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title: "Bitter Melon Seeds — $77K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 53/100 · $77K/yr market · 120K searches/yr. Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($4.72–$9.97) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **bitter melon seeds**
**Worth a look**
Shows beatable incumbent ratings (2.9★), but prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($4.72–$9.97) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 19Growth 24Conversion 83Competition 43Returns 99Price range 0Avg price 20Brand share 66Review moat 95Quality gap 100
**Quality gap**
**Incredible****2.9★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.2%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Review moat**
**Great****109.62**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Conversion**
**Great****9.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Brand share**
**Good****65%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Competition**
**Okay****59%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Growth**
**Bad****-1.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Avg price**
**Bad****$7.05**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Bad****$77K**
$77K/yr · 120K searches
**Price range**
**Bad****$4.72–$9.97**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Signals**[** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500") [** Quality Gap**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=quality_gap "Avg rating < 4.0")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, bitter melon seeds is a $77K/yr Amazon United States market (120K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 65% of demand. Demand peaks in Mar–Apr–May. Verdict: Worth a look — 53/100.
Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **bitter melon seeds market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **10K–13K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$71K–$88K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **9.1%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#1,257**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **96%**
- **Sponsored**
- **62%**
- **Out of stock**
- **2.1%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **57 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **164 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**18 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**21**
**Top-5 brand share**
**65%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**59%**
Top 20: 94%
**Open market**
**27%**
- Generic21% - The Lucky Stars14% - SURVIVAL GARDEN SEEDS12% - Gaea's Blessing11% - Wivolibe8% - BULBORIUM8%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -1.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
5K3KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Mar, Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 9.5×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/bitter-melon-seeds/trend)
## **Top bitter melon seeds search terms**
- **bitter melon seeds**63K/yr-3.5%10.3% conv. - **bitter gourd seeds**15K/yr-12.5%7.5% conv. - **bitter melon seeds for planting**13K/yr-5.3%10.0% conv. - **ampalaya seeds for planting filipino**5K/yr+183.2%11.5% conv. - **bitter gourd seeds for planting**5K/yr+36.4%8.6% conv. - **karela seeds**4K/yr+37.0%8.0% conv. - **bittermelon seeds for planting**5K/yr-13.3%10.9% conv. - **bitter melon seed**4K/yr-10.3%8.5% conv. - **ampalaya seeds for planting**5K/yr-67.1%13.3% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/bitter-melon-seeds/search-terms)
## **Top bitter melon seeds 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%$4K10%$8K15%$11K20%$15K1101001K 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**25+ Premium Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting Heirloom Non-GMO High Yield Bitter Gourd Kh Qua M Tri Di Ampalaya Seeds Vegetable for Yard Garden & Patio Planters**Generic**$9.02**3.4★138 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW8LJMBW) [2**25+ USA Premium Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting (Bitter Gourd) Non-GMO Seeds Up to 16 inches Fast Growing High-Yielding Extra Long Authentic Flavor Heirloom**The Lucky Stars**$8.52**3.8★544 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY7H8RHW) [3**Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting Bitter Gourd Karela Ampalaya Non-GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seed Variety Survival Garden Seeds (1 Pack)**SURVIVAL GARDEN SEEDS**$4.94**2.6★92 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D989SD7B) [4**Gaeas Blessing Seeds - Bitter Melon Seeds - Bitter Gourd Heirloom Non-GMO Bittermelon Seeds with Easy to Follow Planting Instructions - 92% Germination Rate (Pack of 1)**Gaea's Blessing**$6.00**3.3★593 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GR9V8S) [5**15PCS Green Skin Long Bitter Gourd Seeds Bitter Melon Seeds Vegetable Seeds**BULBORIUM**$8.14**3.3★120 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2T8KQ5H)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**15+ Long Bitter Gourd Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Heirloom