Home Improvement Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity and Forecast, Segmented By Product (Building and Remodeling, Home D?cor, Tools and Hardware and Outdoor Living), By Project (DIFM and DIY), By Sourcing (Homeware Stores, Franchised Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Sales Channel and Others {Direct Sellers, General Merchandised Retailers, etc.}) By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

May 2026 | 180 pages | ID: HEBE7790EBF9EN
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Abstracts

The global home improvement market is projected to experience substantial growth, expanding from USD 995.12 billion in 2025 to USD 1407.61 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.95%. This market encompasses the trade of building materials, appliances, and decor used for renovating, maintaining, and remodeling residential properties, catering to both do-it-yourself projects and professional services. Key drivers include an aging global housing stock necessitating structural repairs, high levels of homeowner equity that encourage investment in existing assets over relocation, and rising consumer demand for energy-efficient living spaces, supported by government incentives for sustainable retrofitting solutions.Nevertheless, the sector faces significant challenges, notably a persistent shortage of skilled labor and volatile supply chain costs. These factors inflate project expenses and extend completion timelines, creating economic headwinds that restrict the industry's capacity to fully capitalize on consumer demand, particularly in mature markets. As a result, the home improvement products market was forecasted to achieve a moderated growth rate of 2.5% in 2025, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute, due to these ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

Market Driver

Rising real estate prices and high mortgage rates have created a considerable "lock-in" effect, prompting homeowners to prioritize renovation over relocating. Instead of moving in a volatile housing market, property owners are increasingly leveraging their record levels of home equity to upgrade their current residences, adapting them for long-term needs. This fundamental shift bolsters industry demand, as families opt to improve their properties to circumvent the prohibitive costs associated with purchasing new homes. According to Angi's May 2025 '2025 State of Home Spending Pulse Report,' homeowners now expect to remain in their current properties five years longer than initially planned due to these economic pressures, incentivizing extensive remodeling projects; Americans spent an estimated $603 billion on home remodeling projects in the previous year, as per the National Association of Realtors in 2025.Concurrently, a growing consumer preference for energy-efficient and sustainable home solutions is actively reshaping both product development and service offerings. Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing retrofits that reduce utility costs and enhance climate resilience, transforming green building practices from a niche segment into a standard expectation. This trend is further propelled by government incentives and the increasing availability of eco-friendly materials, which encourage investments in improved insulation, high-efficiency appliances, and renewable energy systems. The widespread adoption of these green technologies is evident in recent consumer surveys; Houzz's May 2025 '2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study' reported that 90% of renovating homeowners integrated at least one sustainable feature into their kitchen projects, highlighting the critical role of environmental sustainability in driving current market expansion.

Market Challenge

The ongoing scarcity of skilled labor represents a significant operational hurdle, directly impeding the growth trajectory of the global home improvement market. This shortage of qualified tradespeople, including carpenters, electricians, and installers, creates a critical bottleneck, causing the industry's service delivery capacity to lag considerably behind consumer interest. As the available workforce diminishes relative to demand, project timelines are inadvertently lengthened, and labor costs increase sharply. These inflated operational expenses compel contractors to raise service prices, which subsequently discourages price-sensitive homeowners from undertaking optional renovation projects and reduces the overall volume of market transactions.This workforce deficit effectively limits the industry's ability to translate high consumer demand into realized revenue. The National Kitchen & Bath Association reported in 2025 that 58% of design and remodeling firms experienced a moderate or severe skilled labor shortage. This widespread unavailability of talent forces companies to restrict their project intake and extend backlogs to unsustainable lengths. Consequently, the market is unable to fully capitalize on the renovation needs of an aging housing stock, leading to missed revenue opportunities and a constrained growth rate for the broader sector.

Market Trends

The widespread integration of AI-driven smart home ecosystems is fundamentally transforming residential renovation, evolving beyond individual devices to interconnected home management networks. Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing cohesive systems that centralize security, lighting, and climate control through predictive artificial intelligence, thereby enhancing convenience and operational efficiency. This technological shift is driving considerable market activity as consumers retrofit existing properties with advanced infrastructure capable of supporting complex automation. The adoption scale is substantial, with smart home integration rising to 59% among households in the United States and Canada in 2025, according to the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings' October 2025 '2025 Smart Home Trends & Technology Adoption' report, largely fueled by demand for intuitive, app-controlled living environments.Simultaneously, the expansion of outdoor living and entertainment areas has emerged as a dominant priority, with property owners increasingly viewing exterior spaces as functional extensions of their primary residences. This trend is characterized by the installation of sophisticated outdoor kitchens, weather-resistant lounge areas, and architectural elements that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor environments. Renovations now frequently involve high-value structural modifications, such as the removal of exterior walls to incorporate wide-span opening systems that facilitate smooth transitions. This design preference is redefining project scopes; Fixr.com's June 2025 '2025 Outdoor Living Trends Report' indicated that 46% of industry experts identified pocket sliding doors as the leading emerging trend used to create these fluid connections between interior and exterior entertainment zones.

Key Market Players

• The Home Depot, Inc.
• Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
• Kingfisher plc
• W.W. Grainger, Inc.
• Tractor Supply Company
• Masco Corporation
• Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
• Ace Hardware Corporation
• Havells India Limited
• Bunnings Group Limited

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Home Improvement Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Home Improvement Market, By Product
• Building and Remodeling
• Home D?cor
• Tools
• Hardware
• Outdoor Living
• Home Improvement Market, By Project
• DIFM
• DIY
• Home Improvement Market, By Sourcing
• Homeware Stores
• Franchised Stores
• Specialty Stores
• Online Sales Channel and Others
• Home Improvement Market, By Region
• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Home Improvement Market.

