Demand for sheds and outdoor storage products in the US is projected to reach $3 billion in 2029, supported by expected increases in construction activity as well as outdoor living and active outdoor trends.
This report covers US demand for sheds and other outdoor storage products in US dollars at manufacturers’ level. Sales at retail level are also provided by product and by retail outlet category.
The sheds segments analyzed are:
Wood Sheds
Resin/Plastic Shed
Metal Sheds
Other Material Sheds
The other products broken out are:
Deck Boxes, Bins, & Totes
Outdoor Shelves
Outdoor Storage Benches & Cabinets
Other Outdoor Storage Products
Scope of the Report
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US market for sheds and other outdoor storage, including key trends in product segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 with forecasts for 2029 and 2034, with year-by-year historical market volatility also addressed. In addition, annual historical and forecast data are provided from 2021 to 2028. Data are provided in US dollar value at manufacturers’ level. Additionally, data are provided at retail level by product and category of retail outlet. Also included is an analysis of the key industry players and their respective market shares.
Executive Summary
Table Figure 1-1.US Sheds & Other Residential Outdoor Storage Market
Table Ownership & Rental of Residences, 2015 – 2024 (% of population)
Homeownership vs. Rental Rates: Annual Household Incomes
Table Ownership & Rental of Residences by Annual Household Income Bracket, 2024 (% of population)
Homeownership vs. Rental Rates: Age Groups
Table US Homeownership & Rental Rates by Age Group, 2024 (% of adults)
Outdoor Living Trends
Presence of Outdoor Space at Home
Table Figure 4-1. Presence of Lawn, Garden, or Other Outdoor Space at Primary Residence by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, &Presence of Children at Home, 2024 (% of population)
Table Figure 4-2. Presence of Lawn, Garden, or Other Outdoor Space at Primary Residence by Urban vs. Rural Setting, US Region, &Housing Type, 2024 (% of population)
Pool & Spa Ownership & Maintenance Trends
Table Pool & Hot Tub Ownership by Gender, Age Group, Presence of Children at Home, Urban vs. Rural Setting, US Region, Type of Housing, &Household Income Bracket, 2024 (% of consumers that have a lawn, garden, or outdoor space at home)
Frequency of Dining, Cooking, &Entertaining Outdoors at Home
Table "I Dine, Cook, or Entertain Outdoors at My Home…" by Gender, Age Group, &Household Income Bracket, 2024 (% consumers who have a lawn, garden, or outdoor space at home)
Table "I Dine, Cook, or Entertain Outdoors at My Home…" by Grill Ownership, 2024 (% consumers who have a lawn, garden, or outdoor space at home)
Table "I Dine, Cook, or Entertain Outdoors at My Home…" by Urban vs. Rural Setting, US Region, &Type of Housing, 2024 (% consumers who have a lawn, garden, or outdoor space at home)
Consumer Financing & Spending Trends
Table Consumer Financing Environment, 2014 - 2024
Trends in Outdoor Areas & Outdoor Lifestyle
Size of Outdoor Lots
Table US Homeownership Rates by Property Size, 2015 – 2024 (% of respondents who own a single-family house)
Outdoor Living Trend Helps Shed & Storage Box Sales
Active Lifestyle Requires Gear
Competitive Products
Rent-to-Own (RTO) Sheds
Site-Built Sheds
Self-Storage Market
Local Building Codes & Homeowners’ Associations Regulations
Regional Preferences & Basement Prevalence
Table Figure 4-3. Full or Partial Basements in New Single-Family Houses by Region, 2011, 2017, &2023 (% of houses)
Consumer Insights
Gardening as a Hobby
Table Gardening: Activity, Size of Garden, &Type of Outdoor Gardening, 2019 – 2024 (% of respondents)
Lifestyle Sheds
Table Figure 5-1. Studio Shed ADUs
She Sheds
Table Figure 5-2. Better Homes & Gardens She Shed Article
Studio, Office, Gym, Bar
Table Figure 5-3. Handy Home Products Lifestyle Sheds
Retreat
Table Figure 5-4. Studio Shed Solitude Shed
Hobby/Workshop Shed
Table Figure 5-5. Heartland Shed for Fishing Gear
Pool Houses
Table Figure 5-6. Tuff Shed Pool Shed
Greenhouse Sheds
Table Figure 5-7. Greenhouse Sheds
Children’s Playhouses
Table Figure 5-8. Little Cottage Co. Cape Cod Playhouse
Outdoor Storage Needs Beyond the Garage
Table Type of Parking Facility of New Single-Family Houses Completed, 2013 – 2023 (% of houses)
DIY vs. DIFM
Table Who Installed Shed in Last 12 Months, 2021 – 2024 (% of total households)
Consumers’ Efficiency & Organization
Table Percentage of Population Who Consider Themselves Efficient & Organized, 2024 (% of population)
Consumer Purchases of Outdoor Storage
Purchases of Outdoor Storage in Last 12 Months
Table Purchase of Outdoor Storage Products in the Last 12 Months, by Gender, Age Group, Type of Housing, &US Geographic Region, 2024 (% total)
Purchase of Outdoor Storage by Product Type
Table Purchase of Outdoor Storage Products in the Last 12 Months, 2019 & 2024 (% total who bought outdoor storage in the last 12 months)