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Floating swimming pools refer to water-based recreational structures designed to float on natural water bodies such as rivers, lakes, or seas. They are constructed with buoyant platforms that support a contained swimming area, typically separated from the surrounding water to ensure safety and cleanliness. These pools offer a distinctive leisure experience by combining the comfort of a traditional pool with the natural surroundings of open waters.
The primary product types of floating swimming pools include inflatable floating pools, modular floating pools, and custom floating pools. Inflatable floating pools refer to portable, air-filled pool structures made to float on water bodies such as lakes, rivers, or oceans, providing a secure and enclosed swimming space. The materials used include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), fiberglass, metal, and others. The key distribution channels include online retail, specialty stores, and direct sales, while the main applications include residential, commercial, and recreational purposes.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the recreation sector, particularly in the supply of imported sports equipment, outdoor gear, and leisure products. Manufacturers and retailers are facing higher costs for items such as bicycles, camping gear, fitness machines, and gaming consoles, much of which are sourced from overseas with limited domestic alternatives. Small businesses operating in the recreational retail space are especially affected, with some reducing inventory or increasing prices to offset margin pressure. Event organizers and recreational facilities are also facing cost hikes for imported equipment and infrastructure materials. In response, the industry is exploring alternative sourcing from tariff-free regions, increasing reliance on local suppliers, and urging policymakers to consider exemptions for non-essential but widely used recreational products.
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The floating swimming pools market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.11 billion in 2024 to $2.28 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for luxury waterfront recreation, growth in urban waterfront development projects, increasing tourism and hospitality investments, rising adoption of eco-friendly leisure solutions, and advancements in floating structure technologies.
The floating swimming pools market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable recreational infrastructure, expansion of smart water filtration technologies, rising government initiatives for public waterfront accessibility, growing interest in climate-resilient leisure designs, and increasing private investments in floating architecture. Key trends in the forecast period include integration of solar-powered filtration systems, use of recycled and eco-friendly materials, development of customizable modular pool platforms, rise of community-based floating recreation zones, and incorporation of smart monitoring and control systems.
The increasing focus on eco-friendly recreational solutions is expected to drive the growth of the floating swimming pools market going forward. Eco-friendly recreational solutions refer to leisure activities and facilities designed to minimize environmental impact while promoting the sustainable use of natural resources. The growing focus on eco-friendly recreational solutions is driven by rising environmental awareness, as they help reduce pollution and preserve natural resources while supporting sustainable leisure activities. Floating swimming pools contribute to eco-friendly recreational solutions by utilizing natural water bodies and advanced filtration systems that remove the need for chemical treatments, thereby reducing environmental impact and encouraging sustainable water recreation. For instance, in February 2024, according to the National Park Service, a United States-based government agency, 400 national parks recorded a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million (4%) over 2022. Therefore, the increasing focus on eco-friendly recreational solutions is fueling the growth of the floating swimming pools market.
Key companies operating in the floating swimming pools market are emphasizing the development of advanced design and construction approaches, including modular floating platforms, sustainable materials, advanced water filtration systems, and luxury-integrated amenities to enhance recreational experiences and environmental compatibility. Modular floating platforms are customizable, interconnecting structures designed to float on water, enabling flexible configuration for applications such as renewable energy, recreation, or marine infrastructure. For instance, in September 2024, Horseshoe Bay Resort, a United States-based luxury resort destination, introduced North America's only floating pool designed to provide guests with a distinctive over-water leisure experience. The pool includes a multi-level deck, bar service area, and panoramic views of Lake LBJ, merging luxury with innovative aquatic engineering. This floating pool initiative enhances the resort's appeal, supports sustainable waterfront recreation, and establishes a new benchmark for hospitality-driven aquatic design.
In August 2024, +POOL, a United States-based non-profit organization working to create a floating, in-river swimming pool in New York City, partnered with New York City for an undisclosed amount. Through this collaboration, New York State and New York City aim to demonstrate and launch +POOL, an innovative water-filtering floating swimming pool at Pier 35, to improve safe and equitable public access to urban waters. New York City is the most populous city in the United States.
Major players in the floating swimming pools market are Fluidra SA, Endless Pools Inc., Zhejiang Zhongya Industrial Co. Ltd., Myrtha Pools SA, Crystal Lagoons Corp., Falcon Pools, ARKI Marine Pty Ltd., Desjoyaux Pools, Bouncia Co., FunAir Ltd., Jetfloat International, SEARAFT, Yolloy, YachtBeach, Oceandreams Mediterraneo, Marinetek, FreeStyle Pools, Farbam Marine, Baltic Floating Structures, and Bluet Floating Solutions.
North America was the largest region in the floating swimming pools market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in floating swimming pools report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the floating swimming pools market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The floating swimming pools market consists of sales of floating pool structures, pontoons, modular platforms, filtration systems, anchoring systems, floating decks, ladders, safety railings, water circulation pumps, and chlorination units. 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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