The global personal protective equipment market size is expected to reach USD 128.14 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.2% according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global personal protective equipment market is significantly driven by increasing spending on worker safety and protective products coupled with rising awareness about the stringent safety rules and regulations.
The COVID-19 outbreak had a positive impact on the growth of the personal protective equipment market. The market was is significantly attributed to the high demand for protective equipment to protect against COVID-19 infection in 2020. Over the forecast period, market growth is expected to witness steady growth attributed to the increasing use in various industries.
The increasing awareness among industry participants regarding the importance of worker safety and security at workplaces on account of the stringent regulations and high costs associated with workplace hazards is anticipated to drive market growth. Particularly, rising awareness and new rules and regulations in Asia Pacific are likely to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.
The increasing rate of fatalities at the workplace has imposed workers to use personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of the individuals. Furthermore, the increasing number of the blue-collar workforce across numerous R&D establishments and production factories is expected to fuel PPE demand over the forecast period.
Government regulations compel the use of protective equipment for workers in end-use industries such as oil and gas, mining, and construction. Work safety regulations play a major role in driving the personal protective equipment market. Mandated policies by agencies for companies to maintain worker safety in industries are anticipated to drive demand for personal protective equipment.
Companies such as DuPont and 3M are undertaking expansion strategies to strengthen their product portfolio and market share. In May 2022, 3M announced expanding production for personal protective equipment such as respiratory and hearing protection products. This expansion will allow 3M to increase investment to meet the unmatched demand for PPE.
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The head protection equipment is expected to grow on account of increasing demand in industries such as construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, etc. to protect from head injuries
In Europe, most core industries, such as metal manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive, and petroleum refining, are boosting the demand for personal protective equipment for safety purposes.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast period owing to significant economic development and industrialization across the region.
Key players actively focus on product innovation, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. Innovations in design, materials, and manufacturing processes that increase the quality of the product, led to an increase in demand for PPE.
Grand View Research has segmented the global product lifecycle management market based on product, end-use, and region:
Personal Protective Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2023 - 2030)
Head Protection
Hard Hats
Bump Caps
Eye Protection
Safety Glasses
Goggles
Face Protection
Full Face Shields
Half Face Shields
Hearing Protection
Earmuffs
Earplugs
Protective Clothing
Heat & flame protection
Chemical defending
Clean room clothing
Mechanical protective clothing
Limited general use
Others
Respiratory Protection
Air-purifying respirator
Supplied air respirators
Protective Footwear
Leather
Rubber
PVC
Polyurethane
Others
Fall Protection
Soft Goods
Hard Goods
Others
Hand Protection
Disposable by Type
General purpose
Chemical handling
Sterile gloves
Surgical
Others
Disposable by Material
Natural Rubber
Nitrile
Vinyl
Neoprene
Polyethylene
Others
Durable
Mechanical gloves
Chemical handling
Thermal/flame retardant
Others
Others
Personal Protective Equipment End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2023 - 2030)
Construction
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Chemicals
Food
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
Transportation
Mining
Others
Personal Protective Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2023 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Russia
Scandinavia
Spain
UK
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Thailand
Malaysia
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
South Africa
List Of Key Players in the Personal Protective Equipment Market
Honeywell International Inc.
Lakeland Industries Inc.
DuPont
3M
Ansell Ltd.
Avon Rubber plc
COFRA S.r.l.
FallTech
Alpha Pro Tech Limited
Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Company
Lindstrom Group
Mallcom (India) Ltd.
Radians, Inc.
Polison Corp.
Delta Plus Group
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