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Contents

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
  1.2.1. Markets Covered
  1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. VOICE OF CUSTOMER

5. GLOBAL HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  5.2.1. By Product (Building and Remodeling, Home D?cor, Tools, Hardware, Outdoor Living)
  5.2.2. By Project (DIFM, DIY)
  5.2.3. By Sourcing (Homeware Stores, Franchised Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Sales Channel and Others {Direct Sellers, General Merchandised Retailers, etc.})
  5.2.4. By Region
  5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. NORTH AMERICA HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET OUTLOOK

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  6.2.1. By Product
  6.2.2. By Project
  6.2.3. By Sourcing
  6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  6.3.1. United States Home Improvement Market Outlook
    6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.1.2.1. By Product
      6.3.1.2.2. By Project
      6.3.1.2.3. By Sourcing
  6.3.2. Canada Home Improvement Market Outlook
    6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.2.2.1. By Product
      6.3.2.2.2. By Project
      6.3.2.2.3. By Sourcing
  6.3.3. Mexico Home Improvement Market Outlook
    6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.3.2.1. By Product
      6.3.3.2.2. By Project
      6.3.3.2.3. By Sourcing

7. EUROPE HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET OUTLOOK

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  7.2.1. By Product
  7.2.2. By Project
  7.2.3. By Sourcing
  7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  7.3.1. Germany Home Improvement Market Outlook
    7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.1.2.1. By Product
      7.3.1.2.2. By Project
      7.3.1.2.3. By Sourcing
  7.3.2. France Home Improvement Market Outlook
    7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.2.2.1. By Product
      7.3.2.2.2. By Project
      7.3.2.2.3. By Sourcing
  7.3.3. United Kingdom Home Improvement Market Outlook
    7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.3.2.1. By Product
      7.3.3.2.2. By Project
      7.3.3.2.3. By Sourcing
  7.3.4. Italy Home Improvement Market Outlook
    7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.4.2.1. By Product
      7.3.4.2.2. By Project
      7.3.4.2.3. By Sourcing
  7.3.5. Spain Home Improvement Market Outlook
    7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.5.2.1. By Product
      7.3.5.2.2. By Project
      7.3.5.2.3. By Sourcing

8. ASIA PACIFIC HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET OUTLOOK

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  8.2.1. By Product
  8.2.2. By Project
  8.2.3. By Sourcing
  8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  8.3.1. China Home Improvement Market Outlook
    8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.1.2.1. By Product
      8.3.1.2.2. By Project
      8.3.1.2.3. By Sourcing
  8.3.2. India Home Improvement Market Outlook
    8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.2.2.1. By Product
      8.3.2.2.2. By Project
      8.3.2.2.3. By Sourcing
  8.3.3. Japan Home Improvement Market Outlook
    8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.3.2.1. By Product
      8.3.3.2.2. By Project
      8.3.3.2.3. By Sourcing
  8.3.4. South Korea Home Improvement Market Outlook
    8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.4.2.1. By Product
      8.3.4.2.2. By Project
      8.3.4.2.3. By Sourcing
  8.3.5. Australia Home Improvement Market Outlook
    8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.5.2.1. By Product
      8.3.5.2.2. By Project
      8.3.5.2.3. By Sourcing

9. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET OUTLOOK

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  9.2.1. By Product
  9.2.2. By Project
  9.2.3. By Sourcing
  9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Home Improvement Market Outlook
    9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.1.2.1. By Product
      9.3.1.2.2. By Project
      9.3.1.2.3. By Sourcing
  9.3.2. UAE Home Improvement Market Outlook
    9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.2.2.1. By Product
      9.3.2.2.2. By Project
      9.3.2.2.3. By Sourcing
  9.3.3. South Africa Home Improvement Market Outlook
    9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.3.2.1. By Product
      9.3.3.2.2. By Project
      9.3.3.2.3. By Sourcing

10. SOUTH AMERICA HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET OUTLOOK

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  10.2.1. By Product
  10.2.2. By Project
  10.2.3. By Sourcing
  10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  10.3.1. Brazil Home Improvement Market Outlook
    10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.1.2.1. By Product
      10.3.1.2.2. By Project
      10.3.1.2.3. By Sourcing
  10.3.2. Colombia Home Improvement Market Outlook
    10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.2.2.1. By Product
      10.3.2.2.2. By Project
      10.3.2.2.3. By Sourcing
  10.3.3. Argentina Home Improvement Market Outlook
    10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.3.2.1. By Product
      10.3.3.2.2. By Project
      10.3.3.2.3. By Sourcing

11. MARKET DYNAMICS

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. MARKET TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. GLOBAL HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET: SWOT ANALYSIS

14. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

15.1. The Home Depot, Inc.
  15.1.1. Business Overview
  15.1.2. Products & Services
  15.1.3. Recent Developments
  15.1.4. Key Personnel
  15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
15.3. Kingfisher plc
15.4. W.W. Grainger, Inc.
15.5. Tractor Supply Company
15.6. Masco Corporation
15.7. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
15.8. Ace Hardware Corporation
15.9. Havells India Limited
15.10. Bunnings Group Limited

16. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS

17. ABOUT US & DISCLAIMER