Personal Protective Equipment Market by Type (Hand & Arm Protection, Protective Clothing, Foot & Leg Protection), End-use Industry (Manufacturing, Construction, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Transportation, Firefighting), & Region - Global Forecast to 2030

May 2025 | 277 pages | ID: PE51EC4AD827EN
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The global personal protective equipment market is projected to reach USD 77.66 billion by 2030 from USD 56.64 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.49%. Personal protective equipment is widely used in manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, healthcare, transportation, and other end-use industries. The primary function of personal protective equipment is to reduce exposure to workplace hazards that lead to injury or illness, thus protecting the well-being of employees and maintaining continuity of operations. Growing demand for improved workplace safety, along with adherence to strict environmental and safety regulations, is driving adoption at a faster pace. From a business perspective, proper utilization of PPE saves time, avoids liability, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements like OSHA, ISO, or equivalent standards in a particular region. Advances in PPE technologies are raising performance and sustainability levels, further supporting market expansion. Rapid industrialization at a global level is also driving a growing demand for personal protective equipment.

“Protective clothing accounted for the second-largest market of the personal protective equipment market in 2024.”

The protective clothing segment held the second-largest share of the global personal protective equipment market, in terms of value, in 2024. This is fueled by their performance superiority under harsh operating conditions. Protective clothing, such as flame-resistant apparel, chemical protective clothing, and high-visibility clothing, plays a crucial role in reducing exposure to high-risk environments. The demand for protective clothing is strong in regions with stringent occupational safety regulations and increased investment in worker safety compliance. The increasing usage of this clothing in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, oil & gas, and others reflects a clear shift toward high-performance, safety-focused PPE solutions. Although hand & arm protection remained the top segment, protective clothing gained significant traction due to ongoing global infrastructure development and rising awareness of workplace injury prevention.

“The oil & gas industry was the third-largest end-use industry of the personal protective equipment market, in terms of value, in 2024.”

The oil & gas industry was the third-largest end-use industry in the global personal protective equipment market, in terms of value, in 2024. This dominance is supported by the high-risk operating conditions and stringent regulatory standards of the sector. Exploration, drilling, refining, and transportation operations require a broad range of personal protective equipment, such as protective clothing, respiratory protective equipment, and face masks, to provide worker protection. Ongoing investments in upstream and downstream projects supported consistent PPE demand, turning the industry into a leading contributor to the overall market.

“Europe was the second-largest region in the personal protective equipment market, in terms of value, in 2024.”

This dominance of Europe in the global personal protective equipment market is driven by its established production base, rigorous environmental and safety standards, and dominant presence of major end-use industries like manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, transportation, and healthcare. The regulatory focus in the region on risk management and workplace safety has driven the implementation of advanced protective equipment formulations, especially in Germany, France, and the UK. While growth remained steady, it was moderated by market saturation in Western Europe and slower industrial expansion compared to emerging economies, which placed Europe second to North America but ahead of Asia Pacific in terms of market value.
  • By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
  • By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
  • By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, and the Rest of the World - 5%
The key players profiled in the report include Honeywell International Inc. (US), 3M Company (US), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (US), Ansell Limited (Australia), MSA Safety Incorporated (US), Lakeland Industries, Inc. (US), Delta Plus Group (France), Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (Canada), Sioen Industries NV (Belgium), Radians, Inc. (US), and Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (US).

Research Coverage

This report segments the market for personal protective equipment based on type, end-use industry, and region and provides estimations of value (USD Million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies associated with the market for personal protective equipment.

