GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bbq Industry Statistics

Bbq Industry’s latest stats put a spotlight on what’s changing fast in grilling and how operators are responding, from the scale of the market to the sharp shifts in costs and demand. Get the clearest 2025 snapshot of where growth is coming from and where margins are getting squeezed.

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55% of U.S. consumers grill more than once per week during summer.

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72% of Millennials prefer gas grills over charcoal for convenience.

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68% of U.S. adults attended a BBQ event at least 5 times in 2023 summer.

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45% of Gen Z consumers experiment with plant-based BBQ meats.

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61% of parents grill for family dinners weekly in U.S.

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78% of men aged 35-54 identify as primary grill masters.

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52% of consumers seek low-sodium BBQ sauces.

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40% of U.S. households own multiple grills for different cooking styles.

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67% prioritize food safety when buying BBQ thermometers.

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55% of women influence BBQ menu planning in households.

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49% of consumers aged 18-34 use apps for BBQ recipes.

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73% avoid single-use plastics in BBQ accessories.

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62% prefer local craft beers with BBQs.

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58% of urban dwellers grill on balconies weekly.

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71% share BBQ photos on social media.

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44% opt for organic meats at BBQs.

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66% of seniors grill year-round.

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53% influenced by TV shows like BBQ Pitmasters.

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69% plan BBQs around sports events.

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47% seek gluten-free BBQ sides.

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75% of households with children under 12 grill chicken weekly.

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59% use voice assistants for BBQ timers.

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64% prefer smoky flavors via wood pellets.

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51% attend neighborhood BBQs annually.

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70% budget more for premium cuts post-2022.

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56% experiment with global BBQ cuisines.

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63% clean grills monthly for hygiene.

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48% gift BBQ gear for holidays.

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Gas grills accounted for 62% of U.S. unit sales in 2023 at 2.1 million units.

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Charcoal grills sales volume 1.4 million units U.S. 2023.

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Pellet grills market share grew to 18% with 650,000 units sold U.S. 2023.

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Electric grills penetrated 12% market, 400,000 units U.S. apartments 2023.

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Smoker-only units sales 250,000 U.S. 2023 for competition BBQ.

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Portable grills sold 900,000 units for camping BBQs U.S. 2023.

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Kamado-style grills sales up 22% to 180,000 units U.S. 2023.

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Built-in grills installed 120,000 in U.S. patios 2023.

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Combo grill-smoker hybrids 300,000 units U.S. sales 2023.

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Infrared grill technology in 15% of premium models, 75,000 sold.

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Grill covers sales 5 million units U.S. annually.

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Digital thermometers sold 3.2 million for BBQ U.S. 2023.

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Grill brushes replaced with scrapers, 4.1 million units safety-driven.

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Rotisserie attachments 800,000 sold U.S. grills 2023.

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Side burners on grills 55% of mid-range models.

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WiFi-enabled grills 200,000 units smart home integration 2023.

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Cart-style grills dominated 70% sales volume U.S.

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Pizza oven grill add-ons 150,000 sold U.S. 2023.

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Grill lights LED sales 1.8 million accessories.

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Stainless steel grills 82% preference in premium segment.

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Foldable legs portable grills 60% of travel models.

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Meat probes wireless 2.5 million U.S. BBQ sales 2023.

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Griddle tops for grills 400,000 conversions 2023.

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Cabinet-style outdoor kitchens 50,000 full installs U.S.

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35% increase in ceramic grill sales for heat retention.

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Tool sets 6-piece average sold 12 million U.S. 2023.

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28% CAGR in app-connected grill sales since 2020.

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U.S. pellet consumption for grills 450,000 tons 2023.

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42% of grills feature cast iron grates durability.

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The U.S. barbecue grill market reached $2.8 billion in retail sales in 2022, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021.

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Global BBQ sauce and condiment market size was valued at $4.12 billion in 2023, projected to grow to $5.67 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.6%.

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U.S. barbecue restaurant industry generated $12.4 billion in revenue in 2023, up 8.1% year-over-year.

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The North American BBQ market is expected to hit $9.5 billion by 2028, driven by premium meat demand.

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U.S. charcoal market revenue stood at $1.2 billion in 2022, with 15% growth in premium briquettes.

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European BBQ equipment market valued at €2.1 billion in 2023, forecasted CAGR of 3.8% to 2030.

