Global Personal Protective Equipment Market - 2024-2031

Report Overview

Global Personal Protective Equipment Market reached US$ 80.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 135.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period 2024-2031

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market is a crucial sector for safeguarding individuals from workplace hazards, including helmets, gloves, goggles, and respiratory devices. The demand for PPE has grown globally due to strict regulations and increased worker safety, especially in sectors like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and mining. Advancements in technology and increased awareness of occupational health risks have further fueled the market's expansion, ensuring the safety and health of individuals.

Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints

Technological advancements in PPE

The integration of smart sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the field of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). These technologies enable PPE devices to monitor workers' vitals in real time, providing critical data on their well-being. These devices can track factors like heart rate, body temperature, and fatigue levels, alerting both the wearer and supervisors to potential health risks. For instance, a smart hard hat equipped with sensors can alert a construction worker when their body temperature reaches a critical level, preventing heat-related illnesses. This real-time monitoring enhances safety and allows for proactive measures to prevent accidents and health issues.

Stringent regulatory requirements

The market expansion of the industrial safety footwear segment may be hindered by insufficient consumer knowledge about workplace dangers, the availability of subpar, cheap products, and the risk of counterfeit or low-quality alternatives, despite stringent regulatory quality assessments.

Market Segment Analysis

The global personal protective equipment market is segmented based on product type, material type, end-user, and region.

The head protection from the product type segment accounted for approximately 33.9% of the personal protective equipment market share

The head protection from the product type segment accounted for approximately 33.9%. The hand protection segment is expected to dominate the market, driven by increased worker safety awareness in mining, construction, equipment manufacturing, and chemical industries.

The demand for industrial safety gloves is expected to increase due to workplace activities involving sharp-edge materials like metal, abrasion, and glass. Safety gloves are crucial in protecting workers from chemical burns and metal cuts. Manufacturers are also forming strategies, including acquisitions, to expand their product portfolio and boost business.

For instance, in July 2024, MSA Safety, Inc., the global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, announced its latest innovation in head protection, the V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet. As the newest head protection solution available within MSA Safety's iconic V-Gard head protection line, the V-Gard H2 Helmet brings together features of the world's most popular and most recognized industrial helmet system with new features, including the Mips brain protection system for industrial safety helmets.

Market Geographical Share

North America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period

North America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period due to increased awareness among manufacturers and workers about occupational safety measures, as well as rising fatal incidents and accidents, which are expected to drive product demand in this region.

For instance, in July 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. The current standard does not clearly state that PPE must fit each affected employee, unlike the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's general industry and maritime standards. The proposed change aims to address safety and health concerns in the construction industry, particularly for women

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

• Head Protection
  • Safety helmets & hard hats
  • Bump caps
• Eye & Face Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Clothing
  • Heat & flame protection
  • Chemical defending
  • Clean room clothing
  • Mechanical protective clothing
  • Others
• Respiratory Protection
• Air-purifying respirator
• Supplied air respirators
• Protective Footwear
• Fall Protection
• Hand Protection
  • Disposable gloves
  • Durable gloves
• Others

By Material

• Rubber
• Plastic
• Leather
• Metal
• Others

By End User

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Food
• Pharmaceuticals
• Transportation
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Market Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd, Uvex Safety, Radians, Inc., 3M Company, MSA Safety Inc., Ansell Limited, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, DuPont, Lakeland Industries, Inc among others.

Key Developments

• In March 2024, Vallen Distribution, an MRO products distributor, launched a catalog of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety products specifically designed for women. The company aims to provide a range of female-focused protective clothing and products that enhance safety and comfort for women in various work environments.
• In February 2023, Ansell Ltd. announced the acquisition of Careplus (M) Sdn Bhd (Careplus). This acquisition increased Ansell's production capacity of surgical gloves to meet the growing global demand, strengthen its supply chain, and ensure greater control over the quality of its products.

Why Purchase the Report?

• To visualize the global personal protective equipment market segmentation based on product type, material type, end-user, and region as well as understand key commercial assets and players.
• Identify commercial opportunities by analyzing trends and co-development.
• Excel data sheet with numerous data points of the personal protective equipment market level with all segments.
• PDF report consists of a comprehensive analysis after exhaustive qualitative interviews and an in-depth study.
• Product mapping available as excel consisting of key products of all the major players.

The global personal protective equipment market report would provide approximately 64 tables, 61 figures, and 186 pages.

Target Audience 2024

• Manufacturers/ Buyers
• Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
• Research Professionals
• Emerging Companies