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Barbecues and grills refer to outdoor cooking appliances designed for preparing food through direct or indirect heat. These appliances are primarily used for grilling, smoking, or roasting food items such as meats, vegetables and seafood. The users of barbecues and grills include households, particularly those with access to gardens, patios, or backyards, as well as commercial entities such as restaurants, caterers, hotels, resorts and mobile food vendors.
The barbecues and grills market consist of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of barbecues and grills that serve both recreational and culinary purposes and are commonly used during social gatherings such as picnics, family barbecues, tailgating events and outdoor parties
The global barbecues and grills market was valued at $10,537.5 million in 2020 which grew till 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 10.00%.
Growth In Outdoor Recreation And Backyard Entertainment
The growth in outdoor recreation and backyard entertainment drove the growth of the barbecues and grills market during the historic period. As consumers increasingly valued leisure activities within residential spaces, outdoor areas such as patios, gardens, and backyards evolved into functional social and entertainment zones. Barbecues and grills became central to these spaces, serving both practical cooking needs and social experiences. This shift encouraged households to invest in dedicated outdoor cooking equipment that could support gatherings, celebrations, and informal dining. For instance, in November 2023, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a US-based U.S. federal agency, reported the outdoor-recreation economy generated $563.7 billion in 2022 (2.2% of GDP) and then $639.5 billion in 2023 (2.3% of GDP), indicating rising consumer spending on outdoor activities that supports higher demand for backyard entertainment products, including grills. Therefore, the growth in outdoor recreation and backyard entertainment supported the growth of barbecues and grills industry.
Artificial Intelligence And Autonomous Intelligence
Major companies in the barbecues and grills market are launching AI-enabled automated cooking assistance systems that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and integrated sensors to automate key grilling functions, such as real-time cooking adjustments, autonomous recipe execution, and hands-off temperature management, enhancing convenience and consistency for users with varying skill levels. This trend emphasizes intelligent automation that reduces user intervention while improving precision and overall grilling outcomes. For example, in 2024, SEERGRILLS, a UK-based startup, launched its Perfecta AI-Powered Grilling Robot, a novel automated grilling system that uses embedded AI sensors and neural processing to monitor food and environmental variables in real time, enabling 360° cooking without manual flipping and autonomous temperature adjustments. The Perfecta grilling robot arrives with accessories such as VertiGrate food holders and optional command-center bundles for prep and service, representing a launch that brings robotic-style automation to outdoor grilling experiences with minimal user effort, positioning AI-assisted cooking as a premium and futuristic outdoor cooking solution.
The global barbecues and grills market is fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 18.4% of the total market in 2024.
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