Barbecues and Grills Market Report 2025

The barbecues and grills market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.08 billion in 2024 to $17.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, rising participation by consumers in outdoor activities, growing consumer preference for grilled food, and rising trend of cookouts.

The barbecues and grills market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising government support, an increase in cooking activities, and an increasing preference for barbecues among consumers. Major trends in the forecast period include a focus on innovative electric grills, technology advancement, a focus on new evolution in outdoor grilling, a focus on product launches, and a focus on internet-enabled grills.

The surge in outdoor social activities such as parties, camping, and caravanning is a key driver behind the expansion of the barbecues and grills market. With a growing number of individuals engaging in outdoor recreational pursuits, there is a concurrent rise in the demand for barbecues and grills. Campers and vacationers exhibit a preference for cooking food on barbeque grills, favoring them over conventional stoves. According to a survey conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), 24% of respondents expressed a preference for grilling during camping trips, while 21% favored it during vacation home gatherings.

The escalating demand from restaurants is anticipated to further fuel the growth of the barbecues and grills market. Restaurants, as establishments serving food and beverages, rely on barbecues and grills as integral cooking equipment to craft a diverse range of signature dishes. These cooking methods aid in enriching menus, distinguishing offerings, and meeting the evolving preferences of customers. For instance, reports released by the National Restaurant Association in June 2023 project a noteworthy surge in restaurant sales, estimated to escalate from $789 billion in the pandemic-affected year of 2021 to $997 billion in 2023, marking a substantial 11% increase over 2022. Hence, the burgeoning demand from restaurants stands as a significant driver propelling the growth of the barbecues and grills market.

Manufacturers in the barbecues and grills market are directing their focus towards integrating new technological advancements to cater to evolving customer preferences. These enhancements encompass a range of features including touch screen controls, automatic fuel measurement, automatic heat controls, and voice recognition. For instance, in April 2022, Napoleon, a prominent Canada-based company specializing in barbeques and grills, unveiled the Napoleon Rogue EQ Connected Electric Grill Series - an IoT-enabled full-size electric grill. The Rogue EQ Connected Electric Grill offers comprehensive control via IoT technology through a dedicated smartphone app, allowing precise management of temperatures and grill functions on a 7-inch LCD screen. This grill boasts rapid heating capabilities comparable to similarly-sized gas grills, reaching maximum temperatures akin to traditional gas variants.

Leading companies in the barbecues and grills market are focusing on product innovations, such as the LUMIN electric barbecue, to meet the rising demand for electric grills and diversify their product lines. The LUMIN electric barbecue is a modern, compact appliance crafted to provide a premium barbecue experience. For example, in January 2023, Weber Inc., a U.S.-based producer of charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills, launched the LUMIN electric grill. Designed for users with limited outdoor space, it delivers authentic barbecue flavors, reaching temperatures up to 600°F within 15 minutes. The LUMIN includes a unique mode for adding smoky flavors, highlighting its advanced design as an electric model. In addition to the LUMIN, Weber introduced new griddle inserts for its existing SPIRIT and GENESIS gas grills, along with a standalone griddle capable of reaching 500°F.

In March 2022, American Outdoor Brands, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of outdoor products and accessories, acquired Grilla Grills for $27 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen American Outdoor Brands' position in the outdoor lifestyle sector by adding Grilla Grills’ products to its offerings. The acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its product range through Grilla’s well-established direct-to-consumer brand. Grilla Grills, a U.S.-based manufacturer, specializes in barbecue grills, including Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grills and smokers.

Major companies operating in the barbecues and grills market include Weber-Stephen Products, Traeger, Napoleon, NexGrill, Spectrum Brands, Newell Brand Inc, The Coleman Company Inc, De'Longhi S.p.A., Char-Broil LLC, Guangdong Sheng Bao Industrial Co Ltd, MIDDLEBY, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Ningbo New Light Trading Co Ltd, Beijing JHL International, Landmann, Free Magic Grills, Bull, Char-Griller, Everdure by Heston Blumenthal, American Outdoor Grill, Assassin Smokers & Grills, Blaz'n Grill Works, Broilmaster, Delta Heat, Holland Grill, MAK Grills, TEC Grills, Scheer Churrasqueiras E Acessorios Ltda, Fireworld BBQ General Trading LLC, Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC, Gulf Leisure UAE, Wood Fired Grill Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the barbecues and grills market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global barbeques and grills market analysis. The regions covered in the barbecues and grills market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the barbecues and grills market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Barbecues and grills are devices that utilize charcoal, gas, or electricity as fuel sources to cook food. These grills are typically constructed using materials such as porcelain-enameled cast iron, porcelain-enameled steel, and stainless steel, providing heat from below to cook the food.

The main types of barbecues and grills include built-in grills, freestanding grills, and portable grills. Built-in grills are integrated into a countertop or cooking surface and are often part of an outdoor kitchen setup. They can use various fuels such as gas, charcoal, or electric power. These grills find applications in both household and commercial settings.

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The barbecues and grills market consists of sales of charcoal barbecues grills, gas barbecues grills, electric barbecues grills, and other barbecues and grills. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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