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Swimming pools are bodies of water treated for recreational use, found in locations such as resorts and parks. Businesses dedicated to their design, manufacture, and distribution form part of the swimming pool industry.
Swimming pools come in various types such as competition, recreational, children's, private, and relaxation pools. Competition pools are dedicated to organized swim contests held by colleges, universities, swim leagues, and clubs. They can be constructed using materials such as fiberglass, metal, and plastic, featuring different grades such as ordinary and elite pools. These pools can be installed above ground or in-ground and serve multiple sectors including residential, commercial, and public settings.
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The swimming pool market size has grown marginally in recent years. It will grow from $3.52 billion in 2024 to $3.54 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to real estate development, leisure and recreation trends, luxury and lifestyle preferences, wellness and health awareness, hospitality industry growth.
The swimming pool market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued real estate demand, wellness and fitness focus, urbanization and population growth, outdoor living spaces, tourism and hospitality expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include rise of natural and organic pool maintenance products, introduction of compact and space-efficient pool designs, focus on health and wellness features in pool design, collaborations for sustainable pool construction practices, increased use of alternative pool water sources.
The growth of the swimming pool market is poised to surge, driven by the ongoing trend of urbanization. Urbanization, characterized by the migration of people from rural to urban areas, is leading to an increased interest in swimming for fitness and recreation. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects that by 2050, 68% of the world's population will reside in urban areas, contributing to the proliferation of swimming pools and bolstering market growth.
The proliferation of the tourism industry is anticipated to propel the swimming pool market in the coming years. Swimming pools stand as attractive amenities for tourists seeking leisure and relaxation, particularly in warmer regions or family-oriented vacation spots. They offer respite from heat, leisure, and exercise opportunities. For example, the Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report by the World Travel & Tourism Council unveiled a 16.9% rise in the U.S. travel and tourism sector's GDP contribution to $2TN in 2022, accompanied by a workforce surge of 2.7 million since 2021. This burgeoning tourism industry fortifies the swimming pool market.
Technological advancements are becoming a prominent trend in the swimming pool market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on developing innovative technological solutions to satisfy customer demands. For example, in July 2024, Latham, a US-based pool company, partnered with Poolside Tech, a US-based technology firm, to introduce Attendant, an automation system designed for inground Latham fiberglass pools. This cloud-based system enables homeowners to manage their pool's temperature and water chemistry directly from their smartphones, utilizing historical performance data and weather conditions for optimal pool management. Attendant leverages this data along with real-time weather information to optimize heating, cooling, and solar systems, ensuring the ideal water temperature while reducing energy consumption.
Leading entities within the swimming pool market are embracing strategic partnerships to tackle challenges associated with wave pool construction. Strategic partnerships entail leveraging mutual strengths and resources for mutual benefits and success. In June 2022, Endless Surf, a US-based amusement park, announced a collaboration with Myrtha Pools, a US-based commercial swimming pool construction company, specifically addressing prevalent concerns encountered by surf park developers. Under this new alliance, Endless Surf projects exclusively access state-of-the-art stainless steel pool technology from Myrtha Pools. This partnership, combining over a century of combined industry expertise, holds the promise of resolving developers' challenges.
In January 2022, Riverbend Sandler Pools, a US-based company specializing in swimming pool construction, maintenance, and services, acquired Claffey Pools for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Riverbend Sandler Pools' market presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by integrating Claffey Pools' established brand and customer base. Claffey Pools is also a US-based company focused on swimming pool construction and services.
Major companies operating in the swimming pool market include Nidec Motor Corporation, Pentair PLC, Laswin Pool Products, Hayward Pool Products Inc., Premier Pools and Spas, Intex Corp, Waterco Group, Therm Products LLC, Presidential Pools and Spas LLC, Guangdong LASWIM Water Environment Equipment Co Ltd., Pleatco LLC, Concord Pools & Spas, Swimlime Inc., Valterra Products, Morehead Pools, Riverbend Sandler Pools, Albixon A.S., Aladdin Equipment Co, Val-Pak Products, Rola-Chem LLC, Jetform Swimming Pool Company, Cody Pools Inc., All Seasons Pools & Spas Inc., H.C. Harrington CoInc., Confer Plastics Inc., Compass Ceramic Pools, Carvin Pool Tool Company, Aiken Swimming Pool Company
North America was the largest region in the swimming pool market in 2024. The regions covered in the swimming pool market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the swimming pool market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The swimming pool market consists of sales of pools, bathing spaces, components and accessories of pools. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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This report focuses on swimming pool market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.