Protective Clothing & Equipment Market Report 2006
Key Note Publications Ltd, November 2006
This report values the apparent UK market for protective clothing and equipment (including workwear) at £794.3m at manufacturers' selling prices (msp) in 2005. A value of £807.7m is forecast for 2006.
Workwear and protective clothing is the largest sector of the market. The market also includes: head, face, eye and hearing protection; medical and industrial gloves; industrial footwear; respiratory protection and breathing apparatus; and other protective equipment, such as fall-arrest equipment and lifejackets. Much of this market comes under the heading of personal protective equipment (PPE), as defined by EU regulations, but the report also includes workwear that is worn mainly for corporate identification.
Certain sectors of the market have been boosted by legislation in 2005 and 2006. Since July 2006, for example, cargo ships have been required to carry immersion suits for all people on board. New legislation concerning working at height came into force in April 2005, and it has been estimated that 1.1 million extra workers may now require hearing protection as a result of legislation introduced in April 2006.
Over the past decade, the pattern of UK employment has shifted strongly towards the service industries and away from manufacturing. This has caused a decline in demand for traditional workwear. However, there has been growth in sales of protective products and there is substantial, reliable demand from the construction industry, the police and the fire services.
Manufacturing of safety and protective footwear and high-volume workwear has, to a large extent, left the UK. Suppliers of these products now either have their own factories in low-cost countries overseas or else outsource the manufacturing of products designed to their specifications. There are plenty of successful UK manufacturers of PPE and protective clothing, but they concentrate on high-tech, specialist and bespoke products. From this position, the UK footwear sector opposed the extension of heavy `anti-dumping' tariffs on Chinese leather footwear, but ultimately it was unsuccessful in this goal.
The positive and negative influences on the UK market for protective clothing and equipment are forecast to continue between 2007 and 2011, and the total market is likely to remain fairly flat at constant prices. There will, however, be some growth in sales at current prices.
1. Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
Protective Function
Part of the Body to Be Protected
MARKET SECTORS
Workwear and Protective Clothing
Head, Face, Eye and Hearing Protection
Medical and Industrial Gloves
Industrial Footwear
Respiratory Protection and Breathing Apparatus
Other Equipment
MARKET TRENDS
Employment
Table 1: Total Employment in the UK† (000 jobs), Spring 2001-2005
Legislation
Prices
Public-Sector Contracts
The DIY Market
Accidents and Injuries
Table 2: Number of Fatal Injuries to Workers† in Great Britain, 2001/2002-2005/2006
Table 3: Number of Fatal Injuries to Workers† in Great Britain by Cause, 2004/2005
Table 4: Number of Major and `Over 3 Days' Injuries to Workers† in Great Britain (000), 2001/2002-2004/2005
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Population
Table 5: UK Resident Population Estimates by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2001-2005
Gross Domestic Product
Table 6: UK Gross Domestic Product at Current and Annual Prices (£m), 2001-2005
Inflation
Table 7: UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2001-2005
Unemployment
Table 8: Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2001-2005
MARKET POSITION
The UK
Overseas
2. Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
Table 9: The Apparent UK Market for Protective Clothing and Equipment by Sector at Current Prices (£m at msp), 2002-2006
Figure 1: The Apparent UK Market for Protective Clothing and Equipment by Sector (%), 2006
BY MARKET SECTOR
Workwear and Protective Clothing
UK Manufacturers' Sales
Table 10: UK Manufacturers' Sales of Workwear and Protective Clothing at Current and Constant 2000 Prices (£m at msp), 2002-2006
Apparent UK Market
Table 11: The Apparent UK Market for Workwear and Protective Clothing at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
Table 12: The Apparent UK Market for Workwear and Protective Clothing by Sector at Current Prices (£m at msp), 2002-2006
Head, Face, Eye and Hearing Protection
Table 13: The Apparent UK Market for Head, Face, Eye and Hearing Protection at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
Medical and Industrial Gloves
Table 14: The Apparent UK Market for Medical and Industrial Gloves of Latex, Plastic or Leather by Sector at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
Industrial Footwear
Safety and Protective Footwear
