FEDIYMA Report: Global DIY Market Worth €594bn

In 2018, the DIY/home improvement world market turnover reached €594 billion, an increase of 1,1% compared to last year. North America and Europe combined represent approximately 87% of this market, although their joint population accounts for only 17% of the world population. The DIY markets of these two continents sum €516 billion. North America and Europe reach 58% and 29% of the world market respectively. The United States of America had the highest average DIY expenditure per capita in 2018 at €932 .

Approximately 81% of the Global DIY market (€482 billion) is concentrated in only 8 countries: USA, Germany, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Australia and Italy. Moreover, the three major DIY countries in Europe (Germany, France and United Kingdom) represent 50% of the continent's market. 

The top 10 major DIY retailers worldwide: Home Depot (USA), Lowe's (USA), ADEO (France), Kingfisher (UK), Menards (USA), Bunnings (Australia), OBI (Germany), Bauhaus (Germany), Sodimac (Chile), Ace Hardware (USA). Home Depot and Lowe's account for 25% of the global market share.

More detailed information is contained in the new edition of the "Global Home Improvement Report 2019".

How to place an order?

The Global Home Improvement Report 2019 is distributed by the local associations of fediyma: Herstellerverband Haus & Garten (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), IVG (Germany), Unibal (France), BHETA (UK), AFEB (Spain and Portugal), FEBIN (Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands) and MADE4DIY (Italy).

For international companies not based in any of these countries, they must contact the European Federation of DIY Manufacturers (fediyma) or the European DIY-Retail Association (EDRA) directly.

Source : FEDIYMA / EDRA / GHIN

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