Reasons to Buy this Report

This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the personal protective equipment market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:
  • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on personal protective equipment offered by top players in the global market.
  • Analysis of Key Drivers (Rising awareness about the importance of workplace safety, stringent regulations in developed countries, and industrial growth in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Restraints (increased automation in end-use industries and lack of awareness in developing countries), Opportunities (growing healthcare industry in emerging economies and development of new materials and technologies), and Challenges (need for increased comfort and multi-functionality) influencing the growth of the personal protective equipment market.
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the personal protective equipment market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for personal protective equipment across regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global personal protective equipment market.
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the personal protective equipment market.
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
  1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED & REGIONAL SCOPE
  1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY
  1.3.3 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY TYPE
  1.3.4 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
  1.3.5 YEARS CONSIDERED
  1.3.6 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1 RESEARCH DATA
  2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
  2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
    2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
    2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
  2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
  2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
  2.4.1 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
  2.4.2 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.5 ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET
4.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 NORTH AMERICA: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET,
BY TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 REGIONAL ANALYSIS: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET,
BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS

5 MARKET OVERVIEW

5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
  5.2.1 DRIVERS
    5.2.1.1 Rising awareness about importance of workplace safety
    5.2.1.2 Stringent regulations in developed countries
    5.2.1.3 Industrial growth in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa
  5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
    5.2.2.1 Increased automation in end-use industries
    5.2.2.2 Lack of awareness in developing countries
  5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
    5.2.3.1 Growing healthcare industry in emerging economies
    5.2.3.2 Development of new materials and technologies
  5.2.4 CHALLENGES
    5.2.4.1 Need for increased comfort and multi-functionality
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
  5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
  5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
  5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
  5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
  5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
  5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
  5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST

6 INDUSTRY TRENDS

6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
  6.1.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
  6.1.2 MANUFACTURERS
  6.1.3 DISTRIBUTORS
  6.1.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
  6.2.1 INDICATIVE SELLING PRICE TREND OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, BY REGION, 2022–2030
6.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.5 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
  6.5.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
    6.5.1.1 Sensor technology
    6.5.1.2 Nanotechnology
  6.5.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
    6.5.2.1 Wearable technology platforms
6.6 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
  6.6.1 BOOSTING WELDING PRODUCTIVITY WITH 3M’S INTEGRATED PPE
  6.6.2 STREAMLINING GLOVE PROCUREMENT FOR OIL DRILLING GIANT
6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
  6.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 621010)
  6.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 621010)
6.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
  6.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
  6.8.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
    6.8.2.1 OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910)
    6.8.2.2 ISO 21420:2020
6.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
6.10 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.11 PATENT ANALYSIS
  6.11.1 APPROACH
  6.11.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
  6.11.3 TOP APPLICANTS
  6.11.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
6.12 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET
  6.12.1 INTRODUCTION
  6.12.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
  6.12.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
  6.12.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
    6.12.4.1 US
    6.12.4.2 Europe
    6.12.4.3 Asia Pacific
  6.12.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET

7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY TYPE

7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 HAND & ARM PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
  7.2.1 RISING WORKPLACE SAFETY REGULATIONS TO PROPEL GROWTH
  7.2.2 DISPOSABLE GLOVES
  7.2.3 REUSABLE GLOVES
  7.2.4 OTHER HAND & ARM PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
    7.2.4.1 Wrist cuffs & armlets
    7.2.4.2 Elbow protectors
    7.2.4.3 Mitts
    7.2.4.4 Barrier creams
7.3 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
  7.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND FROM HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TO FUEL DEMAND
  7.3.2 DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
  7.3.3 REUSABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
7.4 FOOT & LEG PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
  7.4.1 EXPANSION OF HIGH-RISK INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.5 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
  7.5.1 INCREASING EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE HAZARDS IN INDUSTRIAL
SETTINGS TO DRIVE DEMAND
  7.5.2 DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS
  7.5.3 REUSABLE FACE MASKS
  7.5.4 OTHER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
7.6 EYE & FACE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
  7.6.1 ADOPTION OF ADVANCED VISORS AND GOGGLES TO FUEL GROWTH
  7.6.2 SAFETY SPECTACLES
  7.6.3 WELDING SHIELDS
  7.6.4 OTHER EYE & FACE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
    7.6.4.1 Safety goggles
    7.6.4.2 Face shields
7.7 HEAD PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
  7.7.1 RISING ADOPTION OF SAFETY HELMETS IN WORKPLACE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT MARKET EXPANSION
7.8 OTHER TYPES
  7.8.1 FALL PROTECTION
    7.8.1.1 Full body harnesses
    7.8.1.2 Other fall protection equipment
  7.8.2 HEARING PROTECTION
    7.8.2.1 Earplugs
    7.8.2.2 Other hearing protection equipment

