PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1713262
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1713262
The gumboots market size is valued at US$ 1.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 1.72 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2031.
Industrial safety gumboots are designed to protect the workers' feet in hazardous environments. Gumboots made from rubber or PVC are waterproof and offer protection against oils, chemicals, and other harmful substances. In the manufacturing industry, the choice of footwear plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the workers. Gumboots are a must-have when working in high-temperature environments. Gumboots derived from rubber can withstand the heat of up to 300°C without melting, buckling, or warping. Fatal and non-fatal workplace accidents have led to increased awareness of safety workwear among employers and employees across industries.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of injuries in the manufacturing sector decreased in 2023 from 2022. This decrease was due to several favorable government regulations and policies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandating the use of safety footwear in manufacturing. In addition, each industry requires safety footwear explicitly designed to control specific dangers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, heat-resistant soles protect feet against hot surfaces and environments in the roofing, paving, and hot metal industries. Thus, favorable government regulations mandating the use of safety footwear propels the demand for gumboots in the manufacturing industry.
Based on application, the gumboots market is segmented into agriculture, oil and gas, building and construction, food and beverages, fishing, chemical processing, and others. The agriculture segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Agricultural workers often work in muddy and wet conditions, making protective workwear such as gumboots necessary. Agriculture gumboots provide waterproofing and insulation characteristics that protect farmers' feet from mud, water, and manure. These gumboots shield against biological and chemical hazards such as pesticides and animal waste. Additionally, they provide excellent slip resistance, preventing trips, falls, and slips and reducing the risk of injuries during farming. The growing agriculture industry worldwide propels the demand for these gumboots.
A few players operating in the gumboots market include Bekina NV, The Sievi Group, Starline Safety, Groupe Humeau-Beaupreau, Dikamar, Delta Plus Group, Spirale S.r.l., Cofra SRL, Heartland Footwear Inc., Skellerup Industries Limited, The Original Muck Boot Co., XTRATUF, Aigle international SA, U-POWER GROUP SpA, Servus Boots, TechnoBoots Ltd., POLLYBOOT BOOTS INC, Mekap, Bracol, and PolyTech Boot, amongst others. Players operating in the gumboots market focus on providing innovative and healthy products at affordable prices to fulfill customer demand.
The overall gumboots market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers-along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders-specializing in the gumboots market.