Bitter Melon Seeds Green Skin Long Bitter Gourd Seeds High Germination for Home Garden Greenhouse & Asian Cuisine Lovers**Wivolibe**$6.05**13 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQT1Z3Q7) [**28+ Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Heirloom Bitter Gourd Vegetable Seed Asian Balsam Pear for Home Gardening**BuggyBeds**$6.89**1 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHQCFM2H) [**35+ Premium Long Bitter Gourd Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Heirloom Bitter Melon Seeds High-Yielding Extra Long Authentic Flavor Grow in Your Home**Wivolibe**$7.00**24 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNM6H2X) [**45Pcs Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting - Bitter Gourd Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds**Generic**$7.26**14 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF866QQK) [**Bitter Melon Vegetable Seeds 20pcs Fast Growing Disease Resistant for Home Garden**BuggyBeds**$5.77**5 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF23L2D3)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**15+ Long Bitter Gourd Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Heirloom Bitter Melon Seeds Green Skin Long Bitter Gourd Seeds High Germination for Home Garden Greenhouse & Asian Cuisine Lovers**Wivolibe**$6.05**2.4★**▲ 141%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQT1Z3Q7) [**28+ Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Heirloom Bitter Gourd Vegetable Seed Asian Balsam Pear for Home Gardening**BuggyBeds**$6.89**1.0★**▲ 141%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHQCFM2H) [**15PCS Pearl Bitter Gourd Seeds Balsam Pear Melon Variety Vegetable Seeds**BULBORIUM**$7.88**3.6★**▲ 84%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLQGT38) [**Bitter Melon Vegetable Seeds 20pcs Fast Growing Disease Resistant for Home Garden**BuggyBeds**$5.77**2.0★**▲ 81%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF23L2D3) [**35+ Premium Long Bitter Gourd Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Heirloom Bitter Melon Seeds High-Yielding Extra Long Authentic Flavor Grow in Your Home**Wivolibe**$7.00**2.6★**▲ 77%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNM6H2X)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about bitter melon seeds**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Plant Growth**51%
*“they are growing well”*
**Quality-Overall**18%
*“Good quality seeds”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“Overall they are a good value for the price”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Growing is easy”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“it is as described”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%
*“made it easy to get additional guidance beyond whats printed on the packaging”*
**Strength**4%
*“Nice strong healthy plants”*
**Correct Contents**2%
*“I got 19 healthy, big sized, and nice looking seeds in my package, more than what I hoped for”*
**Moist/Dry**1%
*“Kept them moist and warm”*
**Size-Overall**1%
*“The size of the seeds also looked proper”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Plant Growth**71%
*“Poor germination”*
**Quality-Overall**11%
*“Bad quality”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“My only hesitation is the price”*
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%
*“First thing they never sent any instructions any how i asked nursery”*
**Natural Resource Wastage**2%
*“Waste time and energy”*
**Functionality-Overall**1%
*“Its doesnt work well”*
**Moist/Dry**1%
*“Seeds were dry and seemed old and dead”*
**Size-Overall**1%
*“They are short”*
**Heating**0%
*“Seems like theyre over heated or something”*
**Product Condition**0%
*“Seeds seem to be old”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Plant Growth**38%
**Functionality-Overall**25%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**16%
**Size-Overall**5%
**Quality-Overall**4%
**Defective Material/Parts**4%
**Value For Money**3%
**Moist/Dry**2%
**Color**1%
**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is bitter melon seeds profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $77K/yr across 26 tracked products. 0 of 10 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -1.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (53/100).
- **How competitive is the bitter melon seeds niche?**
- 18 brands and 21 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 59% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 65% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in bitter melon seeds?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Plant Growth, Quality-Overall, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.2%.
- **When does demand for bitter melon seeds peak?**
- Demand peaks in Mar–Apr–May; the busiest month runs 9.5× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the bitter melon seeds niche?**
- Listings span $4.72–$9.97; the average listing price is $7.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 110 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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