UK Manufacturers' Sales
Table 15: UK Manufacturers' Sales of Safety and Protective Footwear at Current Prices (£m at msp), 2002-2006
Apparent UK Market
Table 16: The Apparent UK Market for Safety and Protective Footwear by Sector at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
Table 17: The Apparent UK Market for Safety and Protective Footwear by Volume (million pairs), 2002-2006
Other Occupational Footwear
Table 18: The Apparent UK Market for Other Occupational Footwear at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
Respiratory Protection and Breathing Apparatus
Table 19: The Apparent UK Market for Respiratory Protection and Breathing Apparatus at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
Other Equipment
Table 20: The Apparent UK Market for Other Protective Equipment at Current Prices (£m at msp and %), 2002-2006
OVERSEAS TRADE
Table 21: UK Balance of Trade in Protective Clothing and Equipment by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Imports
Table 22: UK Imports of Protective Clothing and Equipment by Sector by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Industrial and Occupational Textile Clothing
Table 23: UK Imports of Industrial and Occupational Textile Clothing by Sector by Value (£m and %), 2002-2005
Unsupported Rubber Gloves (Medical and Other Non-Household)
Table 24: UK Imports of Unsupported Rubber Gloves (Medical and Other Non-Household) by Sector by Value and Volume (£m and million pairs), 2002-2005
Table 25: UK Imports of Unsupported Rubber Gloves by Country of Origin by Value (£000 and %), 2005
Safety and Protective Footwear
Table 26: UK Imports of Safety and Protective Footwear by Value and Volume (£m and 000 pairs), 2002-2005
Table 27: UK Imports of Safety and Protective Footwear with Leather or Composition Leather Uppers by Country of Origin by Value (£000 and %), 2005
Safety Headgear
Table 28: UK Imports of Safety Headgear by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Table 29: UK Imports of Safety Headgear by Country of Origin by Value (£000 and %), 2005
Gloves Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Plastics or Rubber
Table 30: UK Imports of Gloves Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Plastics or Rubber by Value and Volume (£m and million pairs), 2002-2005
Leather or Composite Leather Safety Gloves, Mittens and Mitts
Table 31: UK Imports of Leather or Composite Leather Safety Gloves, Mittens and Mitts by Value and Volume (£m and million pairs), 2002-2005
Textile Lifejackets
Table 32: UK Imports of Textile Lifejackets by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Asbestos Clothing
Table 33: UK Imports of Asbestos Clothing by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Exports
Table 34: UK Exports of Protective Clothing and Equipment by Sector by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Industrial and Occupational Textile Clothing
Table 35: UK Exports of Industrial and Occupational Textile Clothing by Sector by Value (£m and %), 2002-2005
Unsupported Rubber Gloves (Medical and Other Non-Household)
Table 36: UK Exports of Unsupported Rubber Gloves (Medical and Other Non-Household) by Sector by Value and Volume (£m and million pairs), 2002-2005
Safety Headgear
Table 37: UK Exports of Safety Headgear by Value (£m and %), 2002-2005
Table 38: UK Exports of Safety Headgear by Country of Destination by Value (£000 and %), 2005
Safety and Protective Footwear
Table 39: UK Exports of Safety and Protective Footwear by Value and Volume (£m and 000 pairs), 2002-2005
Table 40: UK Exports of Safety and Protective Footwear with Leather or Composition Leather Uppers by Country of Destination by Value (£000 and %), 2005
Textile Lifejackets
Table 41: UK Exports of Textile Lifejackets by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Gloves Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Plastics or Rubber
Table 42: UK Exports of Gloves Impregnated, Coated or Covered with Plastics or Rubber by Value and Volume (£m and million pairs), 2002-2005
Asbestos Clothing
Table 43: UK Exports of Asbestos Clothing by Value (£m), 2002-2005
Leather or Composite Leather Safety Gloves, Mittens and Mitts
Table 44: UK Exports of Leather or Composite Leather Safety Gloves, Mittens and Mitts by Value and Volume (£m and million pairs), 2002-2005
3. Industry Background
RECENT HISTORY
NUMBER OF COMPANIES
Table 45: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Workwear by Turnover Sizeband (£000 and number), 2003-2006
Table 46: Number of UK VAT-Based Local Units Engaged in the Manufacture of Workwear by Employment Sizeband (number), 2003-2006
EMPLOYMENT
Table 47: Number of People Employed by Selected Large Companies in the UK Protective Clothing and Equipment Industry, 2002-2005
REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE
DISTRIBUTION
HOW ROBUST IS THE MARKET?
