Europe Workwear Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis - by Product Type, Category, and End Use

The workwear market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 9,498.52 million in 2022 to US$ 13,791.80 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2022 to 2028.

Industrial accidents are one of the major concerns across various industrial sectors. These accidents have severe consequences on human health. There have been numerous cases of accidents at work in various industries such as construction, oil & gas, and mining. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), approximately 2.78 million work-related deaths are recorded yearly, of which 2.4 million are related to occupational diseases. Additionally, there are ~340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illness annually across the region. Various industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, automotive, and healthcare record numerous work-related deaths and injuries. The construction industry has a disproportionately high rate of recorded accidents. The rising rate of accidents at work has shifted the focus toward employee safety, which is increasing the demand for industrial workwear. Owing to the increasing number of industrial accidents, employers are adopting several standards defined by national and international organizations to ensure the well-being and safety of their employees at the workplace. Industrial workwear is designed to provide protection and comfort to users and help them avoid severe fatalities at the workplace, thereby improving the working efficiency of the workers. The functional workwear provides safety and durability while working across diversified industrial bases. Thus, an increase in industrial accidents and work-related mortality has surged the demand for the use of workwear to ensure the workers’ safety, which, in turn, is contributing to the market's growth.

Market Overview

The Europe workwear market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. The expenditure on workers’ safety in these countries is rising considerably. Also, the countries have an advanced business infrastructure, which further contributes to market growth. Some of the most significant trends in this market include the development of more versatile and wearable pieces, sustainable clothing, and embedded new technologies. In Europe, since the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation for employees has constantly been evolving, and businesses cover their employees' safety and health expenses. The increasing number of construction sites in Europe and the uncertainty of the pandemic resulted in an increasingly intense need for protective workwear, driving the market's growth. The developed supply chain and high-quality control drive the Western European workwear market. According to the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) 2021 report, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Poland were the top workwear import markets in Europe in 2020. As the region follows the sustainability trends, durability, and high corporate and social accountability, the adoption of workwear is expected to increase during the forecast period.

Europe Workwear Market Segmentation

The Europe workwear market is segmented into product type, category, end use, and country. Based on type, the market is segmented into topwear, bottomwear, coveralls, and others. The topwear segment registered the largest market share in 2022.

• Based on category, the Europe workwear market is segmented into men, women, and unisex. The men segment registered the largest market share in 2022. Based on end use, the Europe workwear market is segmented into construction, oil and gas, chemicals, healthcare, and others. The others segment registered the largest market share in 2022. Based on country, the market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Rest of Europe dominated the market share in 2022.

3M, Alexandra, Alisco Group, Aramark, Carhartt, Inc., Fristads Kansas Group, Honeywell International Inc., Hultafors Group AB, and Lakeland Industries Inc. are the leading companies operating in the workwear market in the region.