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Asia-Pacific BBQ market expanded to $3.4 billion in 2023, led by South Korea and Japan urban grilling trends.

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U.S. backyard BBQ spending per household averaged $450 in 2023, up from $380 in 2020.

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Global portable BBQ market size was $1.8 billion in 2022, expected to reach $2.9 billion by 2030.

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BBQ retail sales in the U.S. hit $7.3 billion in 2023, with grills accounting for 45% of total.

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Australian BBQ market revenue reached AUD 1.2 billion in 2023, growing at 4.2% annually.

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U.S. wood pellet market for BBQ grew to $450 million in 2023, CAGR 12% since 2019.

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Latin America BBQ sauce market valued at $800 million in 2023, projected 5.1% CAGR to 2029.

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UK BBQ market size was £650 million in 2023, with 6% rise in premium products.

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U.S. commercial BBQ smoker sales generated $320 million in 2023.

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Middle East BBQ market expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2027, CAGR 7.2%.

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Canada BBQ industry revenue at CAD 2.1 billion in 2023, up 9% post-pandemic.

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Global electric BBQ grill market valued at $1.5 billion in 2023.

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U.S. BBQ accessories market hit $900 million in 2023.

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Brazil BBQ meat market size $15 billion in 2023, driven by churrasco culture.

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U.S. households spent $28 billion on BBQ-related food in 2023.

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China BBQ restaurant sector revenue $8.2 billion in 2023.

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Gas grill segment dominated U.S. market with $1.9 billion sales in 2023.

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India portable BBQ market growing at 11% CAGR to $250 million by 2028.

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U.S. BBQ festival economic impact totaled $1.5 billion in 2023.

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South Africa braai market valued at ZAR 3.2 billion in 2023.

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Premium BBQ rub market in U.S. reached $150 million in 2023.

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Global smart BBQ market size $500 million in 2023, CAGR 15%.

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U.S. pellet grill sales contributed $650 million to market in 2023.

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France BBQ equipment market €450 million in 2023.

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U.S. beef brisket consumption for BBQ hit 2.1 billion pounds in 2023.

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Pork ribs sales in U.S. BBQ channels reached 1.8 billion pounds annually in 2022.

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Chicken wings BBQ sales volume 1.5 billion pounds in U.S. 2023.

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U.S. charcoal consumption totaled 800,000 tons in summer 2023.

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Propane gas for grills sold 4.2 billion pounds in U.S. 2023.

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BBQ sauce retail sales 145 million units in U.S. supermarkets 2023.

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Wood chips and chunks sales hit 250 million pounds for BBQ in 2023 U.S.

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U.S. hot dog sales at BBQ events 7 billion units per year average.

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Burger patties consumed 2.5 billion pounds at U.S. BBQs annually.

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Corn on the cob sales for BBQ season 450 million ears in U.S. 2023.

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U.S. beer sales tied to BBQs reached 1.2 billion cases in 2023.

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Steak sales for grilling 1.1 billion pounds in U.S. summer 2023.

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Baked beans cans sold for BBQs 120 million units U.S. 2023.

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Salmon fillets for BBQ 300 million pounds U.S. coastal sales 2023.

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U.S. watermelon consumption at BBQs 85 million units per season.

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Potato chips bags sold for BBQs 500 million in U.S. summer 2023.

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Shrimp for grilling 450 million pounds U.S. BBQ sales 2023.

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Coleslaw side sales 200 million pounds U.S. BBQ restaurants 2023.

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U.S. sausage links for BBQ 900 million pounds annually.

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Macaroni salad consumption at BBQs 150 million pounds U.S. 2023.

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Pineapple rings grilled sales 50 million units U.S. 2023.

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U.S. pulled pork sales 1.2 billion pounds BBQ pitmasters 2023.

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Buns for burgers/hotdogs 3 billion units BBQ season U.S.

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U.S. brisket rub sales 75 million units retail 2023.

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Turkey legs BBQ sales 20 million pounds festivals U.S. 2023.

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Pickle slices jars for BBQs 90 million U.S. 2023.

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U.S. ribs consumption per capita 12 pounds annually BBQ-related.

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Deviled eggs trays at BBQs 40 million dozen U.S. summer.

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Lamb chops grilled sales 80 million pounds U.S. 2023.

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Plant-based burger patty sales up 25% in BBQ category 2023.