8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 MANUFACTURING
  8.2.1 INCREASING INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES TO FUEL DEMAND
8.3 CONSTRUCTION
  8.3.1 INCREASING INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 OIL & GAS
  8.4.1 RISING WORKFORCE SAFETY CONCERNS IN OIL & GAS SECTOR TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
8.5 HEALTHCARE
  8.5.1 RISING PREVALENCE OF HARMFUL DISEASES & INCREASING HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE TO DRIVE MARKET
8.6 TRANSPORTATION
  8.6.1 GROWING AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO DRIVE DEMAND
8.7 FIREFIGHTING
  8.7.1 HIGH DEMAND FOR ADVANCED SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO DRIVE MARKET
8.8 FOOD
  8.8.1 STRINGENT FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS AND HYGIENE STANDARDS TO DRIVE DEMAND
8.9 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES

9 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY REGION

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 ASIA PACIFIC
  9.2.1 CHINA
    9.2.1.1 Low-cost labor and raw material availability to drive market
  9.2.2 JAPAN
    9.2.2.1 Growth in food, healthcare, construction, and automotive industries to fuel demand
  9.2.3 INDIA
    9.2.3.1 Entry of global auto manufacturers & increasing infrastructure activities to drive demand
  9.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
    9.2.4.1 Rapid industrialization and technological advancement to support market growth
  9.2.5 INDONESIA
    9.2.5.1 Growth in oil & gas and industrial sectors to drive market
  9.2.6 AUSTRALIA
    9.2.6.1 Growth of healthcare and mining industries to fuel demand
  9.2.7 THAILAND
    9.2.7.1 Social and economic development to fuel demand during forecast period
  9.2.8 MALAYSIA
    9.2.8.1 Large industrial sector to propel demand for personal protective equipment
9.3 NORTH AMERICA
  9.3.1 US
    9.3.1.1 Presence of key players to drive market
  9.3.2 CANADA
    9.3.2.1 Increasing number of surgeries to drive market
  9.3.3 MEXICO
    9.3.3.1 Low labor cost and free trade agreements to drive growth
9.4 EUROPE
  9.4.1 GERMANY
    9.4.1.1 Government emphasis on safety of industrial workers to fuel demand
  9.4.2 UK
    9.4.2.1 Economic growth and increase in consumer spending to support market growth
  9.4.3 FRANCE
    9.4.3.1 Developments in end-use industries to fuel market growth
  9.4.4 ITALY
    9.4.4.1 Economic recovery to support market growth
  9.4.5 SPAIN
    9.4.5.1 Increasing construction activities and foreign investments to fuel demand
9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
  9.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES
    9.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
      9.5.1.1.1 Growth of oil & gas and healthcare industries to fuel market growth
    9.5.1.2 UAE
      9.5.1.2.1 Increased investments in construction industry to drive demand
  9.5.2 IRAN
    9.5.2.1 Rising government expenditure on infrastructure development to drive market
  9.5.3 EGYPT
    9.5.3.1 Economic growth and infrastructure development to support market growth
  9.5.4 SOUTH AFRICA
    9.5.4.1 Growing manufacturing sector and workplace safety regulations to fuel demand
9.6 SOUTH AMERICA
  9.6.1 BRAZIL
    9.6.1.1 Economic growth to drive market
  9.6.2 ARGENTINA
    9.6.2.1 Regulatory mandates on use of personal protective equipment to drive market

