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Shanghai: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Shanghai, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $15, median 7 reviews, average rating 4.1 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 23/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.79 – $19.89 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.1 |
| New releases (90 days) | 11% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 14% of the parent category China (49), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 87% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 7 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Shanghai best sellers
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Lonely Planet China: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Beijing, Shanghai, The Great Wall of China and more (Travel Guide)
- List rank#1
- Price$28.99
- Rating4.1
- Reviews118
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Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai: Discover Twice the City in Half the Time | Top Sights | Maps & Walking Tours | Covers The Bund, People's Square, Old Town and more (Pocket Guide)
by Jade Bremner
- List rank#2
- Price$10.60
- Rating4.1
- Reviews34
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DK China: Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, & more (Travel Guide)
by DK Travel
- List rank#3
- Price$25.08
- Rating4.4
- Reviews19
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Easy Chinese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use and Travel
- List rank#4
- Price$9.90
- Rating4.3
- Reviews230
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Shanghai Rummy Rules & Score Sheets: Track Scores, Learn the Rules, and Enjoy the Game – Perfect for Families and Game Enthusiasts!
by Game Night Publishing
- List rank#5
- Price$9.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews8
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China - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- List rank#6
- Price$13.26
- Rating4.6
- Reviews91
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China East Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3008)
- List rank#7
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews38
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Kids' Travel Guide - China: The fun way to discover China - especially for kids
by Shiela H. Leon
- List rank#8
- Price$12.28
- Rating4.0
- Reviews16
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Street of Eternal Happiness: Big City Dreams Along a Shanghai Road
by Rob Schmitz
- List rank#9
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews511
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China Travel Map Eighth Edition (Periplus Travel Maps)
by Periplus Editors
- List rank#10
- Price$8.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews26
FAQ
Is Shanghai a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 23/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 7 reviews and sells for $15.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Shanghai?
The median best seller has 7 reviews, and 87% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Shanghai best sellers cost?
The median price is $15; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.79 and $19.89.
Can new books break into Shanghai?
11% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.