PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713649
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713649
Safety signs are visual symbols designed to communicate specific messages or warnings to protect the safety and well-being of individuals in various environments. They provide crucial information about potential hazards, safety instructions, and emergency procedures. These signs are commonly used in workplaces, public spaces, construction sites, and other areas where health and safety risks are present.
The main types of safety signs include polymer, metal, fiberglass, and others. Polymer safety signs are durable and weather-resistant, made from polymer materials, and used to convey important safety information and warnings in different settings. They are distributed through both direct and indirect sales channels and are applied in industrial, commercial, residential, and other contexts.
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The safety signs market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.54 billion in 2024 to $2.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase focus on using recyclable materials, increase price war, growth in urban population, increasing awareness of safety standards, and rise in installation of warning signs.
The safety signs market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing emphasis on workplace safety, increasing construction activities, increasing demand for customized safety signs, increasing traffic volume on the road, and increasing workplace accidents. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in digital and smart signage integration, adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, enhanced customization options, adoption of augmented reality (AR) for interactive safety information, smart signage with IoT connectivity.
The growing emphasis on workplace safety is projected to drive the expansion of the safety signs market in the coming years. Workplace safety involves implementing policies, procedures, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and health hazards, thereby ensuring a secure and healthy environment for employees. The heightened focus on workplace safety is attributed to increasing regulatory requirements, greater awareness of employee well-being, and the financial and reputational impacts of workplace accidents. Safety signs play a crucial role in workplace safety by providing clear, visual warnings and instructions that help prevent accidents, guide safe behavior, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. For instance, in December 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported approximately 5,486 fatal work injuries in the United States for 2022, a 5.7% increase from 5,190 in 2021. Additionally, the fatal work injury rate rose to 3.7 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers in 2022, up from 3.6 per 100,000 in 2021. Consequently, the increasing emphasis on workplace safety is driving growth in the safety signs market.
Leading companies in the safety signs market are focusing on technological advancements, such as traffic sign websites, to provide convenient access to a wide range of traffic signs. Traffic sign websites are online platforms that offer information, resources, and products related to traffic signs, including guidelines and regulations, as well as the sale of various road safety signs for public and private use. For example, in June 2022, Brimar Industries, a US-based safety solutions provider, launched TrafficSign.com, a specialized website for traffic signs. TrafficSign.com offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality traffic products at competitive prices, providing a convenient online store where customers can easily locate and order traffic signs and accessories. The website features fast, often same-day shipping on a wide range of signs, including stop signs, speed limit signs, street name signs, and parking signs. Additionally, its user-friendly custom design tool allows customers to quickly create and order custom signs in various sizes and materials, including reflective aluminum, ensuring compliance across diverse applications.
In August 2024, Safety Poster, a US-based manufacturer of safety signs, merged with ComplianceSigns LLC for an undisclosed amount. This merger is expected to result in a broader product selection, improved customer support, and enhanced resources for both ComplianceSigns and Safety Poster customers. With the integration of Safety Poster products, ComplianceSigns will now be able to reach a larger audience and offer a more comprehensive inventory to meet all safety needs. ComplianceSigns LLC is a US-based company specializing in the manufacture of safety signs.
Major companies operating in the safety signs market are Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, VWR International LLC, MacLean-Fogg Company, Brady Corporation, J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., Northern Safety Company, Jones Sign Co. Inc., Traffic and Parking Control Co. Inc (TAPCO), Labelmaster LLC, Emedco Inc., Accuform Manufacturing Inc., Signarama Inc., National Marker Company, Lyle Signs Inc., Photonplay Systems Inc., ComplianceSigns Inc., T-ISS BV, ZING Green Safety Products, General Sign Service Corporation, Big Beam Emergency Systems Inc., INCOM Manufacturing Group, DuraLabel, Brimar Industries Inc.
North America was the largest region in the safety signs market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the safety signs market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the safety signs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The safety signs market consists of sales of warning signs, fire safety signs, traffic and road signs, construction site signs and custom safety signs. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.