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Seasonal Pool Program Timeline: When Retailers Should Order Above Ground Pools

Pools sell in a short summer window, and shoppers start looking before the weather turns warm. Work backward from the date pools must be on shelf: allow time for assortment and quotes, samples, production, sea freight and distribution. Lock the order early enough that goods land before your season starts, and plan a reorder only for fast sellers.

Work back from your shelf date

  1. Assortment and quotes: pick tiers and models, request quotes with packing data.
  2. Samples and artwork: approve liner prints, boxes and accessories.
  3. Production: confirm the timeline in the order; seasonal peaks run longer.
  4. Sea freight and customs: depends on route; add buffer.
  5. Distribution to stores or warehouse.

Production lead time is confirmed in the quotation for each model, quantity and level of customization, so confirm it before you fix your timeline.

Build the assortment in tiers

  • Entry: kiddie pools and top ring pools, fast impulse sellers.
  • Mid: metal frame pools 8–15 ft with ladder and pump bundles.
  • Premium: large rectangular and oval frame pools, drop-stitch family pools, inflatable hot tubs.
  • Add-ons: filter pumps, ladders, covers, cleaning kits: basket builders.

Use capacity data on the box

Shoppers compare size and water volume. Every pool in our range has catalog size and capacity data you can print on packaging and listings:

PoolModelSizeCatalog capacity≈ US gallons
Round Frame PoolsUNI300212.44 m × 76 cm / 8′ × 30″3,195 L / 844 gal844 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300223.0 m × 76 cm / 10′ × 30″4,383 L / 1,158 gal1,158 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300233.6 m × 76 cm / 12′ × 30″6,125 L / 1,617 gal1,618 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300243.66 m × 100 cm / 12′ × 39.5″8,812 L / 2,329 gal2,328 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300253.6 m × 122 cm / 12′ × 48″10,125 L / 2,675 gal2,675 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300264.27 m × 84 cm / 14′ × 33″9,495 L / 2,508 gal2,509 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300284.27 m × 122 cm / 14′ × 48″14,418 L / 3,809 gal3,809 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300294.57 m × 107 cm / 15′ × 42″14,736 L / 3,892 gal3,893 gal
Round Frame PoolsUNI300304.57 m × 122 cm / 15′ × 48″15,233 L / 4,030 gal4,025 gal
Small Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI30031188 × 127 × 42 cm / 74″ × 50″ × 16.5″1,128 L / 298 gal298 gal
Small Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI30032228 × 158 × 42 cm / 94″ × 62.6″ × 16.5″1,287 L / 340 gal340 gal
Small Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI30033258 × 179 × 66 cm / 8.5′ × 6′ × 26″2,612 L / 690 gal690 gal
Medium Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300343 m × 2.07 m × 66 cm / 10′ × 6.8′ × 26″3,701 L / 978 gal978 gal
Medium Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300353.94 m × 2.07 m × 80 cm / 13′ × 6.8′ × 31.5″6,075 L / 1,608 gal1,605 gal
Large Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300364 m × 2 m × 99 cm / 13′ × 6.5′ × 39″7,020 L / 1,854 gal1,855 gal
Large Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300374 m × 2.07 m × 122 cm / 13′ × 6.8′ × 48″8,870 L / 2,343 gal2,343 gal
Large Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300385.4 m × 2.5 m × 1.22 m / 18′ × 8.2′ × 48″12,871 L / 3,400 gal3,401 gal
Large Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300395.49 m × 2.8 m × 1.22 m / 18′ × 9.2′ × 48″13,603 L / 3,593 gal3,594 gal
Large Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300406.4 m × 3.05 m × 1.32 m / 21′ × 10′ × 52″20,316 L / 5,367 gal5,368 gal
Large Size Rectangular Frame PoolsUNI300417.6 m × 3.66 m × 1.32 m / 25′ × 12′ × 52″30,132 L / 7,960 gal7,961 gal
Oval Frame PoolsUNI300424.27 m × 2.75 m × 1 m / 14′ × 9′ × 39.5″8,073 L / 2,133 gal2,133 gal
Oval Frame Pools with Inflatable Top RingUNI30043a5.4 m × 3.05 m × 1.22 m / 18′ × 10′ × 48″12,380 L / 3,280 gal3,271 gal
Oval Frame Pools with Inflatable Top RingUNI30043b6.1 m × 3.6 m × 1.22 m / 20′ × 12′ × 48″16,548 L / 4,372 gal4,372 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300131.68 m × 51 cm / 5.5′ × 20″1,000 L / 264 gal264 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300141.83 m × 51 cm / 6′ × 20″1,188 L / 313 gal314 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300152.4 m × 63 cm / 8′ × 25″2,074 L / 548 gal548 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300163.0 m × 76 cm / 10′ × 30″3,618 L / 956 gal956 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300173.6 m × 76 cm / 12′ × 30″5,377 L / 1,421 gal1,421 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300183.6 m × 90 cm / 12′ × 36″6,654 L / 1,758 gal1,758 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300194.2 m × 84 cm / 14′ × 33″7,820 L / 2,065 gal2,066 gal
Top Ring PoolsUNI300204.57 m × 90 cm / 15′ × 36″10,175 L / 2,688 gal2,688 gal
Round Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900012 m × 0.8 m1,600 L / 425 gal423 gal
Round Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900023 m × 1.0 m5,660 L / 1,495 gal1,495 gal
Round Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900033 m × 1.2 m6,780 L / 1,790 gal1,791 gal
Round Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900043.7 m × 1.2 m10,320 L / 2,725 gal2,727 gal
Round Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900054.8 m × 1.2 m17,360 L / 4,585 gal4,587 gal
Round Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900066 m × 1.2 m27,120 L / 7,165 gal7,165 gal
Square Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900072 × 2 × 0.8 m2,560 L / 676 gal676 gal
Square Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900083 × 3 × 1.0 m7,200 L / 1,902 gal1,902 gal
Square Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900093 × 3 × 1.2 m8,640 L / 2,282 gal2,283 gal
Square Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900104 × 4 × 1.2 m15,360 L / 4,057 gal4,058 gal
Square Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900115 × 5 × 1.2 m24,000 L / 6,340 gal6,341 gal
Rectangular Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900123 × 2 × 1.2 m3,994 L / 1,055 gal1,055 gal
Rectangular Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900134 × 3 × 1.2 m6,758 L / 1,786 gal1,785 gal
Rectangular Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900145 × 3 × 1.2 m8,870 L / 2,344 gal2,343 gal
Rectangular Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900155 × 4 × 1.2 m12,902 L / 3,410 gal3,409 gal
Rectangular Drop-Stitch PoolsUNI900166 × 5 × 1.2 m19,200 L / 5,072 gal5,073 gal

Capacities as listed in the 2027 catalog (fill level stated per series). Gallons converted at 3.785 L per gallon.

Mixed containers reduce risk

Filling one container with several tiers and accessories spreads risk across price points. Ask for cartons per model so you can plan container fill before ordering. See our retail chain program.

FAQ

When do retailers start selling above ground pools?

Pools go on sale before summer begins, so stock has to be ordered months ahead; work back from your shelf date using production and shipping time.

Can I mix pool models in one container?

Yes. Mixed containers across pools, kiddie pools and accessories are common.

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