Kitchen Parties Bathrooms Housewarming Party Decor

QWORK$9.434.5★53 rev

Rustic Party Cup Holder With Marker Slot- Drink Caddy With Interchangeable Signs- Mark Your Cup And Drink Up-Hosting Essentials Wood Cup Dispenser- Brunch Supplies- Disposable Cup Holder Hostess Gifts

Ford & Row$20.724.8★348 rev

Party Cup Holder for 3-4 Cups - Hosting Essential to Prevent Mix-Ups & Reduce Waste - Sturdy Drink Organizer with Rubber Feet for Birthdays BBQs & Holiday Gatherings (Cups & Markers Not Included)

Truvalent$12.494.5★262 rev

Party Cup Holder with Marker Slot Acacia Wood Bathroom Cup Dispenser Mark Your Cup and Drink Up Hosting Essential to Prevent Mix-Ups & Mark Your Cup for Birthdays BBQs Holiday Events

YAQUHO$9.714.6★47 rev

Wymulot Rotating Paper Cup Dispenser Cup Holder with 4 Compartments Disposable Coffee Cup Dispenser Removable Plastic Cup Storage & Lid Holder for Countertops Kitchen Coffee Stations (Black)

wymulot$12.654.6★660 rev

Newest

by launch date

1018 oz Wooden Cup Holder with Marker Slot & 6 Interchangeable Quote Signs Farmhouse Drink Caddy for BBQs Weddings Parties Housewarming & Home Bar Decor (White)

ZLFart$18.5530 rev

5mo ago

Solo Cup Holder-Wooden Cup Holder with Marker Slot Suitable for Parties Kitchen Countertops Picnics and All Kinds of Social Gatherings Social Gatherings

OLLBIT$6.6710 rev

9mo ago

XLIUAX Cup Holder with Marker Slot Wooden Drink Organizer with Marker Slots Mark Your Cup for Party Birthdays BBQs Holiday Gatherings Fit a Variety of Disposable Cups Sizes

XLIUAX$6.646 rev

11mo ago

Party Cup Holder with Marker Slot Acacia Wood Bathroom Cup Dispenser Mark Your Cup and Drink Up Hosting Essential to Prevent Mix-Ups & Mark Your Cup for Birthdays BBQs Holiday Events

YAQUHO$9.7147 rev

1y ago

Hosting Essentials for Hosts and Parents Cup Holders Party Essentials Solo Cup Holder with Marker Slot to Mark Drinks and Prevent Mix-Ups for Outdoor Parties Birthdays and Family Gatherings

Generic$7.302 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about solo cup holder

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

What buyers love

Size-Overall14%

“overall it fit the need”

Quality-Overall11%

“The quality feels sturdy”

Strength10%

“The dispenser feels sturdy”

Ease Of Use9%

“easy to swap out”

Design-Overall8%

“It's well-made and sturdy”

Value For Money7%

“Good value for money”

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

“works as advertised”

Storage Capacity5%

“it helps save space”

Assembly/Installation4%

“great set up”

Durability4%

“durable”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall23%

“A little big”

Quality-Overall15%

“Not great quality”

Strength12%

“Too flimsy”

Durability9%

“broke first use”

Adhesion/Stickiness4%

“The sticky stuff used to mount it doesnt hold”

Assembly/Installation3%

“A little fiddly to put together”

Advertised Vs Actual Product3%

“Clearly, the pictures in this listing are not accurate”

Ease Of Use3%

“Hard to pull cups”

Functionality-Overall2%

“Not functional”

Wood Quality2%

“Bottom piece of wood was cracked”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall32%

Dispensing Mechanism15%

Defective Material/Parts10%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Value For Money5%

Quality-Overall5%

Wood Quality4%

Functionality-Overall4%

Material Quality4%

Color3%

Common questions

Is solo cup holder profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $93K/yr across 60 tracked products. 1 of 10 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +67.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
How competitive is the solo cup holder niche?: 45 brands and 52 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 26% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 30% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in solo cup holder?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Strength. The return rate is 2.9%.
When does demand for solo cup holder peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 3.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the solo cup holder niche?: Listings span $6.32–$26.79; the average listing price is $14.90 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 172 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.