LEGISLATION
Personal Protective Equipment Directive
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
European Standards
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
Work at Height Regulations
Control of Noise at Work Regulations
Control of Asbestos Regulations
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
British Apparel & Textile Confederation
British Footwear Association
British Safety Industry Federation
SATRA Technology Centre
4. Competitor Analysis
THE MARKETPLACE
MARKET LEADERS
Table 48: Selected Leading Companies in the UK Protective Clothing and Equipment Industry by Sector, 2006
ADCO Group Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Aearo Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Alexandra PLC
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Ansell (UK) Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Bacou-Dalloz Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
BTQ Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Cosalt PLC
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Dickies (UK) Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Draeger Safety UK Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Faithful Group Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
JSP Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Latchways PLC
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Marigold Industrial Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Portwest Clothing Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Regent Medical Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Scott Health & Safety Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Uvex (UK) Ltd
Company Structure
Financial Results
Wenaas UK Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
Other Manufacturers
THIRD-PARTY DISTRIBUTORS
Arco Ltd
Company Structure
Current and Future Developments
Financial Results
OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS
Raw Materials
Suppliers to the Clothing Sector
Aftercare
Suppliers to the Gloves Sector
Suppliers to the Footwear Sector
Suppliers to Other Sectors
Consultancy and Training
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Trade Fairs
5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
6. Buying Behaviour
THE MOST DANGEROUS INDUSTRIES
Table 49: Industries with the Highest Rates of Major (Non-Fatal) Injuries to Workers† in Great Britain (injuries per 100,000 workers), 2004/2005
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Table 50: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK Construction Industry (000), June 2002-2005
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Table 51: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK's Manufacturing Industries (000), June 2002-2005
THE EXTRACTIVE AND UTILITY SUPPLY INDUSTRIES
Table 52: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK Mining and Quarrying Industries (000), June 2002-2005
Table 53: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK Energy and Water Supply Industries (000), June 2002-2005
AGRICULTURE, HUNTING, FORESTRY AND FISHING
Table 54: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing Industries (000), June 2002-2005
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Table 55: Number of Employee Jobs in UK Hotels and Restaurants (000), June 2002-2005
Table 56: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK Transport, Storage and Communications Industries (000), June 2002-2005
Table 57: Number of Employee Jobs in the UK Wholesale and Retail Industry (000), June 2002-2005
FIRE SERVICES
THE POLICE
Table 58: Employment by the UK Police Service by Country (000 officers), 2002-2005
7. Current Issues
CHINESE IMPORTS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE
CAMPAIGNS BY THE BRITISH SAFETY INDUSTRY FEDERATION
Skincare
Fit Testing for Respiratory Protection
Improving Use of PPE
AVIAN FLU
RESURRECTION OF TOTECTORS BRAND
A NEW PRODUCT IN ANTI-STATIC SAFETY
8. The Global Market
THE EU
THE US
CHINA
9. Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
Population
Table 59: Forecast UK Resident Population by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2006-2010
Gross Domestic Product
Table 60: Forecast Growth in UK Gross Domestic Product in Real Terms (%), 2006-2010
Inflation
Table 61: Forecast UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2006-2010
Unemployment
Table 62: Forecast Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2006-2010
FORECASTS 2007 TO 2011
Table 63: The Forecast Apparent UK Market for Protective Clothing and Equipment by Sector at Current Prices (£m at msp), 2007-2011
MARKET GROWTH
Figure 2: The Apparent UK Market for Protective Clothing and Equipment at Current Prices (£m at msp), 2002-2011
FUTURE TRENDS
10. Company Profiles
Adco Group Ltd
Aearo Ltd
Alexandra Plc
Ansell (uk) Ltd
Arco Ltd
Cosalt PLC
Draeger Safety Uk Ltd
Marigold Industrial Ltd
Scott Health & Safety Ltd
11. Consumer Confidence
METHODOLOGY
KEY FINDINGS THIS QUARTER
THE WILLINGNESS TO BORROW
Confidence Rebounds
Table A: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), August 2005-2006
Fewer Adults Wish to Borrow
Table B: The Number of Adults Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items (000 and %), August 2005-2006
SPENDING FROM SAVINGS
Strong Recovery in Spending from Savings
Table C: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Spend from Savings in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), August 2005-2006
Savings Grow in Relative Importance
Table D: The Average Amounts Adults Are Confident Spending to Purchase Expensive Items (£ and %), August 2005-2006
12. Further Sources
Associations
General Sources
Government Sources
Bisnode Sources
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