Middle East & Africa Industrial PPE Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Type, Material, End-Use Industry, and Distribution Channel

The Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market was valued at US$ 3,906.37 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 5,908.82 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030.

Increasing Demand for Smart PPE fuel the Middle East & Africa Industrial PPE Market

Smart PPE is one of the trending innovations in the global personal protective equipment (PPE) industry. Smart PPE refers to innovative wearable equipment that connects to smart devices and technologies such as smartphones and Bluetooth and remotely delivers real-time safety information to workers in the field and managers. These smart wearables can track movements, send voice messages, monitor body temperature, provide issue alerts, and record audio and video. They are often paired with a cloud-based analytics platform and sometimes with a smartphone app. Such innovative technologies are becoming popular among end-use industries as they ensure workers' safety at the workplace. Compared to traditional PPE, smart PPE's advanced features heighten usability and propel its efficiency. Smart PPE reduces errors, thereby decreasing the number and severity of workplace accidents and injury cases; improving productivity, performance, and efficiency; and consequently, providing long-term cost savings. It also saves time; increases compliance; and improves worker safety, comfort, and health. Global manufacturers are increasingly launching smart gear such as helmets, earmuffs, glasses, and face masks that aid communication in loud or low-visibility environments. In September 2019, Vuzix Corporation launched"Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses," a safety certified product for enterprises. It provides the necessary protection for various industry and worksite applications. Thus, owing to the high efficiency of smart PPE for workplace safety, various end-use industries have started adopting such technologies, which is expected to be a significant trend in the Middle East & Africa industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) market during the forecast period.

Middle East & Africa Industrial PPE Market Overview

The Middle East & Africa industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The market growth in the region can be mainly attributed to growing industries such as oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and mining in the Middle East & Africa. Ongoing infrastructure development projects in the region have led to a high demand for industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. The industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) market in the Middle East & Africa is experiencing rapid development with the growth of markets such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. High incidence of accidents in workplaces, increase in prevalence of noncommunicable and chronic diseases due to toxic environment in the factory, rise in cost of treatment, and increase in penetration of health insurance are critical factors spurring the market growth in the region. Many end-use industries are investing in workplace safety and have made mandatory use of safety coveralls, jackets, anti-flame resistance, and insulated industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) at the site. The manufacturers also readily opt for industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) as its longer shelf life promotes durability and safety to workforces and helps minimize health risks.

Middle East & Africa Industrial PPE Market Segmentation

The Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market is segmented based on type, material, end-use industry, distribution channel, and country.

Based on type, the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market is segmented into hand and arm protection, body protection, respiratory protection, head and face protection, and others. The others segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on material, the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market is segmented into natural rubber, vinyl, polyethylene, nitrile, and others. The others segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on end-use industry, the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market is segmented into manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and others. The others segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market is segmented into wholesalers, national retailers, regional retailers, and online platforms. The wholesalers segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on country, the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market share in 2022.

Honeywell International Inc.; Lakeland Industries, Inc.; DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; 3M Co.; Ansell Ltd.; VF Corp; Kimberly-Clark Corp.; and W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc. are some of the leading players operating in the Middle East & Africa industrial PPE market.