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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.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.4bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
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Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. | 1,246.0 | 477.6 | 38.3 |
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Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US
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.
Even those who use cleaning services typically need additional chemicals
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.
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NAICS 45399 - Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US
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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 ...
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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.
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The market size of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States is $5.4bn 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.
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.
Over the next five years, the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
The biggest company operating in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores market in United States is Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.
Pool chemicals and Pool equipment are part of the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Leslie's Poolmart, Inc..
The level of competition is high and steady in the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US industry in United States.