Real eBay sales data, read 21 October 2026.
Cheap wins in UK kids party sales: 88 percent of the units sold were priced under £5. I looked at 294 listings on eBay UK and 292 on eBay US, and not every one of them has sold.
Kids party on eBay UK: what sells, and how crowded it is
Birthday banner stands out: 38,652 listings compete, and the ones we read have sold 145,496. The opposite end: plates, with 98,918 listings and 16,622 sold.
| Product type | Listings competing | Sold | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bags | 151,170 | 214,103 | Best bet |
| Cake toppers | 174,682 | 162,774 | Best bet |
| Birthday banner | 38,652 | 145,496 | Best bet |
| Bag fillers | 33,165 | 54,204 | Best bet |
| Plates | 98,918 | 16,622 | Crowded |
| Goody bags | 23,515 | 11,448 | Steady |
| Pinata | 12,665 | 5,440 | Steady |
| Hats | 14,270 | 3,011 | Steady |
| Balloon arch | 8,080 | 1,472 | Steady |
| Games | 146,888 | 1,226 | Crowded |
The 10 best-selling kids party products on eBay UK
| # | Product | Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holographic foil party banner, 9 ft | from £1.94 | 55,852 |
| 2 | Paper carrier bags with handles | from £0.99 | 52,061 |
| 3 | Personalised photo banner | from £3.19 | 49,413 |
| 4 | Clear cellophane sweet cones | from £2.49 | 46,960 |
| 5 | Glitter cake topper | from £2.75 | 41,487 |
| 6 | Personalised birthday cake topper | from £2.49 | 36,389 |
| 7 | Candy stripe paper bags | from £1.04 | 27,512 |
| 8 | Coloured paper party bags | from £3.99 | 25,251 |
| 9 | Personalised edible cake topper | from £4.24 | 21,978 |
| 10 | Party bag toys, 100 count | £8.99 | 17,200 |
9 of the top 10 cost under £5. The best seller, holographic foil party banner, 9 ft, sells for from £1.94.
Kids party on eBay US: what sells, and how crowded it is
Cake toppers stands out: 90,083 listings compete, and the ones we read have sold 9,470. The opposite end: plates, with 141,366 listings and 761 sold.
| Product type | Listings competing | Sold | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake toppers | 90,083 | 9,470 | Best bet |
| Bags | 347,984 | 4,273 | Steady |
| Games | 128,278 | 1,428 | Steady |
| Pinata | 12,863 | 1,194 | Best bet |
| Goody bags | 56,046 | 924 | Steady |
| Bag fillers | 40,578 | 850 | Steady |
| Plates | 141,366 | 761 | Crowded |
| Birthday banner | 101,791 | 262 | Crowded |
| Balloon arch | 17,831 | 84 | Steady |
| Hats | 15,868 | 8 | Steady |
The 10 best-selling kids party products on eBay US
| # | Product | Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom edible cake topper | from $6.95 | 2,264 |
| 2 | Unicorn cake topper set | $8.50 | 2,195 |
| 3 | Kraft paper gift bags | from $7.32 | 1,359 |
| 4 | Action figures, 10 pieces | $14.99 | 1,347 |
| 5 | Fill or Bust card game | $10.90 | 1,280 |
| 6 | Alcohol ink, 0.5 oz | from $3.25 | 1,150 |
| 7 | Sticky hands, 72 pack | $9.99 | 617 |
| 8 | Glitter cake toppers, 12 pack | $10.50 | 527 |
| 9 | Velvet gift bags, 10 pack | from $8.50 | 478 |
| 10 | Organza gift bags, 100 pack | from $9.49 | 444 |
7 of the top 10 cost under $10. The best seller, custom edible cake topper, sells for from $6.95.
UK or US: what is different
Cake toppers are a best bet in both countries, but the UK is far busier overall, with 611,415 units sold by the listings I checked against 19,216 in the US. Birthday banners show the gap best: they are a best bet in the UK and crowded in the US. In the US only 56 percent of units sold were under $10, so buyers there spend a little more per item.
What price sells
eBay UK: 88% of every unit sold was on a listing priced under £5.
Units sold by listing price, eBay UK, 21 October 2026.
eBay US: 56% of every unit sold was on a listing priced under $10.
Units sold by listing price, eBay US, 21 October 2026.
Low prices still pay when the item is small and light. Check the fees before you list with the eBay fee calculator.
What to leave alone
Crowded: Plates on eBay UK (98,918 listings, 16,622 sold); Games on eBay UK (146,888 listings, 1,226 sold); Plates on eBay US (141,366 listings, 761 sold); Birthday banner on eBay US (101,791 listings, 262 sold). Lots of sellers, few sales between them — hard to stand out.
Licensed characters: we took 26 listings out of these numbers — pokémon, hello kitty, bluey, hot wheels, spider-man. Film, game and cartoon characters belong to their owners, and listing them puts your account at risk. Check any name with the VeRO brand checker before you list it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-selling kids party product on eBay UK?
Holographic foil party banner, 9 ft, at from £1.94, with 55,852 sold. Next is paper carrier bags with handles with 52,061.
What is the best-selling kids party product on eBay US?
Custom edible cake topper, at from $6.95, with 2,264 sold. Next is unicorn cake topper set with 2,195.
What price should kids party products be on eBay?
On eBay UK, 88% of units sold were on listings under £5. On eBay US, 56% of units sold were on listings under $10. Small, cheap items sell in the biggest numbers.
Which kids party products have the least competition?
Birthday banner on eBay UK: 38,652 listings compete, and they have sold 145,496. Cake toppers on eBay US: 90,083 listings compete, and they have sold 9,470.
Can I sell licensed kids party products on eBay?
Not safely. Characters from films, games and cartoons are protected, and a VeRO takedown can put your account at risk. Sell generic versions instead.
Key Takeaways
- eBay UK best seller: Holographic foil party banner, 9 ft — 55,852 sold at from £1.94
- eBay US best seller: Custom edible cake topper — 2,264 sold at from $6.95
- Least crowded: Birthday banner on eBay UK — 38,652 listings, 145,496 sold
- Least crowded: Cake toppers on eBay US — 90,083 listings, 9,470 sold
- Price: 88% of units under £5 (UK), 56% of units under $10 (US) — buyers here pay for bigger items too
- Skip licensed characters — a VeRO risk, whatever they sell
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