Outdoor Kitchen Sales Stall Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, But to Return to Healthy Levels by 2024

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Apr 20, 2020, 09:47 ET

CLEVELAND, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis projects US sales of outdoor kitchen equipment to rise 6.3% per year to $780 million in 2024, driven by:

new installations stemming from strong consumer interest in outdoor living
ongoing introduction of mass-market products – e.g., modular islands with built-in cooking fixtures – that broaden the outdoor kitchen consumer base
add-on and upgrade purchases of outdoor kitchen equipment with value-added features (e.g., smart technology, multiple cooking capabilities)

While the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major near-term effect on sales, it is not expected to have a significant impact on the long-term forecast.

COVID-19 slows near-term growth opportunities

In 2020, sales of outdoor kitchens in the US are expected to remain essentially flat from 2019 levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic as the expansion of these products from niche into mass market will stall. Government-mandated shutdowns of nonessential businesses – particularly outdoor specialty retailers, where many outdoor kitchen sales are made – are also limiting sales opportunities.

Nevertheless, the pandemic is not expected to have a significant long-term impact on outdoor kitchen sales, which are projected to return to forecasted levels as safety restrictions are gradually lifted.

Innovation expanding outdoor kitchen consumer base

Product development is giving rise to new outdoor cooking trends that are driving sales of value-added specialty fixtures for outdoor kitchens, such as pellet and kamado grills, smokers, and pizza ovens. These products will grow at a faster rate than gas grills through 2024, as gas grills are already well established. Meanwhile, add-on fixtures such as side burners and griddle plates are expected to see the fastest growth, albeit from a small base, as they make it easier to transfer indoor culinary trends outside.

Outdoor kitchen penetration will also be aided by the rising availability of modular outdoor kitchens, which are less expensive than custom versions and can be installed either as a DIY project or without the need for expensive specialists like masons. The best opportunities are for products that:

allow custom configurations of islands to accommodate various spaces
include precut compartments that support cooking fixtures, appliances, and other drop-in features such as bar and cocktail areas from a range of brands
offer aesthetic customization, such as countertop material options ranging from basic (e.g., stainless steel) to high-value (e.g., porcelain, natural stone)

Want to learn more?

Outdoor Kitchens is now available from The Freedonia Group. This study analyzes US markets for outdoor kitchen equipment (i.e., cooking fixtures; islands, cabinets, and other storage; refrigeration and cooling equipment; cocktail and bar centers; drop-in sinks and faucets) by product type. Historical data for 2009, 2014, and 2019 and forecasts for 2024 are provided for outdoor kitchen equipment sales at the manufacturer's level in current dollars (which are not adjusted to account for inflation). Sales are broken out by the above product types and by distribution channel (e.g., barbecue and outdoor specialty stores; home centers; e-commerce; contractors; mass merchandisers; wholesale clubs). The study also provides a comprehensive competitive analysis of leading industry players, including market share and mergers and acquisitions.

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