The pool market - Germany

A pool is an artificial pool or a large basin containing water for swimming or other leisure activities. It is equipped with filtration systems (pump, filter, etc.) that allow the user to keep the water healthy, as well as accessories (heating, enclosure, cleaning materials, etc.). The swimming pool market therefore includes all players in the sector involved in the manufacture, installation and distribution of new products as well as the maintenance and renovation of existing products. Depending on the end user (private, public) and the intended use (family, hotel, leisure, therapy, sports training, Olympic, diving...), there are different types of swimming pools. In addition, the shapes and materials of swimming pools can vary: above-ground pools, excavated or semi-excavated pools, pools made of wood, concrete, steel, kits, etc. The global swimming pool market is expected to grow at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 2% between 2020 and 2024. It will be dominated by North America, which is expected to account for 44% of market growth during this period. Market growth is primarily driven by urbanization and the growing number of residential structures and hotels worldwide. The German market for swimming pools is the third largest in Europe and the sales volume of swimming pools remains relatively stable and is estimated at around 9,500 swimming pools per year, a third of which are high-end swimming pools. At the same time, the construction of German swimming pools is following a downward trend, while renovation activities are showing strong momentum.