Key Takeaways
- 45% of U.S. hot tub buyers are aged 55-64, per 2023 PHTA survey
- 62% of new hot tub owners cite relaxation as primary purchase reason in 2023 global poll
- Women represent 52% of hot tub purchasers in North America 2023
- The global hot tub market was valued at USD 5.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 8.2 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.4%
- U.S. hot tub shipments reached 24,358 units in Q1 2023, up 8% from Q1 2022
- The North American spa market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2030, driven by residential demand
- 75% of hot tubs feature 20-50 jets for hydrotherapy, industry standard 2023
- Energy-efficient models with 1.5 HP pumps save 30% electricity vs standard
- LED lighting in 85% new hot tubs, multi-color options standard 2023
- North America holds 42% global hot tub market share 2023
- Europe spa installations 25% world total, Germany/UK lead 2023
- Asia-Pacific fastest growth 28% share by 2030 projected
- 52% of hot tubs sold in U.S. 2023 priced $8,000-$12,000 range
- Hot Spring brand led U.S. market with 22% share, 5,300 units Q1 2023
- Online hot tub sales surged 28% to $450 million U.S. 2023
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01 · Category
Consumer Demographics28 stats
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45% of U.S. hot tub buyers are aged 55-64, per 2023 PHTA survey
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62% of new hot tub owners cite relaxation as primary purchase reason in 2023 global poll
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Women represent 52% of hot tub purchasers in North America 2023
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38% of U.S. millennials (25-40) own or plan to buy hot tub by 2025
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High-income households ($100k+) account for 65% U.S. hot tub sales 2023
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71% of UK hot tub buyers have families with children under 18, 2023 BISPA data
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Baby boomers (55+) drove 55% of Canadian hot tub purchases in 2023
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29% of Australian hot tub owners are first-time wellness product buyers, 2023 survey
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Urban dwellers represent 48% of global hot tub demand growth 2023
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67% of European hot tub buyers prioritize energy efficiency, age 35-54 demo
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Hispanic consumers in U.S. hot tub market grew 15% YoY ownership 2023
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54% of Chinese urban middle-class (income >100k RMB) interested in hot tubs 2023
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Retirees (65+) comprise 42% of luxury hot tub segment buyers globally
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76% of U.S. hot tub owners use it 3+ times weekly for therapy, 2023 PHTA
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Gen Z (18-24) hot tub interest up 25% via social media influence 2023
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51% of Indian spa-goers prefer home hot tubs post-pandemic, urban professionals
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Married couples without kids 35% of hot tub market in Australia 2023
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60% of Brazilian hot tub buyers are women aged 40-60, 2023 data
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Empty nesters drive 33% U.S. sales increase 2023
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44% of South Korean hot tub owners under 40, tech-savvy urbanites
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Low-income renters show 12% adoption rise via rentals U.S. 2023
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68% of German buyers families with teens, eco-conscious, 2023
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Veterans represent 18% U.S. therapeutic hot tub purchases 2023
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55% Japanese hot tub users female, aged 50+, onsen culture influence
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Single professionals 27% new buyers Europe 2023
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49% of French Riviera hot tub owners second-home owners, affluent 50+
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LGBTQ+ community 8% higher ownership rate U.S. average 2023
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73% repeat buyers in premium segment loyal to brands, global 2023
02 · Category
Market Size And Growth30 stats
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The global hot tub market was valued at USD 5.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 8.2 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.4%
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U.S. hot tub shipments reached 24,358 units in Q1 2023, up 8% from Q1 2022
03
The North American spa market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2030, driven by residential demand
04
Global portable spa market size stood at $4.1 billion in 2023, forecasted to hit $6.5 billion by 2029
05
European hot tub industry revenue grew by 7.1% YoY in 2022, reaching €1.2 billion
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U.S. hot tub and spa manufacturing market size was $2.3 billion in 2023
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Inflatable hot tub segment captured 35% market share in 2022 globally
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Asia-Pacific spa market projected to grow at 7.8% CAGR through 2028 due to urbanization
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Luxury hot tub segment valued at $1.8 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 6.5% to 2030
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Post-COVID recovery boosted U.S. hot tub sales by 15% in 2021-2022 period
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Canadian hot tub market reached CAD 450 million in 2023, CAGR 4.8% forecasted
