Capitalise on the Potential of the Outdoor Garden Buildings and Structures Market

Barbour ABI launches their latest report on the UK Domestic Garden Buildings & Structures Market 2024-2028, offering deep insights into the trends, dynamics, and prospects of this emerging sector.

The report provides a detailed understanding of the market currently valued at £266 million in 2024, revealing fluctuations and trends from 2019 through to the 2028 forecast.  It addresses the pressing needs of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers navigating supply chain complexities, increased imports, diverse distribution channels and evolving consumer demands.

Read below to find the key highlights of the report as well as a quote from our editor.

Market Sizing and Trends

The report includes insight into historical data and future projections that map out the growth and contractions of the market over recent years. This includes an analysis of market drivers and challenges influencing its development.

Consumer Trends 

Trends are highlighting how advancements in garden buildings are aligning with consumer preferences by delivering multifunctional, year-round spaces that combine practical use with environmental benefits. Thus catering to a growing demand for versatile living and working environments.  

Product Mix and Innovations

A detailed breakdown of mature VS emerging market segments including:

• Sheds
• Cabins
• Rooms
• Greenhouses

This is all coupled with the latest innovations enhancing functionality and sustainability.

End Use Sectors

Valuable insights emerge from analysing the housing sector’s performance, including new build completions, repairs, maintenance, improvements, and house moving activities, all of which significantly influence market dynamics.

International Trade Data

Significant trends into the import and export of garden buildings, EU, and non- EU countries.

Distribution Channels

The report highlights a shift in distribution channels for garden buildings, with a significant move towards direct sales and online platforms, reflecting changes in buyer behaviour dynamics.

Product Innovation

Focus on new product designs that emphasize versatility, durability, and eco-friendliness with an increased focus on incorporating smart technologies to enhance functionality, convenience and increase home value.

Future Developments

In the realm of domestic garden buildings and structures, future developments prioritize aesthetics, convenience, and climate resilience. There’s a notable shift towards incorporating maintenance-friendly materials with heightened durability, while also integrating environmentally conscious features.

These may encompass innovations like greywater systems and ‘green’ roofs, strategically designed to foster local biodiversity and adapt to evolving weather patterns. This forward-thinking approach aims to cultivate resilient and sustainable garden spaces, capable of thriving amidst environmental fluctuations.

Anne Williams, Research Manager at Barbour ABI, stated:

“This report is indispensable for anyone involved in the garden buildings and structures market. Given the sector’s evolution influenced by external economic pressures and internal market innovations, our analysis provides the insights needed to successfully navigate this trending market.”