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title: "Starfish Balloons — $102K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 61/100 · $102K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **starfish balloons**
**Worth a look**
Shows a thin review moat (141 avg reviews), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 25Growth 78Conversion 62Competition 75Returns 27Price range 68Avg price 61Brand share 83Review moat 93Quality gap 60
**Review moat**
**Great****141.15**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Great****52%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Growth**
**Great****+68.5%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Competition**
**Great****40%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Price range**
**Good****$5.17–$36.19**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Conversion**
**Good****5.5%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Avg price**
**Good****$13.31**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Returns**
**Okay****4.8%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Okay****$102K**
$102K/yr · 139K searches
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500") [** Out of Stock**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=out_of_stock "OOS rate > 10%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, starfish balloons is a $102K/yr Amazon United States market (139K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 52% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **starfish balloons market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **5K–6K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$67K–$80K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **5.5%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#2,354**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **98%**
- **Sponsored**
- **95%**
- **Out of stock**
- **7.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **23 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **195 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (40% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**29 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**33**
**Top-5 brand share**
**52%**
Top 20: 93%
**Top-5 click share**
**40%**
Top 20: 79%
**Open market**
**42%**
- Gejoy18% - OSAMUHA10% - GIHOO10% - kozee9% - Jet Creations6% - Eopelsm5%
## **Demand**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 14 weeks — +68.5% search growth over the last 90 days.
5K3KSpike '26Apr '26May '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26Jul '26
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/home-kitchen/starfish-balloons/trend)
## **Top starfish balloons search terms**
- **seashell balloons**38K/yr+97.0%3.0% conv. - **starfish balloons**34K/yr+33.2%3.0% conv. - **shell balloons**21K/yr+104.9%3.3% conv. - **sea shell balloons**14K/yr+87.9%2.8% conv. - **starfish balloon**10K/yr+29.8%2.9% conv. - **seashell balloon**7K/yr+60.0%2.9% conv. - **coastal balloons**5K/yr+115.8%0.5% conv. - **star fish balloons**6K/yr+25.3%3.4% conv. - **shell balloon**5K/yr+74.0%2.9% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/home-kitchen/starfish-balloons/search-terms)
## **Top starfish balloons 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%4%$4K8%$8K12%$12K16%$16K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**Gejoy 6 Pcs Under The Sea Party Decorations Starfish & Seashell Foil Balloons Mermaid Birthday Decorations Ocean Theme Decor Beach Party Supplies Baby Shower Celebration**Gejoy**$15.53**4.9★23 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3PLW4YH) [2**Starfish Balloons 4pcs 26inch Large Inflatable Star Fish Foil Balloon for Ocean Under the Sea Mermaid Themed Birthday Beach Party Decoration**GIHOO**$16.34**4.7★122 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7LJG822) [3**OSAMUHA Sea Shells Balloons Multi-color Sea Shells Foil Mylar Balloon for Birthday Ocean Themed Party Decoration Supplies (Iridescent)**OSAMUHA**$10.14**4.4★194 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNYTWRCL) [4**Under the Sea Party Decorations 140pcs Blue and sand white Balloons with Starfish Foil Balloons for Summer Ocean Beach Baby Shower Birthday Party Supplies**Eopelsm**$18.16**4.5★62 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F93L1BFN) [5**Jet Creations Inflatable Aquatic Animal Starfish Pack of 4 20 inches Height Toys for Kids 3 Year and up Decoration with Hanger (1) per Starfish 1 Pack**Jet Creations**$22.10**4.7★1,273 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PYPPWCF)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**4 Pcs Seashell Starfish Balloons Set Large Creamy White Seashell Starfish Foil Balloon for Under the Sea Ocean Themed Coastal Bridal Baby Shower Beach Wedding Party Decorations Supplies**Siznkore**$11.75**2 rev1mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2CS28CN) [**6 Pcs Foil Starfish & Seashell Balloons Kit Under the Sea Party Decorations Mermaid Theme Birthday Beach Coastal Backdrop Sea You Soon Baby Shower