Statistics of Electric Smoker User

• Surveys have also shown that 68 percent of Americans do not need a special occasion to fire up their barbecue.

• Perhaps unsurprisingly, the vast majority of barbecue parties occur from late spring to early autumn, with 73 percent of American grill-owners throwing a barbecue party on the Fourth of July.

• In 2017, 70% of U.S. adults owned a grill. Portable barbecue grill demand rose due to increased outdoor activities. (Grand View Research)

• According to an HPBA (Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association) consumer survey in 2017, 29% or around 1/3 of consumers planned to use their grill or smoker frequently that year. (HBPA)

• In 2019, about 1.36 billion U.S. dollars worth of grills and barbecues were sold in the United States, up from 1.21 billion dollars in 2009

• The classic American barbecue typically involves the grilling of steaks, burgers, and hotdogs, and as of 2017, this tradition has persisted, with 88 percent of U.S. consumers typically barbecuing meat or steaks.

• The annual retail sales of barbecue sauce were forecasted to reach 918 million U.S. dollars by 2021, demonstrating its enduring popularity. Hot sauce is also a common sight at barbecue parties and has seen an increase in sales from 1.31 billion U.S. dollars in 2016 to 1.37 billion dollars in 2017.

• In 2018, 88% of Americans who attended barbecue gatherings preferred meat or steak as their choice of food at the event. (Statista)

• Statistical research and surveys found that 50% of American grill owners have at least the basic accessories for BBQ grilling.

• U.S. grill manufacturers’ revenue rose from 2013 to 2018. Sales have surged by an average of 2.8% each year, mainly due to projections of regular purchases. (New York Post)

• The U.S. BBQ Grill market size was estimated to be at around $930 million last year. (IBISWorld)

• Among grill owners, gas continues to be the preferred fuel with 61% using propane, next is charcoal with 49%, followed by the electric grill with 10%, while 9% use the natural gas grill and 3% use wood pellet grills.(GlobeNewsWire)