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Commercial spa installations grew 12% in hotels globally in 2023
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U.S. residential hot tub ownership rate increased to 1.2% of households in 2023 from 1.0% in 2020
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Global swim spa market size $1.2 billion in 2022, projected $2.1 billion by 2030, CAGR 7.2%
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Australian hot tub sales hit 15,000 units in 2023, up 10% YoY
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UK spa market valued at £350 million in 2023, growth 9.5% CAGR expected
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Hot tub rental market in U.S. grew 22% in 2023 to $150 million
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Latin America spa market to reach $800 million by 2028, CAGR 5.9%
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U.S. hot tub exports totaled $120 million in 2023
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Middle East hot tub market emerging at 11% CAGR from 2023-2030
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Global hot tub aftermarket parts market $900 million in 2023
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Finland sauna-spa hybrid market $200 million, growing 6%
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U.S. Q4 2023 hot tub shipments 28,450 units, +5% YoY
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China domestic hot tub production 500,000 units in 2023
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Africa luxury spa installations up 18% in resorts 2023
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Global eco-friendly hot tub market $1.1 billion in 2023, CAGR 8.2%
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New Zealand hot tub ownership 2.5% households 2023
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Russia hot tub market $300 million despite sanctions, +4% growth
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India wellness spa market including hot tubs $2.5 billion 2023
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Worldwide hot tub market penetration 0.8% households average 2023
03 · Category
Product Features28 stats
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75% of hot tubs feature 20-50 jets for hydrotherapy, industry standard 2023
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Energy-efficient models with 1.5 HP pumps save 30% electricity vs standard
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LED lighting in 85% new hot tubs, multi-color options standard 2023
04
Acrylic shells dominate 92% market, fiberglass 6%, rotationally molded 2%
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Smart app control in 45% premium hot tubs, WiFi/Bluetooth 2023
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Ozone sanitation systems in 68% U.S. models, reduces chemicals 50%
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6-8 person capacity standard for 70% residential hot tubs 2023
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Balboa controls used in 55% global hot tubs, top panel brand
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Saltwater systems growing to 22% adoption, softer water feel
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Waterfall features in 62% luxury models, customizable flow
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Insulated covers R-20 rating minimum for 95% energy star certified
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Variable speed pumps in 78% new installs, quiet operation
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Aromatherapy ports in 35% mid-range hot tubs 2023
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Fiber optic starlight systems 28% premium segment
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Hybrid swim spas with current 12% market, dual function
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UV sanitation combo with ozone in 40% models, kills 99.9% bacteria
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Touchscreen controls rising to 18% high-end
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Biofilm resistant surfaces patent tech in 15% new tubs
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110V plug-n-play 25% entry-level sales, easy install
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Neck jets specialized in 52% therapy-focused models
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Self-cleaning filters auto-reverse in 30% 2023 models
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Bluetooth audio integration 65% standard now, waterproof speakers
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LED cup holders illuminated in 42% family tubs
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Composite cabinetry weatherproof 88% tubs
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Motion sensor entry lighting 20% new luxury, safety feature
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pH auto-balancing systems 12% advanced models
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Rotomolded tubs lightweight 300 lbs empty, portable 8%
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400 lbs/person weight capacity standard 100%, safety cert
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Regional Distribution29 stats
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North America holds 42% global hot tub market share 2023
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Europe spa installations 25% world total, Germany/UK lead 2023
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Asia-Pacific fastest growth 28% share by 2030 projected
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U.S. West Coast 35% domestic sales, California top state 2023
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Canada Prairies 22% national sales, cold weather demand
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UK South East 40% sales volume, affluent suburbs 2023
