Personal Protective Equipment

Frost & Sullivan's expertise in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) research and consulting includes work in diversified strategic and operational areas.

As the PPE industry struggles with pricing pressures and increasing commoditization of products, strategic differentiation of products and services will separate winners from losers in the industry. The competitive landscape for the PPE industry will be very different in 2030, driven by innovation, disruptive business models, and advent of smart and wearable PPE products transforming the workplace to a connected domain enhancing worker safety and productivity.

  1. 27 Feb 2024  |  Global

    Rest of the World Firefighter PPE Growth Opportunities

    Adoption of NFPA and CEN Firefighting PPE Standards Enhance Growth Potential

    The rest of the world (RoW) firefighting PPE market generated revenue of 802.8 million in 2023. Firefighters wrestle with occupational hazards, such as physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter. PPE safeguards firefighters against contaminants, debris, fire/heat, and chemicals. As such, increased awareness ...

    $4,950.00
  2. 20 Feb 2024  |  Global

    Top 10 Growth Opportunities in Personal Protective Equipment, 2024

    Sustainability and Connectivity Will Be the Keys to Growth

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a growing and lucrative industry globally. As the PPE industry struggles with pricing pressures, growing inflation, and global economic uncertainty, successful stakeholders offer strategic product differentiation by adapting their products to changing consumer and regional preferences, and by digitalizing s...

    $2,450.00
  3. 31 Jan 2024  |  Europe

    Western European Construction PPE Growth Opportunities

    Sustainability Targets and Multifunctional PPE Drive Overall Market Potential

    The Western Europe construction PPE market generated 1,579.2 million in revenue in 2023. Increased demand from the fall protection PPE segment is forecast to drive market growth during the forecast period. The hand protection PPE segment accounted for the largest market share, with the number of small and medium manufacturers increasing in Western...

    $4,950.00
  4. 12 Dec 2023  |  Europe

    Western European Firefighter PPE Growth Opportunities

    Increased Incidence of Fires and Fire related Accidents Boost PPE Demand and Revenue Potential

    The Western European firefighting PPE market generated 506.7 million in 2023. Increased incidences of fires year over year and the surge in fire-related fatalities will drive the growth of firefighter PPE such as turnout gear, gloves, boots, SCBA, and helmets, which provide thermal and respiratory protection and protection from injuries resulting ...

    $4,950.00
  5. 13 Oct 2023  |  North America

    North American Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment Growth Opportunities

    Stringent NFPA Standards to Drive Product Innovation and Evolution

    The North American firefighting PPE market generated $896.0 million in revenue in 2022. Stringent NFPA regulatory guidelines and increased awareness of fire fatalities will increase firefighting PPE’s growth in North America during the forecast period. Turnout gears make up the largest product segment, with $429.6 million in revenue in 2022, acco...

    $4,950.00
  6. 13 Oct 2023  |  North America

    North American Respiratory PPE Growth Opportunities

    Technological Integration and Sustainability Enhance Future Growth Potential

    In 2022, respiratory PPE generated a revenue of $1212.4 million in North America. The surge in innovation and the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as cloud computing and data analytics, with SCBA and PAPR product categories will drive market growth during the forecast period. Disposables, nondisposable respirators, and SCBA together ...

    $4,950.00
  7. 31 Jul 2023  |  Europe

    Western European Above-the-neck PPE Growth Opportunities

    Sustainability and Compliance to Safety Regulations Push Future Growth Potential of Multifunctional PPE

    In 2022, above-the-neck PPE generated revenue of €665.0 million in E. In addition to the growing demand for lightweight and comfortable products, the push for PPE products made from sustainable products and processes will ensure high growth rates across segments. Eye protection, the largest above-the-neck PPE product segment is set to witness a ...

    $4,950.00
  8. 12 Jun 2023  |  North America

    North America Above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Growth Opportunities

    Lightweight and Comfortable Products with Increased Personalization Enable Market Expansion

    In this report, Frost & Sullivan studies the above-the-neck PPE market in North America, covering products that users wear for protection against hazards that can cause injuries to the head, eyes, face, and ears. This research analyzes technology trends, industry challenges and drivers, and the current status and prospects in the region, including ...

    $4,950.00
  9. 17 May 2023  |  Global

    Sustainability—A Personal Protective Equipment Perspective

    Sustainable Practice Adoption Across the Value Chain will Help Gain Consumer Confidence

    The personal protective equipment (PPE) industry is at a nascent stage regarding sustainable practice adoption. However, sustainability will gain traction in the PPE industry as the manufacturers and consumers’ awareness of environmental issues grows and global government initiatives proposed to reduce carbon footprint advance. Manufacturer...

    $4,950.00
  10. 24 Mar 2023  |  Global

    Vending Machine for PPE: Growth and Future Prospects

    Disruptive Technology to Ensure Better Inventory Control and Savings

    The evolution of vending technology that enables stocking and dispensing a wide range of PPE irrespective of size and weight will boost update of PPE vending machines. To gain a competitive advantage, larger distributors/ MROs are offering vending machines at no cost but charging monthly subscription. The penetration of dual technology with vending...

    $4,950.00