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

The niche generates $41K/yr across 18 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +92.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (42/100).

How competitive is the clip on cup holder niche?

7 brands and 15 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 68% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in clip on cup holder?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 4.0%.

When does demand for clip on cup holder peak?

Demand peaks in Jun; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the clip on cup holder niche?

Listings span $9.35–$35.76; the average listing price is $20.52 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,982 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

clip on cup holder

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 97% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Great$20.52

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Growth

Great+92.0%

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

Price range

Great$9.35–$35.76

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

Conversion

Good5.1%

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

Returns

Okay4.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Competition

Okay68%

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

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Review moat

Okay3,982.11

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Market size

Bad$41K

$41K/yr · 39K searches

Brand share

Bad97%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, clip on cup holder is a $41K/yr Amazon United States market (39K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Jun. Verdict: Skip it — 42/100.

Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

clip on cup holder market data

Units sold / yr: 2K–3K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $41K–$51K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 5.1%
Avg BSR: #123
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 94%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 46 months
Avg seller age: 162 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

7 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

97%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

68%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

ROBOCUP82%
QualyQualy7%
Seaperk4%
Accmor3%
Dioty2%
Botepon1%
Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 1%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +92.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

Open Trend

Top clip on cup holder search terms

robocup15K/yr +29.5%4.3% conv.
boat cup holders clamp on7K/yr +330.6%2.7% conv.
clamp on cup holder for boat6K/yr +229.8%2.6% conv.
robocup cup holder4K/yr +58.2%5.2% conv.
robo cup4K/yr +38.6%5.0% conv.
robo cup holder3K/yr +16.5%7.0% conv.

All search terms

Top clip on 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 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

ROBOCUP (Black) Patented Clamp On Boat Cup Holder |Multifunction Dual Drink Caddy for Fishing Poles Tools Net Gaff |Portable Storage for Boating Beach Umbrellas Golf Carts Strollers

ROBOCUP$26.074.7★5,568 rev

ROBOCUP (Black) Holster Universal Phone Holder with Strap Design | Organization Storage Caddy for Boat Golf Cart and Umbrellas | Securely Holds Fishing Tackle Marine Gear and Tools

ROBOCUP$18.284.7★480 rev

ROBOCUP (White) Patented Clamp On Boat Cup Holder |Multifunction Dual Drink Caddy for Fishing Poles Tools Net Gaff |Portable Storage for Boating Beach Umbrellas Golf Carts Strollers

ROBOCUP$25.824.7★5,568 rev

ROBOCUP (Olive) Holster Universal Phone Holder with Strap Design | Organization Storage Caddy for Boat Golf Cart and Umbrellas | Securely Holds Fishing Tackle Marine Gear and Tools

ROBOCUP$17.944.7★480 rev

ROBOCUP (White) Holster Universal Phone Holder with Strap Design | Organization Storage Caddy for Boat Golf Cart and Umbrellas | Securely Holds Fishing Tackle Marine Gear and Tools

ROBOCUP$17.774.7★480 rev

Newest

by launch date

QualyQualy 2-in-1 Boat Rail Cup Holder with Phone Holder 2 Pack No-Drill Clamp-On Marine Cup Holders 360 Adjustable for Pontoon Boat Bimini Top Grab Bar PWC Jet Ski Boat Gifts for Men

QualyQualy$20.5739 rev

6mo ago

QualyQualy Boat Rail Cup Holder 2 Pack No-Drill Clamp-On Marine Cup Holders 360 Adjustable for Pontoon Boat Bimini Top Grab Bar PWC Jet Ski Fits Round & Square Rails 15-40mm Boat Gifts for Men

QualyQualy$18.6118 rev

6mo ago

Botepon Marine Boat Rail Cup Holder - Tool-Free Clamp for Bimini Top Rail Grab Bar & Boat Ladder | Boat Gifts for Men/Women Boaters Who Have Everything | Pontoon Boat Accessories PWC & Jet Ski

Botepon$24.0871 rev

1y ago

Marine Boat Cup Holder - No Drill Installation for Bimini Top Rail Pole Grab Bar | 360 Adjustable & Anti-Slip Design | Gift for Boat Lovers PWC Jet Ski Seadoo

Generic$24.3023 rev

1y ago

Seaperk Marine Boat Rail Cup Holder No Drilling Install On Bimini Top Conver Rail Or Pole Grip Rail Grab Bar Boat Gifts for Boat Lover Cup Holder for PWC Jet Ski Seadoo Pack of 2

Seaperk$24.83375 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about clip on cup holder

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

What buyers love

Size-Overall18%

“Fits perfectly”

Ease Of Use11%

“Easy to use”

Quality-Overall10%

“Its well made”

Strength8%

“It holds well”

Grip6%

“Strong grip”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“Works as advertised”

Value For Money3%

“its an excellent value”

Locking Mechanism3%

“Tightens securely”

Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining3%

“Adjusts easily”

Portability3%

“This is really handy”

What buyers complain about

Durability19%

“broke”

Size-Overall18%

“Its pretty big”

Quality-Overall6%

“Product overall looks cheap”

Compatibility-Overall6%

“Didnt work on my scooter”

Strength4%

“there is a weak spot”

Grip4%

“the plastic grip cracked with in days”

Value For Money2%

“Worst money spent”

Weight Heavy2%

“I was a little worried it would be too bulky”

Functionality-Overall2%

“Did not work for me”

Width2%

“the clamp doesnt open wide enough for a head board”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall55%

Compatibility-Overall11%

Functionality-Overall7%

Defective Material/Parts5%

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

Grip2%

Durability1%

Weight Heavy1%

Strength1%

Quality-Overall1%

Common questions

Is clip on cup holder profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $41K/yr across 18 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +92.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (42/100).
How competitive is the clip on cup holder niche?: 7 brands and 15 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 68% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in clip on cup holder?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 4.0%.
When does demand for clip on cup holder peak?: Demand peaks in Jun; the busiest month runs 1.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the clip on cup holder niche?: Listings span $9.35–$35.76; the average listing price is $20.52 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,982 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.