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US Garage Organization Product Market 2024-2028

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  • 96 Pages
  • February 2024
  • Region: United States
  • The Freedonia Group
  • ID: 5411905

Report Overview

Garage organization products enable consumers to convert garages into multifunctional spaces.

This industry study analyzes the $3.5 billion US garage organization product industry. It presents historical demand data (2013, 2018, and 2023) and forecasts (2028 and 2033) by material (metal and wire; plastic; wood; wicker and rattan; and textiles and other), product (bins, baskets, and totes; shelving; modular units; hanging storage; and accessories and hardware), and market (do-it-yourself and professional installation). This study also analyzes consumer trends and growth opportunities, discusses pricing trends, and evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including FirstService (California Closets), GarageTek, Griffon (Closet Maid), Newell Rubbermaid, Sterilite, Stow, and Whirlpool (Gladiator).

Sales of garage organization products are forecast to rise 1.9% annually to $3.8 billion in 2028. The near term is not expected to bring sales advances for garage organization systems rivaling those of the 2018-2023 period. However, suppliers can retain customers and build on additional purchases by addressing a few key factors that are driving gains in the category:

  • continued interest in organizing and de-cluttering garage spaces to make them more functional and efficient

  • increasing demand for higher-value products such as custom modular units and special-use products that target a particular organization or storage issue

  • ongoing construction of new homes, which often have larger garages than older homes and thus more room for more intensive organization product installations

Not Yet the Largest Segment, But Modular Systems Have Momentum

Homeowners increasingly prioritize optimizing the space within their garage. The shift from clutter and chaos to efficient organization and easy access to workable spaces is driving the market. While shelves, bins, baskets, and totes account for the largest share of home organization products utilized in garages, these are often relatively low-cost, commoditized solutions to keep items contained and off the ground.

In contrast, modular systems create value and are a chance for consumers to either express themselves for a particular look enviable in a multipurpose “man cave” type space or to address the specific needs for their favorite hobbies. Modular units accounted for the third-largest share of garage organization product demand in 2023. This product segment will continue to see the fastest sales growth of any product type, representing 31% of total garage organization product sales gains through 2028.

Key Opportunities in Regional Targeting & Specialty Product Development

Two avenues offer key growth opportunities for garage organization products: recognizing regional differences and developing special-use products. Opportunities exist for suppliers in regions where basements are less prevalent, since in many homes the garage and the basement both provide out-of-sight storage, in some cases for items that are infrequently used. Opportunities also exist for companies that innovate beyond basic storage into higher value options that fit specific uses, especially for items that are used frequently.

Historical Market Trends

Sales of garage organization products are dependent on several macroeconomic factors, including:

  • consumer spending and discretionary income

  • existing home sales

  • new home construction activity

  • home renovation activity

  • sizes of garages

Consumer trends have a large influence on sales of garage organization products. Consumer preferences for home type and design, as well as trends in key hobbies, can support product purchases:

  • Homes with larger garages aid sales of modular garage systems, while interest in a multipurpose garage space will also boost sales for organization options that enable flexible use of the space.

  • Interest in gardening, DIY vehicle maintenance, DIY home repair and crafting, and various outdoor sports can boost demand for organization products that can make the garage the home for the equipment or even the activity itself in some cases.

  • Additionally, the Internet and television can influence consumer behaviors and purchasing decisions. For example, videos highlighting high-end garage renovations spur consumers to incorporate some of these ideas into their own spaces.

In recent years, the market has experienced greater volatility due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral trends and the supply of home organization products for the garage. In 2020 and 2021, sales rose due to greater improvement and repair activity as homeowners spent more time at home, causing them to renovate their spaces. In 2021 and 2022, supply chain issues and high raw material costs led prices to spike, causing the market value to rise and in 2022, decouple from unit sales performance.

Installation Trends (DIY vs. Professional)

The vast majority of garage home organization product sales are DIY. Many products are easy to assemble or install for most homeowners.

Professional installations account for a small (18% in 2023) percentage of garage product sales and are concentrated in modular systems. These products are becoming increasingly prevalent and often require professional expertise to install. Additionally, hanging storage is often attached to the ceiling of basements, which can be difficult for consumers to attach, particularly older consumers.

Looking forward, sales of professionally installed garage home organization products are expected to grow, spurred in part by more closet franchise companies that offer modular systems in these areas.

Materials Trends

Metal and wire, followed by plastic, are by far the leading materials used in the garage organization market. The dominant market position of metal and plastic is due in part to the enhanced strength and durability requirements of the variety of items usually stored in these spaces:

  • Plastic is low in cost and durable, making it especially appealing to the large DIY base in the garage storage products market, who often care less about aesthetics in these spaces than they do about cost and function. As a result, plastic accounts for a greater share of unit demand than of value demand.

  • Though higher in cost, metal is often preferred for its enhanced durability and strength in high-value installations, such as custom modular units:

  • Metal’s higher cost - coupled with its more intensive use in high-end modular units - gives it an edge over plastic in terms of sales share.

  • While aesthetics are less a factor in the garage than in other parts of the home, the industrial look of metal is often favored by end users in this market - particularly those from higher-income households who use their garage as a multifunctional space (e.g., “man cave”).

The use of wood and other materials is limited by their often lower durability compared to metal and plastic, as well as by the temperature and moisture level fluctuations garages typically experience in much of the US, which can cause materials like wood to warp over time and need to be replaced more frequently. Nonetheless, durable laminate modular units are increasingly employed in garages.