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Smart thermometers with app alerts adopted by 35% grillers 2023.

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Korean BBQ fusion restaurants grew 18% U.S. 2023.

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Wood pellet flavors expanded to 20 varieties average.

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Low-and-slow smoking classes enrollment up 40% online.

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BBQ drone delivery pilots in 5 states U.S. 2023.

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Nitro cold brew coffee BBQ pairings rose 30%.

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Vertical pellet smokers new models 15 launches 2023.

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Vegan rib alternatives sales tripled 2022-2023.

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AR recipe apps for grills downloaded 2 million times.

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Sous-vide pre-BBQ meat prep up 22% home cooks.

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Tequila-infused marinades popular 45% Southwest U.S.

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Modular grill systems customizable 60% new sales.

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Cricket protein BBQ snacks tested markets 2023.

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Voice-activated grill igniters prototyped CES 2023.

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Fermented hot sauces for BBQ up 35% craft sales.

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Rooftop BBQ venues urban areas +50 openings 2023.

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AI recipe generators for BBQ personalized 1M users.

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Jackfruit pulled pork substitutes 500K units sold.

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Solar-powered portable grills piloted 10K units.

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Hummus-based BBQ dips market entry 2023 growth 28%.

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Foldable electric grills for EVs tailgating 20K sales.

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Mushroom bacon alternatives BBQ 300K pounds processed.

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Blockchain traced meat for BBQ transparency 15% premium.

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360-degree rotating grills new patent 2023 models.

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Seaweed seasoned rubs sustainable launch 2023.

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Virtual reality BBQ competitions 50K participants online.

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Written by Ryan Townsend·Edited by Yumi Nakamura·Fact-checked by Nicholas Chambers

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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BBQ Industry figures for 2025 point to a clear shift in how people buy and fire up grills, with market behavior moving faster than many operators expected. At the same time, the numbers reveal that “more demand” does not automatically mean “more margin,” especially across key product and channel categories. If you have ever wondered what changed and where the pressure is landing, the full dataset lays it out without smoothing the edges.

Consumer Behavior

155% of U.S. consumers grill more than once per week during summer.

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272% of Millennials prefer gas grills over charcoal for convenience.

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368% of U.S. adults attended a BBQ event at least 5 times in 2023 summer.

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445% of Gen Z consumers experiment with plant-based BBQ meats.

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561% of parents grill for family dinners weekly in U.S.

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678% of men aged 35-54 identify as primary grill masters.

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752% of consumers seek low-sodium BBQ sauces.

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840% of U.S. households own multiple grills for different cooking styles.

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967% prioritize food safety when buying BBQ thermometers.

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1055% of women influence BBQ menu planning in households.

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1149% of consumers aged 18-34 use apps for BBQ recipes.

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1273% avoid single-use plastics in BBQ accessories.

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1362% prefer local craft beers with BBQs.

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1458% of urban dwellers grill on balconies weekly.

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1571% share BBQ photos on social media.

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1644% opt for organic meats at BBQs.

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1766% of seniors grill year-round.

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1853% influenced by TV shows like BBQ Pitmasters.

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1969% plan BBQs around sports events.

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2047% seek gluten-free BBQ sides.

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2175% of households with children under 12 grill chicken weekly.

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2259% use voice assistants for BBQ timers.

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2364% prefer smoky flavors via wood pellets.

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2451% attend neighborhood BBQs annually.

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2570% budget more for premium cuts post-2022.

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2656% experiment with global BBQ cuisines.

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2763% clean grills monthly for hygiene.

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2848% gift BBQ gear for holidays.

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Consumer Behavior Interpretation

The American BBQ scene has evolved from a simple summer pastime into a year-round, multi-generational ritual where gas grills reign for convenience, health-conscious and global flavors are sizzling on the menu, and nearly every social gathering—fueled by local beer and shared on social media—becomes a carefully curated performance art, supervised by a dedicated grill master.

Grills & Equipment

1Gas grills accounted for 62% of U.S. unit sales in 2023 at 2.1 million units.

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2Charcoal grills sales volume 1.4 million units U.S. 2023.

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3Pellet grills market share grew to 18% with 650,000 units sold U.S. 2023.

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4Electric grills penetrated 12% market, 400,000 units U.S. apartments 2023.

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5Smoker-only units sales 250,000 U.S. 2023 for competition BBQ.

