Hearth products are used for space heating especially for domestic purposes. These products are also being used in offices or restaurants to keep the rooms warm. The hearth market has been in existence since several years and even centuries. This market underwent a dynamic shift in the 1940s-1950s when many market players came up with innovative products. As a result, this market can be segmented on the basis of style into traditional and modern hearths. In 2014, the traditional hearth held a market share of 64.84% while the rest was accounted for by modern hearths. This industry uses various fuels for combustion; among which gas, electric, and wood are the key fuels. The electric and gas fuel types are expected to spearhead the hearth market.

The overall hearth market has been segmented into four major segments-style type, fuels used, products, and geography. All the segments have been separately classified in the report. The hearth market is expected to grow by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 3.13% between 2015 and 2020.

Geographically, the hearth market has been segmented into the Americas, Europe, APAC, and Rest of the World. The North American market has the largest market size and is followed by Europe and APAC respectively. North America, which is considered as the key consumer of hearth products, accounted for approximately 60.74% of the total market in 2014.

The major players in the hearth market include Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. (Canada), Vermont Casting Group (U.S), Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. (U.S.), Hearth and Home Technologies, Inc. Inc. (U.S.), Travis Industries (U.S.), and Innovative Hearth Products LLC. (U.S.).