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Home Improvement Market Size

Quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast

The home improvement industry’s only product-focused size of market study provides data back to 1992 with 5‑year forecasts for the consumer and professional markets. Product category level detail is provided for the consumer market and new in 2018 for the professional market. Geographic detail is provided for the 9 Census divisions with annual estimates to the state level.

Objectives

Calculate the total market size of the home improvement products market in the US and forecast likely spend over the next 5 years.

Examine building product spend across building product categories, customer type and region within the home improvement market.

Investigate the primary factors influencing expenditure in the building products sector.

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Where can I find forecasts and growth projections for the home improvement industry?

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) provides members exclusive access to its quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast, the industry's only product-level size of market study. The report includes detailed statistics for both the consumer and professional home improvement markets, including current market size, historical growth trends, compound annual growth rates (CAGR), and five-year forecasts across numerous product categories. It also examines the economic factors shaping the market outlook, identifies risks to future growth, and provides multiple forecast scenarios based on potential economic conditions.

Where can I find historical market size and trend data for the home improvement industry?

HIRI’s quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast is a leading resource for historical home improvement market analysis. The report provides product-category-level market size and growth data dating back to 1992 for the consumer market and 2018 for the professional market. Each quarterly update includes a detailed review of recent market performance, helping users track long-term trends, analyze category growth, and understand how the home improvement industry has evolved over time.

What are the top growth opportunities in the home renovation market right now?

Some of the top growth opportunities in the home renovation market right now include dimensional lumber and boards, insulation and weatherization products, plywood and related products, gypsum and specialty boards, doors and molding, paint and preservatives, hard-surface floor coverings, and soft-surface floor coverings, based on data from the Home Improvement Research Institute's quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast. For specific projected compound annual growth rates (CAGR) for these and other home improvement product categories, download the report, which presents updated estimates of the home improvement products market for the U.S. through 2025 and revised forecasts of the U.S. market through 2030 based on the most recent forecast models using in HIRI's size of market report.

Where can I find regional breakdowns of home improvement market trends?

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) supplies a variety of research studies and reports that include regional breakdowns on home improvement market trends. For example, HIRI's quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast provides geographic detail for the nine census divisions: New England, South Atlantic, Middle Atlantic, East North Central, East South Central, West North Central, West South Central, Mountain, and Pacific. The report also includes annual estimates to the state level. Other research that provides regional breakdowns for home improvement market trends include HIRI's United States Reference Guide and HIRI's monthly Economic and Industry Update Report and Analysis. This data can help you track regional variations in trends related to projects, product purchasing, and homeowner preferences.

How can I evaluate product category performance to decide on inventory investments?

Evaluating product category performance is vital for making informed decisions about inventory investments in the home improvement industry. You can evaluate and compare different product categories based on market performance by analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), such as demand strength, growth margin return on inventory investment (GMROI), inventory turnover ratio, and sell-through rate. The U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast, provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), is a good resource to get data on the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for numerous building product categories for a five-year forecast. This report, put out quarterly, contains important data and insights to help industry professionals evaluate past performance and the future forecast for home improvement product categories in order to decide on inventory investments for a particular brand.

What is the home improvement market size by category?

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) provides detailed market size and forecast data across the major home improvement product categories through its quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast. The report estimates historical market size, current market value, and five-year forecasts for both the consumer (DIY) and professional (Pro) segments, helping manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and investors evaluate category performance and growth opportunities.

The report includes market sizing and forecasts for the following product categories:

Hardware
Tools
Plumbing supplies
Electrical supplies
Nursery stock & soil treatments
Lawn & garden equipment & supplies
Dimensional lumber & boards
Plywood & related products
Gypsum & specialty boards
Insulation & weatherization products
Kitchen & bath cabinets
Windows, skylights & patio doors
Siding & exterior trim
Roofing & supplies
Doors & molding
Other building materials
Paint & preservatives
Paint sundries & other supplies
Hard-surface floor coverings
Soft-surface floor coverings
Major household appliances

This research enables organizations to benchmark category performance, understand historical trends, identify growth opportunities, compare DIY and Pro demand, and make more informed strategic decisions across the U.S. home improvement market.

What are HIRI's latest projections for the home improvement market size and growth?

You can find the latest projections for the home improvement market size and projected growth by downloading the Home Improvement Research Institute's quarterly U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report & Forecast. HIRI's research indicates research indicates that DIY refreshes and essential replacements remain resilient, while discretionary, big-ticket projects face pressure. Even in a subdued housing market, home improvement spending remains near record levels, as repairs and replacements anchor demands—which means that this year may feel similar to last year for building products manufacturers and retailers. For the latest projections, check out HIRI's quarterly State of the Home Improvement Industry webinar, which delivers a look at the market forces shaping homeowner behavior, demand patterns, and industry performance grounded in HIRI's most recent studies. This webinar offers practical insights designed to inform strategic planning, support business decision-making, and identify growth opportunities in a shifting market landscape.