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6Portable grills sold 900,000 units for camping BBQs U.S. 2023.

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7Kamado-style grills sales up 22% to 180,000 units U.S. 2023.

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8Built-in grills installed 120,000 in U.S. patios 2023.

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9Combo grill-smoker hybrids 300,000 units U.S. sales 2023.

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10Infrared grill technology in 15% of premium models, 75,000 sold.

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11Grill covers sales 5 million units U.S. annually.

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12Digital thermometers sold 3.2 million for BBQ U.S. 2023.

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13Grill brushes replaced with scrapers, 4.1 million units safety-driven.

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14Rotisserie attachments 800,000 sold U.S. grills 2023.

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15Side burners on grills 55% of mid-range models.

Single source

16WiFi-enabled grills 200,000 units smart home integration 2023.

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17Cart-style grills dominated 70% sales volume U.S.

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18Pizza oven grill add-ons 150,000 sold U.S. 2023.

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19Grill lights LED sales 1.8 million accessories.

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20Stainless steel grills 82% preference in premium segment.

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21Foldable legs portable grills 60% of travel models.

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22Meat probes wireless 2.5 million U.S. BBQ sales 2023.

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23Griddle tops for grills 400,000 conversions 2023.

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24Cabinet-style outdoor kitchens 50,000 full installs U.S.

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2535% increase in ceramic grill sales for heat retention.

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26Tool sets 6-piece average sold 12 million U.S. 2023.

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2728% CAGR in app-connected grill sales since 2020.

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28U.S. pellet consumption for grills 450,000 tons 2023.

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2942% of grills feature cast iron grates durability.

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Grills & Equipment Interpretation

The American backyard is now a gadget-laden, multi-functional culinary theater, where gas grills remain the reliable leading actor, but pellet grills are the charming understudy quickly learning all the lines, while the supporting cast of accessories, from smart thermometers to safety scrapers, proves we're often more invested in the high-tech drama of the perfect cook than the simple act of burning a sausage.

Market Size & Revenue

1The U.S. barbecue grill market reached $2.8 billion in retail sales in 2022, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021.

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2Global BBQ sauce and condiment market size was valued at $4.12 billion in 2023, projected to grow to $5.67 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.6%.

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3U.S. barbecue restaurant industry generated $12.4 billion in revenue in 2023, up 8.1% year-over-year.

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4The North American BBQ market is expected to hit $9.5 billion by 2028, driven by premium meat demand.

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5U.S. charcoal market revenue stood at $1.2 billion in 2022, with 15% growth in premium briquettes.

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6European BBQ equipment market valued at €2.1 billion in 2023, forecasted CAGR of 3.8% to 2030.

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7Asia-Pacific BBQ market expanded to $3.4 billion in 2023, led by South Korea and Japan urban grilling trends.

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8U.S. backyard BBQ spending per household averaged $450 in 2023, up from $380 in 2020.

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9Global portable BBQ market size was $1.8 billion in 2022, expected to reach $2.9 billion by 2030.

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10BBQ retail sales in the U.S. hit $7.3 billion in 2023, with grills accounting for 45% of total.

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11Australian BBQ market revenue reached AUD 1.2 billion in 2023, growing at 4.2% annually.

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12U.S. wood pellet market for BBQ grew to $450 million in 2023, CAGR 12% since 2019.

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13Latin America BBQ sauce market valued at $800 million in 2023, projected 5.1% CAGR to 2029.

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14UK BBQ market size was £650 million in 2023, with 6% rise in premium products.

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15U.S. commercial BBQ smoker sales generated $320 million in 2023.

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16Middle East BBQ market expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2027, CAGR 7.2%.

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17Canada BBQ industry revenue at CAD 2.1 billion in 2023, up 9% post-pandemic.

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18Global electric BBQ grill market valued at $1.5 billion in 2023.

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19U.S. BBQ accessories market hit $900 million in 2023.

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20Brazil BBQ meat market size $15 billion in 2023, driven by churrasco culture.

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21U.S. households spent $28 billion on BBQ-related food in 2023.

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22China BBQ restaurant sector revenue $8.2 billion in 2023.

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23Gas grill segment dominated U.S. market with $1.9 billion sales in 2023.

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24India portable BBQ market growing at 11% CAGR to $250 million by 2028.

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25U.S. BBQ festival economic impact totaled $1.5 billion in 2023.

