Global Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) Market Size & Outlook

The personal protective equipment (ppe) industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 131,183.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of the worldwide personal protective equipment (ppe) industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$78,302.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$131,183.2
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
6.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global personal protective equipment (ppe) market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global personal protective equipment (ppe) market highlights

  • The global personal protective equipment (ppe) market generated a revenue of USD 78,302.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 131,183.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 6.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hand protection accounted for a revenue of USD 23,821.3 million in 2022.
  • Head Protection is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 78,302.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 131,183.2 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHand protection
Fastest growing segmentHead Protection
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHand Protection, Head Protection, Eye Protection, Face Protection, Hearing Protection, Fall Protection, Protective Clothing, Protective Footwear, By Materials, Respiratory Protection

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 30.2% of the global personal protective equipment (ppe) market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,295.1 million by 2030.

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Hand protection was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.42% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global personal protective equipment (ppe) market based on hand protection, head protection, eye protection, face protection, hearing protection, fall protection, protective clothing, protective footwear, by materials, respiratory protection covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hand Protection
      • Durable
        • Mechanical gloves
        • Chemical handling
        • Thermal/flame retardant
        • Others
      • Disposable
        • General purpose
        • Chemical handling
        • Sterile gloves
        • Surgical
        • Others
    • Head Protection
    • Eye Protection
    • Face Protection
    • Hearing Protection
    • Fall Protection
      • Soft Goods
      • Others
      • Hard Goods
    • Protective Clothing
      • Heat & Flame Protection
      • Chemical Defending
      • Clean Room Clothing
      • Mechanical Protective Clothing
      • Limited General Use
      • Others
    • Protective Footwear, By Materials
      • Leather
      • Rubber
      • PVC
      • Polyurethene
      • Others
    • Respiratory Protection
      • Air Purifying Respirators
      • Supplied Air Respirators
    • Others
  • Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Oil & Gas
    • Chemicals
    • Food
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Healthcare
    • Transportation
    • Mining
    • Others

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