Respiratory Protective Equipment Industry Overview

The global respiratory protective equipment market size is expected to reach USD 24.68 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.3% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Stringent government regulations and the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic leading to awareness among consumers is expected to boost the product demand over the forecast period. The emergence of new biological viruses, such as COVID-19, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), along with a shift in a trend toward proactive measures in the healthcare sector is expected to propel the product demand over the forecast period.

The rising awareness, in the post-pandemic scenario, about infectious biological hazards is likely to influence the market growth. Moreover, the use of respiratory protection, such as Powered Air-purifying Respirator (PAPR) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), is expected to increase as end-user activities begin to normalize. Increasing concern regarding compensation costs on account of the rising number of injury cases in various industries, such as manufacturing, transportation, and chemicals, is anticipated to promote the adoption of workplace safety regulations. In addition, growing concerns regarding high-risk activities in the construction and manufacturing sectors are expected to drive RPE demand over the forecast period.

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A majority of the market players are focusing on manufacturing APRs, such as disposable masks and N95 respirators, owing to their low costs and widescale application in the industrial sector. In addition, companies are partnering with raw material suppliers, automotive OEMs, etc. to manufacture APRs given their increasing demand across the globe. Major market players like 3M and Honeywell International Inc. are expected to further strengthen their forward and backward integration with more players following suit. This is likely to provide a competitive advantage and consolidate market shares, especially in the unpowered air-purifying respirator market segment.

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Respiratory Protective Equipment Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global respiratory protective equipment market on the basis of product, end-use, sales channel, and region:

Respiratory Protective Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Air Purifying Respirators (APR)
  • Unpowered Air-Purifying Respirators
    • Disposable Filtering Half Mask Respirator
      • N95 Mask
      • Surgical Mask
      • Others
    • Half Mask Respirator
    • Full Face Mask Respirator
  • Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
    • Half Mask Respirator
    • Full Face Mask Respirator
    • Helmets, Hoods, Visors
  • Escape Respirators
• Supplied Air Respirators
  • Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Full Face Masks
  • Airline Respirators

Respiratory Protective Equipment End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Oil & Gas
• Fire services
• Petrochemical/chemical
• Industrial
• Pharmaceuticals
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Mining
• Others

Respiratory Protective Equipment Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Online
• Offline

Respiratory Protective Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
• Central & South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE

Key Companies profiled:

• 3M
• Alpha Pro Tech Limited
• Ansell Ltd.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Avon Rubber p.l.c.
• MSA Safety Incorporated
• Intech Safety Pvt. Ltd.
• Delta Plus Group
• Bullard
• ILC Dover LP
• DuPont
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Polison Corporation
• Uvex Safety Group
• Gateway Safety, Inc.

Recent Developments

• In September 2022, Drägerlaunched its new Powered Air-Purifying Respirator System with headpieces that offer expanded technical capabilities to filter hazardous substances from the ambient air at a competitive price.
• In June 2022, Avon Protection Plc, formerly known as Avon Rubber Plc, unveiled a range of EXOSKINTM CBRN gloves and boots that act as respiratory protective equipment for military personnel
• In May 2022, 3Mannounced its plan to make expansions in its operation in Valley, Nebraska. The purpose is to enhance the production of hearing and respiratory protection products.

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