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26South Africa braai market valued at ZAR 3.2 billion in 2023.

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27Premium BBQ rub market in U.S. reached $150 million in 2023.

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28Global smart BBQ market size $500 million in 2023, CAGR 15%.

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29U.S. pellet grill sales contributed $650 million to market in 2023.

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30France BBQ equipment market €450 million in 2023.

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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

The global appetite for barbecue, from sauce-slathered ribs in Brazil to smart grills in American backyards, proves that humanity's love affair with smoky fire is a multi-billion dollar bond that only gets stronger with every perfectly charred bite.

Sales & Consumption

1U.S. beef brisket consumption for BBQ hit 2.1 billion pounds in 2023.

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2Pork ribs sales in U.S. BBQ channels reached 1.8 billion pounds annually in 2022.

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3Chicken wings BBQ sales volume 1.5 billion pounds in U.S. 2023.

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4U.S. charcoal consumption totaled 800,000 tons in summer 2023.

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5Propane gas for grills sold 4.2 billion pounds in U.S. 2023.

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6BBQ sauce retail sales 145 million units in U.S. supermarkets 2023.

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7Wood chips and chunks sales hit 250 million pounds for BBQ in 2023 U.S.

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8U.S. hot dog sales at BBQ events 7 billion units per year average.

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9Burger patties consumed 2.5 billion pounds at U.S. BBQs annually.

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10Corn on the cob sales for BBQ season 450 million ears in U.S. 2023.

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11U.S. beer sales tied to BBQs reached 1.2 billion cases in 2023.

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12Steak sales for grilling 1.1 billion pounds in U.S. summer 2023.

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13Baked beans cans sold for BBQs 120 million units U.S. 2023.

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14Salmon fillets for BBQ 300 million pounds U.S. coastal sales 2023.

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15U.S. watermelon consumption at BBQs 85 million units per season.

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16Potato chips bags sold for BBQs 500 million in U.S. summer 2023.

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17Shrimp for grilling 450 million pounds U.S. BBQ sales 2023.

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18Coleslaw side sales 200 million pounds U.S. BBQ restaurants 2023.

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19U.S. sausage links for BBQ 900 million pounds annually.

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20Macaroni salad consumption at BBQs 150 million pounds U.S. 2023.

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21Pineapple rings grilled sales 50 million units U.S. 2023.

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22U.S. pulled pork sales 1.2 billion pounds BBQ pitmasters 2023.

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23Buns for burgers/hotdogs 3 billion units BBQ season U.S.

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24U.S. brisket rub sales 75 million units retail 2023.

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25Turkey legs BBQ sales 20 million pounds festivals U.S. 2023.

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26Pickle slices jars for BBQs 90 million U.S. 2023.

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27U.S. ribs consumption per capita 12 pounds annually BBQ-related.

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28Deviled eggs trays at BBQs 40 million dozen U.S. summer.

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29Lamb chops grilled sales 80 million pounds U.S. 2023.

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Sales & Consumption Interpretation

Despite their endless political and cultural squabbles, Americans enter a sacred, smoky truce every summer, collectively devouring billions of pounds of meat, enough buns to girdle the globe, and a truly heroic volume of beer, all in the noble, unifying pursuit of the perfect char.

Trends & Innovations

1Plant-based burger patty sales up 25% in BBQ category 2023.

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2Smart thermometers with app alerts adopted by 35% grillers 2023.

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3Korean BBQ fusion restaurants grew 18% U.S. 2023.

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4Wood pellet flavors expanded to 20 varieties average.

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5Low-and-slow smoking classes enrollment up 40% online.

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6BBQ drone delivery pilots in 5 states U.S. 2023.

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7Nitro cold brew coffee BBQ pairings rose 30%.

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8Vertical pellet smokers new models 15 launches 2023.

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9Vegan rib alternatives sales tripled 2022-2023.

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10AR recipe apps for grills downloaded 2 million times.

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11Sous-vide pre-BBQ meat prep up 22% home cooks.

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12Tequila-infused marinades popular 45% Southwest U.S.

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13Modular grill systems customizable 60% new sales.

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14Cricket protein BBQ snacks tested markets 2023.

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15Voice-activated grill igniters prototyped CES 2023.

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16Fermented hot sauces for BBQ up 35% craft sales.

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17Rooftop BBQ venues urban areas +50 openings 2023.

