Malatang
Chinese street food that originated in Sichuan, known for its spicy and numbing broth. Malatang is similar to hot pot but is served in a more casual, street-food style, featuring a variety of ingredients like meats, vegetables,
History
Covers 181 months, 2011-09 to 2026-09 · Peaked in 2026-08; now at 90% of peak
Last 24 months
What to build with it
Monthly searches: 368,000 · 90-day growth: +5.7% · 12-month growth: +65.4%
The history spans 181 months; current interest is 90% of the historical peak.
Build a focused store for "Malatang" that sells only this category, with comparison pages to catch long-tail search — not a general store.
There is no obvious timing window, so you can take your time — but prove someone will pay first.
Metric
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated monthly searches | 368,000 |
| 90-day growth | +5.7% |
| 12-month growth | +65.4% |
| Listed for | 42 months |
| Carrier | Physical product |
| Form | Content site / database |
| Opportunity type | Scaled |
| Stage | Long-term growth |
| Window | Competitive |
| Seasonality | 35% |
| Volatility | 5% |
Channel mix
Social mentions by channel. The leading one is usually the cheapest place to start.
Score breakdown
Opportunity score：70.4 / 100
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly search volume for Malatang
About 368,000 searches per month (estimate); +5.7% over the last 90 days.
Is Malatang 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