Supplies Marine Wedding Garland Accents**kozee**$15.49**9 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H13LT7DK) [**5 Pcs 18 Foil Seashell Balloons Kit Under the Sea Party Decorations Mermaid Theme Birthday Beach Coastal Backdrop Marine Wedding Celebration Supplies Last Toast on the Coast Bachelorette Decor**kozee**$12.47**9 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1444MNS) [**Gejoy 12 Pcs Under The Sea Party Decorations Starfish & Seashell Foil Balloons Mermaid Birthday Decorations Ocean Theme Decor Beach Party Supplies Baby Shower Celebration**Gejoy**$19.75**23 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H13GYJ9T) [**6Pcs Starfish Balloons Party Decor - Seashell Balloons for Under The Sea Party Decorations - Under The Sea Balloon for Mermaid Birthday Decorations Baby Shower Beach Party Decor Supplies**Atebirs**$9.99**2 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYN6S2PZ)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Gejoy 12 Pcs Under The Sea Party Decorations Starfish & Seashell Foil Balloons Mermaid Birthday Decorations Ocean Theme Decor Beach Party Supplies Baby Shower Celebration**Gejoy**$19.75**4.9★**▲ 121%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H13GYJ9T) [**5 Pcs 18 Foil Seashell Balloons Kit Under the Sea Party Decorations Mermaid Theme Birthday Beach Coastal Backdrop Marine Wedding Celebration Supplies Last Toast on the Coast Bachelorette Decor**kozee**$12.47**4.8★**▲ 121%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1444MNS) [**6 Pcs Starfish & Seashell Foil Balloons Ocean Theme Party Decorations Marine Sea Life Balloon Kit for Mermaid Birthday Beach Coastal Baby Shower Underwater Wedding Garland Decor**kozee**$14.05**0.0★**▲ 121%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H142748J) [**6Pcs Starfish Balloons Party Decor - Seashell Balloons for Under The Sea Party Decorations - Under The Sea Balloon for Mermaid Birthday Decorations Baby Shower Beach Party Decor Supplies**Atebirs**$9.99**5.0★**▲ 120%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYN6S2PZ) [**6 Pcs Foil Starfish & Seashell Balloons Kit Under the Sea Party Decorations Mermaid Theme Birthday Beach Coastal Backdrop Sea You Soon Baby Shower Supplies Marine Wedding Garland Accents**kozee**$15.49**3.6★**▲ 120%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H13LT7DK)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about starfish balloons**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**21%
*“Nice quality balloons”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%
*“exactly what I wanted”*
**Size-Overall**10%
*“These are a good size for the price”*
**Design-Overall**9%
*“added such an elegant”*
**Color**8%
*“The colors look accurate to what is in the photos”*
**Durability**7%
*“Very cute and durable”*
**Material Quality**3%
*“High quality material”*
**Fun/Entertainment Experience**3%
*“Such a fun”*
**Assembly/Installation**3%
*“Easy to set up”*
**Inflation/Deflation**3%
*“The pieces inflate easily”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Inflation/Deflation**22%
*“Very difficult to inflate”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
*“def not as advertised”*
**Size-Overall**9%
*“Slightly larger than I imagined”*
**Shape/Style**6%
*“the shape isnt really noticeable when placed on top of other balloons”*
**Quality-Overall**5%
*“Very cheap”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“Pricey”*
**Durability**4%
*“I wouldnt count on them holding up for an extended time”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Difficult to fill”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%
*“I would say the hardest part is just sticking it on the wall which could be difficult considering the varying shape of the dolphin”*
**Assembly/Installation**2%
*“The ends are tied together”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**34%
**Color**19%
**Value For Money**10%
**Inflation/Deflation**9%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
**Quality-Overall**4%
**Leak-Proof**2%
**Material Quality**1%
**Product Condition**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is starfish balloons profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $102K/yr across 41 tracked products. 3 of 26 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +68.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
- **How competitive is the starfish balloons niche?**
- 29 brands and 33 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 40% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 52% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in starfish balloons?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Inflation/Deflation, Advertised Vs Actual Product, Size-Overall. The return rate is 4.8%.
- **What does it cost to enter the starfish balloons niche?**
- Listings span $5.17–$36.19; the average listing price is $13.31 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 141 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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