South Africa Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) Market Size & Outlook

The personal protective equipment (ppe) market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 149.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of South Africa personal protective equipment (ppe) market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$103.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$149.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.7%
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South Africa

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

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

South Africa personal protective equipment (ppe) market highlights

  • The South Africa personal protective equipment (ppe) market generated a revenue of USD 103.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 149.5 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, protective clothing was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Respiratory Protection is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Personal protective equipment (ppe) market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 103.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 149.5 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentProtective clothing
Fastest growing segmentRespiratory Protection
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHead Protection, Face Protection, Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection, Protective Footwear, Fall Protection, Hand Protection
Key market players worldwideHoneywell International Inc, Lakeland Industries Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc, 3M Co, Ansell Ltd, Avon Protection PLC, Cofra, FallTech, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd, MSA Safety Inc, Radian Group Inc, Delta Plus Group S.A.

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.0% of the global personal protective equipment (ppe) market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia personal protective equipment (ppe) market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 252.8 million by 2030.

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South Africa personal protective equipment (ppe) market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to personal protective equipment (ppe) market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Protective clothing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 25.36% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa personal protective equipment (ppe) market based on head protection, face protection, eye protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, respiratory protection, protective footwear, fall protection, hand protection covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The automotive industry in South Africa is experiencing moderate growth due to the global sluggish economic growth and hike in energy prices globally. The exports and manufacturing of vehicles in the country have increased over the years.

New mining projects and increasing investments are expected to boost the demand for personal protective equipment in the country. For instance, in February 2024, Jindal Steel proposed a mining project in Melmoth (KwaZulu-Natal), South Africa.

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