Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: July 2024
NAICS OD4853Revenue
$5.4bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
79,686
Businesses
40,108
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry analysis
The past five years have witnessed significant fluctuations and changes for swimming pool equipment store. During the height of COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, stay-at-home restrictions led to a surge in pool usage and an increase in sales for pool equipment stores. With vacations canceled, homeowners invested more in home improvements, including pools, amplifying demand for pool equipment. Consumers leaned towards DIY maintenance because of economic uncertainties and social distancing, driving sales through the roof. However, this growth was short-lived as vaccination rollout saw consumers returning to public gatherings, travel and hiring cleaning services, causing a dip in DIY-related purchases. Additionally, heightened competition and rising wage costs over the period placed constraints on profit. Market saturation and the race to offer exceptional customer service necessitated significant investments in skilled labor, further squeezing profit. Still, over the past five years, industry revenue has been increasing at a CAGR of 0.6% over the past five years to reach an expected $6.2 billion in 2024, including an expected bump of 1.5% in 2024 alone. <br />Over the next five years, as disposable incomes rise and economic conditions stabilize, consumers will spend more on travel and out-of-home activities, reducing their focus on home pool maintenance and upgrades. This shift will decrease demand for DIY pool equipment, with more consumers opting for professional pool cleaning services. Despite these challenges, the trend of creating multifunctional outdoor living spaces will continue to grow, driving demand for a wider range of products. Retailers must diversify their offerings to capture this expanding market. While new entrants will increase along with rising pool construction and housing starts, heightened competition and further squeeze profit. The industry will also face mounting competition from online mass-merchants and big-box retailers, which offer lower prices and a comprehensive online shopping experience. To remain competitive, traditional pool equipment stores must strengthen their online presence and emphasize exceptional customer service and product customization. Although the landscape will be challenging, industry revenue will increase at a CAGR of 1.7% over the next five to reach an expected $6.7 billion in 2029.
Trends and Insights
- COVID-19 provided a revenue boost for swimming pool equipment stores. While consumers were stuck at home, pool usage rose drastically and consumers opted for DIY cleaning methods, benefitting shops.
- Pool chemicals are the largest product segment for the industry. The largely non-discretionary nature of these products keeps demand high and consistent.
- Follow the people and the heat. Most swimming pool equipment stores are located in warm regions, like the Southeast and West, which also contain the highest shares of the population.
- Competition among swimming pool equipment stores is fierce. With a fairly limited customer base, shops depend on repeat customers and must keep prices low and quality of service high as more shops open up and attempt to siphon business.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Stay at home restrictions offer a brief respite from declining trends
- During 2020 and 2021, many consumers were spending an elevated time at home, canceling vacation plans or even local outings, resulting in an increase in pool usage. During this time, consumers spent more on home improvements, and with more pool usage, pool equipment stores experienced a surge in sales.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Stable economic conditions will result in more time away from home
- Over the next five years, disposable income is set to rise, enabling consumers to spend more freely on discretionary goods and services, like vacations and day trips.
Biggest companies in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. | 1,246.0 | 477.6 | 38.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Pool chemicals, Pool equipment and recreational items and All other products. Pool chemicals is the largest segment of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US.
Trends and Insights
Even those who use cleaning services typically need additional chemicals
- Pool chemicals includes a range of products typically used to keep pools clean, like chlorine and bromine, along with chemical compounds used for algae control, pool opening and sanitization.
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Competitors
- Home Improvement Stores in the US
- Sporting Goods Stores in the US
Complementors
- Small Specialty Retail Stores in the US
- Apartment & Condominium Construction in the US
- Swimming Pool Construction in the US
International industries
- Lawn & Outdoor Equipment Stores in Canada
- Garden Supplies Retailing in Australia
- Garden Supplies Retailing in New Zealand
- Garden Centres & Pet Shops in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry primarily sell above ground swimming pools and hot tubs. These companies also sell swimming pool equipment, including pool chemicals, cleaning and maintenance equipment and recreational items intended for swimming pool use.
What's included in this industry?
Pool chemicalsPool equipmentPool recreational itemsAbove ground pools and hot tubsCompanies
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Related Terms
DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY)ABOVE GROUND POOLSINGROUND POOLSIndustry Code
NAICS 45399 - Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
COVID-19 provided a revenue boost for swimming pool equipment stores. While consumers were stuck at home, pool usage rose drastically and consumers opted for DIY cleaning met...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Pool chemicals are the largest product segment for the industry. The largely non-discretionary nature of these products keeps demand high and consistent.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Follow the people and the heat. Most swimming pool equipment stores are located in warm regions, like the Southeast and West, which also contain the highest shares of the pop...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition among swimming pool equipment stores is fierce. With a fairly limited customer base, shops depend on repeat customers and must keep prices low and quality of serv...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc. is an outlier. The average swimming pool equipment stores has just one location and nearly three-quarters are nonemploying entities. Leslie’s ability ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Regulation is fairly high for swimming pool equipment stores. Because of the chemicals most shops sell, some of which are flammable or combustible, owners must comply with va...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Wage costs are on the rise. As competition heats up and inflation continues to rise, stores have been forced to spend more on wages to attract employees.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States is $5.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in 2024?
There are 40,108 businesses in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US market in United States?
The biggest company operating in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores market in United States is Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.
What does the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US in United States include?
Pool chemicals and Pool equipment are part of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Leslie's Poolmart, Inc..
How competitive is the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States.
