Fonio
Ancient grain native to West Africa, known for its small size and quick cooking time. Fonio is highly nutritious, rich in amino acids, iron, and fiber, and is gluten-free,
History
Covers 181 months, 2011-09 to 2026-09 · Peaked in 2024-04; now at 92% of peak
Last 24 months
What to build with it
Monthly searches: 49,500 · 90-day growth: +5.9% · 12-month growth: +18%
The history spans 181 months; current interest is 92% of the historical peak.
Test "Fonio" in small batches on Amazon, price in shipping and returns, and walk away if the margin is under 40%.
Ship the smallest version, validate with real search traffic, then decide whether to add features.
Metric
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated monthly searches | 49,500 |
| 90-day growth | +5.9% |
| 12-month growth | +18% |
| Listed for | 57 months |
| Carrier | Physical product |
| Form | Content site / database |
| Opportunity type | Flat |
| Stage | Long-term growth |
| Window | Competitive |
| Seasonality | 26% |
| Volatility | 13% |
Channel mix
Social mentions by channel. The leading one is usually the cheapest place to start.
Score breakdown
Opportunity score：75.6 / 100
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly search volume for Fonio
About 49,500 searches per month (estimate); +5.9% over the last 90 days.
Is Fonio better for a website or a product
It mainly comes down to the carrier and the form. Physical product: supply chain, seasonality and logistics matter most.
Search interest comes from Google Trends. Monthly volume is an estimate converted with standard keyword-tool methodology, while growth and scores are computed by us from the historical curve. About the data