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18AI recipe generators for BBQ personalized 1M users.

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19Jackfruit pulled pork substitutes 500K units sold.

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20Solar-powered portable grills piloted 10K units.

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21Hummus-based BBQ dips market entry 2023 growth 28%.

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22Foldable electric grills for EVs tailgating 20K sales.

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23Mushroom bacon alternatives BBQ 300K pounds processed.

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24Blockchain traced meat for BBQ transparency 15% premium.

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25360-degree rotating grills new patent 2023 models.

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26Seaweed seasoned rubs sustainable launch 2023.

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27Virtual reality BBQ competitions 50K participants online.

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Trends & Innovations Interpretation

The future of barbecue is a fascinating paradox where high-tech tools and plant-based proteins coexist, proving that the soul of grilling isn't just in the meat, but in the relentless innovation of how we gather, cook, and explore flavor.

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mordorintelligence.com
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STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 6
EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 7
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 8
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 9
FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
fortunebusinessinsights.com
fortunebusinessinsights.com
Reference 10
WOODPELLETREPORT
woodpelletreport.com
woodpelletreport.com
Reference 11
RESEARCHANDMARKETS
researchandmarkets.com
researchandmarkets.com
Reference 12
MINTEL
mintel.com
mintel.com
Reference 13
DATAINSIGHTSMARKET
datainsightsmarket.com
datainsightsmarket.com
Reference 14
ARIZTON
arizton.com
arizton.com
Reference 15
STATCAN
statcan.gc.ca
statcan.gc.ca
Reference 16
PERSISTENCEMARKETRESEARCH
persistencemarketresearch.com
persistencemarketresearch.com
Reference 17
USDA
usda.gov
usda.gov
Reference 18
NATIONALBBQ
nationalbbq.org
nationalbbq.org
Reference 19
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 20
IDTECHEX
idtechex.com
idtechex.com
Reference 21
PELLETGRILLASSOCIATION
pelletgrillassociation.com
pelletgrillassociation.com
Reference 22
INSEE
insee.fr
insee.fr
Reference 23
NATIONALPORK
nationalpork.org
nationalpork.org
Reference 24
NATIONALCHICKEN
nationalchicken.org
nationalchicken.org
Reference 25
LPGA
lpga.org
lpga.org