Through 2028, demand growth for plastic will be supported by the widespread use of the material in bins, totes, and shelving - the leading garage organization product types - due to its combination of low cost, durability, and strength. Metal will exhibit faster growth, supported by the widespread use of metal or plastic-coated wire in all major product groups due to its superior performance compared to plastic alone. Additionally, metal has an industrial appearance that meshes with the preferred look in most garage spaces when aesthetics is a concern. However, metal and plastic products will see some limited competition from niche material options, especially wood. Wood can be coated for use in spaces that are not climate-controlled and can contribute a rustic look or the type of work surface needed for many DIY projects.

FAQs

What is the size of the market for garage organization products in the US?

The market size for garage organization products will be $3.5 billion in 2024.

What materials are mostly used in garage organization?

Metal and wire, followed by plastic are the most used materials in the garage organization market.

Who are the key suppliers for garage organization products?

Companies for garage storage products include Whirlpool, Sterilite, Newell Rubbermaid, Griffon (Closet Mall), and First Service.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
  • Figure 1-1. Garage Organization Product Market Outlook
  • About This Report
  • Report Details
  • Market Scope & Product Description
  • Short-Term Garage Organization Product Trends
  • Table | Annual Garage Organization Product Sales by Type, 2021 - 2025
  • Figure 2-1. Annual Garage Organization Product Value Sales, 2021 - 2026
Overview
  • Historical Market Trends
  • Table | Garage Organization Product Sales, 2013 - 2023
  • Figure 3-1. Garage Organization Product Sales, 2000 - 2023
  • General Sales Trends
  • Figure 3-2. Garage Organization Product Sales Gains, 2023 - 2028
  • Installation Trends (DIY vs. Professional)
  • Figure 3-3. Garage Organization Product Sales: DIY vs. Professional Installation, 2013 - 2033
  • Materials Trends
  • Table | Garage Organization Product Sales by Material, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Pricing Trends
  • Table | Home Organization Product Prices, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Table | Annual Home Organization Product Prices, 2020 - 2027
  • Figure 3-4. Home Organization Product Prices, 2013 - 2033
  • Housing Stock & Number of Garages
  • Table | Characteristics of US Housing Stock, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
Consumer Trends
  • Media Influence on Garage Organization
  • Organization Attitudes
  • Organization Attitudes by Gender
  • Table | Share of Population Who Consider Themselves Efficient & Organized, 2023
  • Organization Attitudes by Age
  • Table | Organization Attitudes by Age Group, 2023
  • Organization Attitudes by Recent Purchase of Home Organization Products
  • Table | Organization Attitudes by Recent Purchase of Home Organization Product, 2023
  • Design & Style Trends
  • Table | Key Garage Organization Product Design & Style Trends
  • Generational Trends
  • Table | Age Range by Generation Over Time, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, 2033
  • Demographics of Recent Home Organization Product Buyers
  • Table | "Did you buy any home organization products in the past 12 month?” by gender, age group, work-From-H
  • Reason for Buying Home Organization Products
  • Table | "What Was the reason for your recent purchase of home organization products?” by gender, 2023
  • Home Organization Placement in Garage v. Other Spaces
  • Table | Home Organization Product Placement in a Garage v. Other Places Within the Home, 2023
  • Consumer Insights on Garage Spaces at Home
  • Garage Spaces at Home by Gender
  • Table | Consumer Insights on Garage Spaces at Home by Gender, 2023
  • Garage Spaces at Home by Age Group
  • Table | Consumer Insights on Garage Spaces at Home by Age Group, 2023
  • Garage Spaces at Home: Recent Home Organization Purchases
  • Table | Attitudes About Garage Spaces by Recent Home Organization Purchases, 2023
  • Homeownership Trends
  • Homeownership & Rental Rates
  • Table | US Homeownership & Rental Rates, 2013 - 2023
  • Annual Household Income
  • Table | US Homeownership & Rental Rates by Household Income Bracket, 2023
  • Age of Head of Household
  • Table | US Homeownership & Rental Rates by Age of Head of Household, 2013 - 2023
  • Fixed Self-Storage Market
Products
  • Sales by Product
  • Table | Garage Organization Product Sales by Type, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Shelving
  • Table | Garage Shelving Sales by Material, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Bins, Baskets, &Totes
  • Table | Garage Bins, Baskets, &Totes Sales by Material, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Modular Units
  • Table | Garage Modular Unit Sales by Material, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Hanging Storage
  • Table | Garage Hanging Storage Sales by Material, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Accessories & Hardware
  • Table | Garage Organization Accessories & Hardware Sales by Material, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
  • Industry Composition
  • Market Share
  • Figure 6-1. Garage Organization Product Market Share, 2023
  • Distribution
  • Marketing
Appendix
  • Scope
  • Table | Relevant Industry Codes
  • Table | Relevant HS Codes
  • Definitions
  • Methodology
  • Study-Specific Methodology
  • Sources
  • Related Studies & Reports
  • Macroeconomic Assumptions
  • Economic Environment
  • Table | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Demographic Trends
  • Table | Population & Households, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Consumer Spending
  • Table | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Residential Building Construction
  • Table | Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033
  • Housing Completions
  • Table | New Housing Indicators, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033

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Companies Mentioned

  • FirstService (California Closets)
  • GarageTek
  • Griffon (Closet Maid)
  • Newell Rubbermaid
  • Sterilite
  • Stow
  • Whirlpool (Gladiator)

Methodology

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