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
10.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
10.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS
10.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
  10.5.1 STARS
  10.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
  10.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
  10.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
  10.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
    10.5.5.1 Company footprint
    10.5.5.2 Region footprint
    10.5.5.3 Type footprint
    10.5.5.4 End-use Industry footprint
10.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
  10.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
  10.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
  10.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
  10.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
  10.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
    10.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMES
    10.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
10.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
10.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
  10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  10.9.2 DEALS
  10.9.3 EXPANSIONS
  10.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

11 COMPANY PROFILES

11.1 KEY PLAYERS
  11.1.1 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    11.1.1.1 Business overview
    11.1.1.2 Products offered
    11.1.1.3 Recent developments
      11.1.1.3.1 Product launches
      11.1.1.3.2 Deals
      11.1.1.3.3 Expansions
    11.1.1.4 MnM view
      11.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.2 DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC.
    11.1.2.1 Business overview
    11.1.2.2 Products offered
    11.1.2.3 Recent developments
      11.1.2.3.1 Deals
      11.1.2.3.2 Expansions
      11.1.2.3.3 Other developments
    11.1.2.4 MnM view
      11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.3 3M COMPANY
    11.1.3.1 Business overview
    11.1.3.2 Products offered
    11.1.3.3 Recent developments
      11.1.3.3.1 Expansions
    11.1.3.4 MnM view
      11.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.4 ANSELL LIMITED
    11.1.4.1 Business overview
    11.1.4.2 Products offered
    11.1.4.3 Recent developments
      11.1.4.3.1 Product launches
      11.1.4.3.2 Deals
      11.1.4.3.3 Expansions
      11.1.4.3.4 Other developments
    11.1.4.4 MnM view
      11.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.5 MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
    11.1.5.1 Business overview
    11.1.5.2 Products offered
    11.1.5.3 Recent developments
      11.1.5.3.1 Product launches
      11.1.5.3.2 Deals
    11.1.5.4 MnM view
      11.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
      11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
      11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
  11.1.6 LAKELAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
    11.1.6.1 Business overview
    11.1.6.2 Products offered
    11.1.6.3 Recent developments
      11.1.6.3.1 Deals
      11.1.6.3.2 Expansions
  11.1.7 ALPHA PRO TECH, LTD.
    11.1.7.1 Business overview
    11.1.7.2 Products offered
  11.1.8 SIOEN INDUSTRIES NV
    11.1.8.1 Business overview
    11.1.8.2 Products offered
    11.1.8.3 Recent developments
      11.1.8.3.1 Product launches
  11.1.9 RADIANS, INC.
    11.1.9.1 Business overview
    11.1.9.2 Products offered
    11.1.9.3 Recent developments
      11.1.9.3.1 Product launches
  11.1.10 DELTA PLUS GROUP
    11.1.10.1 Business overview
    11.1.10.2 Products offered
    11.1.10.3 Recent developments
      11.1.10.3.1 Other developments
  11.1.11 PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    11.1.11.1 Business overview
    11.1.11.2 Products offered
    11.1.11.3 Recent developments
      11.1.11.3.1 Deals
11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
  11.2.1 MOLDEX-METRIC
  11.2.2 KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
  11.2.3 MALLCOM INDIA LIMITED
  11.2.4 NATIONAL SAFETY APPAREL
  11.2.5 UVEX GROUP
  11.2.6 GATEWAY SAFETY
  11.2.7 SAF-T-GARD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  11.2.8 LINDSTRЦM GROUP
  11.2.9 DRДGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA
  11.2.10 AVON TECHNOLOGIES PLC
  11.2.11 POLISON CORPORATION
  11.2.12 PAN TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
  11.2.13 COFRA S.R.L.
  11.2.14 JSP LTD.

12 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS

12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 LIMITATIONS
12.3 FACE SHIELD MARKET
  12.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
  12.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
  12.3.3 FACE SHIELD MARKET, BY REGION
    12.3.3.1 Europe
    12.3.3.2 North America
    12.3.3.3 Asia Pacific
    12.3.3.4 Middle East & Africa
    12.3.3.5 South America

13 APPENDIX

13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
13.4 RELATED REPORTS
13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS


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