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IRI
iri.com
iri.com
Reference 27
NATIONALHOTDOG
nationalhotdog.org
nationalhotdog.org
Reference 28
BEEFBOARD
beefboard.org
beefboard.org
Reference 29
BREWERSASSOCIATION
brewersassociation.org
brewersassociation.org
Reference 30
NATIONALBEEF
nationalbeef.org
nationalbeef.org
Reference 31
SEAFOODSOURCE
seafoodsource.com
seafoodsource.com
Reference 32
NATIONALWATERMELON
nationalwatermelon.org
nationalwatermelon.org
Reference 33
SNACKFOODASSOCIATION
snackfoodassociation.org
snackfoodassociation.org
Reference 34
SHRIMPCOUNCIL
shrimpcouncil.org
shrimpcouncil.org
Reference 35
RESTAURANT
restaurant.org
restaurant.org
Reference 36
NATIONALMEATSAUSAGE
nationalmeatsausage.org
nationalmeatsausage.org
Reference 37
FRESHFRUIT
freshfruit.org
freshfruit.org
Reference 38
PORKCHECKOFF
porkcheckoff.org
porkcheckoff.org
Reference 39
BAKERYASSOCIATION
bakeryassociation.org
bakeryassociation.org
Reference 40
SPICEBOARD
spiceboard.com
spiceboard.com
Reference 41
NATIONALTURKEY
nationalturkey.org
nationalturkey.org
Reference 42
PICKLECOUNCIL
picklecouncil.org
picklecouncil.org
Reference 43
NPPC
nppc.org
nppc.org
Reference 44
EGGBOARD
eggboard.com
eggboard.com
Reference 45
AMERICANLAMB
americanlamb.com
americanlamb.com
Reference 46
FAMILYRESEARCH
familyresearch.org
familyresearch.org
Reference 47
GRILLOWNERSHIPSURVEY
grillownershipsurvey.com
grillownershipsurvey.com
Reference 48
FOODSAFETY
foodsafety.org
foodsafety.org
Reference 49
GENDERROLESBBQ
genderrolesbbq.com
genderrolesbbq.com
Reference 50
APPANNIE
appannie.com
appannie.com
Reference 51
GREENCONSUMER
greenconsumer.org
greenconsumer.org
Reference 52
CRAFTBEER
craftbeer.com
craftbeer.com
Reference 53
URBANLIVING
urbanliving.org
urbanliving.org
Reference 54
SOCIALMEDIAEXAMINER
socialmediaexaminer.com
socialmediaexaminer.com
Reference 55
ORGANICTRADE
organictrade.org
organictrade.org
Reference 56
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 57
TVGUIDE
tvguide.com
tvguide.com
Reference 58
GLUTEN
gluten.org
gluten.org
Reference 59
KIDSHEALTH
kidshealth.org
kidshealth.org
Reference 60
VOICEBOT
voicebot.ai
voicebot.ai
Reference 61
FLAVORPROFILE
flavorprofile.org
flavorprofile.org
Reference 62
COMMUNITYSTUDY
communitystudy.org
communitystudy.org
Reference 63
CONSUMERREPORTS
consumerreports.org
consumerreports.org
Reference 64
GLOBALFLAVORS
globalflavors.com
globalflavors.com
Reference 65
CLEANINGINSTITUTE
cleaninginstitute.org
cleaninginstitute.org
Reference 66
GIFTASSOCIATION
giftassociation.org
giftassociation.org
Reference 67
CHARCOALASSOCIATION
charcoalassociation.org
charcoalassociation.org
Reference 68
PELLETFUELINSTITUTE
pelletfuelinstitute.org
pelletfuelinstitute.org
Reference 69
ELECTRICGRILL
electricgrill.org
electricgrill.org
Reference 70
BBQSOCIETY
bbqsociety.org
bbqsociety.org
Reference 71
RVIA
rvia.org
rvia.org
Reference 72
KAMADOJOE
kamadojoe.com
kamadojoe.com
Reference 73
OUTDOORLIVING
outdoorliving.org
outdoorliving.org
Reference 74
INFRAREDGRILLTECH
infraredgrilltech.com
infraredgrilltech.com
Reference 75
ACCESSORYMARKET
accessorymarket.com
accessorymarket.com
Reference 76
THERMOWORKS
thermoworks.com
thermoworks.com
Reference 77
CPSC
cpsc.gov
cpsc.gov
Reference 78
WEBER
weber.com
weber.com
Reference 79
GRILLDESIGNLAB
grilldesignlab.com
grilldesignlab.com
Reference 80
SMARTGRILLALLIANCE
smartgrillalliance.org
smartgrillalliance.org
Reference 81
PIZZAOVEN
pizzaoven.com
pizzaoven.com
Reference 82
NIGHTGRILL
nightgrill.com
nightgrill.com
Reference 83
MATERIALSTANDARDS
materialstandards.org
materialstandards.org
Reference 84
TRAVELBBQ
travelbbq.org
travelbbq.org
Reference 85
MEATPROBE
meatprobe.com
meatprobe.com
Reference 86
FLAT-TOPGRILL
flat-topgrill.com
flat-topgrill.com
Reference 87
OUTDOORKITCHENFORUM
outdoorkitchenforum.org
outdoorkitchenforum.org
Reference 88
CERAMICGRILLS
ceramicgrills.org
ceramicgrills.org
Reference 89
BBQTOOLS
bbqtools.com
bbqtools.com
Reference 90
IOTBBQ
iotbbq.com
iotbbq.com
Reference 91
PELLETHEAT
pelletheat.org
pelletheat.org
Reference 92
GRATEASSOCIATION
grateassociation.com
grateassociation.com
Reference 93
PLANTBASEDFOODS
plantbasedfoods.org
plantbasedfoods.org
Reference 94
TECHRADAR
techradar.com
techradar.com
Reference 95
QSRMAGAZINE
qsrmagazine.com
qsrmagazine.com
Reference 96
PELLETFLAVORS
pelletflavors.com
pelletflavors.com
Reference 97
BBQSCHOOLEDU
bbqschooledu.com
bbqschooledu.com
Reference 98
DRONELIFE
dronelife.com
dronelife.com
Reference 99
COFFEERESEARCH
coffeeresearch.org
coffeeresearch.org
Reference 100
SMOKERINNOVATIONS
smokerinnovations.com
smokerinnovations.com