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Australia East Coast 60% market, Sydney/Melbourne hubs
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China Yangtze River delta 45% domestic production/sales
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Florida U.S. 12% national hot tub installs, year-round use
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Scandinavia 15% Europe total, sauna integration high
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Texas U.S. 8% sales growth fastest state 2023
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Japan urban areas 70% onsen-style hot tubs Tokyo/Osaka
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Mexico Baja resorts 80% commercial installs 2023
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France Alps region 55% seasonal sales, chalets
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India Mumbai/Delhi 65% urban luxury demand
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Russia Moscow/St. Petersburg 75% market dacha culture
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South Africa Cape Town 50% premium estates
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Brazil Southeast 85% sales Sao Paulo/Rio
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New Zealand North Island 70% ownership Auckland lead
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Italy Tuscany 30% luxury villa installs 2023
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Middle East UAE 90% commercial Dubai hotels
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Poland Eastern Europe growth leader 20% sales up
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California Central Valley 25% state sales ag communities
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Spain Costa del Sol 40% expat-driven installs
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Korea Seoul metro 80% apartment balconies
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Argentina Buenos Aires 60% urban market
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Switzerland lakeside 35% premium chalets
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Turkey Istanbul/Antalya resorts 70%
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Colorado U.S. mountains 18% state installs ski homes
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Sales Volume29 stats
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52% of hot tubs sold in U.S. 2023 priced $8,000-$12,000 range
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Hot Spring brand led U.S. market with 22% share, 5,300 units Q1 2023
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Online hot tub sales surged 28% to $450 million U.S. 2023
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Bullfrog Spas sold 4,200 units in 2023, 15% YoY growth
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18,000 inflatable hot tubs sold in Europe 2023, Lay-Z-Spa dominant
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U.S. dealer network sold 90% of total 95,000 hot tubs 2023
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Jacuzzi brand global sales 12,500 units 2023, +10% international
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Rental hot tubs 25,000 units active U.S. 2023, Airbnb integration
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Canadian sales 22,000 units 2023, Arctic Spas top seller
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Used hot tub market $300 million U.S., 15,000 resales 2023
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UK annual sales 18,500 hot tubs 2023, +12% from 2022
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Master Spas recorded 3,800 U.S. sales 2023
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Commercial sector 8% of total U.S. sales, 7,600 units 2023
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Australia 16,200 hot tubs sold 2023, spa pools category
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Caldera Spas 2,900 units North America 2023
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EGO jets models boosted sales 20% for Dynasty Spas 2023
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China exported 120,000 hot tubs globally 2023
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Marquis Hot Tubs 4,500 sales U.S. West Coast 2023
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India 5,000 premium hot tubs imported 2023
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Softub brand niche sales 1,200 units 2023, durable design
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Brazil 3,200 hot tubs sold 2023, luxury resorts drive
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PDC Spas 2,100 international sales 2023
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Q2 2023 U.S. sales down 3% to 22,000 units seasonally
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ThermoSpas direct sales 1,800 units online 2023
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Germany 9,500 hot tubs 2023, whirlpool category
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Sundance Spas 3,200 units 2023
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Mexico resort installations 1,100 hot tubs 2023
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Horizon Spas 1,500 sales Pacific NW 2023
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South Africa 2,800 units 2023, estate homes
report visual · Key figures
Hot Tub Spa Industry Statistics statistics snapshot
Selected headline statistics from verified sources for a stable visual baseline.
45%
45% of U.S. hot tub buyers are aged 55-64, per 2023 PHTA survey
62%
62% of new hot tub owners cite relaxation as primary purchase reason in 2023 global poll
52%
Women represent 52% of hot tub purchasers in North America 2023
38%
38% of U.S. millennials (25-40) own or plan to buy hot tub by 2025
65%
High-income households ($100k+) account for 65% U.S. hot tub sales 2023
71%
71% of UK hot tub buyers have families with children under 18, 2023 BISPA data
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