The flexible garden hoses market was valued at US$ 894.55 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 1,251.90 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2021 to 2028.

Flexible garden hoses are the enhanced version of the conventional garden hoses that are commonly bulky to carry in a garden. A flexible garden hose is made with a firm inner membrane that enlarges when water fills in. The external cover protects the inner membrane from accidental punctures while the hose is in use. The flexible garden hose extends its length when there is a high pressure in water, and it shrinks back to a more compact size when the pressure is released.

Based on product type, the flexible garden hoses market is segmented into regular hoses, soaker hoses, sprinkler hoses, expandable hoses, and others. The regular hoses segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020, whereas the soaker hoses segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Garden hoses are usually strong enough to withstand scraping across rocks and being trodden on without leaking. They are generally made of soft plastics, rubber, polyurethane, and other different polymers. Garden hoses are available in several colors and diameters with features such as kink resistance, lightweight, and microbial protection. Generally, hoses come in sizes ranging from 3/8-inch to 3/4-inch in diameter. Moreover, garden hoses come in 25-foot increments, with total lengths ranging from 25 to 100 feet. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) garden hoses are amongst the least expensive and widely available garden hoses. However, PVC hoses tend to kink easily and wear out more quickly. Rubber garden hoses, on the other hand, do not kink easily and are convenient to use. Moreover, polyurethane garden hoses are amongst the highly popular garden hoses owing to their durability, convenience, and flexibility. Manufacturers of garden hoses are introducing new products with enhanced features. For instance, Teknor Apex Company's NexFlex hose comes with hook-up attachments for easy attachment to taps or other water sources. These factors are expected to offer a competitive advantage to prominent manufacturers in the market over the local manufacturers of garden hoses.

Based on region, the flexible garden hoses market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2020, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the market. The market growth in this region is mainly attributed to factors such as the increasing interest in gardening activities by the working and elderly population, rising disposable income, and growing consumer awareness about gardening activities. The increasing trend of modernization of gardening processes have propelled the product demand across the region. Moreover, increasing inclination of consumers toward gardening activities amid the COVID-19 crisis is driving the demand for gardening supplies, such as flexible garden hose.

A few key players operating in the flexible garden hoses market are Swan Products LLC, Legacy Manufacturing Company, GARDENA, Fiskars Group, Gilmour, Teknor Apex Company, Briggs & Stratton, Terraflex, and Craftsman.

The overall size of the global flexible garden hoses market has been derived using both primary and secondary source. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the flexible garden hoses market.