The swimming pool market - Spain

Swimming pools are in-ground or above-ground basins. They are designed for bathing or swimming. There are many different types of pool, depending on size (Olympic or non-Olympic), shape, type (above-ground, in-ground, natural, etc.) and end-user (hotels, local authorities, private individuals, etc.). On a global scale, the pool market has grown significantly in recent years, with the United States leading the way, followed by Europe and Asia, the latter of which is expected to experience strong growth in the coming years. In Europe, the three largest markets are France, Spain and Germany. Spain has around 1.2 million swimming pools on its territory: some 120,000 are for public or collective use, while the rest are for private or individual use. This places Spain second in Europe in terms of the number of private swimming pools, behind France but ahead of Germany. Spain's pool industry comprises more than 2,500 companies, many of them small, employing around 70,000 people. The market is divided between new construction (40%), renovation (26.3%) and maintenance services (33.7%). The pandemic has boosted demand for swimming pools in Spain, with double-digit growth expected in 2020, followed by a 5.2% increase in 2021.